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Campaign Raises Funds for Restoring Ground Squirrel Colonies in Rhodope Area
Sofia, January 5 (BTA) - A campaign by the Europe-wide network for wild nature, Rewilding Europe, and the local organization Wilder Rhodope are trying to bring back the susliks, or European ground squirrels, to lands where they used to live, in the foothills of the Rhodope...
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Bulgaria Celebrates Epiphany
Sofia, January 6 (BTA) - On 6 January, Bulgarians observe Epiphany, locally known as "Yordanovden" [the Day of the River Jordan]. The day celebrates the baptism of Jesus Christ in the River Jordan, which gives the origin of the water blessing ritual and its power to purif...
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Loan Interests Will Continue to Fall, Households to Remain Cautious Regarding Financial Decisions - Analysis
January 5 (BTA) - The tendency of fall of loan interests and the increased offering and competition between the financial institutions will continue during the next year as households will remain cautious while taking financial decisions, according to an analysis of UniCred...
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Most Popular DJs in 2014 with Show in Sofia on February 27
Sofia, January 25 (BTA)- The most popular DJs in 2014 get together for a gig in Sofia on February 27. Hardwell, Fedde le Grand, Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano will have their first joint show in Bulgaria in the Arena Armeec Hall during their Top 100 DJs World Tour, the org...
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British Conductor Ronen Nissan: Bulgaria's Opera Voices Remain Unique
January 3 (BTA) - Bulgaria's opera voices remain unique and continue to thrill the world, Israeli-born British conductor Ronen Nissan said, interviewed by BTA. According to Nissan, the irregular rhythms of Bulgarian folk music are the genetic reason for the country's voices ...
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Bulgaria Is Turkey's Friend, Ally and Partner, Turkish Ambassador in Sofia Says
December 29 (BTA Exclusive by Nahide Deniz) - Turkish Ambassador here, Suleyman Gokce, said in an interview for BTA that "Bulgaria is a friend, ally and partner of Turkey and all this makes our relations more special in comparison with those with other countries."
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Ценни екземпляри и типични за района породи показаха на изложение в село Крупник
Асоциацията за опазване и развъждане на местна дългокосместа коза организира изложение. Заедно с екземпляри на редките и застрашени породи местна дългокосместа коза от малешевски и калоферски тип, бяха показани и типични местни коне и кучета на откритото на 21 декември изл...
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Grigor Dimitrov Named Bulgarian Athlete of the Year
Sofia, December 23 (BTA) - At a ceremony on Monday night, tennis player Grigor Dimitrov won this year's Athlete of the Year title in Bulgaria. It is the first time he gets the prestigious title. He is in the US and could not attend the ceremony, and was represented b...
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10,000 People Visit Third Festival of Bulgarian Culture in London
Sofia, December 23 (BTA) - Ten thousand people visited the Third London Festival of Bulgarian Culture, the Culture Ministry said, quoting a letter from Svetla Dionissieva, Director of the Bulgarian Cultural Institute (BCI) London, to Culture Minister Vezhdi Rashidov. The...
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US Government Deeply Concerned about Ethnic Intolerance
December 18 (BTA) - The US Embassy here published a statement on Thursday, voicing the US Government's concern about ethnic intolerance. "To hear public statements denigrating people on the basis of their race or ethnicity is shocking. Especially during the holidays, a t...
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Bulgaria 2015 Growth Will Be Slowed Down by Corpbank Collapse - Raiffeisenbank Analysis
December 17 (BTA) - Growth in Bulgaria will be slowed down in 2015 due to the collapse of Corporate Commercial Bank (Corpbank), while Central Europe will be on the fast track of its economic development, a report of Raiffeisenbank concludes.
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Bulgarian Town of Tutrakan Boasts Unique Fishery and Boat-building Museum on Danube
December 16 (BTA) - If you have never been to Northeast Bulgaria or if you happen to travel along the Danube, the town of Tutrakan is a must see destination. It has a rich history going back to Ancient Rome, when it was founded.
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Bulgarian Town of Tutrakan Boasts Unique Fishery and Boat-building Museum on Danube
Silistra, December 16 (BTA) - If you have never been to Northeast Bulgaria or if you happen to travel along the Danube, the town of Tutrakan is a must see destination. It has a rich history going back to Ancient Rome, when it was founded. Tutrakan is currently famous for b...
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Christmas Concert Presents International Pop Hits Accompanied by Violin, Cello
Sofia, December 16 (BTA) - A concert entitled "Christmas in Paradise", which will take place at Sofia's Paradise Centre Club on December 19, will present songs of ABBA, Queen, Deep Purple and Michael Jackson accompanied by violin and cello. Violin player Daniel Tringo...
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Government Long-term Goal Is Uniform Migration Structure, Adoption of Unified Legislation
Sofia, December 15 (BTA) - The long-term objective of the Government is the establishment of a uniform migration structure and the adoption of a relevant law which will unite the currently existing statutory instruments at national level, Deputy Interior Minister Krassimir...
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21 Per Cent of Bulgarians Were Below the Poverty Line in 2013
Sofia, December 15 (BTA) - In 2013, the average monthly poverty line for Bulgaria was 285.92 leva per person. The persons below that line numbered 1,527,500, or 21.0 per cent of the country's population. Compared to the previous year, the poverty line increased by 2.2 ...
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Sofia Airport Reports 4.7% Increase in Passengers Serviced in November Y/Y
Sofia, December 15 (BTA) - Sofia Airport Monday reported a 4.7 per cent increase in the number of passengers serviced in November 2014 compared to the same month of 2013. A total of 263,564 passengers were serviced last month, of which 251,140 were travelling on internatio...
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PM Borissov on Official Visit to Germany
Berlin, December 15 (BTA) - Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borissov opened an official visit to Germany (December 14-15) Sunday evening by a meeting with members of the Bulgarian community in Berlin, the Government Information Service said. Borissov familiarized his audien...
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National Statistical Institute Reports 0.4% Deflation in November M/M
Sofia, December 15 (BTA) - The National Statistical Institute Monday reported a deflation of 0.4 per cent in November compared to October 2014. The inflation rate since the beginning of the year (November 2014 compared to December 2013) was -0.9 per cent, and the annual i...
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Weather - Forecast
Sofia, December 15 (BTA) - December 16: Cloudy, no showers expected. Lows: minus 2 to 3C. Highs: 8 to 9C, 2 to 3C at places with durable fog. Mountains: Mostly sunny in the morning, cloudy in the afternoon. No showers expected. Highs: 9C at 1,200 m, 4C at 2,000 m. Black ...
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