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Lyubimets: Cellar "Villa Lyubimetz" produces wine from selected Bulgarian brands

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:20:00 GMT

A selected "golden" wine , produced from five different brands of grapes , has been released on the Bulgarian market. The name of this divine beverage is Perpera, which means "gold coin". The red wine , produced at "Villa Lyubimetz" is an exquisite bl...

Pernik: Miss Bulgaria 2009, Antonia Petrova from Pernik, visits London

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:43:00 GMT

Miss Bulgaria 2009, blond beauty Antonia Petrova from Pernik , will be leaving on November 6 for London to take part in a dinner and several days of rehearsals, organized by the headquarters of Miss World pageant. Antonia says she speaks English well and ...

Sofia: Sofia is The Best City to Live In for 2009

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:01:00 GMT

For first time Sofia wins in the poll "Best city to live in", organized by Darik Radio, DarikNews.bg and the Bulgarian daily "24 Chasa". In the last two editions the big winner was city of Varna . In the ranking of 44 cities and towns in Bulgaria, eac...

Sofia: Sylvie Vartan at Cinemania festival in Sofia

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 10:10:00 GMT

Eminent French pop-singer of Bulgarian origin Sylvie Vartan, will see the movie Cherchez l`idole (Search the Idol) at this year`s edition of Cinemania in the National Palace of Culture (NPC) in Sofia . Especially for Vartan, the organizers have imported...

Sofia: The pop star Miro will represent Bulgaria at Eurovision 2010

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 19:05:00 GMT

Sofia : The Bulgarian pop star Miro (from the former duet KariZma) has been selected by a 51-member jury to represent Bulgaria at the 2010 Eurovision Song Contest. Miro received 10 votes for the nomination, young singers Poli Genova and Nora Karaivanova ...

Pazardjik: Pazardzhik's Zoo closed down, animals will be moved to Stara Zagora Zoo

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 11:10:00 GMT

Regional Inspectorate for the Protection and Control of Public Health (RIKOZ) - Pazardzhik has received an order No RD-646/28.09.2009 by the Minister of Environment and Waters for closing down of Zoo in Svoboda park-island in the town of Pazardjik , FOC...

Sofia: Concerts of Manchester University Orchestra in Sofia and Plovdiv

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 10:28:00 GMT

Manchester University Orchestra, hosted by Bulgaria`s New Symphony Orchestra, are to perform two concerts in Bulgaria over the next few days. The first concert takes place at 7.30pm tonight (September 4) in Bulgaria Hall in Sofia . The second concert is...

Sofia: Madonna collapses during concert in Sofia

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 15:12:00 GMT

Madonna reportedly collapsed twice during a concert on the National stadium Vasil Levski in Sofia on 29 Aug 2009. Britain`s newspaper The Sun reported that Madonna first fainted during a rendition of her 1983 hit "Holiday", when her limp body was he...

Sofia: Madonna concert will block Sofia streets

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 15:32:00 GMT

The gig of pop star Madonna in the Bulgarian capital will bring traffic in downtown Sofia to a standstill with all major boulevards near the stadium to host it being closed. Cars are already prohibited from parking in the alleys along Sector G at Vass...

Kavarna: Russian rock band Lube in Kavarna

Sun, 23 Aug 2009 20:00:00 GMT

Some 8000 people gathered at the stadium of the Black sea town of Kavarna for a free concert of popular Russian rock band Lube. The concert was held on the occasion of an 8-year anniversary of the Bulgaria- Russia Forum and the Year of Russia in Bulg...

Veliko Turnovo: Bikers' gathering near Veliko Tarnovo

Sun, 23 Aug 2009 20:21:00 GMT

Thousands of bikers from all over Bulgaria and neighboring countries gathered at the hill of Sveta Gora in Veliko Tarnovo for a third time in what has become a tradition over the last years. Cheered by powerful rock n` roll tunes and lured into a number...

Sofia: Unique Italian circus in Sofia

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 10:10:00 GMT

A unique Italian circus will fascinate the residents of Sofia . As of Wednesday the fans of this art will be able to see their dazzling show that will last till September 20. One of the attractions is a gymnast from Ecuador, the so-called rubber-man who...

