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Bulgarian Minister of Health Calls for Action Against Doctors in Pirogov Hospital Scandal

"I anticipate the revocation of medical licenses and urge the Bulgarian Medical Association to intervene in the case of the recording from 'Pirogov,' where emergency room physicians are heard issuing threats against Danae's relatives", stated Minister of Health, Professor Hristo Hinkov in BTV studio.

Over 200,000 People Visited the Rozhen Fair in the Rhodope Mountains

Over 200,000 people visited the Rozhen Fair in the Rhodope Mountains. Therefore, there was a temporary restriction of the traffic in the area.

For those wishing to visit the festival, public transport was provided. Altogether, 3500 artists reveal the magic of Rhodope music from the four scenes of the concert. 

Thousands of People are Expected for the Opening Event of Plovdiv as the European Capital of Culture

Thousands of people are expected today in the center of Plovdiv, where it will be the culmination of the opening of the city as the European Capital of Culture. Dozens of events are scheduled for the opening weekend that started last night.

40 Year Since a Bulgarian Song Launched Into Space on NASA's Voyager 1

40 years ago today a Bulgarian song launched into space on NASA's Voyager 1.

The Golden Record, including "Izleel e Delyo Haidutin" performed by Valya Balkanska, is still traveling through space. Valya was 35 years old when her voice took off for the stars. Today, the singer from the Rhodope Mountains is 75.

Happy 40th anniversary, Voyager 1!

Hollywood Might Have Violated Valya Balkanska's Similarity Rights

Hollywood has violated not the author's but instead ''substantial similarity'' rights when using the traditional Bulgarian folklore song Izlel e Delyo Haydutin performed by Valya Balkanska.

The statement was made by Peter Delchev, a member of the Board of directors of Musicauthor - the company responsible for music licenses on Bulgarian songs.

Red Hot Chilli Pipers to Bring Scottish Rhythm to Bulgaria in Unconventional Performance

The hottest pipers from Schotland with the suggestive name Red Hot Chilli Pipers will open the 20th annual Salon of Arts at the Sofia National Palace of Culture.

The event will take place on May 11 in the major Hall 1 of the culture center, as announced by their press office.