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Business

No Interruptions in Bulgaria's Cell Phone Services over Quake
Bulgaria's Energy System, Dams Not Damaged by 5.9 Quake
Bulgaria Moves to Ratify Nabucco Agreement
5.8-Magnitude Quake in Sofia Was Nearly Undetectable at Kozloduy NPP

Politics

Bulgaria Vows EU Support to New Serbian President Nikolic
Bulgarian Army Ready to React in Pernik Quake Aftermath
Bulgarian Govt Reassures Nation after 5.9-Magnitude Earthquake

Society

Bulgaria's Emergency Hotline without Glitches after Quake
4247 Foreigners Granted Bulgarian Citizenship Last 4 Months
2.8-Magnitude Aftershock Shakes Bulgaria's Pernik
3.5-Magnitude Aftershock Jolts Sofia, Western Bulgaria
3.1-Magnitude Aftershock Rattles Bulgaria's Sofia, Pernik
Quake-Jolted Sofia Flooded by Torrential Rains
5.9 Earthquake Captured on Sofia Security Camera
Scientists: Bulgaria Got Very Lucky during Sofia Earthquake
Western Bulgaria Earthquake Strongest for Sofia since 1858
Bulgaria to Cope with Earthquake Damages - FinMin
Strong Storm Hits Western Bulgaria after Major Earthquake
Bulgaria's Roads Intact after 5.9 Magnitude Quake
7 Seismic Spots in Bulgaria Can Cause Earthquakes beyond 6.5
Home Country's Quake Size Estimate is Most Accurate - Bulgarian Researcher
Over 60 Aftershocks Jolt Bulgaria after Major Earthquake
Turkey Says Bulgarian Earthquake Had 6.4 Magnitude
Buildings in Bulgaria Can Withstand Stronger Quakes - Regional Devt Ministry
Pernik School, Church Most Damaged from W Bulgaria Quake
Crows Attack Humans after Bulgarian Earthquake in Hitchcock-Style Scenario
Heart Attack Victim Only Casualty of Quake in Bulgaria
Quake-Jolted Bulgaria to Experience Aftershocks for Months - Expert
Earthquake Knocks Down Dozens of Chimneys in Bulgaria's Sofia
Bulgarian Police: Quake Situation Is Under Control
Post-Earthquake Damage Assessment underway in Bulgaria's Sofia, Pernik
Sofia Mayor Assuages Quake Fears
Pernik Declares Quake Emergency, Dam Wall Safe
Post-Earthquake Infrastructure Inspections underway in Southwestern Bulgaria
Quake-Jolted Bulgaria Rattled by over 15 Aftershocks in 1 h
Strong Aftershock Rattles Bulgaria's Sofia at 4:30 am
Bulgaria's Neighbors Serbia, Macedonia Feel Strong Earthquake
No Casualties in Bulgaria in Massive Earthquake
Strong Earthquake Rattles Bulgaria, Sofia

Sports

Bulgaria Moves to Downsize Its Top Football League

Crime

Quake Proves New Inspiration for Bulgaria's Phone Fraudsters

Lifestyle

Selena Gomez Scared by Sofia Earthquake, Mistakes Bulgaria for Italy
'Selena' Fears Invade Net after Earthquake Hits Bulgaria

Smiles

Distraction

Novinite Insider

Bulgaria's 'Miracle' Earthquake

Letters to the Editor

Thank you, Novinite.com!

Business

No Interruptions in Bulgaria's Cell Phone Services over Quake

Bulgaria's three main mobile operators report that their network never experienced interruptions or difficulties during and in the aftermath of the strong earthquake that hit overnight.

Business | May 22, 2012, Tuesday // 14:37

Bulgaria's Energy System, Dams Not Damaged by 5.9 Quake

The earthquake that jolted Bulgaria on Tuesday has not affected the country's energy system and its dams, the Bulgarian Ministry of Economy, Energy and Tourism has announced.

Business » Energy | May 22, 2012, Tuesday // 17:36

Bulgaria Moves to Ratify Nabucco Agreement

Bulgaria's Parliament is expected to ratify the agreement between the Bulgarian Nabucco company and the international Nabucco Consortium for the furthering of the eponymous gas pipeline project.

