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Madonna's Upcoming World Tour to Stop in Bulgaria - Report

Bulgaria is likely to be included in the schedule of the upcoming world tour of the pop icon Madonna, recent reports claim. According to mysound.

Society | January 30, 2009, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 3135

Russia PM Becomes Newest Doctor Honoris Causa of Veliko Turnovo University

The Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin is the newest "Doctor Honoris Causa" of the Bulgarian "Saints Kiril and Methodius" University in the city of Veliko Trunovo. The nomination was submitted by the Rector Professor Plamen Legkostup and was unanimous

Society | January 30, 2009, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2670

Novinite.com Editor-in-Chief Admitted to Southeast Europe Media Organization (SEEMO)

The Editor-in-Chief of Novinite.com (Sofia News Agency), Ivan Dikov, has been formally admitted as a member of the Vienna-based Southeast Europe Media Organization (SEEMO).

Society | January 29, 2009, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 3329

Last 3 Abused Bears Arrive from Serbia to Bulgaria's Belitsa Dancing Bears Park

The "FOUR PAWS" Foundation had successfully transported the last three registered dancing bears from Serbia to the Bulgarian "Dancing Bears" refuge and park in Belitsa, the Foundation reported. The bears are going to be housed in a special sector of the

Society | January 29, 2009, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 5536

Drivers, Attendant of Hijacked Bulgarian Bus to Receive Awards

The two drivers and the attendant of the bus that was kidnapped Tuesday by the 33-year-old Miroslav Blazhev would receive awards for their adequate reactions, the Head of the Bus Department at the "Biomet" Slav Monov announced Thursday. Monov, who spoke

Society | January 29, 2009, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 3595

Avalanche-Buried Bulgarian Snowboarder Found Dead

??ountain rescue squads discovered around noon on Thursday the dead body of the 28-year-old Bulgarian snowboarder, who was buried by an avalanche in the resort of Bansko. The body of Viktor Gardev from Sofia has been taken to the hospital in the nearby t

Society | January 29, 2009, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 4263

Search for Avalanche-Buried Snowboarder in Bulgaria's Bansko Restarted

Five rescue teams from Bulgaria's mountain resort of Bansko have restarted Thursday morning the search for the 28-year-old snowboarder from Sofia, Viktor Gardev, who was buried by an avalanche on Wednesday.

Society | January 29, 2009, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 3517

Charity Auction for Disabled Young Bulgarian Artist Organized in Sofia

A charity auction with works donated by over eighty Bulgarian artists is organized in Sofia on Thursday in order to raise money for the treatment of a 22-year-old colleague of theirs.

Society | January 28, 2009, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1760

Bulgaria Customs Get Philip Morris Help to Combat Cigarette Smuggling

Philip Morris International is giving technical training to 100 customs officers from across Bulgaria, who are given the job of stopping the illegal smuggling of cigarettes into and out of the country. The training is taking place on 27-28 January in Sof

Society | January 28, 2009, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2874

One Buried in Avalanche in Bulgaria's Bansko

Rescuers are currently searching for a young man who was buried under an avalanche that struck Wednesday morning outside the ski area boundary in the Bulgarian ski resort of Bansko. Two skiers, a man and a woman, were going down a steep slope in the Band

Society | January 28, 2009, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2374

Renown Novelist and Poet John Updike Dies Aged 76

John Updike, one of the greatest novelists of his age, passed away Tuesday at the age of 76. Updike's novels and detailed dissections of the soul of post-World War II middle America, placed him at the very pinnacle of his profession.

Society » Obituaries | January 28, 2009, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 5196

23-Year-Old Bulgarian Dies in Greece over Farmers' Blockade

A 23-year-old Bulgarian man died in a car accident in northern Greece some 7-8 km away from the Ilinden-Eksohi border crossing point which is blockaded by protesting Greek farmers.

Society | January 26, 2009, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2962

Bulgaria National Radio Celebrates 74th Birthday

The Bulgarian National Radio celebrates Sunday the 74th anniversary since its establishment by a decree of Tsar Boris III, the Bulgarian information agency BGNES reminds. On January 25th, 1935, the Tsar orders the radio broadcast to become State property

Society | January 25, 2009, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2232

Bulgaria Culture Minister, Beijing Olympic Champion Baptize Babies of Year

The last baby to be born in Bulgaria in 2008 and the first one for 2009 were baptized Sunday during an official ceremony, marking the culmination of the 10th annual Baby of the Year campaign. The campaign is organized by the Bulgarian "Nine Months" magaz

Society | January 25, 2009, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2320

New Orthodox Church to Finally Serve Sofia's Christians

A new church, built almost entirely with private donations, opened Sunday in the Sofia "Levski" district.

Society | January 25, 2009, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1992

Bulgaria's Largest Kukeri Festival Kicks off in Pernik

The Surva 2009 International Festival of Mask Games was opened Friday night in the Western Bulgarian city of Pernik.

Society | January 24, 2009, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 9993

Bulgarian Prostitutes Happy with Blockade of Border with Greece

Prostitutes from Southwestern Bulgaria are the only ones profiting from the blockade of the borders with Greece, the Darik Radio reported citing truck drivers who are stuck in a huge traffic jam as they are waiting to cross into Greece.

Society | January 23, 2009, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 15110

Bulgaria's Belogradchik Rocks Bid for World's Seven New Wonders

The miraculous rocks at the northwest Bulgarian town of Belogradchik have been nominated for the global campaign to select the new Seven Wonders of the world, the BGNES news agency reported.

Society | January 23, 2009, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2813

Two-Year-Old Kid Run over by Train in Bulgaria's Burgas

A two-year-old child was ran over by a train close to the Black Sea city of Burgas, and died minutes later in the emergency ward of the Burgas hospital.

Society | January 23, 2009, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2048

Novinite.com Readers Vote Olympic Gold Winner Neykova Personality of 2008!

Bulgaria's gold medalist in Women's Single Sculls at the 2008 Beijing Olympics Rumyana Neykova triumphed over the EU Commissioner Megelena Kuneva in a very close race, in which the readers of Novinite.com voted her Personality of the Year for 2008! Congra

Society | January 22, 2009, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2321

James Blunt Coming to Bulgaria in February

UK pop star James Blunt is coming for the first time in Bulgaria to stage a memorable show on his birthday - February 22. The concert will be in the National Palace of Culture in the capital and ticket prices range between BGN 30 and BGN 70, organizers s

Society | January 22, 2009, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 3695
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