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Scot Overpowers Bulgarian for Potter Role

The Viktor Krum part in the next Harry Potter movie will be assigned to a Scottish boy, media said. The surprising news came after months of searching for a Bulgarian actor to play the role.

Society | May 31, 2004, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 51538

Bulgarian "Passionist" Sweeps International Award

Bulgarian actor Hristo Shopov swept the Golden Champion Award for his "Passion" role of Pontius Pilatus. The Bulgarian face of Pontius Pilate in latest Gibson's blockbuster is a descendant of a well-known film family in Bulgaria.

Society | May 31, 2004, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 688

Harry Potter Mania Took Over UK

Britain will be under the spell of Hogwarts yet again with the UK premier of the third film from the Harry Potter books.

Society | May 30, 2004, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 3100

Bulgarian Film Invited to European Cinema Festival

Bulgarian movie director Silvia Pesheva was invited to present her film "Crazy Day" at the Festroia festival in Portugal. The prestigious European cinema film festival will take place June 4 to 13.

Society | May 30, 2004, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 758

Bulgarian FM Enjoys Jethro Tull with Novinite.com

Bulgaria's Foreign Minister Solomon Passy was among the 50 guests invited by Novinite.com and leading PR company M3 Communications Group, Inc.

Society | May 30, 2004, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 9893

Mini Models Contest Gathers Bulgaria's Sweetest Kids

Bulgarian kids willing to become models gathered today at the 6th edition of the Visages Mini Models 2004 contest. The annual event was dedicated to the international Day of the children June 1.

Society | May 30, 2004, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 19535

28 Books in Rivalry for the "Bronze Lion" Award

A total of 28 books will compete for the Bronze Lion statuette that will be handed out tomorrow to the publisher whose book proved to be the biggest success on the market.

Society | May 29, 2004, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 664

Unique Jethro Tull Enchants Bulgaria

Legendary Jethro Tull staged a major performance in Sofia. The UK band that is acknowledged to be one of the unique phenomena in the world music thrilled its Bulgarian fans.

Society | May 29, 2004, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 6113

Ancient Ruler Monument Stirs Controversy

Over-man-high statue depicting ancient ruler Philip II Macedonian will stand in the center of the southern town of Plovdiv. The monument, projected at a total height of 11.

Society | May 28, 2004, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1355

Bulgarian Beauty Hits the Headlines in Ecuador

Bulgaria-crowned contestant at Miss Universe 2004 has stirred the jury's attention narrating about Bulgaria's traditional dances. Ivelina Petrova stepped in the show with a meter-high "Kuker" doll that represents the traditional Bulgarian "Kukeri" ritual

Society | May 28, 2004, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 4575

Dracula Reality Comes Back

The fans of Count Dracula will enjoy the opportunity to relish into his fairy-tale-style life and adventures in Romania's entertainment park "Dracula" due to open doors in May 2005.

Society | May 28, 2004, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 739

New KULT Shop at Hilton Sofia

Novea, official representative of S.T.

Society | May 28, 2004, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2240

Over 100 Participants Join Sofia Book Fair

More than 120 publishing houses, distributors and advertising agencies take part in the 22nd spring edition of the Book Fair that opened at Hall 3 of the National Palace of Culture.

Society | May 28, 2004, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 767

Science: Venus Clouds "Might Harbor Life"

There could be life on the planet Venus, US scientists have concluded. The existence of life on the planet's oven-hot surface is unimaginable.

Society | May 28, 2004, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 585

Health: Avoid Over-Eating

Slow down, chew with purpose: Take at least 20 minutes to consume a meal. Taking longer to eat will make you feel as though you are eating more.

Society | May 28, 2004, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 442

Forks & Corks: Calamari Salad

Ingredients: 1/2 cup olive oil, 1/4 cup red wine vinegar, 2 cloves garlic, pressed, 1 cup dry white wine, 1 cup water, 1 pound squid, cleaned and cut into rings and tentacles, 1 cup chopped celery, 1/2 bunch chopped fresh cilantro, 1 green bell pepper, ch

Society | May 28, 2004, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 715

Pets: Parakeet Gender Check

Luckily, most parakeets come colour-coded. The boys usually have ceres (the patches of skin over their beaks) that are blue, and girls generally have pink or white ceres.

Society | May 28, 2004, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 886

Fashion: 50+ Dressing Style

Do: 1.

Society | May 28, 2004, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 901

Rock Legends U.D.O. Hit Sofia

The legendary voice of the German heavy metal Udo Dirkschneider and his band U.D.

Society | May 27, 2004, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2780

Kids Send Peace Message from Bulgaria

Bulgaria will launch an international kid's assembly, designed to send a message for peace and prosperity to the world. The young participants are set for creating the world's largest painting carrying a peace message.

Society | May 27, 2004, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 4312

Bulgarian Book Peeps into Secrets of Scarce Success

A Bulgarian book makes an attempt to find a simple answer to the complex question "Why do we succeed not much?" The author Yulian Genov, founder and president of companies ProSoft and ProMobile, sees its value in the scope of its mission.

Society | May 26, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 783
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