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Bulgaria Capital Begins Issuing Littering Fines

The Inspectorate at the Sofia City Hall began Wednesday to issue fines to residents and visitors caught littering public spaces.

Society » Environment | April 14, 2010, Wednesday // 17:39 | Viewed: 3640

Bulgaria Right Wing Mulls Confidence Vote for Health Minister

The right-wing Blue Coalition gave a positive assessment of the program of Prof. Anna-Maria Borisova, who is the GERB nomination for Health Minister.

Society » Health | April 14, 2010, Wednesday // 16:35 | Viewed: 2153

Bulgaria Health Care Still Running on Autopilot

The nomination of Prof. Anna-Maria Borisova as new Health Minister was not voted Wednesday by the Bulgarian Members of the Parliament, despite earlier promises of Prime Minister, Boyko Borisov, the health site DoctorOnline reports.

Society » Health | April 14, 2010, Wednesday // 11:53 | Viewed: 2790

Brussels Set to Sue Bulgaria Soon over Poor Waste Disposal

The European Commission has confirmed it will pursue court action against Bulgaria for failing to properly implement EU waste law, more than two years after it launched an infringement procedure on the issue.

Society » Environment | April 13, 2010, Tuesday // 18:24 | Viewed: 2799

Bulgaria Journalist Sues Cabinet over Information Blackout

A journalist from a Sofia-based media had filed a law suit against the Bulgarian Council of Ministers over their refusal to provide information about the expenses made by Prime Minister, Boyko Borisov, on trips abroad.

Society | April 13, 2010, Tuesday // 17:46 | Viewed: 2106

Bulgaria Ensures Safe July Morning

Solar lamps will be installed out of safety concerns along the Kamen Bryag village on the Bulgarian Black Sea coast, a traditional location for the hippy-style celebration of hailing the sunrise on July 1, known as July Morning.

Society » Culture | April 13, 2010, Tuesday // 17:28 | Viewed: 2195

Sofia to Rival Florence with Construction of Bulgarian 'Louvre'

Bulgarian state leaders initiated Tuesday the construction of a brand new top museum also known as the "Bulgarian Louvre".

Society » Culture | April 13, 2010, Tuesday // 13:39 | Viewed: 3169

Boyz II Men Cancel Bulgaria Concert

Legendary rhythm and blues group Boyz II Men have canceled their concert in the Balkan countries, including Bulgaria, as part of what was initially announced as a farewell European tour.

Society » Culture | April 12, 2010, Monday // 19:18 | Viewed: 3027

Spanish Singer Buika Comes to “Feel Sofia“

Spanish prominent singer Concha Buika, a contemporary world music star who brings flamenco and jazz together with her smoky voice, will stage a concert in Bulgaria's capital Sofia on April 17.

Society » Culture | April 12, 2010, Monday // 13:38 | Viewed: 5420

Over 150 Experts Join Bulgaria Fifth National Spa Conference

More than 150 experts from across the country joined Bulgaria's fifth National Spa conference „Rehabilitation, balneotherapy, cosmetics", which opened last week in the Black Sea Golden Sands resort, organizers announced.

Society » Health | April 12, 2010, Monday // 12:57 | Viewed: 2367

Bulgaria Presidential Plane Banned from Flying after Polish Crash

The Bulgarian state leaders will not be allowed to use their only plane which the same as the crashed plane of Polish President Kaczynski.

Society | April 11, 2010, Sunday // 17:48 | Viewed: 9751

Bulgaria with 70 000 Schizophrenia Patients

Some 70 000 people in Bulgaria have schizophrenia, Bulgarian psychiatrists announced, as quoted by doctoronline.bg.

Society » Health | April 11, 2010, Sunday // 17:03 | Viewed: 3326

Number of Religions in Bulgaria Swells to 106

The Bulgarian state has recognized the 106th religion on the territory of the country, Diaspora Minister Bozhidar Dimitrov has announced.

Society | April 11, 2010, Sunday // 11:09 | Viewed: 3218

Orthodox Bulgaria Marks Sunday of St. Thomas

Bulgaria marks on April 11, the Sunday after Easter or Sunday of St. Thomas, also known as Second Sunday or Antipascha.

Society » Culture | April 11, 2010, Sunday // 10:30 | Viewed: 2494

Bulgarians Rally against Animal Cruelty

Several cities all across Bulgaria are organizing Saturday protest rallies against the frequent cases of animal cruelty in the country.

Society | April 10, 2010, Saturday // 10:39 | Viewed: 2728

Bulgaria Jewish Youth Clean Sofia from Hate Graffiti

Young people from the Jewish Community will take part in the cleaning of Bulgaria's capital Sofia from xenophobic signs and graffiti.

Society | April 9, 2010, Friday // 15:18 | Viewed: 2293

New Key Resignations Shake Bulgaria Health Ministry

Key figures from the political cabinet of Bulgaria's ousted Health Minister, Bozhidar Nanev, are submitting their resignations, Darik radio reports, citing unnamed sources,

Society » Health | April 9, 2010, Friday // 14:40 | Viewed: 2645

Majority of Bulgarians Support Smoking Ban

The majority of all Bulgarians - 78% are against the delay of the smoking ban in public spaces, a poll conducted by the health portal DoctorOnline shows.

Society » Health | April 9, 2010, Friday // 10:46 | Viewed: 2864

Light Quake Shakes South Western Bulgaria

A 2,3 magnitude earthquake was registered Friday morning in South Western Bulgaria.

Society » Environment | April 9, 2010, Friday // 10:46 | Viewed: 1684

World Bank: Few Bulgarian Roma Make It Through High School

Only about 13% of Bulgaria's adult Roma population have graduated from high school, according to a World Bank report.

Society | April 8, 2010, Thursday // 18:35 | Viewed: 2757

Bulgaria's Latest TV Series to Air in Turkey

The latest Bulgarian TV series "Staklen Dom" ("Glass home") will air in Turkey, announced the CEO of the bTV channel Vicky Politova.

Society | April 8, 2010, Thursday // 18:07 | Viewed: 8401
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