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New Protests against U.S. Shale Gas Exploration in Bulgaria

Bulgarian environmentalists staged a rally against a review of the recently passed ban on shale gas production in Bulgaria. U.S. Energy giant Chevron...

by Johann Brandstätter in Bulgaria on 22/05/2012

Politics

Syrian Expats in Bulgaria Demonstrate for the end of bloodshed

About a dozen Syrian nationals staged a protest in front of the building of the European Commission and the British Embassy in Bulgaria. The...

by Johann Brandstätter in Bulgaria on 22/05/2012

Arts & Entertainment

South African Deputy Defense Minister opens “Week of Culture” in Sofia

The South African Deputy Defense Minister opens his country’s Week of Culture in the Bulgarian capital Sofia to celebrate 20 years of diplomatic...

by Johann Brandstätter in Bulgaria on 07/05/2012

22/05/2012 - New Protests against U.S. Shale Gas Exploration in Bulgaria - Bulgaria - Bulgarian environmentalists staged a...
22/05/2012 - Syrian Expats in Bulgaria Demonstrate for the end of bloodshed - Bulgaria - About a dozen Syrian nationals staged a...
07/05/2012 - South African Deputy Defense Minister opens “Week of Culture” in Sofia - Bulgaria - The South African Deputy Defense...
06/05/2012 - Bulgaria celebrates Orthodox St. George’s Day with military parade - Bulgaria - Bulgarian Army Day and Orthodox St....
01/05/2012 - Bulgarian Ex-Communists Protest against government social policy - Bulgaria - Thousands supporting the ex-communist...
01/05/2012 - Press Freedom Day - Bulgaria - Bulgaria - Ranking 80 on the 2011 press freedom...
13/02/2012 - Severe weather continues across Bulgaria - Bulgaria - Heavy snowfall in Sofia and all over...
18/01/2012 - New anti-government demonstration in Bulgaria’s capital Sofia - Bulgaria - Hundreds of protesters followed a call...
14/01/2012 - Nationwide Protests Against Shale Gas Exploration In Bulgaria - Bulgaria - Thousands of demonstrators march to...
08/01/2012 - Syrians Protest Al-Assad Regime in Bulgaria - Bulgaria - Syrians living in Bulgaria gather...

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Syrian Expats in Bulgaria Demonstrate for the end of bloodshed

Politics

Syrian Expats in Bulgaria Demonstrate for the end of bl...

About a dozen Syrian nationals staged a protest in front of the building of the European Commission and the British Embassy in Bulgaria. The demonstrators demanded the EU's support...
by Johann Brandstätter, on 22nd of May 2012
New Protests against U.S. Shale Gas Exploration in Bulgaria

Politics

New Protests against U.S. Shale Gas Exploration in Bulg...

Bulgarian environmentalists staged a rally against a review of the recently passed ban on shale gas production in Bulgaria. U.S. Energy giant Chevron and other companies stepped up lobb...
by Johann Brandstätter, on 22nd of May 2012
South African Deputy Defense Minister opens “Week of Culture” in Sofia

Arts & Entertainment

South African Deputy Defense Minister opens “Week of Cu...

The South African Deputy Defense Minister opens his country’s Week of Culture in the Bulgarian capital Sofia to celebrate 20 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries. Hig...
by Johann Brandstätter, on 7th of May 2012
Bulgaria celebrates Orthodox St. George’s Day with military parade

Politics

Bulgaria celebrates Orthodox St. George’s Day with mili...

Bulgarian Army Day and Orthodox St. George’s Day were celebrated with a military parade in the center of Sofia today. The event was attended by President Rosen Plevneliev, the country’s...
by Johann Brandstätter, on 6th of May 2012
Press Freedom Day - Bulgaria

Politics

Press Freedom Day - Bulgaria

Ranking 80 on the 2011 press freedom index, Bulgaria takes a drop from position 70. Journalists are silenced over corporate interests of media owners, harassed by the authorities and in...
by Johann Brandstätter, on 1st of May 2012
Bulgarian Ex-Communists Protest against government social policy

Politics

Bulgarian Ex-Communists Protest against government soci...

