Nearly 55 000 foreigners were awaiting Bulgarian citizenship.
In the past four years 20 000 people received Bulgarian passports, Dnevnik newspaper reported, quoting data of the Justice Ministry.
The reason behind the large number of applications awaiting approval was slow procedures. Some of the applications dated back to 2003, Dnevnik reported.
Most of the people applying for citizenship came from Moldova, nearly 30 000 people.
The Justice Ministry said that a boom in the number of applications was registered in 2004 when the number of people awaiting citizenship nearly doubled.
The number one reason given for requesting citizenship was Bulgarian descend. A number of candidates presented documents proving that at least one of their parents was a Bulgarian citizen.
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GONE WITH TIME What: Rada Tsankova has chosen this title for her solo exhibition because her paintings pose the following question: Are we the ones who go through time, or does time pass through us? It’s an eternal question and the discussion is intimate. When: Until November 20 Where: Rakursi,4a Khan Kroum Str, Sofia
NEW YORK-BRUSSELS-SOFIA What: In Edmond Demirdjian's paintings the dynamics are evident as well as the unique rhythm of his colours that succeed in conveying the intensity of New York. When: Until November 28 Where: Edmond Atelier,21 13-I March Str, Sofia
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HAGGARD and EXCITER in METAL MAYHEM What: For the first time in Bulgaria the symphonic thrash metal band from Germany, Haggard and the legendary Canadian outfit Exciter will hit the stage together. They will be joined by Remember Twilight and Balkanjii. When: November 20, 6pm Where: Blue Box club, Sofia
TEREN Music Parties What: Elements of Feelme Crew have been very active on the musical Tereni and there will be a lot more from them in the future. Teren (which translates into English as terrain) is Bulgarian slang for a house party. When: November 22, 10pm Where: Party Centre 4KM, Sofia
AL Di MEOLA QUARTET - NEW WORLD SINFONIA TOUR 2008 What: The 2008 World Tour by guitar virtuoso Al Di Media and his quarter New World Sinfonia will culminate with two performances in Bulgaria. When: November 22 and 23 Where: Plovdiv and Rousse
MIZIA: THE LISBON SONG (JAZZ) What: In her latest project, Susana Maria, aka Mizia, has returned to classical fado - the nostalgic, heartbreaking soulful sounds of the Portuguese capital’s dimmed and noisy taverns. When: November 29 Where: Bulgaria Hall, Sofia
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