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Bisons In Sofia Zoo Were Poisoned

The two bisons that died in the Sofia Zoo this week have been poisoned, according to the Food Safety Agency, quoted by the 24 Chasa daily.

Society | September 5, 2014, Friday // 11:08 | Viewed: 2428

Code Yellow Warning For Torrential Rains Issued For Friday

Code yellow warning for torrential rains is issued for Friday in 9 regions in Bulgaria, said the National Institute for Meteorology and Hydrology.

Society | September 5, 2014, Friday // 08:31 | Viewed: 3369

State of Emergency Declared In Berkovitsa

State of emergency was declared in Bulgaria's north western town of Berkovitsa Thursday night, after torrential rains flooded part of the town, reports Nova TV.

Society » Incidents | September 5, 2014, Friday // 07:49 | Viewed: 2426

Bulgaria's European Capital of Culture 2019 To Be Announced Friday

Four Bulgarian cities, Veliko Tarnovo, Plovdiv, Sofia, and Varna, take part in the final selection stage of the contest European Capital of Culture 2019.

Society » Culture | September 4, 2014, Thursday // 18:53 | Viewed: 4094

Bulgaria's Caretaker Environment Minister Bans Construction near Koral Camping

Bulgarian caretaker Environment Minister Svetlana Zhekova has banned construction and installation works in the region of camping site Koral.

Society » Environment | September 4, 2014, Thursday // 17:11 | Viewed: 3199

Archaeological Dig At Perperikon Gets Extra Funding

The archaeological dig at the Perperikon complex in south eastern Bulgaria got extra funding and will hire another 30 people, reports Vesti.

Society » Archaeology | September 4, 2014, Thursday // 15:19 | Viewed: 2566

Corruption Costs Poor Countries USD 1 Trillion A Year – Report

World’s poorest countries are deprived of at least USD 1 trillion each year by criminals and corrupt officials through money laundering, illegal tax evasion and embezzlement, a report published Wednesday by the anti-poverty organization One says.

Society | September 4, 2014, Thursday // 14:57 | Viewed: 2441

Torrential Rains Cause Floods Throughout Bulgaria

Heavy rains have flooded parts of Bulgaria on Wednesday night, local media outlets report.

Society » Environment | September 4, 2014, Thursday // 11:46 | Viewed: 2159

Bulgarian Veterinary Union to Stage National Protest

Bulgarian Veterinary Union will stage a protest over the lack of clear strategy for the veterinary services in the country, Thursday.

Society | September 4, 2014, Thursday // 11:00 | Viewed: 2098

Code Yellow Warning For Rain Issued for Thursday

Code yellow warning for heavy rains was issued for 13 regions, said the National Institute for Meteorology and Hydrology.

Society | September 3, 2014, Wednesday // 18:09 | Viewed: 1377

Thunderstorms, Heavy Rains Hit Balkan States in Early September

Torrential rains and gale force winds, thunderstorms and in some places hail, have hit the Balkans in the beginning of September, local media outlets reported, Tuesday.

Society » Environment | September 2, 2014, Tuesday // 17:49 | Viewed: 9800

424 Refugee Children in Bulgaria Unable to Go to School

Out of a total of over 520 refugee children living in Bulgaria, only 96 will go to school in the new school year, according to the State Agency for Refugees.

Society | September 2, 2014, Tuesday // 10:29 | Viewed: 3004

2.8-Strong Earthquake Jolts Bulgaria's Pernik

A 2.8-magniture quake has rattled the Bulgarian town of Pernik near Sofia.

Society » Incidents | September 2, 2014, Tuesday // 09:11 | Viewed: 3458

Bison Dies in Sofia Zoo

A bison was found dead on Monday morning at the Sofia Zoo, authorities say.

Society » Incidents | September 1, 2014, Monday // 16:14 | Viewed: 7791

Bulgaria’s Prison Officers Stage National Protest

Bulgaria’s prison employees will stage a national protest in front of the Ministry of Justice, Monday.

Society | September 1, 2014, Monday // 13:44 | Viewed: 2840

Trained Taxi Drivers to Help Paramedics in Bulgaria’s Sofia

The first team of taxi drivers paramedics will cruise the streets of Bulgaria’s capital city of Sofia as of September 1, Monday.

Society | September 1, 2014, Monday // 08:55 | Viewed: 1921

Ukrainian Cargo Plane Crashes in Algeria’s Sahara

An Ukrainian cargo plane with seven people on board crashed in Algeria’s far south early on Saturday.

Society » Incidents | August 30, 2014, Saturday // 15:47 | Viewed: 4661

Bulgaria's Media Watchdog To Censor Rap Song

Bulgaria's Council for Electronic Media (CEM) is planning to “limit” the airing of the rap song Vidimo Dovolni (Apparently Pleased), reports the bTV national channel.

Society | August 28, 2014, Thursday // 17:53 | Viewed: 3630

Sofia Zoo Reopens On Friday

Sofia Zoo will reopen for visitors on Friday, said the Sofia Municipality press office.

Society | August 28, 2014, Thursday // 16:45 | Viewed: 2049

Archaeologists Uncover “Vampire” Burial In Plovdiv

Archaeologists uncovered a Christian necoropolis with 80 graves during a dig in downtown Plovdiv, reports Vesti.

Society » Archaeology | August 27, 2014, Wednesday // 12:25 | Viewed: 13316

Bulgaria's Poet Valeri Petrov Dies

Bulgaria's poet, playwright, script writer and translator Valeri Petrov  passed away at the age of 94 in Sofia Military Hospital on Wednesday, reports the Bulgarian National Radio.

Society » Obituaries | August 27, 2014, Wednesday // 11:11 | Viewed: 6765
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