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Interpreter Marianna Hill: How to Make a Living out of Chatting to People

Marianna Hill is one of the best interpreters in Bulgaria. She says the reason for her inquisitive approach to life is the fact she was born in the wild sixties of the past century.

People | January 26, 2008, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 22141

Actor Malin Krastev: Road to Fame Kills the Artist*

Actor Malin Krastev was born on April 23, 1970 in Sofia. He graduated from the National Academy of Film and Theatre Art.

People | January 23, 2008, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 4425

Bulgaria's Doychin Boyanov: How to Conquer Everest without Oxygen

On the occasion of its 15th anniversary, Bulgaria's private national radio broadcaster Darik launched a book, called Dumite (The Words) that brings together 48 interviews aired during the program "Who is Talking?", hosted by Prolet Velkova and Vesselina P

People | January 21, 2008, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 5153

Chess Legend Bobby Fischer Dies at 64

The eccentric and controversial former world chess champion Bobby Fischer has died aged 64, Iceland's media reported.

People | January 18, 2008, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 6445

Cecilia Heads for Third Marriage, Italian Newspaper Says

The former wife of French President Nicolas Sarkozy is believed to be planning her third wedding in the coming days, an Italian newspaper reported.

People | January 15, 2008, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 6472

British Army Soldier "Ekes out Pension in Bulgaria"

A British army soldier, crippled by a bomb during the second Gulf War, has moved to Bulgaria because he cannot survive in Britain on his army pension, the Daily Telegraph reported.

People | January 14, 2008, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 6778

Cecilia Sarkozy Fails to Ban Book

A French judge has rejected a bid by President Nicolas Sarkozy's ex-wife to block publication of a book about her, which she claimed violated her privacy, French media reported.

People | January 11, 2008, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 5158

The News as It Was: Bulgaria People

Bulgaria's Princess Kalina Names Newborn Son Simeon Bulgaria's Princess Kalina gave birth to a baby boy on March 14 and named it after her father, exiled king Simeon II.

People | December 28, 2007, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 8847

Jazz Pianist Oscar Peterson Dies, Aged 82

Jazz pianist Oscar Peterson, who has performed with Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, Duke Ellington and Nat "King" Cole during his glittering career, died of kidney failure in his Toronto home, aged 82. One of the most recorded jazz musicians, Peterson h

People | December 25, 2007, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 3779

Bulgaria Says Last Farewell to "Three Fools" Father

Hundreds of relatives and friends paid their last respects to Bulgaria's prominent caricaturist and animation artist Donyo Donev, best known as the father of the "Three Fools" in Sofia on Friday.

People | November 30, 2007, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 4441

Bulgaria Best Known Caricaturist Donyo Donev Dies at 78

Bulgaria's prominent caricaturist and animation artist Donyo Donev, best known as the father of the "Three Fools", died Wednesday morning after a long illness. He was 78.

People | November 28, 2007, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 4613

Bulgaria Prominent Agrarian Leader Dies at 90

Milan Drenchev, a key figure in Bulgaria's transition and agrarian movement, died Monday night at a nursing home for old people in Sofia. He was 90.

People | November 28, 2007, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2871

British Council Bulgaria Welcomes New Director

The British Council in Bulgaria announced on Monday that current director Ian Stewart will be handing over to his successor Tony Buckby after spending five years in the country.

People | November 19, 2007, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 4957

Bulgaria Deputy Labour Minister Dies at 64

Bulgaria's deputy minister of labour and social policy, Goran Bankov died after a long illness on Thursday. He was 64.

People | November 15, 2007, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 3069

Mother of Rap Star Kanye Dies after Cosmetic Surgery

The mother of rap star Kanye West has died at the age of 58 after cosmetic surgery developed complications, BBC reported.

People | November 12, 2007, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 3892

Macho Author Norman Mailer Dies at 84

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Norman Mailer has died of renal failure aged 84, BBC reported, citing his literary executor.

People | November 10, 2007, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2951

Hundreds Bid Farewell to Bulgaria Theatre Knight Vili Tsankov

Relatives, friends and colleagues of late director Vili Tsankov, known as the lonely knight of Bulgaria's theatre, bowed heads in his memory at a funeral service on October 24.

People | October 24, 2007, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2956

Bulgaria's Famous Astrologer Stanchev Dies at 39

Ivan Stanchev, one of Bulgaria's most respected astrologers, died Sunday night after a brief illness. He was 39.

People | October 1, 2007, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 7662

President of Bosnia's Serb Republic Dies at 51

Milan Jelic, president of Bosnia's Serb Republic, has died of a heart attack Sunday evening, international agencies reported. He was 51.

People | October 1, 2007, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 3054

Nevada Authorities Make New Push in Fossett Search

Dozens of people are involved in the renewed search for record-braking American aviator and adventurer Steve Fossett, who has been missing in the Nevada desert since the beginning of the month, the Reno Gazette-Journal reported. Scores of volunteers have

People | September 30, 2007, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2393

French Mime Marcel Marceau Dies at 84

The French mime artist Marcel Marceau has died at the age of 84, his family has announced.

People | September 23, 2007, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2375
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