Business » Energy | May 22, 2012, Tuesday // 10:51

5.8-Magnitude Quake in Sofia Was Nearly Undetectable at Kozloduy NPP

The 5.8-magnitude earthquake that shook Sofia in the small hours of Tuesday was nearly undetectable at the Kozloduy NPP in northwestern Bulgaria, according to Valentin Nikolov, CEO of the plant

Business » Energy | May 22, 2012, Tuesday // 08:38

Politics

Bulgaria Vows EU Support to New Serbian President Nikolic

Bulgaria's government has welcomed the election of the new Serbian President Tomislav Nikolic in a statement of Bulgarian Foreign Minister Nikolay Mladenov.

Politics » Diplomacy | May 22, 2012, Tuesday // 19:51

Bulgarian Army Ready to React in Pernik Quake Aftermath

If necessary, Bulgaria's army is ready to come to the aid of the country's citizens in the aftermath of the 5.9 magnitude earthquake that occurred near the capital Sofia early on Tuesday.

Politics » Defense | May 22, 2012, Tuesday // 12:43

Bulgarian Govt Reassures Nation after 5.9-Magnitude Earthquake

Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov spoke to journalists early on Tuesday to alleviate fears after the strong earthquake that hit Sofia and its surroundings.

Politics » Domestic | May 22, 2012, Tuesday // 08:16

Society

Bulgaria's Emergency Hotline without Glitches after Quake

Over 1 000 people called the emergency 112 hotline to report incidents from the strong earthquake and the 60 aftershocks that hit Bulgaria overnight.

Society | May 22, 2012, Tuesday // 16:42

4247 Foreigners Granted Bulgarian Citizenship Last 4 Months

A total of 4247 people have been granted Bulgarian citizenship over the last four months, Bulgarian Vice President Margarita Popova revealed on Tuesday.

Society | May 22, 2012, Tuesday // 14:07

2.8-Magnitude Aftershock Shakes Bulgaria's Pernik

A new earthquake with a magnitude of 2.8 on the Richer scale has been registered near the Bulgarian capital Sofia and the western city of Pernik.

Society » Environment | May 22, 2012, Tuesday // 23:26

3.5-Magnitude Aftershock Jolts Sofia, Western Bulgaria

A new earthquake with a magnitude of 3.5 on the Richer scale has been registered near the Bulgarian capital Sofia, following shortly an aftershock of 3.1.

Society » Environment | May 22, 2012, Tuesday // 20:22

3.1-Magnitude Aftershock Rattles Bulgaria's Sofia, Pernik

A new earthquake with a magnitude of 3.1 on the Richer scale has been registered near the Bulgarian capital Sofia.

Society » Environment | May 22, 2012, Tuesday // 19:56

Quake-Jolted Sofia Flooded by Torrential Rains

Parts of Bulgaria's capital Sofia have been flooded by torrential rains, just hours after the city and the rest of Western Bulgaria experienced their strongest earthquake in 154 years.

Society » Environment | May 22, 2012, Tuesday // 18:33

5.9 Earthquake Captured on Sofia Security Camera

A security camera in Bulgaria's capital Sofia has captured the strongest earthquake that has shaken the city since 1858.

Society » Environment | May 22, 2012, Tuesday // 17:52

Scientists: Bulgaria Got Very Lucky during Sofia Earthquake

Bulgaria has been "very lucky" during the 5.9-magnitude earthquake that hit Sofia and other western regions early Tuesday morning, according to the head of a scientific team at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences.

Society » Environment | May 22, 2012, Tuesday // 17:14

Western Bulgaria Earthquake Strongest for Sofia since 1858

The earthquake that the Bulgarian capital Sofia experienced at 3 am on Tuesday has been the strongest in its history since 1858, i.e. in 154 years, historical records indicate.

Society » Environment | May 22, 2012, Tuesday // 16:52

Bulgaria to Cope with Earthquake Damages - FinMin

Bulgaria has the financial resources to cope with the damages caused by the 5.9 earthquake on Tuesday and its aftermaths, the country's Finance Minister Simeon Djankov has stated.

