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Bulgaria at the Forefront In Mortality Rates - CIA

Bulgaria is ranked sixth in the world in terms of mortality rates in CIA's World Factbook for March 2014, published on the website of the agency.

Society | April 2, 2014, Wednesday // 12:42 | Viewed: 3479

Bulgaria To Consider Lowering Of Highway Speed Limit

Experts are considering the lowering of the maximum speed on highways from 140 km/h to 130 km/h, as it was until recently.

Society | April 2, 2014, Wednesday // 11:38 | Viewed: 18044

Bulgaria's Doctors to Join Protests on EU Doctors Action Day

Bulgarian doctors will stage a protest on May 15 against financial problems in the system, as part of the Action Day of European Doctors initiative.

Society » Health | April 2, 2014, Wednesday // 11:28 | Viewed: 2013

Bulgaria Sees Minimal Drop in Unemployment in Feb 2014 - Eurostat

Unemployment rates in Bulgaria recorded a minimal 0.1% drop in February to 13.1%, according to latest data published by Eurostat.

Society | April 1, 2014, Tuesday // 15:38 | Viewed: 2325

Irina Bokova Receives Personality in the News 2013 Award

H.E. Irina Bokova, Director-General of UNESCO, attended the annual awards ceremony for Novinite's "Personality in the News 2013", Monday.

Society | March 31, 2014, Monday // 18:04 | Viewed: 4648

Employment and Social Situation Show Little Improvement in 2014 - EC

The recent economic recovery has not yet been able to create new jobs, according to the European Commission's latest Employment and Social Situation quarterly report.

Society | March 31, 2014, Monday // 17:09 | Viewed: 2749

Artistic Group Sets Up “War Survival Kits” in Sofia

The Destructive Creation artistic group set up “war survival kits” at three places in Bulgaria's capital Sofia.

Society | March 31, 2014, Monday // 16:35 | Viewed: 2234

Double Pile-Up on Bulgaria’s Trakia Highway Kills 2

Two people have been reported killed and 5 injured as a result of two chain-reaction accidents on Bulgaria’s Trakia Highway Monday morning.

Society | March 31, 2014, Monday // 10:04 | Viewed: 2360

Bulgarians Move Clocks 1 Hour Forward for Daylight Savings Time

At 3 am on March 30, Bulgarians moved clocks one hour forward to 4 am, switching to Daylight Savings Time.

Society | March 30, 2014, Sunday // 10:03 | Viewed: 2141

5.1 Earthquake Jolts California, Possible Aftershocks

An earthquake of magnitude 5.1 on the Richter scale has shaken Southern California on Friday evening.

Society » Environment | March 29, 2014, Saturday // 12:34 | Viewed: 5627

Bulgaria Set to Switch to Daylight Saving Time

Bulgaria is switching to daylight saving time Sunday, turning clocks one hour ahead.

Society | March 29, 2014, Saturday // 10:03 | Viewed: 2461

Youth Unemployment Drops on Monthly Basis - Bulgaria's Social Min

The problem of youth unemployment in Bulgaria remains serious, but still there is an optimistic trend, according to Social Minister Hasan Ademov.

Society | March 28, 2014, Friday // 17:35 | Viewed: 2407

Governments Demanded of Google Information On 42 000 Accounts

The number of government demands for personal data in Google accounts has risen by 120% in the last four years.

Society | March 28, 2014, Friday // 13:05 | Viewed: 2078

EC Considers Introduction of 'Traffic Light' Food Labels

The European Commission has suggested the introduction of a uniform food labeling scheme, based on a three color classification.

Society » Health | March 28, 2014, Friday // 12:37 | Viewed: 9510

3.1-Magnitude Earthquake Registered in Western Bulgaria

A 3.1-magnitude earthquake was reported in western Bulgaria on Friday morning.

Society » Environment | March 28, 2014, Friday // 09:20 | Viewed: 2779

61 Illegal Immigrants Apprehended At Bulgaria's “Green” Border

Sixty-one illegal immigrants were apprehended at Bulgaria's “green” border with Turkey in the last 24 hours, Interior Ministry said.

Society | March 27, 2014, Thursday // 13:41 | Viewed: 2322

Bulgarian Court Acquits Medical Marijuana Grower

The Lovech Regional Court acquitted Marin Kalchev who was tried for owning and growing two cannabis plants in his home.

Society | March 27, 2014, Thursday // 12:50 | Viewed: 15398

Bulgarian Statistical Institute Riven by Scandal over 2011Census Data

Ivan Balev, head of the Demographic and Social Statistics unit of Bulgaria's National Statistical Institute (NSI), has insisted that the 2011 census was deeply flawed.

Society | March 27, 2014, Thursday // 12:20 | Viewed: 8477

Bulgaria's Cleanest Air Is At Rozhen Peak

The cleanest air in Bulgaria is at Rozhen peak in the Rhodope mountains, while  the cities Plovdiv and Varna have the most polluted air.

Society » Environment | March 27, 2014, Thursday // 12:04 | Viewed: 6500

Hugh Laurie To Play In Sofia

Hugh Laurie and his The Copper Bottom Band will have a concert in Sofia on July 11.

Society » Culture | March 26, 2014, Wednesday // 15:19 | Viewed: 3952

Bulgaria's Media Watchdog Slams “Naturalistic” Ads At Dinner Time

Bulgaria's Electronic Media Board (CEM) urges advertisers to limit the “naturalistic” and “physiological” television ads during the traditional dinner time.

Society | March 26, 2014, Wednesday // 14:57 | Viewed: 5431
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