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Artist Lets Internet Users Vote on His Fate: Live or Die

By John William NarinsNov 12th 2010 – 1:24PM
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(Nov. 12) -- Oleg Mavromatti, a radical performance artist wanted by Russian authorities, is submitting both his case and his very life to the judgment of Internet voters. The voting is part of a very interactive performance titled "Ally/Enemy." And if the majority of participants find him guilty, he says an electric...

US Missile Defense Radar: Homeless but Searching

By Justin VelaAug 6th 2010 – 12:02PM
Christopher Furlong, Getty Images

Christopher Furlong, Getty Images

SOFIA, Bulgaria (Aug. 6) -- What if you had a missile system and nowhere to put part of it? That seems to be Washington's dilemma as it shops around for a site for a system meant to protect its forces and allies in Europe and the Mideast from possible missile attacks from Iran. Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov this...

Have John the Baptist's Bones Been Found in Bulgaria?

By Theunis BatesAug 4th 2010 – 12:05PM
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Hulton Archive / Getty Images

(Aug. 4) -- Archaeologists in Bulgaria claimed to have located a sarcophagus containing the bones of John the Baptist, drawing enthusiasm from politicians but doubts from some experts. An ancient alabaster reliquary, a box for relics, was found embedded in an altar at the ruins of a fifth-century monastery on the tiny...

Germany, Uruguay Playing for 'Empty Cup'?

By David MoyeJul 9th 2010 – 9:20AM
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Roberto Schmidt, AFP / Getty Images

(July 9) -- If some people call the World Cup championship the biggest sporting event on the planet, what should the tournament's third-place game be called? The "Empty Cup"? Germany and Uruguay face off Saturday in the not-so-big game, and each country will be fighting for the right to yell "We're No. 3! We're No. 3!...

Venus Williams Upset in Wimbledon by Player Ranked 82nd

Jun 29th 2010 – 10:58AM
Alastair Grant, AP

Alastair Grant, AP

(June 29 ) -- For the second straight day, a heavily favored American was upset by a player ranked 82nd. Tsvetana Pironkova of Bulgaria defeated No.2-seeded Venus Williams in straight sets on Tuesday, 6-2, 6-3. Pironkova dominated the five-time Wimbledon champion at Tuesday's All England Club quarterfinal. The Bulgarian...

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Selena Gomez Earthquake: Singer Caught Up in 'Scary' Bulgaria Quake

May 22nd 2012 - 03:58PM

When Selena Gomez flew to Bulgaria to film the upcoming flick, "The Getaway," little did she know her own getaway would go awry!

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A Traveler In The Foreign Service: Bulgaria Is The Place To Break Down

By Dave Seminara May 11th 2012 - 10:31AM

Yet as we thundered down a rare straightaway only miles after crossing the border into Bulgaria, the backseat drivers, bless them, were strangely quiet.

Bulgaria News From the Web

  • 05/28/12 Turkey takes on Bulgaria in Salzburg tournament Source: Today's Zaman The Turkish national team, which missed out on the 2010 World Cup in South Africa and will also be absent from the Euro 2012, is preparing in Salzburg, Austria, to improve their game for the upcoming 2014 World Cup qualifiers.
  • 05/28/12 Proventus Renewables : PROVENTUS RENEWABLES PLC:... Source: InvestEgate Renewable energy specialist launches on GXG Markets Proventus Renewables plc ("Proventus Renewables" or "the Company"), an Ireland-based company involved in the renewable energy sector focused on activities in Central and Eastern Europe, has moved to GXG Markets UK after the successful completion of the reverse takeover of Proventus Energy plc by Captive Audience Display Solutions plc.
  • 05/28/12 Bulgaria accelerates its risk profile's preparation Source: Radio Bulgaria Bulgaria has decided to accelerate the preparation of its risk profile and to allocate funding in two critical directions – fortification of its infrastructure and creation of a better basis for prevention in cases of disasters.
  • 05/28/12 Employment and qualification with European funding Source: Radio Bulgaria What a great opportunity for young people – either employed or jobless, willing to raise their qualifications and become more competitive on the market provided the state pays the bill!
  • 05/28/12 Eastern Eur Property : Final Results Source: InvestEgate We are pleased to present the results of the Group for the year ended 31 December 2011.

Background on Bulgaria

Bulgaria (, ), is a country located in Southeastern Europe. It is bordered by Romania to the north, Serbia and the Republic of Macedonia to the west, Greece and Turkey to the south and the Black Sea to the east.

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