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Dense Fog Claims 3 Lives in Bulgaria

Two men and one woman have been killed on the spot early Wednesday morning in a head-on collision in Bulgaria, caused by dense fog.

Society » Environment | October 16, 2013, Wednesday // 09:58 | Viewed: 3569

Romania's Vrancea Earthquake Felt in Bulgaria

An earthquake with a 4.8 magnitude on the Richter scale has been registered in Romania's region of Vrancea, some 380 km northeast of Bulgaria's capital Sofia.

Society » Environment | October 16, 2013, Wednesday // 08:12 | Viewed: 2849

Bulgarian Muftis Prepare Donations for Refugees

The regional Muftis of Kurdzhali and Krumovgrad are preparing donations of medicines for the refugees in Bulgaria.

Society | October 15, 2013, Tuesday // 14:06 | Viewed: 16946

Bulgarian Unemployment Rate 10.8% in September

Bulgaria’s unemployment rate in September was 10.8% according to data of the National Employment Agency.

Society | October 14, 2013, Monday // 17:35 | Viewed: 2176

342 Asylum-Seekers Enter Bulgaria in 72 H

A total of 342 asylum-seekers entered Bulgaria once again through its border with Turkey over the past 72 hours, according to the Bulgarian Interior Ministry.

Society | October 14, 2013, Monday // 12:16 | Viewed: 2807

Bulgarian Academy of Sciences Celebrates 144th Anniversary

The research potential of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences is a vital resource for the country, stated BAS chair Stefan Vodenicharov at the Monday celebration of the institution's 144th anniversary.

Society » Education | October 14, 2013, Monday // 12:12 | Viewed: 1909

Bulgarian Orthodox Christians Celebrate Petkovden

The Bulgarian Orthodox Church celebrates Petkovden on Monday, October 14, a day that marks the beginning of the winter in the country.

Society » Culture | October 14, 2013, Monday // 11:10 | Viewed: 3175

Code Yellow in Bulgaria over Fog

Code yellow for potentially dangerous weather has been declared over almost half of Bulgaria's 28 regions Monday due to fogs expected.

Society » Environment | October 14, 2013, Monday // 09:06 | Viewed: 1705

Bulgaria’s North-West Turning into Ghost Towns

Vidin and Montana are the regions with highest population decline in Bulgaria, and among the highest in Europe.

Society | October 13, 2013, Sunday // 17:55 | Viewed: 3515

Sofia Mayor Concerned Over Refugee Center Conditions

Sofia Mayor Yordanka Fandakova says the Ministry of Health and the Health Inspection must take emergency measures to improve conditions in the Vrazhdebna refugee center.

Society » Health | October 13, 2013, Sunday // 15:42 | Viewed: 2223

Bulgaria Opens New Refugee Shelter in Harmanli

A new temporary refugee shelter has been opened over the weekend in the southern Bulgarian town of Harmanli.

Society | October 13, 2013, Sunday // 13:17 | Viewed: 8514

Bulgarian Doctors Alert of Health Risks over Refugee Wave

Bulgarian doctors have alerted about the threat of epidemics in Sofia districts where refugees are sheltered.

Society » Health | October 13, 2013, Sunday // 11:12 | Viewed: 3618

90% of Sofia Residents Want Protesters to Obey Law - Poll

Ninety percent of Sofia residents believe that protest rallies must be staged in a manner that adheres to the law, according to a freshly released poll of the Sova Harris agency.

Society | October 13, 2013, Sunday // 10:29 | Viewed: 2624

Code Yellow in 20 Bulgarian Regions over Dense Fog

Code yellow has been declared Sunday for twenty Bulgarian regions over the forecast of dense fog and low visibility.

Society » Environment | October 13, 2013, Sunday // 10:06 | Viewed: 2264

2 Men Killed by Landslide in Bulgaria Work Accident

Two workers have died after a landslide occurred during sewer repair works in Bulgaria’s northern town of Mezdra, according to local media.

Society | October 12, 2013, Saturday // 18:47 | Viewed: 2278

'Bulgarian Louvre' Project Brought to Surprise Halt

Construction works of the project for Sofia-based National Museum Complex, known as the "Bulgarian Louvre”, have been suspended over technical issues, the culture ministry announced.

Society » Culture | October 12, 2013, Saturday // 14:37 | Viewed: 2315

Mayor's Matrix-Style Campaign Video Becomes Hit in Bulgaria

A Bulgarian mayor’s hilariously dramatic Matrix-style campaign video has quickly become a hit on social media.

Society | October 11, 2013, Friday // 16:07 | Viewed: 2155

Another 93 Asylum-Seekers Enter Bulgaria in 24 H

A total of 93 asylum-seekers entered Bulgaria once again through its border with Turkey over the past 24 hours, according to the Bulgarian Interior Ministry.

Society | October 11, 2013, Friday // 13:33 | Viewed: 1739

Man Passes Away inside Central Sofia Metro Station

A man has passed away during rush hour inside the central "Serdika" subway station in the Bulgarian capital Sofia.

Society | October 11, 2013, Friday // 11:01 | Viewed: 3432

Donations for Refugees in Bulgaria Become Trash Piles

A large number of clothes donated to the refugee shelter in the Bulgarian town of Pastrogor, near the Turkish border, ended unneeded and turned into piles of trash.

Society | October 11, 2013, Friday // 09:24 | Viewed: 3646

Bulgaria's Capital Stops Accepting Refugees

The Bulgarian capital is very special regarding the refugee influx, as 66% of all refugees in the country have been accommodated in Sofia's shelters, Mayor Yordanka Fandakova says.

Society | October 10, 2013, Thursday // 17:05 | Viewed: 3533
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