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Veliko Tarnovo Still Under State of Emergency, 300 Homes Flooded

After the Yantra river overflowed and flooded Bulgarian town of Veliko Tarnovo, more than 300 homes remain under water, Saturday.

Society | June 21, 2014, Saturday // 11:24 | Viewed: 2717

1,200 Tourists Evacuated in Bulgaria's Albena Resort

Some 1200 tourists in Bulgaria's Black Sea resort of Albena have been evacuated from hotels located near the Balata Reserve due to the risk of flooding from the Batovska river.

Society | June 21, 2014, Saturday // 10:52 | Viewed: 6197

Another Victim of Deadly Varna Floods Reported, Death Toll Reaches 11

Another victim of the floods in Bulgaria's port city of Varna was found in the channel under the Asparuhov bridge, Friday night.

Society | June 21, 2014, Saturday // 10:29 | Viewed: 3414

Urgent Food Safety Inspections Begin in Flooded Regions

Inspectors from Bulgarian Regional Food Safety Directorates in the floods-damaged areas are taking urgent measures to prevent food-borne illnesses and infectious animal diseases.

Society » Health | June 20, 2014, Friday // 17:31 | Viewed: 1931

Flood Death Toll in Bulgaria's Dobrich Rises to Three

A third victim was reported in Dobrich after torrential rains caused tremendous floods in the northeastern Bulgarian town, officials say.

Society | June 20, 2014, Friday // 17:02 | Viewed: 7636

Flood Victims Rescued by Bulgarian Air Force Helicopters

A man has been rescued in Bulgaria's Black Sea Albena resort during a low-level flight of two Cougar helicopters of the Bulgarian Air Force, Friday.

Society » Environment | June 20, 2014, Friday // 17:00 | Viewed: 2898

Bulgarian Community in Cyprus Raises Funds for Flood-Hit Compatriots

The Bulgarian community in Cyprus has launched a fundraising campaign to help the flood-hit areas in Bulgaria, Friday.

Society » Environment | June 20, 2014, Friday // 16:29 | Viewed: 7206

Tragedy in Varna Is A Human Error – experts

The tragedy in Varna's district of Asparuhovo is caused entirely by a human error, experts told the Capital.

Society | June 20, 2014, Friday // 16:11 | Viewed: 4101

Power Supply in Flood-Hit Northeastern Bulgaria Returning to Normal

Power supply to flood-hit northeastern Bulgaria is returning to normal, according to Radoslav Tsvetkov from power distributor Energo-Pro.

Society | June 20, 2014, Friday // 15:58 | Viewed: 3149

Torrential Rains Ravage Bulgaria's Burgas, Lovech, Yambol Regions

The torrential rains in Bulgaria's Black Sea Burgas region have flooded third class roads, buildings and agricultural areas, Friday.

Society » Environment | June 20, 2014, Friday // 15:08 | Viewed: 4566

Nationwide Campaign Raises over BGN 120 000 for Flood-hit NE Bulgaria

A nationwide campaign has raised over BGN 120 000 for the victims of the floods in northeastern Bulgaria within hours.

Society | June 20, 2014, Friday // 15:01 | Viewed: 2402

Romania Ready to Send Equipment to Flood-Damaged Bulgaria

Romania is ready to provide teams and equipment to the flood-hit areas in Bulgaria, the state secretary at the Romanian Transport Ministry Iulian Matache announced.

Society » Environment | June 20, 2014, Friday // 14:38 | Viewed: 5696

Authorities Warn against Travelling to Varna's Asparuhovo

Raging waters have taken away entire roads, plumbing and electric cables in Asparuhovo district in the Black Sea city of Varna, Petar Garbuzov from Varna Municipality announced.

Society | June 20, 2014, Friday // 13:18 | Viewed: 3728

Earthquake Registered in Western Bulgaria

An earthquake with a magnitude of 2.5 on the Richter scale was registered in western Bulgaria, Friday.

Society » Environment | June 20, 2014, Friday // 13:14 | Viewed: 2037

Emergency Teams, Volunteers Prepared for Floods – Sofia Mayor

Teams of Sofia Municipality in Dolni Bogrov are monitoring the Lesnovska river that overflowed in 2005, Sofia Mayor Yordanka Fandakova told reporters.

Society » Environment | June 20, 2014, Friday // 12:43 | Viewed: 1707

Asparuhovo Deputy Mayor: Gullies Partly Caused Disaster

A drainage gully in Varna's Asparuhovo was dysfuctioning during the floods as temprorary outlets were located on it, the Deputy District Mayor argued.

Society | June 20, 2014, Friday // 12:35 | Viewed: 8703

President Asks Leaders to Not Use Varna Floods for Political Gain

Bulgarian President Rosen Plevneliev has called on party leaders to refrain from political confrontation over the deadly floods in Varna.

Society | June 20, 2014, Friday // 12:16 | Viewed: 8984

NGOs, Red Cross, Volunteers Go To Varna's Aid

Hours after tragedy struck in Varna, NGOs Bulgaria's Red Cross (BRC) and volunteers organised donation campaigns and volunteer teams to aid the flood victims in Asparuhovo.

Society | June 20, 2014, Friday // 12:10 | Viewed: 4925

Overflowing Reservoirs Jeopardize Bulgaria's Shumen Region

Bulgaria's northeastern Shumen region is at risk of flooding due to the rising levels in several local reservoirs, regional governor Ventsislav Venkov informs.

Society » Environment | June 20, 2014, Friday // 11:59 | Viewed: 8420

Rivers Swelling in Bulgaria, Tidal Wave Expected in Dobrich

Central and Southeastern Bulgaria are expected to see river levels rising over the next 24 hours, hydrologists have warned.

Society | June 20, 2014, Friday // 11:46 | Viewed: 5745

Pre-Trial Proceedings Launched into Deaths Caused by Floods in Varna

A team of investigating police officers has opened pre-trial proceedings into the cause and circumstances of the death of at least ten people in the floods in Varna.

Society | June 20, 2014, Friday // 11:33 | Viewed: 8131
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