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Urgent Cleanup: Sofia's Emergency Crews Tackle Icicle Hazards on Bridges

Responding swiftly to reports of hazardous icicles forming on bridge structures and overpasses, the teams from the "Emergency Assistance and Prevention" Directorate of the Metropolitan Municipality are taking action.

Society » Incidents | January 10, 2024, Wednesday // 15:21 | Viewed: 2743

Sofia's Icy Sidewalks: 50 Injuries Reported in Morning Frost

The frigid conditions in Sofia this morning led to a surge of around 50 individuals seeking treatment at the emergency trauma unit of the "Pirogov" hospital

Society » Incidents | January 10, 2024, Wednesday // 14:00 | Viewed: 2786

Bulgaria: Violence Erupts at National Palace of Culture Over Ukrainian Flag Display (PHOTOS + VIDEO)

Security guards at Sofia's National Palace of Culture (NDK) sparked outrage after forcefully ejecting a concertgoer displaying a Ukrainian flag during a DDT rock band performance on January 7

Society » Incidents | January 8, 2024, Monday // 13:26 | Viewed: 4158

Emergency Medical Team in Pleven Delivers Baby Girl En Route to Hospital

A skilled emergency medical team from the Center for Emergency Medical Assistance in Pleven successfully delivered a baby girl in an ambulance

Society » Incidents | January 5, 2024, Friday // 12:05 | Viewed: 2341

Emergency Landing at Sofia Airport Following Death of British Citizen Onboard

A midday emergency landing at Sofia Airport has been reported today, reportedly due to the tragic death of a British citizen aboard the aircraft

Society » Incidents | January 4, 2024, Thursday // 14:02 | Viewed: 4019

Fatalities on Bulgaria's Roads: 521 Lives Lost in the Past Year

Recent analysis by the Institute for Road Safety reveals a decline in road traffic fatalities in Bulgaria over the past three years, with 521 reported deaths in 2023 compared to 531 in 2022 and 561 in 2021

Society » Incidents | January 2, 2024, Tuesday // 15:37 | Viewed: 2988

Bus Collision on Ruse-Byala Road: Tourists Injured, Traffic Rerouted

A concerning incident unfolded on the Ruse-Byala road in the Borovo area as a bus, ferrying tourists, collided with a Turkish truck

Society » Incidents | January 2, 2024, Tuesday // 14:28 | Viewed: 4166

'Trakia' Highway Tragedy: Man Lost His Life In Turkish Truck Collision

The 48-year-old man, who suffered the worst in the traffic accident on "Trakia" highway yesterday, has lost the battle for his life, reported the Pazardzhik Medical Center

Society » Incidents | December 21, 2023, Thursday // 11:20 | Viewed: 3201

Bulgarian Evacuated From Hijacked Ship 'Ruen'

Navigation Maritime Bulgare confirmed the evacuation of a crew member from the hijacked Bulgarian-owned, Malta-flagged ship, Ruen, with the assistance of the Indian Navy.

Society » Incidents | December 19, 2023, Tuesday // 09:22 | Viewed: 3511

Bulgaria: 7-Car Pileup and Bus Collision Jam Entrance to Burgas

An alarming chain accident involving seven cars and a bus has caused a traffic standstill at Burgas's entry point, as stated by the city's Regional Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs

Society » Incidents | December 18, 2023, Monday // 12:03 | Viewed: 3265

Winter Challenges Persist: Traffic Blockage and Snowy Roads Cause Concern

An accident on the Trakia highway towards Plovdiv, near the Ikhtiman motel, has halted traffic, leading traffic police to divert vehicles onto alternate routes

Society » Incidents | December 16, 2023, Saturday // 11:42 | Viewed: 4538

Snow-Induced Power Outages Hit 20 Villages in Smolyan

Amidst heavy snowfall in the Smolyan region, 20 villages and hamlets grapple with partial or complete power outages due to incidents caused by the severe weather conditions

Society » Incidents | December 16, 2023, Saturday // 11:04 | Viewed: 3147

Still No Contact With The Crew Of The Hijacked Bulgarian Ship ‘Ruen’

There is still no contact with the crew of the hijacked ship "Rouen", owned by the "Bulgarian Navy" shipping company.

Society » Incidents | December 15, 2023, Friday // 14:14 | Viewed: 3207

Vandalism in Burgas: Three Minors Detained for Damaging Electric Bus

Two 13-year-old boys and one 14-year-old boy were arrested for throwing stones at a public transport bus in Burgas, according to the police

Society » Incidents | December 15, 2023, Friday // 13:18 | Viewed: 3228

Bulgaria's 'Ruen' Ship Seized in Arabian Sea: Crew Safety a Top Priority (UPDATED)

A Maltese-flagged ship was boarded yesterday after an incident in the Arabian Sea - off the coast of Socotra Island in Yemen

Society » Incidents | December 15, 2023, Friday // 08:52 | Viewed: 9615

Two Women And A Baby Are In Hospital After Being Hit By A Van in Sofia

Two women and a baby were transported to "Pirogov" hospital after they were hit by a van on a footpath on "Tsar Boris Treti" Blvd. in the Bulgarian capital earlier today

Society » Incidents | December 13, 2023, Wednesday // 16:18 | Viewed: 2356

Pedestrian Died On The Spot After Being Hit By A Garbage Truck In Plovdiv

Tragedy struck this morning on Tsarigradsko Shosse Blvd in Plovdiv as a woman lost her life after being struck by a municipal garbage truck

Society » Incidents | December 13, 2023, Wednesday // 11:13 | Viewed: 2415

Burgas Kidnapping: Three Perpetrators Apprehended in Swift Police Action

Three men have been detained after kidnapping a 19-year-old youth in Burgas

Society » Incidents | December 8, 2023, Friday // 13:23 | Viewed: 3039

Car Crashed into a Shop in Sofia - People Injured

The incident took place at the intersection of "Doiran" and "Nishava" streets before 11:00 p.m. on Thursday

Society » Incidents | December 8, 2023, Friday // 09:04 | Viewed: 2817

Increased Police Presence on the Roads during the Student Holiday

On the student holiday today, there is increased control and police actions on the road

Society » Incidents | December 8, 2023, Friday // 09:00 | Viewed: 2282

Cyclist Killed in Stara Zagora Accident: Driver Tested Positive for Drugs

A cyclist died in a traffic accident on the main road between the Stara Zagora villages between Bogomilovo and Rakitnitsa

Society » Incidents | December 5, 2023, Tuesday // 17:23 | Viewed: 2588
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