Society » Environment | May 22, 2012, Tuesday // 16:47

Strong Storm Hits Western Bulgaria after Major Earthquake

A strong storm has hit Sofia and Western Bulgaria just hours after the major earthquake that rattled the same region.

Society » Environment | May 22, 2012, Tuesday // 16:17

Bulgaria's Roads Intact after 5.9 Magnitude Quake

No damages have been observed in the Southeastern Bulgarian roads as a result of the earthquake that jolted the region early on Tuesday.

Society » Environment | May 22, 2012, Tuesday // 15:46

7 Seismic Spots in Bulgaria Can Cause Earthquakes beyond 6.5

A total of seven seismic locations in Bulgaria have the potential to cause earthquakes with a magnitude of 6.5 or greater, according to scientists.

Society » Environment | May 22, 2012, Tuesday // 15:42

Home Country's Quake Size Estimate is Most Accurate - Bulgarian Researcher

Experts at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS) have said that the discrepancies in the figures cited by different media outlets about the quake that jolted parts of the country early on Tuesday are normal.

Society » Environment | May 22, 2012, Tuesday // 15:24

Over 60 Aftershocks Jolt Bulgaria after Major Earthquake

Bulgaria's territory has seen over 60 weak aftershocks after the 5.8-5.9-magnitude it experienced early Tuesday morning, according to the Geophysics Institute of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences.

Society » Environment | May 22, 2012, Tuesday // 15:09

Turkey Says Bulgarian Earthquake Had 6.4 Magnitude

Experts from Turkey's Istanbul-based Kandilli Observatory and Earthquake Research Institute have stated that the earthquake that shook Bulgaria early on Tuesday had a magnitude of 6.4 on the Richter scale.

Society » Environment | May 22, 2012, Tuesday // 14:56

Buildings in Bulgaria Can Withstand Stronger Quakes - Regional Devt Ministry

The earthquake that jolted parts of Bulgaria in the small hours of Tuesday was lighter than the buildings in Sofia and the rest of the country could sustain, according to a statement of the Ministry of Regional Development and Public Works.

Society » Environment | May 22, 2012, Tuesday // 14:18

Pernik School, Church Most Damaged from W Bulgaria Quake

The "Saint Yoan Rilski" church and the "Marie Curie" high school in the city of Pernik have sustained the most serious damage from the strong earthquake that hit western Bulgaria overnight.

Society » Environment | May 22, 2012, Tuesday // 13:29

Crows Attack Humans after Bulgarian Earthquake in Hitchcock-Style Scenario

Ravens reportedly started attacked people in Bulgaria's capital Sofia on Tuesday, with local media suggesting the birds' unusual behavior may have something to do with the relatively strong earthquake that shook the city earlier that day.

Society » Environment | May 22, 2012, Tuesday // 13:21

Heart Attack Victim Only Casualty of Quake in Bulgaria

The only victim so far of the strong earthquake that hit Bulgaria overnight is a 59-year-old woman from the western city of Kuystendil.

Society » Environment | May 22, 2012, Tuesday // 12:56

Quake-Jolted Bulgaria to Experience Aftershocks for Months - Expert

The 5.8-magnitude earthquake that struck Bulgaria's capital early on Tuesday will be dying down over a long period of time, probably two or three months, according to Irena Alexandrova, seismologist at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS).

Society » Environment | May 22, 2012, Tuesday // 12:41

Earthquake Knocks Down Dozens of Chimneys in Bulgaria's Sofia

At least 63 fallen chimneys have been registered by Sofia authorities in the aftermath of the earthquake that rattled the Bulgarian capital early on Tuesday.

Society » Environment | May 22, 2012, Tuesday // 11:58

Bulgarian Police: Quake Situation Is Under Control

The crisis headquarters all over the country are on full alert in the aftermath of the strong earthquake that hit western Bulgaria overnight, according to Deputy Prime Minister, and Interior Minister, Tsvetan Tsvetanov.

