Bulgarian
Bulgarian Language FontsDr. Berlin's Foreign Font Archive "Your One-Stop Cyber-Resource for Foreign Language Typefaces and Keyboard Utilities.. The fonts available from this Web site have been collected from many sources and are intended by the authors to be distributed either as shareware (please register with the original authors!), freeware, or they have been placed in the public domain by the authors." Yamada Language Center Font Archive YLC at the University of Oregon provides non-English Font Archive, Font Help Pages, as well as links to Other Font Collections. IntroductionsBulgarian National Anthem & Flag Map of Bulgaria and Quick Facts, More Maps , More Maps, Language Profile - Bulgarian, Bulgaria - Ethnologue Bulgarian Photo Album , Bulgaria Images Famous Bulgarians Bulgarian Cuisine, MoreMegasitesSearch Engine Colossus - Bulgaria Links to primary Bulgarian language search engines and gateways. Bulgarian WWW ServersDirect links to major Bulgarian servers in Academy of Sciences, Goverment, Universities, etc. Russian and East European Network Information Center (REENIC) - BulgariaThis link to the Russian and East European Network Information Center website at the University of Texas, Austin, has been preset to connect you directly to resources related to Bulgaria. REESWeb - Search BulgariaDo a "search keyword" for "Bulgaria" in the University of Pittsburgh's Center for Russian and East European Studies website database. Strong in links throughout Eastern and Central Europe as well as with the NIS. Library of Congress Portals to the World - BulgariaResources from regional studies experts at the Library of Congress. School of Slavonic and East European Studies University College, London -- Internet Resources on BulgariaExtensive list of links on topics ranging from Government to Libraries and Archives. Yahoo -- Regional, Countries Links - BulgariaExcellent Yahoo search engine links for countries from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe. Slavophilia.com - BulgariaIncludes links to Arts, Education, Reference, Philology, Travel, etc. Bulgaria OnlineComprehensive collection of National Statistics and other publications covering the main fields of economic activity, with links to travel, the arts, education, news, etc.. All About BulgariaAll About Bulgaria calls itself "the most comprehensive Web site about Bulgaria." Southeast Europe Online - Bulgaria Solid collection of links and information - historic, cultural and current events. A catalog of 1350+ web pages; includes: the Poetry Archive, Dictionaries, and "Frequently asked questions about Bulgaria," which is listed separately below in Country Studies. Everything from News and Search Engines, to links to the Military, Government and Politics, History, Culture and Business, etc. Open Directory Project - Bulgaria The Open Directory Project is the largest, most comprehensive human-edited directory of the Web. It is constructed and maintained by a vast, global community of volunteer editors. Bulgarian Development Gateway"The Bulgaria Development Gateway (BgDG) is a civil society led initiative aimed at facilitating the country's transition into an information, or knowledge-based society by consolidating the national dialogue on ICT for development and promoting a common vision among the relevant stakeholders in government, business, civil society, academic and research communities, and international donor organizations." " Google.com Search - Preset for BulgarianThe Google search engine has been preset for you to search the Internet using the Bulgarian language. Also ideal for target language lexical and contextual searches and other language-oriented uses. Requires Bulgarian fonts. (Also included in Language Materials links below.) Language MaterialsBulgarian Writing SystemBasic introduction to Bulgarian alphabet with collections of links to audio files and language related websites. University of Oregon Yamada Language Center - Bulgarian List of online resources available for Bulgarian language. Updated regularly. BBC Languages across Europe - BulgarianDescription of language with list of basic phrases with audio. Bulgarian Language and AlphabetIncludes lessons on Bulgarian Language, Bulgarian Alphabet and Orthography, Simple Bulgarian Phrases Corpus of Spoken BulgarianTranscribed conversations in family contexts collected by Krasimira Aleksova of the Faculty of Slavic Studies, Sofia University, for her dissertation. These texts are part of the second-term Bulgarian program at the University of Oslo. Bulgarian Language Research & ProcessingIndex of Bulgarian language research & processing related information on the net. Bulgarian ConjugatorFrom Logos, complete conjugation patterns for 45 common Bulgarian verbs. Bulgarian Language and Literature From the University of Oslo, this site includes the following Computer-aided language learning materials: Glossed Bulgarian texts, Glossed Bulgarian texts, new and more elegant version, Cloze exercises for beginners, Grammar drills, Bulgarian texts with sound track, Brief overview of the verbal system in English and in Norwegian Bulgarian Language ResourcesFrom Sprachprofi. Provides links to free online language material as well as to commercial sites. Languages on the Web - Bulgarian Large collection of links to language and language related sites. NATO Online Library - Bulgarian Language Module Includes in