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Bush, Rice, Merkel among World's Most Influential People

President Bush, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, Turkish writer Orhan Pamuk, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, and hip hop renaissance man Sean "Puffy" Combs are among the newsmakers on Time magazine's list of the year's 100 most influential people who

People | May 1, 2006, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1421

Bulgaria Starts Erotic Photo Marathon

Renowned Bulgarian photographers will come together with sexy models for a forum of erotic pictures and body art, taking place in Veliko Tarnovo. The town's historical landmarks and beautiful nature, as well as seven young models, will seek to inspire th

People | April 30, 2006, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 4663

Bulgarian to Promote Shaolin Monastery

China's famous Shaolin Monastery will be promoted on national TV by a Bulgarian, according to the press. Viktor Azmanov from Veliko Tarnovo has been in the Buddhist temple for only a month, but has already been chosen for an advertising spot.

People | April 29, 2006, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 784

200 Celebs Vie for World's Sexiest Vegetarian

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) published a list of icelebrity nominees for its 2006 World's Sexiest Vegetarian competition. PETA's president, Ingrid Newkirk, says there are more vegetarian celebrities in the running this year than eve

People | April 27, 2006, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 6730

Supreme Cassation Prosecutor's Office with New Spokesman

Sofia senior prosecutor Boyko Naydenov officially joined the Supreme Cassation Prosecutor's Office after his nomination was approved with 23 votes of the Supreme Judicial Council. Naydenov's nomination was backed by Bulgaria's top prosecutor Boris Velche

People | April 26, 2006, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 591

Euro-Integration Minister Picked Bulgarian Language Envoy

Bulgaria's Euro-integration Minister Meglena Kuneva was picked Ambassador of the Bulgarian language. Kuneva will have to present the Bulgarian word for love "obich" to Europe.

People | April 25, 2006, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 785

Bulgarian Petrov Saves Child from Choking with Easter Egg

Bulgarian midfielder and Celtic star Stilian Petrov saved a young girl's life as she choked on a piece of Easter egg. Petrov grabbed four-year-old Ellen Hazlett and turned her upside down as she started turning blue.

People | April 23, 2006, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1417

Prince Harry Wants Front Line Mission

Prince Harry is threatening to quit the British army if he is not allowed to join fellow soldiers in harm's way, the Mail on Sunday newspaper reported. "If I am not allowed to join my unit in a war zone, I will hand in my uniform," he was quoted as telli

People | April 23, 2006, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1168

Queen Elizabeth Celebrates 80th Anniversary

The Queen has met thousands of wellwishers at an informal walkabout in Windsor, on her 80th birthday.

People | April 21, 2006, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 747

Son of Bulgarian Emigrant Runs for Venezuela President

Teodoro Petkoff, the son of a Bulgarian emigrant, will rival for the post of Venezuelan president. The 74-year-old Petkoff, former Venezuelan Planning Minister, became the fourth opposition candidate to say he will challenge President Hugo Chavez in Dece

People | April 21, 2006, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2861

Former NATO Secretary General to Conduct in Bulgaria

Willy Claas, former NATO Secretary General, will conduct in an Eastern concert in Bulgaria. The concert will take place April 24 in "Bulgaria Hall" and the music lovers will enjoy Verdi Requiem.

People | April 20, 2006, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 862

Pope Benedict XVI Hails First Anniversary of Papacy

It is already a year since the name of Joseph Ratzinger changed to Benedict XVI, who succeeded John Paul II.

People | April 19, 2006, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 639

Pop Idol Mulls New Album in Bahrain

Pop singer Michael Jackson is planning to record his first new album since 2001 on a label based in the Gulf state of Bahrain.

People | April 19, 2006, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 803

Tom Cruise, Katie Holmes Welcome Daughter

Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes, the public lovebirds dubbed TomKat by the media, had a baby girl Tuesday, said Cruise spokesman Arnold Robinson.

People | April 19, 2006, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2132

Deputy Takes over Chief of Bulgarian Land Forces

General-Major Ivan Dobrev will be appointed chief of the Bulgarian Land Forces, the defense minister has confirmed.

People | April 17, 2006, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 664

Bulgarian Virtuoso, Covent Garden Soloists Charm Sofia

The mastership of Bulgarian violin guru Vasko Vassilev and his much-respected colleagues- the Covent Garden soloists - cast its spell on Sofia in the evening of the colorful Tsvetnitsa holiday (Palm Sunday). Vassilev performed alongside15 of world's most

People | April 16, 2006, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1923

Jose Carreras, Lionel Richie Sing for Peace in Tripoli

Libya marked the 20th anniversary of the US bombing raids on Tripoli and Benghazi with a high-profile concert. US soul singer Lionel Ritchie and Spanish tenor Jose Carreras performed in front of the bombed house of Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi in the ca

People | April 15, 2006, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 932

Bulgarian Documentary Producer with Prestigious Intl Award

Bulgarian Martichka Bozhilova, who produced "Georgi and The Butterflies", was awarded with the prestigious International Trailblazers award. The movie has turned out to be one of the most successful Bulgarian documentaries.

People | April 14, 2006, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1063

Legendary Maceo Parker Jazzes Up Sofia

Legendary jazzman Maceo Parker staged a great show for the admirers of his art in Bulgaria. Maceo Parker's gig in Sofia is part of his European Tour.

People | April 11, 2006, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1285

Bulgaria's 1st Astronaut Gets Own Star of Fame

Georgi Ivanov, Bulgaria's first astronaut, became the fourth Bulgarian to be awarded a star on Sofia Walk of Fame. It is such an excitement to be among people like Hristo Stoitchkov, Valya Balkanska and Ivo Papazov - Ibryama, who represent Bulgaria to th

People | April 10, 2006, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 3398

Sofia Street to be Named after Dissident Politician

It will be proposed that a street in the capital Sofia is named after Petar Dertliev, a dissident and one of the founders of the right-wing Union of Democratic Forces. This was suggested by President Georgi Parvanov on April 7 at a conference that marked

People | April 7, 2006, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 736
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