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Madlen Algafari: Bulgarians Start to Realize Mental Health is Important

Madlen Algafari is one of Bulgaria's most prominent psychoanalysts. She has graduated with a degree in psychology at the Sofia University and then mastered analytical psycotherapy with Prof.

Novinite Insider » Interview | December 25, 2002, Wednesday // 00:00

Patriarch Called on Bulgarians to Preserve Christian Virtues

Bulgaria's Patriarch Maxim urged all Bulgarians to preserve Christian models and virtues - hope, faith love - in the Christmas Eve mass he served as the only legitimate Bulgarian Patriarch at Saint Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Sofia.

Politics | December 25, 2002, Wednesday // 00:00

Bulgaria Enjoys White Christmas

Snow cover across Bulgaria is slim - no more than 1-2 cm - with snowfalls in Northwestern Bulgaria, mainly Botevgrad and Samokov. Temperatures below zero are to make roads icy and slippery so drivers are advised to be very careful and avoid, if possible,

Society | December 25, 2002, Wednesday // 00:00

Patriarch Urges Israel to Lift Occupation

The highest-ranking Roman Catholic clergyman in the Holy Land has said there can only be peace between Israelis and Palestinians when Israel lifts its occupation of the territories. Speaking at Midnight Mass at the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, Lat

World | December 25, 2002, Wednesday // 00:00

Church Leaders Warn Against War

Church leaders have used their traditional Christmas messages to warn of the consequences of a war with Iraq. War should not be seen as inevitable, according to the head of the Catholic Church in England and Wales, Archbishop of Westminster Cardinal Corma

World | December 25, 2002, Wednesday // 00:00

Second Mass in Bulgarian Served in Rome

A second Christmas mass in Bulgarian will be served today at the Church of San Vincenzo di Anastazi in Rome, which was donated to the Bulgarian Orthodox Church by the Vatican in May 2002. The first Bulgarian mass and a vigil at the church, located in clos

Politics | December 25, 2002, Wednesday // 00:00

PM: 2002 was Tough but Successful for Bulgaria

2002 was difficult but successful for Bulgaria, Prime Minister Simeon Saxe-Cobrug said in a televised address to the Bulgarian nation on Christmas Eve. He underlined the past year will be remembered with the highest recognition the country has ever receiv

Politics | December 25, 2002, Wednesday // 00:00

Christmas Celebrated in Bulgaria

Christmas (Koleda in Bulgarian) is one of the biggest church holidays as the Christian world celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ. Christmas is celebrated as official holiday in Bulgaria with a decision of the Parliament from March 28, 1990.

Politics | December 25, 2002, Wednesday // 00:00

Orthodox Bulgarians Mark Christmas Earlier than Russians, Serbs

Bulgarian orthodox Christians that constitute 82.6% of the country's population will celebrate Christmas on December 25 together with most Christians but unlike the orthodox believers in Jerusalem, Russia, Georgia and Serbia.

Society | December 25, 2002, Wednesday // 00:00

Over Ten Heavy Crashes in Bulgaria before Christmas' s Eve

A total of thirteen heavy crashes were reported over the night before Christmas Eve in Bulgaria. Sixteen people have been injured.

Politics | December 24, 2002, Tuesday // 00:00

Law Amendments Seek Successful Deals

The amendments to the privatisation and post-privatisation control are needed because the interference of the court threatens to fail major deals, Zlatka Bobeva, lawmaker of ruling Simeon II National Movement said for Radio Free Europe. She expressed doub

Business | December 24, 2002, Tuesday // 00:00

Control over Surveillance Means in Bulgaria "Inefficient"

Parliamentary control over the application of special surveillance means is inefficient, homeland security and public order committee chair Vladimir Donchev, said for Radio Free Europe. In his opinion the solution to the problem can be found only if it ai

Politics | December 24, 2002, Tuesday // 00:00

45 Dead aboard Ukrainian Plane in Iran

A Ukrainian passenger plane carrying aerospace experts has crashed in central Iran, killing at least 45 people. Iranian state television said six of the passengers on the Antonov An-140 were Russian nationals, while the remaining passengers and crew were

World | December 24, 2002, Tuesday // 00:00

Microsoft Ordered to Include Java

A US judge has ordered software giant Microsoft to include Sun Microsystem's Java programming language in its widely-used Windows operating system. The order is to remain in force pending the final outcome of a lawsuit brought by Sun Microsystems against

World | December 24, 2002, Tuesday // 00:00

North Korea Repairs Controversial Yongbyon Site

North Korea has started repairing a nuclear reactor at the controversial Yongbyon site, according to South Korean government officials. Tuesday's move comes despite warnings by the United States that it would not be forced back to the negotiating table by

World | December 24, 2002, Tuesday // 00:00

Court Examines Moscow Siege Claims

A court in Moscow has started examining compensation claims against the city authorities, brought by thirty-eight families of people caught up in October's Moscow theatre siege. Some were taken hostage by the Chechen rebels who seized control of the theat

World | December 24, 2002, Tuesday // 00:00

Ruling Party Calls for Cool-Headed Solutions to Problems

Problems in fighting crime and corruption should not be reduced to an interpersonal level, as was the case over the part years. This opinion was expressed by ruling Simeon II National Movement (SNM) Floor Leader Plamen Panayotov announcing SNM stand on th

Politics | December 24, 2002, Tuesday // 00:00

"The Cross Blessing" on National TV

"The Cross Blessing" tells the story of Christian religion tradition in Bulgaria's Eastern Rhodope. According to the author, journalist Goran Blagoev, it intertwines orthodox religion with the in-born tolerance all Bulgarians carry with them.

Politics | December 24, 2002, Tuesday // 00:00

Scholarships Granted in Dobrich

Students and pupils with excellent marks over the year were granted scholarships in the town of Dobrich. The proceeds from the charity ball - some BGN 12, 000 - will go to talented children and orphans.

Politics | December 24, 2002, Tuesday // 00:00

Worshippers Flock to Wonder -Working Icon

A wonder -working icon of St Mary attracts a large number of worshippers every day to the St. Mary church in the town of Pazardzhik.

Politics | December 24, 2002, Tuesday // 00:00

Rome Sees First Christmas Mass in Bulgarian

Christmas masses in Bulgarian will be served for the first time at the Church of San Vincenzo di Anastazi in Rome. The church, located in close proximity to the Trevi fountain in the center of Rome, was donated to the Bulgarian Orthodox Church by the Vati

Politics | December 24, 2002, Tuesday // 00:00
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