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Grieving Michael Jackson Fans Gather in Downtown Sofia

Bulgarian Michael Jackson fans, shocked and saddened like the rest of the world, are mourning his death in Sofia.

Society | June 26, 2009, Friday // 19:22 | Viewed: 4337

Michael Jackson Allegedly Stole Hit Song from Bulgarian Composer

The King of Pop, Michael Jackson, who passed away Thursday night, allegedly stole one of his great hits from a Bulgarian composer in the 1990s.

Society | June 26, 2009, Friday // 17:21 | Viewed: 6272

Bulgaria’s Newest Swine Flu Patient Returned from Saudi Arabia

Bulgaria's eighth case of patient with swine flu, A(H1N1), is a man who recently came back from Saudi Arabia.

Society | June 26, 2009, Friday // 16:04 | Viewed: 1684

Thousands Gather in Sofia to Express Growing Public Anger

Thousands of Bulgarian citizen and trade union members rallied in downtown Sofia Friday.

Society | June 26, 2009, Friday // 15:35 | Viewed: 1310

Michael Jackson Allegedly Wore Bulgarian Martenitsa in March 2009

At the beginning of March 2009, Michael Jackson, who died at the age of 50 Thursday night, appeared at a press conference allegedly wearing a Bulgarian martenitsa.

Society | June 26, 2009, Friday // 14:19 | Viewed: 9357

How Bulgaria's Nessebar Failed to Make Michael Jackson Its Resident

The King of Pop, Michael Jackson, who died at the age of 50 Thursday night, was at one point a desired resident by the Bulgarian Black Sea resort of Nessebar.

Society | June 26, 2009, Friday // 13:44 | Viewed: 4167

Sofia Metro Passengers Complain of Suffocating Smog

A dense, thick smog of suffocating dust enveloped Sofia's central metro station "Serdika", sending scores of passengers running outside.

Society | June 26, 2009, Friday // 12:22 | Viewed: 2901

Thousands Expected to Rally in Bulgaria Capital

A total of 15,000 people are expected to rally on Friday along the streets of the Bulgarian capital Sofia to express their discontent with life in the European Union's poorest and most corrupt nation.

Society | June 26, 2009, Friday // 09:38 | Viewed: 1426

Quake Shakes Southern Bulgaria

An earthquake with a magnitude of 3 on the Richter scale struck about 170 kilometers southeast of the Bulgarian capital Sofia.

Society | June 26, 2009, Friday // 07:44 | Viewed: 1199

WHO IS WHO: Michael Jackson (1958 - 2009)

Jackson's blazing rise to stardom -- and later fall from grace -- is among the most startling of show business tales.

Society » Obituaries | June 26, 2009, Friday // 07:14 | Viewed: 5886

US Actress Farrah Fawcett Dies of Cancer at 62

American actress Farrah Fawcett died Thursday in Los Angeles at the age of 62.

Society » Obituaries | June 25, 2009, Thursday // 20:21 | Viewed: 11557

US Nu Metal Band Limp Bizkit to Perform in Bulgaria Capital Sofia

The US nu metal band, Limp Bizkit, will perform a concert on Monday, June 29, in Bulgaria's capital Sofia.

Society » Culture | June 25, 2009, Thursday // 18:55 | Viewed: 4930

Bulgaria 2008 Birth-Rate Highest in 14 Years

The highest birth-rate in Bulgaria in the last 14 years has been registered in 2008.

Society | June 25, 2009, Thursday // 15:08 | Viewed: 2145

Russian Satellite Discovers Volga Bulgaria's Khan Palace

The presumable location of the Khan palace in the capital of the ancient Volga Bulgaria State has been discovered with the help of a Russian satellite.

Society » Archaeology | June 25, 2009, Thursday // 13:07 | Viewed: 5971

Bulgaria PM Stanishev Witnesses Crash of His Aides’ Car

A car of the Bulgarian Council of Ministers crashed in Southwest Bulgaria Wednesday with Prime Minister Sergey Stanishev being a close witness of the accident.

Society | June 24, 2009, Wednesday // 18:59 | Viewed: 3173

5 People Injured in Building Collapse in Sofia

Five people have been injured as a building collapsed in the Boyana Quarter of the Bulgarian capital Sofia.

Society | June 24, 2009, Wednesday // 17:39 | Viewed: 2092

Bulgaria H1N1 Cases Go up to Seven

A day after confirming three more swine flu cases, Bulgarian health officials reported about another two infected patients.

Society | June 24, 2009, Wednesday // 16:43 | Viewed: 1670

Bulgaria Expects H1N1 Strain to Spread Further

A day after confirming three more swine flu cases, Bulgarian health officials assured they are ready to deal with the spreading of the H1N1 strain.

Society | June 24, 2009, Wednesday // 14:30 | Viewed: 1808

Maxim Behar Bible about Life with 2nd Opening and Edition

The long-time Bulgarian journalist, businessman, and PR expert, Maxim Behar, held Tuesday the second Sofia presentation of his best-seller book "111 Rules on Facebook".

Society » Culture | June 24, 2009, Wednesday // 13:36 | Viewed: 2681

Bulgaria Marks Midsummer Day

Bulgarians celebrate Monday the Midsummer Day, widely known as Enyovden, a holiday related to traditional beliefs about herbs and their healing power.

Society | June 24, 2009, Wednesday // 08:11 | Viewed: 1342

Vienna Museum with Exhibit Dedicated to Bulgaria in World War I

The Military History Museum in Austrian capital Vienna is opening an exhibit dedicated to Bulgaria during World War I.

Society » Culture | June 23, 2009, Tuesday // 18:48 | Viewed: 2961
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