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Archaeologists Discover Richly Decorated XVIII c. Grave

Archaeologists found the grave of a young woman, laid to rest with all her jewels in an area near Bulgaria's Pernik, reports Darik radio.

Society » Archaeology | July 9, 2014, Wednesday // 13:43 | Viewed: 3670

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: 2154

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: 9640

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: 3021

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: 4768

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: 7109

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: 32055

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: 2586

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

A total of BGN 30.

Society | July 8, 2014, Tuesday // 14:52 | Viewed: 1834

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: 1625

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: 2217

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: 1996

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: 3278

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: 2357

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: 4221

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: 1849

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: 1855

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: 2608

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: 3782

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: 3298

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: 1990
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