Belogradchik: Miss Belogradchik Rocks 2009 competition on September 4, 2009

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 15:10:00 GMT

On September 4, 2009 in Belogradchik will be held a National Competition "Miss Belogradchik Rocks - 2009". It begin in 20:00 in the wonderful acoustics and great amphitheater "Belogradchik rocks complex". Such event is organized for the first time in ...

Sofia: Armani suit for less than 15 euro cent in Sofia stores!?

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 11:32:00 GMT

Have you ever dreamed of being able to buy an Armani suit against less 15 euro cent? Well, it is possible, but only on paper!? More precisely on the documents for import from Turkey. Guess what is the price of all these snazzy clothes they sell in the s...

Bourgas: Burgas hotels are full because the Spirit of Burgas fest

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 09:01:00 GMT

The entire accommodation capacity of hotels in Burgas was made use of during the festival Spirit of Burgas , expert.bg reported. Over 25 000 accommodations were registered from August 14 till August 16 when the fest took place. Lodging houses, tourist d...

Vidin: Down-the-Danube Tour regatta

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 09:30:00 GMT

Each August, Baba Vida Fortress near the Bulgarian town of Vidin becomes enlivened by multilingual speech. Suntanned strong men and women pitch tents and place pots on camping stoves to boil the fish they caught from the Danube on their way to the fort...

Veliko Turnovo: Glenn Hughes arrives for the Balkan Moto-Rock Festival in Veliko Tarnovo

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 00:10:00 GMT

Former Deep Purple member Glenn Hughes will arrive for the Balkan Moto-Rock Festival, which will take place in the town of Veliko Tarnovo at the weekend. Apart from partaking in the fest, Mr. Hughes will also celebrate his birthday as it is on August 21,...

Plovdiv: Priests from Plovdiv against Madonna concert on August 29 in Sofia

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 02:19:00 GMT

The clergy rebels against the concert of Madonna in Sofia . Priests from Plovdiv asked the Holy Synod of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church to prevent the grandiose concert of Madonna in Sofia . The reason is that the show of the year is due August 29, the ...

Sofia: limited quantities of tickets for the Madonna concert in Sofia are still available

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 02:14:00 GMT

The company organizing the concert of pop star Madonna in Bulgaria have confirmed the event would take place as scheduled on August 29, 2009. On Thursday, Sofia Music Enterprises, the company organizing what is expected to be the most spectacular perform...

Zaburdo: Small Zoo opened in Zaburdo village

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 13:10:00 GMT

The Rhodope Mountain village of Zaburdo will officially open its small zoo on August 15. This will be the zoo located at highest altitude in Bulgaria , radio Focus- Smolyan reported. The exact altitude is 1500 m. Some of the animals that visitors ...

Varna: 25 years Varna dolphinarium

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 18:10:00 GMT

A special performance marked the 25th anniversary of the opening of the dolphinarium in the Black sea city of Varna . The dolpinarium opened on 11 August 1984, when the first dolphins from a Cuban dolphin aquarium were transported to Bulgaria. They belo...

Sofia: Madonna tour in Sofia - Last news (10 Aug 2009)

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 10:00:00 GMT

Every night the national stadium `Vassil Levski` in Sofia is bright like sun. The reason is the forthcoming concert of Madonna . A couple of years ago UEFA scolded the management of the stadium for the bad illumination. The lights at Bulgaria`s nat...

Gela: Bagpipe festival in village of Gela

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 09:14:00 GMT

A bagpipe fest will take place on August 1 and 2 in the Rhodope Mountain village of Gela . The festival is traditional and attracts professionals and fans. A bagpipe competition will take place during the first festival day. Bagpipers from Japan, Scotl...

Pomorie: Wine festival 'Sea of wine' in Pomorie

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 09:28:00 GMT

The festival More ot Vino (sea of wine ) will begin in Pomorie on July 31, Bulgarian News Agency reported. Wine producers will present their work during the first festive days. A festive procession will follow. This is the eighth edition of the festiv...

Bansko: Over 200 world famous musicians on Bansko jazz festival 2009

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:58:00 GMT

Clint Eastwood`s buddy will arrive in Bulgaria to take part in the traditional jazz festival in the resort town of Bansko . The eminent Jamie Davies will present a smashing repertoire in the central square of the town, situated at the foot of Pirin Mount...