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Art as envoy

US artist Sigal Bussel’s journey to Sofia is a new highlight of the American embassy’s engagement with art in Bulgaria

Sights in stone in Sakar

A medieval fortress, stone churches and Thracian dolmens

Painting with words

Irish author Deirdre Madden can think of no occupation that she would like better

Samuil Stoyanov winner Baza award

The Institute for Contemporary Art in Sofia awarded this year's BAZA award to Samuil Stoyanov.

The majestic grape

Forward-thinking philosophy and French wine consultant equal top crus at Katarzyna Estate

Net Prophet

I remember the days long ago when people who were interested in acquiring a significant other used to simply head out to a bar or, God forbid, let one of their friends do a little matchmaking for them.

Down's syndrome parenting group forms in Sofia

Long sent off to special institutions in villages, where they would remain unseen and forgotten, or kept stored away at home, not talked about in one's daily circles, having a child with Down's syndrome has long been a social stigma in Bulgaria. In 2008, for the first time in Bulgaria, World Down Syndrome Day (March 21, with the day being selected to represent the significance of trisomy 21) was observed, with a festive ceremony at the National Palace of Children in Sofia.

Sights in stone in Sakar

A medieval fortress, stone churches and Thracian dolmens

Painting with words

Irish author Deirdre Madden can think of no occupation that she would like better

Samuil Stoyanov winner Baza award

The Institute for Contemporary Art in Sofia awarded this year's BAZA award to Samuil Stoyanov.

Net Prophet

I remember the days long ago when people who were interested in acquiring a significant other used to simply head out to a bar or, God forbid, let one of their friends do a little matchmaking for them.

Down's syndrome parenting group forms in Sofia

Long sent off to special institutions in villages, where they would remain unseen and forgotten, or kept stored away at home, not talked about in one's daily circles, having a child with Down's syndrome has long been a social stigma in Bulgaria. In 2008, for the first time in Bulgaria, World Down Syndrome Day (March 21, with the day being selected to represent the significance of trisomy 21) was observed, with a festive ceremony at the National Palace of Children in Sofia.

Music Idol beauty Nikolic snubs Playboy

"I have no desire for my name to be associated with such advertisement, as there are a lot more dignified ways for me to succeed in life".

Miss Bulgaria 2009 named

The most beautiful Bulgarian woman wants to prove that smart women can be beautiful

The big bad ball

Bulgarian teenagers relish their kitschy, garish and in your face prom bash. But is it worth it?

Miss Bulgaria 2009 named

The most beautiful Bulgarian woman wants to prove that smart women can be beautiful

Miss Bulgaria 2009 named

The most beautiful Bulgarian woman wants to prove that smart women can be beautiful

Bulgarian philosopher recognised in Spain

Tsvetan Todorov, a Bulgaria-born French philosopher and intellectual, was awarded the prestigious Prince of Asturias award on June 18, Dnevnik daily reported. The prize is bestowed annually in Spain during a special ceremony in Oviedo, the capital of the principality of Asturias. The recipients are usually recognised for their great achievements in the sciences, humanities or public affairs.

Where did Bulgarians come from?

Pamir Mountains in central Asia and not western Siberia was the motherland of Bulgarians' ancestors, prominent historian and Sofia University professor Georgi Bakalov was quoted as saying by mediapool.bg on October 6 2008. Bakalov presented the findings of a group of Bulgarian scientists who spent a month in Afghanistan searching for evidence. Until now, the official version leaned towards the notion that proto-Bulgarians' have come into Europe from lands in central Asia, with Pamir being just a theory.

The comfort of strangers

...or why people in Bulgaria have more than just two friends

Julia's Diary - Coping with post-election blues

THE week after the US elections, headlines in The Guardian read "The Horror, The Horror," while another article commented on "the revenge of the confederacy," noting that the same Southern states which voted in 1861 to keep slavery legal, voted in the 2004 elections to keep George W. Bush as their president. Newspapers around the around spouted such playful headlines, many directed at the shock, disappointment, and in some cases, the horror, that America had once more elected Bush as president. I too was am

Miss Bulgaria 2009 named

The most beautiful Bulgarian woman wants to prove that smart women can be beautiful

Julia's Diary - Coping with post-election blues

THE week after the US elections, headlines in The Guardian read "The Horror, The Horror," while another article commented on "the revenge of the confederacy," noting that the same Southern states which voted in 1861 to keep slavery legal, voted in the 2004 elections to keep George W. Bush as their president. Newspapers around the around spouted such playful headlines, many directed at the shock, disappointment, and in some cases, the horror, that America had once more elected Bush as president. I too was am

Music Idol beauty Nikolic snubs Playboy

"I have no desire for my name to be associated with such advertisement, as there are a lot more dignified ways for me to succeed in life".

Bulgarian philosopher recognised in Spain

Tsvetan Todorov, a Bulgaria-born French philosopher and intellectual, was awarded the prestigious Prince of Asturias award on June 18, Dnevnik daily reported. The prize is bestowed annually in Spain during a special ceremony in Oviedo, the capital of the principality of Asturias. The recipients are usually recognised for their great achievements in the sciences, humanities or public affairs.

Qui Italia - Italy Here

Seven days of Italian atmosphere in the green heart of Sofia – June 17-23, 2009

The comfort of strangers

...or why people in Bulgaria have more than just two friends

Painting with words

Irish author Deirdre Madden can think of no occupation that she would like better

Painting with words

Irish author Deirdre Madden can think of no occupation that she would like better

The comfort of strangers

...or why people in Bulgaria have more than just two friends

Finding out why

Author Stanimir Kiskinov's book, now available in English, sees the pattern in threes

A land of opportunities

While in Italy people talk about the economic crisis, temporary jobs and job offers after the age of 30, several Italians under 30 have found stability in Bulgaria, at least when it comes to their work.

Samuil Stoyanov winner Baza award

The Institute for Contemporary Art in Sofia awarded this year's BAZA award to Samuil Stoyanov.

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