Bulgarian: NATO Handbook, NATO after Prague, and translations of NATO fact sheets. Google.com Search - Preset for Bulgarian The Google search engine has been preset for you to search the Internet using the Bulgarian language. Also ideal for target language lexical and contextual searches and other language-oriented uses. Requires Bulgarian fonts. Online DictionariesYourDictionary.com - BulgarianAlthough offerings for Bulgarian are scant, this site is always being updated with latest resources, so stay tuned. English-Bulgarian-English DictionaryFrom SA Dictionary. Use the above dictionary online, or download SA Dictionary 2002 Professional to your desktop. Bulgarian-English Online DictionaryOnline dictionary with Bulgarian keyboard from Department of Computer Science of the University of Plovdiv. Bulgarian RechnikContains 2365 common words and expressions in six languages - Bulgarian, English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, and Italian. You can search by substring (part of a word) in any of these languages. For the moment, Bulgarian is spelled in transliteration Rechnik: Bulgarian DictionaryOnline dictionary by Vladimir Alexiev. Includes a Guide to Bulgarian Pronunciation. Online Media and NewsKidon Media-Link: BulgariaThe Bulgaria selections of this Media-Link Megasite connect you with radio and television stations, newspapers and magazines. OnlineNewspapers.com - BulgariaAbout 15 online newspapers in Bulgarian and English, including Dnevnik, Monitor, Pari (financial and business daily), Segabo, Sofia Echo (in English). Voice of America - BulgarianVoice of America news broadcasting in target language. Radio Free Europe/ Radio Liberty - Bulgarian ServiceIn Bulgarian: News Texts Each Weekday, Daily on-demand Audio Broadcasts, Daily live Audio Broadcasts. In English: Newsline Today: Southeastern Europe, Weekday Magazine - Bulgaria. BBC Bulgarian.comBBC news broadcasts in Bulgarian. TvRadioWorld - BulgariaAbout: "TvRadioWorld is an informational directory dealing with radio and television broadcasters worldwide." Site allows you to bookmark favorite radio stations for listening. Bulgarian News ScanFrom Balkan Info, links to Bulgarian news reports currently available on WWW. Bulgaria OnlineIncludes link to Kultura, a national weekly newspaper on Arts and Culture in Bulgarian and English versions with excellent essays. Yahoo! News - BulgariaLatest news in English from a variety of news sources. SCOLA - Global Foreign Language PortalSCOLA ia a leader in foreign language television news broadcasts. Schedule of broadcasts, insta-classes in some languages, and other useful information. History and CultureBulgaria's HistoryA good introduction to Bulgarian history and culture. Includes concise overview of history with additional links to rulers, ethnography, folklore, and cuisine. Balcanica.org - Bulgarian HistoryGreater details than the above, with links to present-day Foreign Policy, National Security, Armed Forces, etc. Bulgaria.com - History of BulgariaOne of most detailed histories of Bulgaria available on WWW. Covers just about everything beginning with the Thracians and ending with WW II. Includes essays on Medieval, 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries Bulgarian culture, with additional links to contemporary sites. Bulgaria.com - Rulers of BulgariaFrom same site noted above, Bulgarian rules from Khan Kubrat (632-651) to Zhelyu Zhelev (1990-1996). WWW Virtual Library - Bulgarian History IndexLarge index to sites related to Bulgaria and Bulgarian history. Zhelev (1990-1996). Salvation of Bulgarian Jews During World War IIA collection of materials: "One of the greatests events in Bulgarian history in relation to universal virtues happened first in the IXth century when the disciples of St. St. Cyril and Methodius spread the old Bulgarian language and culture throughout Eastern Europe, including Russian and Rumanian lands. The second happened recently when the Bulgarian people saved their Jews." Government and PoliticsWho is Who in Bulgarian PoliticsAvailable in Bulgarian and English versions. Who is Who in Bulgarian Politics is a data base with close to 800 biographical sketches of acting Bulgarian politicians. The directory was set up in 1995 and updated in 2002 according to the changes occurred after the last parliamentary and presidential elections. All occurring changes are immediately reflected. Governments on the WWW - Bulgaria Includes links to National Institutions and Government sites including President and most Ministries; Embassies in foreign countries, Political Parties, etc. Political Resources on the Net - BulgariaListings of political sites available on the Internet sorted by country, with links to Parties, Organizations, Governments, Media and more from all around the world. CountryWatch.com - Bulgaria"CountryWatch is a world leader in providing country specific geopolitical intelligence on each of the 192 countries of the world." Basic information is free; deeper resources require subscription. Foreign and International Law - BulgariaFrom the Washburn University School of Law Library, links to country sites for Constitutional Law, Government and Politics, Law and Legislation, Legislative Bodies, etc. Country StudiesExceptionally detailed presentation from the Library of Congress. Includes sections on: Geography, Society, Economy, Government and Politics, Very Detailed History and