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Lucky Bulgarian Wins BGN 116,000 from State Lottery

The 13th draw of Bulgaria's state lottery proved lucky for the holder of a ticket worth just BGN 2, who won BGN 116,400, the lottery said on Friday. The identity of the winner was not disclosed, as it is always kept secret, but he or she can claim their

Society | October 19, 2007, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1497

1 Dies in Taxi, Bus Frontal Collision in Bulgaria

One man was killed after a taxi and a bus crashed in Bulgaria's capital city of Sofia in the early hours of Friday. The victim is the driver of the cab, who died on spot.

Society | October 19, 2007, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1533

2 Killed, 18 Injured in Car Crashes Overnight in Bulgaria

Two passengers died as 19 heavy car crashes were reported overnight in Bulgaria, according to the data of the country's Interior Ministry. A total of 18 people were injured in the hits, including three, who are in critical condition.

Society | October 19, 2007, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1670

Bulgarian Doctors' Union Marks 106th Anniversary

Bulgaria marks Friday the 106th anniversary since the establishment of the oldest organization in the country - the Doctors' Union. The medical workers are to celebrate the official holiday on the day of their patron Saint.

Society | October 19, 2007, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1855

Mini Pigs are Big Success on Farm

A Devon fun farm is reaping the rewards of a nine-year breeding programme for miniature pigs. The pigs, which are about a fifth of the size of ordinary pigs, have been a hit with visitors at Pennywell Farm.

Society | October 19, 2007, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2251

University Lector Hit by Train in Bulgaria, Dies

A 63-year-old lector from Bulgaria's Shumen University died after he was hit by a train early on Thursday. Simeon Parvulov was run over by the machine while he was crossing the railway line near Trakiya station.

Society | October 18, 2007, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1774

Striking Teachers' Bus Crashes on Way to Protest Rally in Sofia

A bus, transporting a group of striking teachers from Bulgaria's town of Lovech, crashed against a car while moving to Sofia, where the passengers should have joined the protest rally over their low wages. No lives were claimed as a result of the hit.

Society | October 18, 2007, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1504

Turkish Truck Driver Dies in Crash in Bulgaria

A Turkish national died after the heavy-loaded truck, driven by him, hit against a tank-car on the road between the villages of Ezerche and Osenets in the early hours of Thursday. The accident occurred after the truck veered into the opposite lane in att

Society | October 18, 2007, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1429

Palaeontologists Find New Huge Dino Species

South American palaeontologists have unveiled a new titanosaur species that lived 88 million years ago in Argentina. It is one of the largest fossils ever discovered, BBC reported.

Society | October 17, 2007, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1406

Banderas, Stoichkov Meet for Lunch in Sofia Restaurant

Hollywood actor Antonio Banderas and the football star Hristo Stoichkov met for a lunch in a restaurant in Bulgaria's capital city of Sofia on Tuesday. "I know Bulgaria, even if indirectly, from you," Banderas told the ex-manager of Bulgaria's national f

Society | October 16, 2007, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 3422

Bulgaria Sees Cold Spell, Downpours in Forthcoming Weekend

Bulgaria is to see cold spell in the west and heavy rainfalls all across the country at the end of the week, meteorologists reported. The temperatures will drop sharply reaching maximum set at between 7C and 12C on Saturday.

Society | October 16, 2007, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1410

Bulgarian Teachers' Strike Leads to Excessive Boozing in Students

The Bulgarian teachers' strike, which has extended the students' summer holiday with four weeks, has made the youngsters seek alternative ways to spend their free time while out of school, which ended in 27 students with alcohol poisoning.

Society | October 16, 2007, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1322

Sofia University Elects New President

A total of three deans have submitted their candidatures for taking over the current Sofia University President Boyan Biolchev, whose term expires in about a month. The deans of the History faculty Ivan Ilchev, of the Chemistry Ivan Petkov and the head o

Society | October 16, 2007, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1514

Mercedes Minibus Runs over Drunk Pedestrian in Bulgaria's Plovdiv

A drunk pedestrian was hit by a minibus while crossing a main boulevard in Bulgaria's second largest city of Plovdiv late on Monday. The victim has been rushed to a nearby hospital with numerous fractures and a serious skull-brain trauma.

Society | October 16, 2007, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2990

1 Killed, 30 Injured in Car Crashes Overnight in Bulgaria

One passenger died as 23 heavy car crashes were reported overnight in Bulgaria, according to the data of the country's Interior Ministry. A total of 30 people were injured in the hits, including three who are in critical condition.

Society | October 16, 2007, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1533

Eco Activists Tie People to Trees to Save Bulgarian Forests

Eco activists tied people to trees on Sunday to mark the official start of the Green Bulgaria party campaign against the cutting down of the country's forests. In addition, the eco activists tied posters on the trees on major Sofia boulevards, urging the

Society | October 15, 2007, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 3336

Veterinary Services Locate Rotten Belgian Meat Imported to Bulgaria

The Bulgarian Veterinary Service has located the rotten Belgian meat that was imported to Bulgaria in a meat factory in Blagoevgrad.

Society | October 15, 2007, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1345

Busy Marketplace in Bulgaria's Varna Yields More Ancient Treasures

The busy market place in the Bulgarian coastal town of Varna yielded another sarcophagus, the third to be found over the last two days by builders, working on a construction site nearby.

Society | October 15, 2007, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 4866

1 Killed, 26 Injured in Car Crashes Overnight in Bulgaria

One passenger died as 23 heavy car crashes were reported overnight in Bulgaria, according to the data of the country's Interior Ministry. A total of 26 people were injured in the hits, including three who are in critical condition.

Society | October 15, 2007, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1573

2.5 Tons of Rotten Belgian Meat Imported to Bulgaria

Part of a shipment with frozen Belgian meat gone bad has been distributed in Bulgaria, before the rest of it was exported to Greece, the Bulgarian National Radio reported.

Society | October 14, 2007, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1867

Colourful Volkswagen Beetles Shine on Sofia Square

Downtown Sofia became the gathering point dozens of Volkswagen Beetle cars and lovers of the brand at the 12th national fair. Volkswagen Beetles from around Bulgaria filled the Alexander Batenberg Square to celebrate the biggest fair in the country of th

Society | October 14, 2007, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 3625
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