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Illegal diplomatic barriers in Sofia » Only the Spanish embassy and the residency of the US ambassador had barriers that were set up in ful...
Public institutions fail to meet Public Information Act requirements » It is as if the 2008 amendments to the law mean nothing to public institutions, NGO experts say ...
More than 400 establishments in Sunny Beach operate illegally » Most of the aforementioned "establishments" have been erected with temporary construction permits, b...
Minister: Up to 20 000 drivers' licences are purchased in Bulgaria annually » Bulgarians can purchase their driving licences for as little as 300 leva and this crime "has gone co...
Bulgarian PM Borissov: Parliament, not me, is moving on President's impeachment » Instead of dropping the issue, President Georgi Purvanov had hardened resolve on his impeachment, P...
Public sector employees to pay their own social security and health care contrib... » This is not just a question of finding new source of revenue but also a matter of everyone being equ...
Towards a new passport » Those who want to hold on to an id document without biometric data have a few more days to apply for...
Illegal antiques export to The Netherlands intercepted » Police investigation was triggered after Sofia Airport customs officials found ancient and medieval ...
Health care contributions will not increase » The Government reneges on its highly criticised plan to raise health care contributions to 10 per ce...
Bulgaria's ruling party holds to decision to seek to impeach President Purvanov » After two hours of debate, GERB did not change its mind about wanting Purvanov impeached. ...
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Tuesday, 16 March 2010 18:00   
Bulgaria Liberation Day Stirs Diplomatic Row in Kabul
The term "Turkish Yoke" stirred controversy between Bulgarian and Turkish servicemen from the NATO mission in Afghanistan, Darik radio reports Tuesday. Major Daniela Blagoeva, reportedly made a presentation dedicated to Bulgaria's Liberaton Day, which had been deemed offensive by Turkish army officers. Blagoeva had posted the presentation on the ISAF intranet in Kabul with text talking about the Turkish Yoke instead of the politically correct Ottoman Rule. ...

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Tuesday, 16 March 2010 18:31   
Bulgaria Reacts to Romanian Bird Flu Outbreak
Bulgaria's Minister of Agriculture has ordered the National Veterinary Service to monitor an outbreak of avian flu in neighboring Romania. Minister Miroslav Naydenov has announced that the National Veterinary & Medical Service (NVMS) will tighten controls at its regional centers, and will take all measures necessary to monitor and limit the spread of the virus. The veterinarians have also been alerted to the risk of transmission across to Bulgaria by migratory and wild birds. ...

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About Bulgaria

Natura 2000 in Bulgaria

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 Natura 2000 in Bulgaria has an obligation to protect it's heritage through Natura 2000. This started In May 1992 when the Europe...

Bulgaria - The Politics

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There is a long history of politics in Bulgaria. Through this time there has been a a great deal of political diversity for the pe...

Bulgarian Vehicle Numbers

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How many times have you seen cars go by in Bulgaria and wonder what the registration numbers and letters mean?   Well wonder no l...

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Bulgarian History

Between the Wars (1918-1939)

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Bulgaria between wars had an ongoing internal war.  Alexander Stomboliiski formed a coalition government consisting of the democr...

Byzantine Rule (1018 - 1185)

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Byzantine rule lasted for nearly two hundred years with the Empire founded from the Greek-speaking Roman Empire of the Middle Age...

The Kingdom (1878-1911)

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So Bulgaria was now independent as a result of the Treaty of Berlin in 1878 and now have a Bulgarian state but this substantially ...

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Culture

Name Days

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As well as birthdays, Bulgarians celebrate their name day. Every Bulgarian has a day of the year where they are congratulated, re...

Famous Bulgarians

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Famous Bulgarian just prove that Bulgaria has a wealth of talent born from this wonderful country. We have listed the cream of th...

Public & Religious Holidays

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Holidays are non-working days for state institutions, schools and most private businesses.  In Bulgaria you will find that restau...

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Tourism

The Black Sea - A Resort Guide

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The Bulgarian Black Sea coast is 380 km in length and has excellent beaches with fine golden sands and natural dunes. With a calm and safe sea having a...

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The Regions

The Northwest

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Bulgaria's forgotten region is an apt description for a host of treasures waiting to be discovered here. Even in Bulgaria this could possibly be considered the most neglected area...

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Cities, Towns & Villages

Sofia City Province

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Sofia is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Bulgaria.With a population of 1,246,791, and some 1,377,761 in the metropolitan area, it is the 15th largest city in...

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Education & Health Care

Medical Cover for Brits in Bulgaria

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The British Pension and Medical Authority have now decided that UK Nationals living permanently in Bulgaria will be covered for health care costs. About registration for medical treatment in...

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