Society » Environment | May 22, 2012, Tuesday // 11:25

Post-Earthquake Damage Assessment underway in Bulgaria's Sofia, Pernik

Authorities keep assessing the damages caused by the 5.8-magnitude earthquake that jolted Bulgaria's capital in the small hours of Tuesday.

Society » Environment | May 22, 2012, Tuesday // 11:04

Sofia Mayor Assuages Quake Fears

The Mayor of Bulgaria's capital Sofia, Yordanka Fandakova, announced Tuesday morning that there is no reason to declare an emergency situation in the aftermath of the strong earthquake that hit western Bulgaria overnight.

Society » Environment | May 22, 2012, Tuesday // 10:54

Pernik Declares Quake Emergency, Dam Wall Safe

Bulgaria's city of Pernik has declared emergency situation in the aftermath of the strong earthquake that hit western Bulgaria overnight.

Society » Environment | May 22, 2012, Tuesday // 09:54

Post-Earthquake Infrastructure Inspections underway in Southwestern Bulgaria

Government officials, fire safety experts and engineers are conducting inspections in southwestern Bulgaria for damages caused by the 5.

Society » Environment | May 22, 2012, Tuesday // 09:30

Quake-Jolted Bulgaria Rattled by over 15 Aftershocks in 1 h

More than 15 strong aftershocks have jolted Bulgaria in the first hour after the strong earthquake that hit the country at 2:58 am on Tuesday.

Society » Environment | May 22, 2012, Tuesday // 06:10

Strong Aftershock Rattles Bulgaria's Sofia at 4:30 am

A strong aftershock has jolted the Bulgarian capital Sofia at 4:31 am on Tuesday, about 1.5 hours after the strong earthquake in Western Bulgaria.

Society » Environment | May 22, 2012, Tuesday // 04:36

Bulgaria's Neighbors Serbia, Macedonia Feel Strong Earthquake

The strong earthquake that rattled Bulgaria at about 3 am on Tuesday has also been felt in Serbia and Macedonia, local media report.

Society » Environment | May 22, 2012, Tuesday // 04:20

No Casualties in Bulgaria in Massive Earthquake

No casualties or injuries have been registered in Bulgaria as a result of the strong earthquake that jolted the country at 2:58 am on Tuesday, the Civil Protection Service reported.

Society » Environment | May 22, 2012, Tuesday // 03:50

Strong Earthquake Rattles Bulgaria, Sofia

An earthquake with a 5.8 magnitude on the Richter scale has rattled Bulgaria and the capital Sofia.

Society » Environment | May 22, 2012, Tuesday // 03:28

Sports

Bulgaria Moves to Downsize Its Top Football League

The number of football teams competing in Bulgaria's top-flight is be gradually reduced from 16 to 12 within three years, the Bulgarian Football Union has envisioned.

Sports | May 22, 2012, Tuesday // 11:23

Crime

Quake Proves New Inspiration for Bulgaria's Phone Fraudsters

A new phone fraud scam is flourishing in Bulgaria Tuesday in the aftermath of the strong earthquake that hit overnight.

Crime | May 22, 2012, Tuesday // 15:23

Lifestyle

Selena Gomez Scared by Sofia Earthquake, Mistakes Bulgaria for Italy

Selena Gomez has been scared by the 5.9-magnitude earthquake in Bulgaria's capital Sofia, she admitted in a tweet, in which she also apparently mistook Bulgaria for Italy.

Lifestyle | May 22, 2012, Tuesday // 19:15

'Selena' Fears Invade Net after Earthquake Hits Bulgaria

The news about the strong earthquake that hit Bulgaria overnight spread immediately on social networks and made the country one of the hottest topics on the net.

Lifestyle | May 22, 2012, Tuesday // 12:05

Smiles

Distraction

A manager is reprimanding an employee for not doing a good job.

Smiles | May 22, 2012, Tuesday // 00:52

Novinite Insider

Bulgaria's 'Miracle' Earthquake

Bulgaria made headlines across the globe Tuesday after a 5.

Novinite Insider » Editorial | May 22, 2012, Tuesday // 16:15

Letters to the Editor

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Letters to the Editor | May 22, 2012, Tuesday // 22:23
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