Bulgaria's Major Writer, Publicist Marko Semov Dies at 67
Prof Marko Semov, a well-known writer, publicist and long-time lecturer at Sofia University, died late on January 17 after a protracted severe illness. He was 67.
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Novinite.com Names World Skating Champs Bulgaria's Best Promoters
Sweeping more than a third of the votes cast in Novinite.com's annual poll, world ice skating champions Albena Denkova and Maxim Staviski were elected Bulgaria's Best Promoters Abroad 2006.
Life in Song
At the end of Bulgaria's first edition of Star Academy many women were sad to hear that their personal favourite Ivailo Kolev had ranked second place, for he had won a number of hearts with his voice and charms. Now, about a year and a half later Evailo K
Novinite.com Name Bulgaria's Best Promoter 2006 Next Week
Dear readers, a month after the launch of "Bulgaria's Best Promoter Abroad" poll, we would like to inform you that your votes will be counted at the end of this week.
Sophia Loren's Beloved Carlo Ponti Passed Away
Italian movie star Sophia Loren has lost her husband Carlo Ponti who died on Wednesday, ANSA news agency said. Ponti was admitted to hospital about 10 days ago for pulmonary complications, the family said in a statement.
Bulgarians Bow Heads to Poet, Revolutionary Hristo Botev
Sofia Municipality and Defence Ministry organised celebrations to mark the 159-th anniversary since the birth of Bulgarian poet and revolutionary Hristo Botev. A solemn ceremony took place in front of Botev's monument in the Borisova garden in Sofia.
Toiletgate Worth Chess Crown
By Ivelina Puhaleva The last two years have probably been the strangest, yet most rewarding in the career of Chess Grandmaster Vesselin Topalov.
New Head of WHO Starts Job
The new director general of the World Health Organisation Margaret Chan has officially taken up her position.
UNESCO Honours Bulgaria's Classic Writer Emilian Stanev
UNESCO will commemorate this year the 100th anniversary since the birth of Emilian Stanev, one of the classic writers of Bulgarian literature. The commemoration, reflecting the variety of the talented writer's work, is in line with UNESCO's programme for
Volley in Our Hearts*
Volleyball has never been among the top sports for Bulgarians, with football holding the real grip of our hearts but in times of triumph everyone remembers what a serve is and how a good block looks. Lately Bulgaria's national volleyball team has been rea
Russia's Abramovich Quits as Governor
Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich, who is also an owner of the English soccer club Chelsea, submitted his resignation as a regional governor, Itar Tass reported.
Bulgaria Bids Farewell to Media Watchdog Head Raykov
Relatives, friends and colleagues of late Raycho Raykov, head of the media regulator of Bulgaria, bowed heads in his memory Monday. The funeral ceremony opened 12:00 am, at St Nedelya Church in Sofia.
Bulgarian Woman Gives Birth in Trolley Car
A Bulgarian woman gave birth to a child in a trolley car of Sofia's public transportation. The "accident" happened on Sunday morning, state TV channel BNT informed.
Bulgarian Media Watchdog Head Passed Away
The head of Bulgaria's media regulator Raycho Raykov died of heart attack Saturday morning. Raykov has stayed on the helm of the Council on Electronic Media (CEM) for more than four years.
Bulgaria's Ex-President Grabs Peace Prize
Former Bulgarian president Zhelyu Zhelev was awarded the Peace in the Balkans prize of the Turkish foundation of the same name.
Georgi Parvanov: Holding on till 2012*
By Milena Hristova Bulgaria's leftist President Georgi Parvanov made history on October 29.
Ex-EU Commissioner Palacio Dies of Cancer
Spain is mourning the death of one of its top politicians - Loyola de Palacio - who died at the age of 56, the head of the leading conservative Popular Party Mariano Rajoy announced. She died late Wednesday in Madrid's Doce de Octubre hospital after bein
Bulgaria Bids Farewell to Late Ex-PM Berov
Bulgarian officials, friends and family gathered Tuesday to pay last farewell to former Prime Minister of Bulgaria Lyuben Berov. President Georgi Parvanov and Parliament Speaker Georgi Pirinski bowed heads in memory of an economist and scholar, who took
Bulgaria Hands out Ethnic Tolerance Awards to Journalists
Bulgaria's ethnic and religious tolerance journalistic awards were given away for a third time on Monday evening at Academia gallery in Sofia.
GENERAL Change for Bulgaria?
Sofia mayor Boyko Borissov rolled up his sleeves as head of the capital, even before his official inauguration in November last year. A few raised brows apart, this fitted nicely with his spotless image.
Ex-PM of Bulgaria Lyuben Beron Passed Away
Former prime minister of Bulgaria Lyuben Berov, 81, passed away on Thursday after heavy illness. Berov headed the government in 1992-1994 on the mandate of predominantly ethnic Turkish Movement for Rights and Freedoms.
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