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Bulgarian Veterinarians Stage National Protest Against Fare Cuts

The Union of Veterinarians in Bulgaria has organized a national protest in front of the Council of Ministers in Sofia, Wednesday.

Society | July 9, 2014, Wednesday // 12:23 | Viewed: 2148

Hundreds Queue In Front Of Insurance Companies After Raging Hailstorm

Hundreds of owners of damaged cars have been queuing in front of the insurance companies offices in Sofia after Tuesday's severe hailstorm.

Society | July 9, 2014, Wednesday // 11:30 | Viewed: 9624

Switzerland Halts Pork Imports Over Swine Fever Fears

Switzerland is to ban imports of live pigs and pork from several EU countries, including Bulgaria, in a bid to stop an African swine fever outbreak from reaching the country.

Society | July 9, 2014, Wednesday // 10:28 | Viewed: 3011

Over 40 People Injured in Heaviest Hailstorm to Hit Sofia

One person died and 40 sought medical care in the emergency center of the Pirogov hospital after to the heavy rain, the gale-force winds and the hail that hit Sofia, Tuesday.

Society | July 9, 2014, Wednesday // 10:23 | Viewed: 4709

Heavy Storm in Sofia Kills One, Causes Serious Damage

A tree crushed a man in the Borisova Gradina park in Sofia during the heavy storm with hailstorm and high winds, which hit the city on Tuesday afternoon, report the media.

Society | July 8, 2014, Tuesday // 18:25 | Viewed: 7092

Heavy Hailstorm Floods Parts of Bulgaria's Sofia

A powerful hailstorm hit Bulgaria's capital city of Sofia, Tuesday afternoon minutes before 5 o'clock.

Society » Environment | July 8, 2014, Tuesday // 17:21 | Viewed: 32003

One in Four Bulgarian Women Victim of Domestic Violence

One in four Bulgarian women is a victim of domestic violence, Bulgarian Telegraph Agency informs.

Society | July 8, 2014, Tuesday // 15:10 | Viewed: 2577

Damages in Flood-Hit Dobrich Region to Cost Over BGN 30M

A total of BGN 30.

Society | July 8, 2014, Tuesday // 14:52 | Viewed: 1822

Criminals Spied on People Withdrawing Money From the Banks

Criminals spied on people who were withdrawing their money from the banks during the bank panic in June, criminal police inspector Rosen Belishki told the Bulgarian National Radio.

Society | July 8, 2014, Tuesday // 13:20 | Viewed: 1622

Unemployment Rates in Bulgaria Post Slight Decline in June

Unemployment rates in Bulgaria have recorded a slight decrease in June, according to the National Employment Agency.

Society | July 8, 2014, Tuesday // 13:16 | Viewed: 2208

Asparuhovo Flood Victims Receive Financial Aid

The administration in Bulgaria's Black Sea city of Varna is giving BGN 300 to each of the 405 households affected by the devastating floods in the Asparuhovo district.

Society | July 8, 2014, Tuesday // 12:40 | Viewed: 1986

Salmonella Infected Meat Found in Stores in Plovdiv, Sofia

Chickens contaminated with Salmonella have been found in the grocery stores in Bulgaria's city of Plovdiv after an inspection by the Regional Directorate for Food Safety.

Society » Health | July 8, 2014, Tuesday // 12:06 | Viewed: 3263

One Third of Bulgarians Suffer from Allergies

Every third Bulgarian suffers from some kind of allergy, most often allergic rhinitis, reports radio Darik.

Society » Health | July 8, 2014, Tuesday // 11:52 | Viewed: 2339

Eduard Shevardnadze, Former President Of Georgia, Dies At 86

Former President of Georgia and Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev’s Foreign Minister Eduard Shevardnadze has died at the age of 86 in Tbilisi, Monday.

Society » Obituaries | July 7, 2014, Monday // 13:27 | Viewed: 4200

Employers, Trade Unions Pose Demands to Government

Bulgaria's four national employers' association and the two main trade unions demanded series of measures before the early elections in October, reports Dnevnik.

Society | July 6, 2014, Sunday // 16:49 | Viewed: 1845

Asparuhovo Residents to Protest Forceful Evacuation

Residents of the flood hit Varna district Asparuhovo are planning to protest on Monday the forceful evacuation, reports the Bulgarian National Radio.

Society | July 6, 2014, Sunday // 14:34 | Viewed: 1851

Pink Floyd to Release New Album in October?

Pink Floyd may be releasing a new record this fall, according to guitarist David Gilmour's wife Polly Samson, who tweeted the news on Saturday morning, reports Yahoo! Music.

Society » Culture | July 6, 2014, Sunday // 13:39 | Viewed: 2598

Bulgarian Airplane Nearly Crashed at Leipzig Airport

An airplane of the Bulgarian airline AirVia performing a flight between Varna and Leipzig landed short while approaching the runway at Leipzig, reports the Aeroinside.

Society | July 6, 2014, Sunday // 11:25 | Viewed: 3769

Medical Association: Bulgaria's Health System Falling Apart

The health system in Bulgaria is falling apart and the government is acting irresponsibly, said the Sofia organisation of the Bulgarian Medical Association in a press statement.

Society » Health | July 4, 2014, Friday // 17:26 | Viewed: 3290

Bulgarians Working in Greece Number 200 000 - Trade Union

More than 200 000 Bulgarians work in Greece, Plamen Dimitrov, leader of a leading trade union organization, announced.

Society | July 4, 2014, Friday // 16:08 | Viewed: 1983

Nationalist Ataka Condemns Sofia Pride 2014

The nationalist party Ataka condemned the planned for Saturday Sofia Pride 2014 parade, reports Dnes.

Society | July 4, 2014, Friday // 15:59 | Viewed: 8406
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