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Road Conditions in North Eastern Bulgaria Deteriorate

The road conditions in north eastern Bulgaria are deteriorating, Georgi Zlatev of the Road Infrastructure Agency told the Focus agency.

Society | December 31, 2014, Wednesday // 11:43 | Viewed: 3586

Number of Norman Atlantic Victims Reaches 13, Survivors Tell Stories of Horror, Chaos

The number of victims of the fire on the Greek ferry Norman Atlantic has reached 13, but rescuers fear the figure might rise.

Society » Incidents | December 31, 2014, Wednesday // 11:06 | Viewed: 3403

Extreme Cold, Strong Winds Grip Bulgaria for New Year

The National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (NIMH) has issued a yellow code for extremely low temperatures and strong winds for the last day of the year.

Society » Environment | December 30, 2014, Tuesday // 21:40 | Viewed: 3757

Three AirAsia Jets Involved in Minor Incidents in Thailand, Philippines

Three further incidents involving AirAsia jets took place on Tuesday, causing no heavy injuries or casualties.

Society » Incidents | December 30, 2014, Tuesday // 20:46 | Viewed: 3860

Scottish Nurse Becomes First Person Diagnosed with Ebola in UK

The Scottish nurse Pauline Cafferkey, who had volunteered in West Africa, became the first person diagnosed with Ebola in the United Kingdom.

Society » Health | December 30, 2014, Tuesday // 18:32 | Viewed: 2473

Cargo Ship Sends Distress Signal Near Corfu

A cargo ship, believed to be transporting illegal migrants sent a distress signal near the Greek island of Corfu on Tuesday.

Society » Incidents | December 30, 2014, Tuesday // 17:21 | Viewed: 2132

Bulgarians Are Half as Happy as Eastern Europeans – Gallup

Only 31 % of Bulgarians identify themselves as being happy in 2014, which is almost twice less than the share of Eastern Europeans who declare happiness.

Society | December 30, 2014, Tuesday // 15:47 | Viewed: 5838

Bulgarians Spent BGN 6 M Per Hour Around Christmas

The Bulgarians were spending BGN 6 M per hour in preparation for the Christmas holidays, shows preliminary data of the National Revenue Agency (NAP), quoted by the Nova TV national channel.

Society | December 30, 2014, Tuesday // 13:16 | Viewed: 1711

Bulgaria's Health Ministry Launches Additional Emergency Hotline

Bulgaria's Health Ministry launched an additional emergency hotline for those who cannot reach the 112 number.

Society | December 30, 2014, Tuesday // 13:15 | Viewed: 1595

Vice PM Kuneva Expects Migrant Pressure to Rise Again in March 2015

Bulgaria's Deputy Prime Minister Meglena Kuneva said the authorities were expecting a new rise in migrant numbers in March next year, reports Focus agency.

Society | December 30, 2014, Tuesday // 13:03 | Viewed: 1341

Indonesian Rescue Teams Retrieve Bodies from Java Sea

Indonesian search and rescue teams began recovering bodies of passengers from the disappeared AirAisa flight, reports The Guardian.

Society » Incidents | December 30, 2014, Tuesday // 12:22 | Viewed: 2798

Bulgarian Academy of Sciences to Receive EUR 237 M for Research for 5 Years

Stefan Vodenicharov, President of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS), has said that the institution expects to receive EUR 237 M for research over the next 5 years.

Society » Education | December 30, 2014, Tuesday // 11:17 | Viewed: 2215

Refugee Centers in Bulgaria House 3770 Refugees – Interim Agency Chair

Vasil Varbanov, interim Chair of Bulgaria’s State Agency for Refugees, has suggested that the entity needs restructuring.

Society | December 30, 2014, Tuesday // 09:47 | Viewed: 2408

Possible AirAsia Debris Found Off Indonesia's Coast

Items resembling an emergency slide and plane door have been seen in the search for AirAsia flight QZ8501, which lost contact with air controllers on Sunday morning en route to Singapore's Changi Airport, Indonesia has said.

Society » Incidents | December 30, 2014, Tuesday // 09:03 | Viewed: 1962

Snow, High Winds Wreak Havoc In Northern Bulgaria

Snow and high winds wrought havoc in northern Bulgaria, closing roads and stranding traffic.

Society » Incidents | December 30, 2014, Tuesday // 07:29 | Viewed: 2305

Seven Dead on Blazing Ferry Norman Atlantic, All Survivors Rescued

Seven people have lost their lives as a result of the fire that has raged on the Norman Atlantic ferry since Sunday morning, the Italian Coast Guard said on Monday.

Society » Incidents | December 29, 2014, Monday // 19:00 | Viewed: 2109

Search for Missing AirAsia Jet Continues

The search for the AirAsia flight QZ8501 that went missing above the Java Sea on Sunday with 162 people on board, has been resumed.

Society » Incidents | December 29, 2014, Monday // 09:52 | Viewed: 1485

Code Yellow Warning in Bulgaria for Snow, Gale-Force Winds

Bulgaria's national weather service has issued a code yellow warning for snow and high winds on Monday, December 29.

Society » Environment | December 29, 2014, Monday // 08:16 | Viewed: 2370

Four Bulgarians Rescued as Operation under Way at Burning Adriatic Sea Ferry

Four of the nine Bulgarians on board the Norman Atlantic, an Italian-flagged ferry which has been ablaze since Sunday morning, have been rescued, officials say.

Society » Incidents | December 29, 2014, Monday // 07:36 | Viewed: 5766

Nine Bulgarians on Burning Ferry's Passenger List, Foreign Ministry Says

Nine Bulgarian citizens are on the list of passengers of Italian-flagged ferry Norman Atlantic burning in the Adriatic Sea since Sunday morning, Bulgaria’s Foreign Ministry said.

Society » Incidents | December 28, 2014, Sunday // 21:13 | Viewed: 2981

Seven Bulgarians Reportedly On Board Ferry Burning in Adriatic

Seven Bulgarian nationals are among the passengers of Italian-flagged ferry Norman Atlantic which caught fire in the Adriatic Sea on Sunday morning, Greek newspaper Vima reported.

Society » Incidents | December 28, 2014, Sunday // 16:45 | Viewed: 3001
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