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Ethnic Turks Adopt Bulgarian Names in Shumen

Several cases of ethnic Turks requesting to adopt Bulgarian Christian names have drawn public attention in the northeastern city of Shumen.

Society | September 25, 2010, Saturday // 17:21 | Viewed: 7850

Bulgarian President Vows Focus on Underdeveloped Northeast

Bulgaria's President Georgi Parvanov took part in the celebrations for the 70th year since the recovery of Southern Dobrudzha from Romanian occupation.

Society | September 25, 2010, Saturday // 16:47 | Viewed: 2298

Bulgarian Archaeologists Unearth 7000-Year-Old Village

A prehistoric home dated back 7000 years has been uncovered by a team of Bulgarian archaeologists at Telish in the central northern District of Pleven.

Society » Archaeology | September 25, 2010, Saturday // 16:04 | Viewed: 9255

UNESCO: Roma with Despairing School Dropout Rates

About 50% of all Roma children in Europe do not make it through middle school, according to a report of UNESCO.

Society | September 25, 2010, Saturday // 11:31 | Viewed: 2522

Young Bulgarian Scientists Unveil Octopad, Dreaming Glasses

Bulgarian scientists have unveiled four new inventions at a ceremony in Parliament, including the iPad-based "Octopad".

Society | September 24, 2010, Friday // 20:59 | Viewed: 2755

Bulgarian Orthodox Church Rallies 10 000 to Demand Religion in Schools

Some 10 000 people took part in a procession in Sofia organized by the Bulgarian Orthodox Church to demand the study of religion in schools.

Society | September 24, 2010, Friday // 19:47 | Viewed: 4793

Bulgarian Archaeologists Find 2300-Year-Old Coffin

Bulgarian archaeologists have uncovered two ancient graves during excavations in the Necropolis of Mesambria in the Black Sea town of Nessebar.

Society » Archaeology | September 24, 2010, Friday // 19:31 | Viewed: 6229

Bulgarian Medicine Professor Demonstrates Unique Surgery

The very first for Eastern Europe robotized surgery of cervix cancer has been conducted in Bulgaria, the TV channel bTV informs.

Society » Health | September 24, 2010, Friday // 16:33 | Viewed: 3744

Bulgarian President's Escort Blamed of Causing Collision

Automobiles from the escort of Bulgarian President, Georgi Parvnov, have, allegedly, caused a traffic accident near the northern city of Lovech Friday.

Society | September 24, 2010, Friday // 15:34 | Viewed: 5003

Ex Foreign Minister: NATO Membership Doubled Bulgaria's FDI

Bulgaria's NATO membership has been an immense asset both in terms of security and of attracting foreign direct investment, according to former Foreign Minister Solomon Passy.

Society | September 24, 2010, Friday // 14:59 | Viewed: 1941

Bulgaria Moves to Clear Up Rules on Print Media Market

Bulgarian print media publishers will be obliged to declare to the Ministry of Culture the real owners of their publications, under amendments approved by parliament on Thursday.

Society | September 23, 2010, Thursday // 15:46 | Viewed: 1870

Bulgarian MPs Adopt Obligatory Preschool Education

The Bulgarian Members of the Parliament have adopted at second reading amendments to the Education Act, which envision an obligatory pre-school education for 5-year-olds.

Society » Education | September 23, 2010, Thursday // 11:49 | Viewed: 3230

Celebrations across Bulgaria Mark Independence Day

The Speaker of the Bulgarian Parliament, Tsetska Tsacheva, reviewed Wednesday morning the guard of honor in the central city of Veliko Tarnovo, which is the focal point of the celebrations dedicated to the country's Independence Day.

Society | September 22, 2010, Wednesday // 14:00 | Viewed: 5538

Sofia Sees 1st Reunion of Bulgarians from Bessarabia

The very first reunion of Bulgarians from Bessarabia is organized Wednesday in the Sofia "Mladost" district, in the park in front of the municipal administration building.

Society | September 22, 2010, Wednesday // 11:11 | Viewed: 1652

Bulgaria Celebrates 102 Years since Formal Declaration of Independence

Wednesday, September 22, is a national holiday People across Bulgaria are celebrating the 102nd year since the country's formal declaration of independence from the Ottoman Turkish Empire.

Society | September 22, 2010, Wednesday // 08:28 | Viewed: 7574

Bulgaria Nominates 'Eastern Plays' for Oscar for Foreign Language Film

Bulgaria's National Film Center has put forth "Eastern Plays" as the Bulgarian nomination for the US Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.

Society » Culture | September 21, 2010, Tuesday // 19:28 | Viewed: 6052

Ex Bulgarian PM: Health Care in 'Dire Straights'

Bulgaria's health care system needs an emergency financial shot in order to survive, according to the leader of the Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) and former Prime Minister, Sergey Stanishev.

Society » Health | September 21, 2010, Tuesday // 18:55 | Viewed: 2414

New State Agency Takes Over Bulgarian Medicinal Drug Policy

A new State Drug and Medical Products Agency is being established in Bulgaria to take over drug policies, the Health Ministry informs.

Society » Health | September 21, 2010, Tuesday // 18:28 | Viewed: 2693

Bulgaria Celebrates 70 Years since Return of Southern Dobrudzha from Romania

Bulgaria has celebrated 70 years since the signing of the Treaty of Craiova, which restored Bulgarian sovereignty over the region of Southern Dobrudzha occupied by Romania after World War I.

Society | September 21, 2010, Tuesday // 17:59 | Viewed: 11061

Bulgarian Party Approaches ECHR over Roma Scandal in Yambol

The Bulgarian party DROM announced it has approached the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg in regard to the demolition on the notorious apartment building 20, accommodated with Roma.

Society | September 21, 2010, Tuesday // 15:32 | Viewed: 3393

Two Light Earthquakes Detected around Bulgaria's Sofia

Two very light earthquakes were detected with epicenters some 30 km south-east of Bulgaria's capital Sofia Tuesday morning.

Society » Environment | September 21, 2010, Tuesday // 08:32 | Viewed: 1868
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