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Gas Bottle Explosion in Bulgaria Claims One More Kid's Life

A 6-year-old girl, one of the four siblings, who were injured in a gas bottle explosion in Bulgaria's town of Devnya, died of severe burn in a hospital on Tuesday. Evelina, who suffered 90% burns, passed away several days after her younger brother Rossen

Society | November 27, 2007, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1355

No Victims Claimed in 29 Crashes Overnight in Bulgaria

No lives have been claimed in 29 severe car crashes were reported overnight in Bulgaria, according to the data of the country's Interior Ministry. A total of 34 people were injured in the hits, including one, whose condition is critical.

Society | November 27, 2007, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1263

200 Houses in Bulgaria's Kostinbrod Flooded after Heavy Downpours

A total of 200 houses in Bulgaria's municipality of Kostinbrod have been flooded after the torrential rains that poured over some parts of the country in the past few days. "The municipal authorities were forced to declare state of emergency for the seco

Society | November 27, 2007, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1513

Torrential Rains Flood Bulgaria's Vratsa

Main streets in Bulgaria's Vratsa have been flooded after torrential rains poured over the town on Monday afternoon. The high level of collected water closed major boulevards, Civil Defence service reported.

Society | November 26, 2007, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1706

Photographer Schiller Shows Full Monroe's Session in Sofia for First Time Ever

The legendary US photographer Lawrence Schiller is to show for the first time ever all the pictures of Marilyn Monroe he included in an exhibition to be opened on November 30 in Sofia. The 70-piece photo session was made while the actress was swimming in

Society | November 26, 2007, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2018

Sofia Airport: No Cancellations over Bad Weather

Planes take off and land at Sofia Airport without disturbances as the thick fog that covered the capital city started to lift on Monday.

Society | November 26, 2007, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2979

Bulgarian Crew Members of Sunk Antarctic Cruiser Coming Home

The two Bulgarian nationals who were among the crew members aboard the ship that sank after hitting an iceberg off Antarctica are on their way back home, according to relatives of the sailors. Stanko Mihalev and his wife Svetlana, who were together on bo

Society | November 26, 2007, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1444

1 Killed in 9 Crashes Overnight in Bulgaria

One passenger died as 9 heavy car crashes were reported overnight in Bulgaria, according to the data of the country's Interior Ministry. Another 11 people were injured in the hits.

Society | November 26, 2007, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 828

Bulgarian Helped Prevent "Titanic" Repeat

Bulgarian Stanko Mihalev, a senior maintenance technician aboard the Canadian cruise liner that struck an iceberg and sank in Antarctica, was among the men who helped prevent a repeat of the Titanic tragedy. The man entered the news around the world as o

Society | November 25, 2007, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2327

More Cancellations at Fog-Capped Sofia Airport

Fog settled again over Sofia airport last night, forcing seven outgoing flights to foreign destinations to be cancelled.

Society | November 25, 2007, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1879

Designer, Mom of 2 Crowned Mrs. Bulgaria Universe 2007

The designer and former model Yana Yugova became Mrs. Bulgaria Universe 2007 at a pageant, held in Sofia's Sheraton Hotel on Friday.

Society | November 24, 2007, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 7412

Knights Templar to Seek Traces of Order's Members in Bulgaria

The Knights Templar are to launch excavation works in the Danube town of Russe to find out traces of order's members, who have once passed through Bulgaria and the Balkans. The statement was made at a Saturday press conference, given by the Order in the

Society | November 24, 2007, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 20003

Sofia Airport Resumes Work as Fog Lifts

Planes can already take off and land at Sofia airport the thick fog that blanketed the capital city started to lift.

Society | November 24, 2007, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1970

2 More Flights Redirected as Sofia Airport Remains Blanketed by Fog

Another two flights to Sofia have been redirected to Plovdiv on Saturday as the airport in the Bulgarian capital remained blanketed by fog. Dozens of flights have been cancelled for yet another day over the poor meteorological conditions.

Society | November 24, 2007, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1869

Bulgarian Hit by Passenger Train, Survives

A 51-year-old man suffered heavy injuries after he was hit by a passenger train on the railroad between the stations of Vratsa and Ruska Byala in Bulgaria late on Friday. According to evidence given by the engine-driver the victim was walking on the rail

Society | November 24, 2007, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1526

2 Bulgarians among Crew Members of Sunk Antarctic Cruise Liner

Two Bulgarians were among the crew members on board of the cruise ship that sank after hitting an iceberg off Antarctica, Darik News reported Saturday. All 91 passengers, nine guides and 54 crew members were safely evacuated to lifeboats, and then to ano

Society | November 24, 2007, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2644

6 Die in Crashes across Bulgaria Overnight as Fog Grows Thicker

A total of six people were killed in 15 heavy car crashes were reported overnight in Bulgaria as dense fog still covers the country. Another 14 passengers were injured in the hits.

Society | November 24, 2007, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1587

Astronomers Say Earth's Moon a "Rarity"

Earth's Moon is a rare cosmic occurrence, according to a study by US astronomers, the BBC reported. The Moon was created when an object as big as the planet Mars crashed into the Earth billions of years ago, throwing debris into orbit, some of which even

Society | November 23, 2007, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1933

Gothic Bible Facsimile Goes on Display in Bulgaria's Archaeology Museum

A facsimile copy of the oldest Gothic Bible, the Codex Argenteus, created in the 6th century, went on display in the Archaeology Museum in Sofia on Friday. The original gothic translation is believed to have been carried out in the 4th century out in the

Society | November 23, 2007, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 9627

Sofia Mayor Awarded Russian Security Academy Order

Russian Ambassador Anatolii Potapov awarded Friday Sofia mayor Boyko Borissov with Lomonosov Order for his merits in strengthening bilateral relations. Potapov congratulated Borissov on his success at the recent local elections, adding that a big city ne

Society | November 23, 2007, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2978

Bacon Water Chestnut Rolls

INGREDIENTS * 1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, halved

Society | November 23, 2007, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1339
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