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Bulgaria Faces Huge Traffic Jams in Holidays Eve

A six-kilometer long line has formed Saturday at the checkpoint on the Bulgarian side of the Bulgarian-Turkish border.

Society | December 21, 2013, Saturday // 12:51 | Viewed: 5574

Bulgarian Holy Synod Examines Varna Metropolitan Vote

The Holy Synod of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church is holding Saturday a meeting to scrutinize the procedure of the last week election of two top runners for Varna Metropolitan.

Society | December 21, 2013, Saturday // 10:35 | Viewed: 2143

Winter Officially Arrives in Bulgaria

The astronomical winter will arrive in Bulgaria in the evening of Saturday, December 21, at 7:11 pm.

Society » Environment | December 21, 2013, Saturday // 10:07 | Viewed: 3046

Monthly Allowance per Refugee in Bulgaria at BGN 1084

The monthly allowance per refugee in Bulgaria stands at BGN 1084, according to Defense Minister Angel Naydenov.

Society | December 20, 2013, Friday // 17:47 | Viewed: 2447

12 Emergency Care Units to Be Opened in 10 Bulgarian Cities in 2014

A total of 12 emergency centers are to start functioning in Bulgaria as of 2014, according to Health Minister Tanya Andreeva.

Society » Health | December 19, 2013, Thursday // 20:06 | Viewed: 2364

14 Bulgarian Cities Breathe Polluted Air

An abnormally high concentration of dust particles in the air was measured Wednesday in 14 cities in Bulgaria, the country's executive environmental agency has alarmed.

Society » Environment | December 19, 2013, Thursday // 17:59 | Viewed: 11641

Thracian Gold Returns to Sofia's History Museum

Sofia's National History Museum, NIM will showcase the Thracian gold treasures in its exhibition "Legends Come to Life".

Society » Archaeology | December 19, 2013, Thursday // 15:16 | Viewed: 3399

Bulgaria's Population, Fastest Shrinking Worldwide - Report

Bulgaria has the most rapidly shrinking population in the world, according to the country's Center for Demographic Policy.

Society | December 19, 2013, Thursday // 12:42 | Viewed: 27193

Bulgarian Tobacco Growers Gear for Protests

Bulgarian tobacco growers are planning protests for January due to a delay in the purchase of their production.

Society | December 19, 2013, Thursday // 11:48 | Viewed: 1585

Bulgarian Police Braces for Major Football Derby

Police in Bulgarian capital Sofia have informed of planned increased presence of officers in the streets of the city on Thursday due to the planned national football cup fixture between arch-rivals Levski and CSKA.

Society | December 19, 2013, Thursday // 10:56 | Viewed: 2340

Bulgarian MPs Honor Children Killed by Nazi Allies

Bulgarian MPs honored with a minute of silence in plenary Thursday the six children killed by Bulgarian authorities in a notorious case during the Second World War.

Society | December 19, 2013, Thursday // 10:33 | Viewed: 2518

Bulgarians Losing Hope in Protests - Poll

A majority 62% of Bulgarians believe that the anti-government protests have waned down, while 13 % share the contrary opinion, recent polls show.

Society | December 18, 2013, Wednesday // 14:57 | Viewed: 2044

New Houses for Refugees to be Built in Bulgarian Village

Ten family houses will be built in the refugee reception center in the Bulgarian village of Banya.

Society | December 18, 2013, Wednesday // 13:47 | Viewed: 2088

Bulgaria’s Birth Rate Record Low in 2013

Bulgaria will most likely face its lowest year of birth rates since the count began in 1945.

Society | December 18, 2013, Wednesday // 09:31 | Viewed: 3422

Head of Bulgaria's Operational Program 'Environment' Resigns

Malina Krumova, head of the Bulgarian managing authority of the "Environment" operational program, has resigned.

Society » Environment | December 17, 2013, Tuesday // 15:50 | Viewed: 3322

Bulgarian Refugee Agency Increases Staff

The Bulgarian State Agency for Refugees (DAB) will increase its staff by 120 people, announced its head Nikolay Chirpanliev.

Society | December 17, 2013, Tuesday // 13:40 | Viewed: 1701

Snowless Christmas Predicted for Bulgaria

There will be no snow throughout most of Bulgaria during the Christmas and New Year’s holidays, according to meteorological forecasts.

Society » Environment | December 17, 2013, Tuesday // 10:47 | Viewed: 2498

Bulgarian Deputy PM to Lead Unemployment Discussion

Bulgaria’s National Council for Tripartite Cooperation will meet to discuss measures for dealing with unemployment in the country.

Society | December 17, 2013, Tuesday // 09:36 | Viewed: 2189

Scientist Debunks Bulgarian Astrologer's 'Earthquake Prediction'

A Bulgarian astrologer going by the name of “Astra Luna” has controversially claimed that “a terrifying earthquake” will occur next year near the Bulgarian town of Kresna.

Society | December 16, 2013, Monday // 16:00 | Viewed: 4852

Bulgarian Toll Stickers for 2014 Go on Sale

Drivers in Bulgaria will be able to buy their toll stickers – the so-called vignettes - for 2014 as of December 17, preferably those valid for the whole year as they are the best deal.

Society | December 16, 2013, Monday // 12:44 | Viewed: 4500

Man Frozen to Death Found near Bulgarian-Turkish Border

The body of a dark-skinned man was found by Bulgarian border police in the region of the southeastern village of Rezovo.

Society | December 15, 2013, Sunday // 16:53 | Viewed: 2376
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