Historical Development, Contemporary Trends, etc. CIA World Factbook - BulgariaGood resource site for information on Geography, People, Government, Economy, Communications, Transportation, Military, and Transnational Issues. BBC News Country Profiles - BulgariaFull profiles provide an instant guide to history, politics and economic background of countries; also biographic sketches of leaders, essay on media, and historic timelines. They also include audio and video clips from the BBC archives. Country AnalysesU.S. Department of State Background Notes - BulgariaBackground Notes are updated/revised as they are received from regional bureaus and are added to the database of the Department of State web site. Categories include: Geography, People, History, Government, Political Conditions, Economy, Defense, Foreign Relations, U.S. Relations, and Travel/Business. International Monetary Fund - BulgariaLatest developments in Peace and Security, Economic Development, Humanitarian Aid/Refugees, Environment/Shelter, Human Rights, Women/Children/Population, Health/Poverty/Food Security, Culture/Education. The World Bank GroupDirectly link to Bulgaria Data Profile and World Bank Bulgaria The World Trade Organization"The World Trade Organization (WTO) is the only global international organization dealing with the rules of trade between nations. At its heart are the WTO agreements, negotiated and signed by the bulk of the world’s trading nations and ratified in their parliaments. The goal is to help producers of goods and services, exporters, and importers conduct their business." Includes detailed information on Members and Observers - Bulgaria U.S. Commercial Service - BulgariaThe Country Commercial Guides (CCG) are prepared by US Embassy Staff once a year and contain information on the business and economic situation of foreign countries and the political climate as it affects U.S. business. Energy Information Administration Country Analysis Briefs - Bulgaria "The Energy Information Administration (EIA), created by Congress in 1977, the a statistical agency of the U.S. Department of Energy. We provide policy-independent data, forecasts, and analysis to promote sound policy making efficient markets and public understanding regarding energy and its interaction with the economy and environment." USAID - BulgariaThe United States Agency for International Development (USAID) "is an independent agency that provides economic, development and humanitarian assistance around the world in support of the foreign policy goals of the United States." World Health Organization - BulgariaAbout WHO" "The World Health Organization, the United Nations specialized agency for health, was established on 7 April 1948. WHO's objective, as set out in its Constitution, is the attainment by all peoples of the highest possible level of health. Health is defined in WHO's Constitution as a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity." International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies - BulgariaThe International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies is the world's largest humanitarian organisation, with 178 member National Societies. Amnesty International - BulgariaAmnesty International is a champion defender of human rights worldwide. Familiarity with a given country's human rights issues can provide a unique insight into many other aspects of its culture and politics. Human Rights Watch - BulgariaHuman Rights Watch is dedicated to protecting the human rights of people around the world. Women's/Gender Studies Association of Countries in Transition - BulgariaThe main objectives of the Association are: to exchange knowledge and ideas in Women's Studies, to develop Women's Studies professionals, to monitor the status of women in profession, to share curricula, to share/compare research, to encourage exchange programs, and to start newsletter International Helsinki Federation for Human RightsThe International Helsinki Federation for Human Rights is a self-governing group of non-governmental, not-for-profit organizations that act to protect human rights throughout Europe, North America, and the Central Asian republics formed from the territories of the former Soviet Union. A primary specific goal is to monitor compliance with the human rights provisions of the Helsinki Final Act and its Follow-up Documents. North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) - SFOR BulgariaThe NATO homepage is an excellent resource for information on member and affiliate nations and their policies and activities in the world at large.. Travel GuidesLonely Planet Destinations - BulgariaThe people at the offbeat Lonely Planet website are not your typical travel guides -- they're very bright and know what they're talking about. Their goal is not to "sell the country" to travelers. Instead, they tell it how it is. Typical headings include: "Warnings" (in case travel is not recommended - the "why's"); Facts for the Traveler, When to Go, Events, Money and Costs, Attractions, Off the Beaten Track, Activities, History, Culture, Environment, Getting There and Away, Getting Around, and Further Reading and Related Weblinks. Sunny Beach - The Bulgarian CoastForget Florida and California! This Spring vacation just about everyone's heading for the Bulgarian beaches of the Black Sea! Sun, fun, and drinks and food while you're nude! But only on the