Thousands supporting the ex-communist Bulgarian Socialist Party rallied in front of the parliament in Sofia. A “Day of Rage” was declared by party leader Sergei Stanishev to protest aga...
by Johann Brandstätter, on 1st of May 2012
Severe weather continues across Bulgaria

Environment

Severe weather continues across Bulgaria

Heavy snowfall in Sofia and all over Bulgaria aggravated the already serious traffic disruptions in the country. In three municipalities a state of emergency continues after last weeks ...
by Johann Brandstätter, on 13th of February 2012
New anti-government demonstration in Bulgaria’s capital Sofia

Politics

New anti-government demonstration in Bulgaria’s capital...

Hundreds of protesters followed a call of the Bulgarian environmetalist organization 'World Freedom' and marched through the streets of Sofia tonight to demonstrate against th...
by Johann Brandstätter, on 18th of January 2012
Nationwide Protests Against Shale Gas Exploration In Bulgaria

Politics

Nationwide Protests Against Shale Gas Exploration In Bu...

Thousands of demonstrators march to protest against shale gas exploration and production. Sofia, Bulgaria. 14th January 2012
by Johann Brandstätter, on 14th of January 2012
Syrians Protest Al-Assad Regime in Bulgaria

Politics

Syrians Protest Al-Assad Regime in Bulgaria

Syrians living in Bulgaria gather outside the Syrian Embassy to protest the Bashar Al-Assad regime and to show support for the Syrian Revolution. Sofia, Bulgaria. 8th January 2012
by Jodi Hilton, on 8th of January 2012
Famers protest against austerity measures affecting their industry

Politics

Famers protest against austerity measures affecting the...

Farmers from across Bulgaria meet in front of the famous Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, in the centre of Sofia, to protest against the Government's decision in lowering the funds for ...
by Alberto-Sibaja Ramirez, on 7th of December 2011
Bulgarian Farmers Demonstrate In Sofia

Politics

Bulgarian Farmers Demonstrate In Sofia

Hundreds of farmers from all over Bulgaria gathered on Alexander Nevski Square in Sofia to protest for higher government and EU subsidies. About 200 of the protesters came to the capita...
by Johann Brandstätter, on 6th of December 2011
Thousands demonstrate in Sofia against government austerity measures

Politics

Thousands demonstrate in Sofia against government auste...

Several thousand people rallied in front of the Bulgarian parliament to demonstrate against austerity measures, demanding PM Borisov and finance minister Dyankov to step down. Sofia, Bu...
by Johann Brandstätter, on 30th of November 2011
Railway Strike In Bulgaria

Politics

Railway Strike In Bulgaria

Railway workers go on strike across Bulgaria over the planned lay-off of 3,000 out of 13,000 employees of the Bulgarian State Railway BDZ. Rallies were also held in the capital Sofia an...
by Johann Brandstätter, on 24th of November 2011
Creative street art in Sofia

Arts & Entertainment

Creative street art in Sofia

This summer painted electricity boxes of all sizes decorate Shishman street in the city centre as local artists decided to make the street a touch more colourful and beautiful. Bulgaria...
by Jana T, on 29th of August 2011
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on visit to Bulgaria

Politics

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on visit to Bulgaria

Today UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon was attending a parade on Bulgaria's National Army Day. He is in Bulgaria to participate in the Conference on Transition in Central and Easte...
by Johann Brandstätter, on 6th of May 2011
Fair-haired women take part in a parade of Blonds in Sofia

Society

Fair-haired women take part in a parade of Blonds in S...

Blonds gather on the central street in Sofia, capital of Bulgaria, on Oct. 23, 2010. The First Congress of the Blonds was held here on Saturday.
by Velko Angelov, on 23rd of October 2010
Protest against the EU membership of Turkey - Sofia

Politics

Protest against the EU membership of Turkey - Sofia

Supporters of VMRO /Internal Macedonian Revolutionary Organization protest in front of Bulgarian Parliament A Bulgarian nationalist party is calling for an immediate referendum on Turk...
by Velko Angelov, on 20th of October 2010
Tattoo Festival Sofia 2010

Arts & Entertainment

Tattoo Festival Sofia 2010

After having a break last year, Sofia once again held the Tattoo Festival which this year featured Spanish "Sangre Fria" (Cold blood) group performing their body-suspension sh...
by Velko Angelov, on 2nd of October 2010
FC Porto leads UEFA European League group L

Sports

FC Porto leads UEFA European League group L

FC Porto beat CSKA (Sofia) 1:0 during their UEFA Europa League play-offs football match at Vassil Levski stadium in Sofia, Bulgaria. 30/09/2010
by Velko Angelov, on 30th of September 2010

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