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Bulgaria Honours Prominent Writer Valeri Petrov

Bulgaria's Culture Minister Stefan Danailov honoured prominent writer Valeri Petrov for his contribution for the Bulgarian literature and culture. Valeri Petrov received the big award for entire contribution for the Bulgarian culture "Hristo G.

People | June 19, 2006, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1298

Nicole Kidman, Fiance Urban to Marry in Australia

Oscar-winning actress Nicole Kidman and her fiance country music star Keith Urban said on Monday they had returned to Australia to be married. "We are very happy to be back in Australia.

People | June 19, 2006, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 921

Queen Elizabeth Celebrates 80 Years

Queen Elizabeth II attended Saturday the annual Trooping the Colour ceremony, this year to mark her official 80th birthday.

People | June 17, 2006, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1024

Tom Cruise Tops Forbes Stars Power List

Actor Tom Cruise was crowned the world's most powerful celebrity for the second time by US magazine Forbes.

People | June 16, 2006, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1337

Bulgarian Hopes for 2nd Cartoon Oscar

Bulgaria's Anthony Christov who works at Pixar said the studio's latest project "Cars" deserved an Oscar. Talking to the Sofia News Agency, Tony Christov said the cartoon production was a feast for the eye, with unprecedented attention to detail, and als

People | June 16, 2006, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2080

Italy's Tiziano Ferro Shot Video in Bulgaria

Italian pop star Tiziano Ferro has shot his latest video in Bulgaria, Animato Music announced. The video to Ferro's pilot single Stop! Dimentica from his newest album Nessuno e solowas shot entirely in Bulgaria.

People | June 15, 2006, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 21802

Birthdaying Artist Makes A Friendly Bow

A unique exhibition was arranged by renowned Bulgarian artist Svetlin Russev on his birthday. He preferred to skip tradition and despite receiving gifts, to make a gift to all his friends.

People | June 14, 2006, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 628

Bulgaria's PM "Least Paid" European Leader

Bulgaria's Prime Minister Sergey Stanishev is the least paid leader in Europe, a report of Turkish newspaper Hurriyet says. With a monthly salary of EUR 900 Stanishev appears to be the least paid statesman, according to the report.

People | June 6, 2006, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1275

Bulgaria Parts with Eminent Composer Levi

Jul Levi, one of Bulgaria's most talented music composers and orchestra conductors, has passed away this weekend. Levi died on June 3 at the age of 76.

People | June 4, 2006, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 764

Bulgarian Top Filmmaker Dies

Legendary Bulgarian film director Zako Heskia has passed away at the age of 84, it was announced on Saturday. The top filmmaker will be remembered for his "Hot at Noontime" film, included in a 70s edition of the Cannes film festival, the "Yo Ho Ho" child

People | June 3, 2006, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 989

Bulgarian Schoolgirl Second in Microsoft Contest

Kristina Angelova, 17, has ended up second in a web page contest held by Microsoft with the cooperation of the White House, Bulgarian media disclosed. The young Bulgarian from Shumen had dedicated a site to her hometown, and included information on Shume

People | June 3, 2006, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1254

Oscar-Winner Rachel Weisz Gives Birth to Baby Boy

Oscar-winning actress Rachel Weisz has given birth to her first child, a baby boy.

People | June 2, 2006, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2872

Serbia Issues Arrest Warrant for Milosevic Daughter

Serbian Interior Ministry issued an arrest warrant for Marija Milosevic, daughter of the late Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic, over her failure to appear before a court.

People | June 2, 2006, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1061

Emblem of Bulgarian Political Sciences Passed Away

One of Bulgaria's renowned political scientists, Prof Mincho Semov passed away Thursday at the age of 70. His lectures in sociology and philosophy of political sciences have filled in the university halls for years.

People | June 1, 2006, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 864

Brad Pitt Cut Little Shiloh Nouvel Umbilical Cord

Brad Pitt has cut his little daughter's umbilical cord, after standing by Angelina Jolie's side throughout the delivery, media reported Thursday after the actors decided to shed some more light on the highly anticipated event. Baby Shiloh Nouvel was born

People | June 1, 2006, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1264

Bulgaria's Best Footballer Becomes UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador

Bulgaria's best footballer Dimitar Berbatov became the first for the country goodwill ambassador for disabled children. Berbatov joined UNICEF efforts in fight for the rights of the disabled children.

People | May 31, 2006, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 6900

Bulgarian Theatre Idol Turns 50

The theatre and cinema idol of several generations, actor Nikolay Sotirov, received loads of congratulations for his 50th birthday.

People | May 31, 2006, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 948

US CBS Cameraman, Soundman Killed in Iraq

A soundman and camera operator from the crew of US news network CBS have been killed in Iraq and a female reporter remains critical, the media announced.

People | May 30, 2006, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 780

Telekom Austria Appoints New CEO

Telekom Austria AG, the country's biggest phone company and owner of Bulgaria's largest mobile operator MTel, has appointed a new chief executive officer. As of May 24, Boris Nemsic has assumed the position as Chairman of the Management Board of the Tele

People | May 29, 2006, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1076

Angelina Jolie, Brad Bitt Welcome Baby Girl in Namibia

Actress Angelina Jolie has given birth to a girl by Brad Pitt in Namibia, Africa, the actor's publicist said.

People | May 28, 2006, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 3670

Gwen Stefani Gives Birth to Baby Boy

Singer Gwen Stefani, wife of British rock star Gavin Rossdale, gave birth to the couple's first child on Friday, a son they named Kingston, her publicist said. Kingston James McGregor Rossdale was born by Caesarean section at Cedars-Sinai Medical Centre

People | May 27, 2006, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1237
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