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Who is Who: Francois Mitterrand

Francois Mitterrand was born in Jarnac, France, on 26th October, 1916. A bright and excelling student, Mitterrand studied law and political science at the University of Paris.

People | January 19, 2009, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 4532

Bulgaria Bids Farewell to Beloved Actor Dimitar Manchev

Several generations of Bulgarian said final goodbye Friday to one of their most beloved theatrical and movie actors Dimitar Manchev, who died in Sofia Wednesday at the age of 74.

People | January 16, 2009, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 4396

Actor John Travolta Teenage Son Dies

The teenage son of actors John Travolta and Kelly Preston died Friday morning after suffering a seizure, leading world information agencies reported. Jett Travolta died suddenly while on a family holiday in the Bahamas.

People | January 3, 2009, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 15086

Hollywood Mourns Loss of Paul Newman

Hollywood is mourning this weekend the loss of one of its biggest legends - actor Paul Newman. The Oscar-winning movie star died of cancer at his Connecticut home on Friday.

People | September 28, 2008, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 5543

Novinite's First Editor-in-Chief Martina Iovcheva Dies in Tragic Accident

The first Editor-in-Chief of Novinite.com Martina Iovcheva died Saturday in a tragic incident in Sofia.

People | September 23, 2008, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 6944

Bulgaria Pays Last Respects to Famous Archaeologist Kitov

Family, friends and colleagues took final leave of one of the most renown Bulgarian archaeologists Georgi Kitov on Friday. The mourning ceremony was held in the Archaeological Museum in Sofia.

People | September 19, 2008, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 7931

Renown Bulgarian Archaeologist Georgi Kitov Dies of Heart Attack

One of the most renown Bulgarian archeologists Georgi Kitov died unexpectedly Sunday night of heart attack in his hotel room in Starosel, Plovdiv region.

People | September 15, 2008, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 8116

Bulgaria Bids Farewell to Maestro Kazasyan

Monday Bulgaria bid farewell to one of its most talented artists - the composer and conductor Vili Kazasyan.

People | July 14, 2008, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 6677

Bulgarian Ice Climber Dies in Fall from Popular Canadian Peak

A Bulgarian man was killed Sunday in an ice climbing accident in the Canadian province British Columbia after a fall from a popular mountain peak, CBC News online reported.

People | April 1, 2008, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 7221

FM Kalfin: Bulgaria's Stance on Kosovo Consistent

Following are excerpts from an interview Bulgaria's Foreign Minister Ivailo Kalfin gave for the private Darik Radio, aired on March 22.

People | March 23, 2008, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 4770

(Sweet)Heart Brings Jeff Scott Soto to Bulgaria Again

Jeff Scott Soto was born November 4, 1965, in Brooklyn, New York. He is an American rock singer, best known for being vocalist on Yngwie Malmsteen's first two albums.

People | March 18, 2008, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 9607

Hampartzoumian: Bulgaria Stock Exchange Fluctuations End-2007 Came Just in Time

Levon Hampartzoumian, UniCredit Bulbank CEO and chair of the Association of Commercial Banks, talked to DarikFinance about the recent fluctuations of the currency, commodity and stock markets, and their impact on Bulgaria's economy.

People | March 10, 2008, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 3209

Georgi Gospodinov: I Miss the Piece of Paper*

Georgi Gospodinov is one of the best-known Bulgarian writers. His "Natural novel" and the collection of short stories "And other stories" were published seventeen times abroad over the last five years, translated in all major European languages.

People | March 8, 2008, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 6935

Bulgaria's Showman Deo: Calm down to Achieve Your Goals*

Loved by all teenage girls, Deyan Slavchev - Deo, is a popular Bulgarian showman and singer. Deo started his career as a bartender but attended a casting that took place in the bar where he worked, thus becoming the host of music TV show Ju Box.

People | March 5, 2008, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 11113

Comedian Hristo Garbov: Feel Sadness to Make People Laugh*

Hristo Garbov is one of Bulgaria's best comics. As a little child he managed to avoid all embarrassing situations by joking.

People | March 1, 2008, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 4714

Kamen Donev: My Meaning Is to Bring Joy and Do Good*

Kamen Donev is one of the most versatile talents of the Bulgarian theatre. Popular for his comedy sketches, he is also a renowned director and playwright.

People | February 27, 2008, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 6252

Bulgaria Diplomatic Head: Kosovo is Very Grateful

Nikolay Kolev is head of Bulgaria's diplomatic bureau in Pristina. He spoke to Kiril Valchev from Darik radio

People | February 24, 2008, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 3578

Johnny Penkov: Time Is Merciless but I Don't Care

Artists know him well. An engineer and specialist in electroacoustics, Johnny Penkov has also shown his talent as an actor in a number of films and participated in hundreds of radio and TV shows.

People | February 13, 2008, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 3889

Milena Slavova: Money-Wise People are Like Cockroaches*

She is the rebel and queen of Bulgaria's punk/rock music, whose teenage years were devoted to bringing her friends to secret places and basements to listen to their favourite music, forbidden during the communist times. Milena Slavova's first professional

People | February 8, 2008, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 8347

Tedi Moskov: Life is One Big Joke*

You certainly know his name, regardless of whether you are an avid theatergoer or not. The man behind the comedy performances in the popular Monty Python style TV show The Street and the famous theatre plays Jam, A Servants' Comedy, The Master and Margari

People | February 2, 2008, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 3785

Sasha Bezuhanova - Business with a Feminine Touch*

Sasha Bezuhanova finishes Sofia German language school with a golden medal. Then she graduates from the Technical University in the capital city, specialty "Electronic Technics".

People | January 29, 2008, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 4728
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