beaches! Yahoo Travel Guide - BulgariaIncludes links to history, basics, transportation, dining, shopping and climate. Professional Organizations and Library ConsortiaBulgarian Studies Association (BSA)Statement of Purpose: "The Bulgarian Studies Association is a non-profit scholarly organization which promotes the study of and exchange of knowledge about all aspects of Bulgaria and Bulgarians: language, literature, culture, history, politics, economics and international relations." Foundation for Cultural Studies - Madara Bulgaria Foundation MADARA BULGARIA is an independent, non-profit organization of academics, educators and students, for promotion of the culture of tolerance, peace and international communication. American Association for Teachers of Slavic and East European Languages (AATSEEL) From About: "The American Association of Teachers of Slavic and East European Languages (AATSEEL), founded in 1941, exists to advance the study and promote the teaching of Slavic and East European languages, literatures, and cultures on all educational levels, elementary through graduate school. While the largest proportion of its activities and members concentrate in the area of Russian, AATSEEL has from the beginning stressed that it embraces all Slavic and East European languages, literatures, linguistics and cultures." American Association for the Advancement of Slavic Studies (AAASS)From About: "The American Association for the Advancement of Slavic Studies (AAASS) is a nonprofit, nonpolitical, scholarly society which is the leading private organization dedicated to the advancement of knowledge about Russia, Central Eurasia, and Eastern and Central Europe." Canadian Association of Slavists ~ Canadian Slavonic Papers "The Canadian Association of Slavists is an organization of teachers and scholars in the field of Slavic and related studies in Canada for the purpose of improving and advancing such studies." British Association for Slavonic and East European StudiesBASEES, according to its constitution, exists to "advance education for the public benefit in the United Kingdom in the humanities and the social sciences as they relate to the former Soviet Union and the countries of Eastern Europe". Slavic and East European Folklore Association"SEEFA is a non-profit organization devoted to an exchange of knowledge among scholars interested in Slavic and East European folklore. It seeks to promote instruction, to organize panels at national and international conferences, to encourage the preparation of teaching materials and translations, and to foster exchanges, summer programs, and research in Slavic and East European Folklore and related fields such as anthropology, ethnic studies, history, literature, and musicology." Association for Women in Slavic Studies "The Association of Women in Slavic Studies is a networking resource for people concerned with the problems, status, and achievements of women in the profession. It also attempts to cover research and teaching in women's studies and questions of gender and family life in Central/Eastern Europe and the Former Soviet Union." East Coast Consortium of Slavic Library Collections"The East Coast Consortium of Slavic Library Collections was established in 1993 to better coordinate activities among major Eurasian area studies collections in the Eastern United States. The Consortium presently numbers ten member institutions: Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, Duke, Harvard, The New York Public Library, New York University, Princeton, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and Yale." Pacific Coast Slavic and East European Library Consortium (PACSLAV)"The Pacific Coast Slavic and East European Library Consortium (PACSLAV) was formed to promote the development of Slavic Studies resources in this region of the United States and Canada. The services provided by the Consortium are for the use an d benefit of the faculty, students, and staff of its member institutions." Council for Slavonic and East European Library and Information Services"The most important function of COSEELIS is to represent the interests of UK libraries and other information organisations offering services in the field of Slavonic and East European studies." Collaborative Collection Management Project for Russian and East European Studies"We offer: — For researchers in Russian and East European Studies, the only nationwide database on relevant library collections and journal holdings in the UK." Balkan Library NetworkLinks to libraries throughout Balkans. International Research and Exchanges Board (IREX) IREX is the premier US nonprofit organization specializing in higher education, independent media, Internet development, and civil society programs in the United States, Europe, Eurasia, the Near East, and Asia. Universities and Centers of StudyU.S. Institutions Teaching BulgarianFrom Center for Advanced Research on Language Acquisition (CARLA) at the University of Minnesota. List of primary US universities offering instruction in the Bulgarian language. Bulgarian Academy of SciencesHomepage of Bulgarian Academy of Sciences in Bulgarian and English versions. Bulgarian Colleges and UniversitiesLarge list of links to major institutions of higher learning. EuroEducation.net - BulgariaDescription of Bulgarian education system, K-12 and universities. |
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