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Sofia University under 'Damage Check' after 2nd Occupation

A committee has been appointed and is checking the main Sofia University building for possible damages sustained during its second student occupation.

Society | January 28, 2014, Tuesday // 13:53 | Viewed: 1523

Bulgarian Beggar Hits EUR 7 M Jackpot in Greece

A Bulgarian lucky fellow has won EUR 7 M jackpot from Greek totalizer in September 2013.

Society | January 28, 2014, Tuesday // 13:44 | Viewed: 3095

Bulgaria’s Road Vignette Stickers Expire on Jan 31

Bulgaria's road tax vignette stickers for 2013 expire on January 31 and drivers will need to purchase new ones.

Society | January 28, 2014, Tuesday // 13:17 | Viewed: 4027

Bulgarian Govt Firm about New Sea Coast Construction

Bulgarian Ministry of Environment and Waters has made an attempt to assuage recent fears of further destruction of the little that is remaining from the wild sea coast.

Society » Environment | January 28, 2014, Tuesday // 11:52 | Viewed: 2125

Flu Epidemic Continues to Spread Across Bulgaria

Nearly one third of Bulgaria is in a state of flu epidemic, as it continues to spread.

Society » Health | January 28, 2014, Tuesday // 10:52 | Viewed: 2615

Sofia University Provost: We May Sue the Occupiers

The Sofia University Provost, Prof. Ivan Ilchev says the university board is considering bringing claims against the occupiers of the rectorate building.

Society | January 28, 2014, Tuesday // 09:47 | Viewed: 1564

Sofia University Occupation Lifted

The occupation of the Sofia University has been lifted in the early hours of Tuesday, without any apparent use of force.

Society | January 28, 2014, Tuesday // 09:16 | Viewed: 1942

Greek Tourist Survives Avalanche in Bulgaria, Another One Missing

A Greek tourist went missing after triggering an avalanche in the Pirin Mountain, Bulgaria.

Society » Environment | January 27, 2014, Monday // 16:12 | Viewed: 2749

Winter Storms Take Casualties in Bulgaria

The harsh winter weather, which gripped Bulgaria over the weekend, has taken its first casualties.

Society | January 27, 2014, Monday // 14:39 | Viewed: 3476

Notorious Sofia City Prosecutor Demoted Through Promotion

Bulgaria's Deputy Sofia City Prosecutor Roman Vasilev has been reappointed to the Specialized Prosecutor's Office of Appeals by the Chief Prosecutor Sotir Tsatsarov.

Society | January 27, 2014, Monday // 14:32 | Viewed: 2046

‘Bulgarian Christmas’ Charity Raised BGN 1.87 M

The annual "Bulgarian Christmas" charity concert, held on December 25 has raised BGN 1.87 M.

Society | January 27, 2014, Monday // 14:15 | Viewed: 1385

Tensions at Occupied Sofia University Escalate

Lecturers from Sofia University, who in general support students' antigovernment protests, urged those who are not enrolled there to vacate the premises.

Society | January 27, 2014, Monday // 13:24 | Viewed: 3821

Varna-Dobrich Road Closed as Icy Conditions Grip Northeast Bulgaria

The road connecting Bulgaria's Black Sea city of Varna and Dobrich remains closed due to the heavy snowfall over the past days.

Society » Environment | January 27, 2014, Monday // 12:42 | Viewed: 4280

Coach with Bulgarians Crashes Near Border

At least 10 people were injured when a coach traveling from Bulgaria's town of Silistra to Turkey overturned in Turkey's northwestern border province Edirne, Sunday night.

Society | January 27, 2014, Monday // 11:35 | Viewed: 1444

Winter Stirs Havoc in Bulgaria, Danube Bridge, Varna Airport Closed

A broken down Romanian tractor trailer has caused the closure of Danube Bridge One between Bulgaria and Romania at Bulgaria's city of Ruse.

Society » Environment | January 27, 2014, Monday // 11:14 | Viewed: 9262

Students, Lecturers Locked Out of Sofia University

Sofia University students and lecturers are still unable to enter the occupied building of the Rectorate.

Society | January 27, 2014, Monday // 10:41 | Viewed: 1430

Authorities Must Take Action - Occupied Sofia University President

Authorities must take all necessary measures, according to the president of the re-occupied Sofia University, prof. Ivan Ilchev.

Society | January 27, 2014, Monday // 10:05 | Viewed: 2165

Fresh Snow Expected in Bulgaria

Code yellow for inclement winter weather has been declared for several Bulgarian regions Monday.

Society » Environment | January 27, 2014, Monday // 09:28 | Viewed: 3105

Sofia University Suggests It Will Ask Police to Dissolve Occupation

The Academic Council of Sofia University has authorized rector Ivan Ilchev to take all legal measures to dissolve the ongoing occupation of the university's main building.

Society | January 26, 2014, Sunday // 18:22 | Viewed: 3015

2/3 of Bulgarians Pessimistic about Country's Future - Survey

67% of Bulgarians are pessimistic about the development of their country, against only 17% optimists, according to the most recent Gallup International poll.

Society | January 26, 2014, Sunday // 14:59 | Viewed: 12244

Sofia University President to Refer Blockade to Prosecuting Authority

Sofia University President Ivan Ilchev has said he has sought permission to take steps to terminate the renewed blockade of the central building of the university.

Society | January 26, 2014, Sunday // 12:04 | Viewed: 3451
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