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Protest Over Polling Stations in Turkey Staged Outside Election Commission HQ

Bulgaria's Patriotic bloc has staged a protest against the Central Election Commission over the large number of polling stations in Turkey, Sunday.

Society | September 14, 2014, Sunday // 15:05 | Viewed: 3353

Bulgarian Orthodox Church Marks Holy Cross Day

Today Orthodox Christians mark the day of the Holy Cross called in Bulgaria “Krastovden”.

Society | September 14, 2014, Sunday // 12:00 | Viewed: 9092

Bulgarian Firemen Celebrate Professional Holiday

Bulgarian firemen celebrate their professional holiday on Sunday, September 14.

Society | September 14, 2014, Sunday // 11:41 | Viewed: 2046

Berkovitsa Dam Overflowing since Monday, No Risk for People – Mayor

The dam near Bulgaria's north western town of Berkovitsa has been overflowing since Monday but it is under observation, Mayor Dimitranka Kamenova told Focus news agency.

Society » Environment | September 14, 2014, Sunday // 11:10 | Viewed: 5355

Environment Ministry Warns Of New Torrential Rains

Bulgaria's Ministry of Environment and Waters warns of new torrential rains in the beginning of next week, reports Vesti.

Society » Environment | September 13, 2014, Saturday // 16:08 | Viewed: 3863

Two Polish Tourists Disappeared In 'Golden Sands'

Two Polish tourists who have disappeared in Bulgaria's Black Sea resort Golden Sands, reports the Bulgarian National Radio.

Society | September 12, 2014, Friday // 16:49 | Viewed: 3776

Bulgaria's Chief Mufti's Office Condemns IS

Bulgaria's Chief Mufti's office condemned the Islamic State and its actions, reports Club Z.

Society | September 12, 2014, Friday // 16:30 | Viewed: 7287

Sofia City Court Rejects Appeal of Arrest Warrant for KTB Owner

The Sofia City Court has turned down the request submitted by the lawyer of Corpbank majority shareholder Tsvetan Vasilev that his arrest warrant be revoked.

Society | September 12, 2014, Friday // 13:33 | Viewed: 1391

Experts Identify 535 Areas At Risk Of Flooding in Bulgaria

There are 535 areas at risk of flooding in Bulgaria, according to an analysis of the impact of the Rural Development Program on the environment published by the Agriculture Ministry.

Society » Environment | September 12, 2014, Friday // 11:00 | Viewed: 2425

Ombudsman: Duration Of KTB Saga Is Outrageous

Bulgaria's Ombudsman Konstantin Penchev expressed his concern with the dragging of the saga around troubled Corporate Commercial Bank (KTB), reports the Bulgarian National Radio.

Society | September 11, 2014, Thursday // 14:41 | Viewed: 8170

Ancient Episcopal Basilica Found in Bulgaria's Zaldapa Excavations

Archaeologists have found valuable artifacts and an episcopal basilica during excavations of the ancient fortress Zaldapa near the village of Abrit, northeastern Bulgaria.

Society » Archaeology | September 11, 2014, Thursday // 13:45 | Viewed: 11051

Refugee Children Study Bulgarian at Red Cross Language Camp

Bulgarian Red Cross has set up a language camp for refugee children, the press office of the organization announced.

Society | September 11, 2014, Thursday // 11:39 | Viewed: 2036

Bulgaria Among Countries with Lowest Suicide Rates – WHO

The World Health Organization has released a global report on suicide prevention and it shows that each year more than 800,000 people take their own lives — about one person every 40 seconds.

Society » Health | September 10, 2014, Wednesday // 16:10 | Viewed: 4123

13-th Tattoo Fest Sofia To Take Place In October

The 13-th edition of the Tattoo Fest Sofia will take place on October 4-5 in the 4km Party Center.

Society » Culture | September 10, 2014, Wednesday // 13:08 | Viewed: 4005

Scuba Diver Finds Oldest Coin in Bulgaria

An ancient coin believed to be the oldest one found so far in Bulgaria has been discovered in the Black Sea just off the town of Sozopol.

Society » Archaeology | September 9, 2014, Tuesday // 19:23 | Viewed: 23957

Bulgaria's Environment Minister Bans Unconventional Gas Technologies in Dobrudzha

Bulgaria's caretaker Environment Minister Svetlana Zhekova has issued a ban on the use of unconventional gas exploration and production technologies at license block Vranino-1 in Dobrudzha.

Society » Environment | September 9, 2014, Tuesday // 16:02 | Viewed: 8486

Rodin Exhibition in Sofia Extended by Two Weeks

An exhibition of works by legendary French sculptor August Rodin will remain in Sofia's National Art Gallery until September 28.

Society » Culture | September 9, 2014, Tuesday // 15:44 | Viewed: 2692

State of Emergency Declared in Bulgaria's Sliven After Heavy Rains

State of emergency was declared in the southeastern Bulgarian city of Sliven and several settlements in the region due to the heavy rains, Tuesday.

Society » Incidents | September 9, 2014, Tuesday // 13:08 | Viewed: 2092

Bulgaria is Fifth Poorest Country in Europe – Serbian Statistics

Bulgaria is the fifth poorest country in Europe, according to a study of the Serbian Statistical Institute.

Society | September 9, 2014, Tuesday // 07:37 | Viewed: 3783

Teachers Urge Parents To Donate, Instead Of Buying Flowers

The teachers in the Shumen school “Sava Dobroplodni” urged parents to donate the money they are going to spend on flowers to the residents in the flooded areas of Bulgaria.

Society » Education | September 8, 2014, Monday // 21:12 | Viewed: 3376

Scientists Blame Negligence for Floods

Members of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS) believe that the main cause of the devastating floods in Bulgaria is human negligence, not the torrential rains.

Society » Incidents | September 8, 2014, Monday // 18:59 | Viewed: 8519
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