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Bill Gates Made his Biggest Donation in 17 Years

Microsoft's founder and richest man in the world Bill Gates has made his biggest charity donation in 17 years, Bloomberg said on Tuesday, citing documents from the US Securities and Exchange Commission.

Society | August 15, 2017, Tuesday // 10:40 | Viewed: 5039

Bus with Passengers Caught on Fire in Vratsa

A bus with passengers caught on fire in Vratsa.

Society » Incidents | August 15, 2017, Tuesday // 10:36 | Viewed: 4083

St. Anastasia Island in Bourgas Bay to Mark Its Holiday Today

Eight boat rides are planned to the island of Saint Anastasia, (in Burgas bay, Bulgarian Black Sea coast) on August 15th, when the island celebrates its holiday for the fourth time.

Society | August 15, 2017, Tuesday // 10:11 | Viewed: 2819

Many Tourists will Spend the Night at Rila Monastery before Assumption of Mary

Dozens of tourists chose to spend the night in Rila Monastery for the upcoming celebration of the feast day of the Assumption of Mary, which Bulgarian Orthodox Church celebrates on 15th of August, reported the Bulgarian National Television.

Society | August 15, 2017, Tuesday // 09:50 | Viewed: 5779

Bulgarian Christians Mark Dormition of Mary

Tuesday marks the Dormition of the Holy Mother of God for Bulgaria's OrthodoxChristians.

Society | August 15, 2017, Tuesday // 09:33 | Viewed: 4140

Bulgarian Wins USD 2M From Playing Dota 2 Tournament

Ivan Ivanov, better known for his gaming nickname MinD_ContRoL, became a millionaire after an impressive victory at a Dota 2 tournament.

Society | August 14, 2017, Monday // 17:32 | Viewed: 7727

Sierra Leone Mudslide: 200 Suspected Dead in Flooding

More than 200 bodies have been brought to Sierra Leone's morgue after floods and mudslides brought a trail of chaos to West Africa, a coroner official has said, quoted by The Independent.

Society » Environment | August 14, 2017, Monday // 16:54 | Viewed: 7132

Yemen Cholera Epidemic: Cases Exceed 500,000 in 4 Months

The number of suspected cases of cholera resulting from an epidemic in war-torn Yemen has reached 500,000, the World Health Organization (WHO) says, quoted by BBC.

Society » Health | August 14, 2017, Monday // 15:06 | Viewed: 4470

Leonardo DiCaprio will Play Leonardo da Vinci

The American actor Leonardo DiCaprio will play the role of the infamous creator and artist by the same name, Leonardo da Vinci, in an upcoming biographical film, reports Deadline.

Society » Culture | August 14, 2017, Monday // 14:59 | Viewed: 8484

A 24-year-old Hit a Doctor After a Noise Complaint

Another case of aggression against a medic in our country.

Society » Incidents | August 14, 2017, Monday // 13:43 | Viewed: 2575

Bulgarian Lyuba Lukova Creates Unique Graphic Design Creations in Atlanta Design Museum

The Bulgarian-born and New York-based artist Luba Lukova is one of those artists, whose career creating political and social-issue messages is documented in the 60 works featured in the Museum of Design Atlanta exhibition “Luba Lukova: Designing Justice.

Society » Culture | August 14, 2017, Monday // 13:20 | Viewed: 136383

Record High-Rise of 42% of Passengers Passed Through Sofia Airport

For the first seven months of the year, a total of 3, 747, 596 passengers passed through Sofia Airport, which presents a record-high rise of 42% over the same period last year, the airport administration reported, quoted by bTV.

Society | August 14, 2017, Monday // 13:13 | Viewed: 5354

Two People Drowned on the Black Sea Coast in the Weekend

The sea took two victims during the weekend, reported Novini, citing the police.

Society » Incidents | August 14, 2017, Monday // 13:10 | Viewed: 4608

213,900 are the Unemployed in Bulgaria

The coefficient of the economic activity of the population aged between 15 and 64 is 71.

Society | August 14, 2017, Monday // 13:01 | Viewed: 2628

Floods Took Away Hundreds of Lives in Nepal and India

At least 143 people have died after monsoon rains have caused floods in India and Nepal, Darik reported.

Society » Environment | August 14, 2017, Monday // 12:57 | Viewed: 4210

Fire at the Elenite Resort

A fire broke out in the forest of Elenite resort, BTA reported.

Society » Incidents | August 14, 2017, Monday // 12:24 | Viewed: 4285

Cows Overturned a Bus in Turkey, Three Peole Died

At least three people have died in a road traffic accident in Turkey, local media reported.

Society » Incidents | August 14, 2017, Monday // 12:05 | Viewed: 2425

Temperatures in Bulgaria Are Set to Go Up Again

After two days of heavy showers, thunderstorms and cool weather across the country, temperatures in Bulgaria are set to go up again today, National Institute for Meteorology and Hydrology (NIMH) reported, quoted by Standart News.

Society » Environment | August 14, 2017, Monday // 11:53 | Viewed: 5415

Several People Died and Dozens were Injured in the Charlottesville Clashes from Yesterday

Over 30 people were injured and three died during the collisions of the far-right and anti-racism in the US city of Charlottesville, Virginia, the BTA reported.

Society » Incidents | August 14, 2017, Monday // 11:40 | Viewed: 5007

Female Football Referee Accused her Boss of Sexual Harassment

The young woman - who is a referee of football matches, accused chief of football judges for harassing her in Montana, Nova TV reported.

Society | August 14, 2017, Monday // 11:12 | Viewed: 5608

Another Two Organisations Halt Rescuing of Migrants

Two other humanitarian organizations are temporarily suspending migrant rescue operations in the Mediterranean.

Society | August 14, 2017, Monday // 10:36 | Viewed: 3214
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