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Bulgarian Border Police Detain 60 Illegal Migrants from M East, N Africa

Bulgarian border authorities have intercepted 60 illegal migrants that have crossed from Turkey in 8 separate incidents over the last 24 hours.

Society | August 25, 2013, Sunday // 12:57 | Viewed: 1416

Firefighters Battle Wildfires in SE Bulgaria

Bulgarian firefighters have managed to quench two sizeable wildfires in Bulgaria's southeast, and have contained a larger third one.

Society » Environment | August 25, 2013, Sunday // 11:41 | Viewed: 1537

President: Bulgarians Must Be True to National Ideals

Bulgaria's current and future generations must know the ideals that inspired their ancestors in dark times of our history, says President, Rosen Plevneliev.

Society | August 24, 2013, Saturday // 13:54 | Viewed: 2802

Bulgarian Police Still with Hefty Donors despite Ban

The Bulgarian Interior Ministry has received donations in the amount of BGN 3.3 M in the first six months of 2013 only.

Society | August 24, 2013, Saturday // 13:09 | Viewed: 1963

Dangerous Wildfire in S Bulgaria Tamed

The dangerous and large wildfire burning near Bulgaria's southern town of Svilengrad has been localized overnight and is no longer spreading.

Society » Environment | August 24, 2013, Saturday // 11:29 | Viewed: 1978

Bulgaria Marks 136th Anniversary of Heroic Shipka Pass Battle

Bulgaria launches Saturday celebrations to mark the 136th anniversary of the heroic Shipka Pass Battle during the 1877-1878 Liberation War.

Society | August 24, 2013, Saturday // 10:07 | Viewed: 5476

Blaze in S Bulgaria Still Raging, Busy Night for Fire Crews

The wildfire burning near Bulgaria’s southern town of Svilengrad is expanding, prompting all available fire services to be mobilized, it emerged on Friday evening.

Society » Environment | August 23, 2013, Friday // 21:00 | Viewed: 2584

Bulgarians Rally against Controversial Forestry Appointment

Bulgarians held a second protests Friday in the coastal town of Tsarevo against the, what they deem scandalous, appointment of Petko Arnaudov as head of the local forestry.

Society » Environment | August 23, 2013, Friday // 17:28 | Viewed: 2512

2 Die, 17 Injured in Traffic Accident in Bulgaria

Two women, 33 and 35, have died and seventeen other people have been injured in a hellish traffic accident in Bulgaria Friday morning.

Society | August 23, 2013, Friday // 14:32 | Viewed: 2614

Bulgarian Toddler Injured by Mall Escalator Improves

There is some improvement in the condition 4-year-old Stefan who fell from an escalator in "Grand Mall Varna.

Society | August 23, 2013, Friday // 14:02 | Viewed: 8752

Bulgaria Honors Victims of Totalitarian Repressions

Bulgarian citizens have honored Friday the memory of the thousands of victims who perished in the repressions of the Bulgarian communist regime (1944-1989).

Society | August 23, 2013, Friday // 12:36 | Viewed: 3102

Large Wildfire Rages in Southeastern Bulgaria

A wildfire has engulfed an area of some 5000 acres near the town of Svilengrad in Southeastern Bulgaria, local media said early on Friday.

Society » Environment | August 23, 2013, Friday // 08:16 | Viewed: 1450

Elderly Bulgarian Man Stabs 2 Police Officers

A 80-year-old man from the southeastern Bulgarian city of Kardzhali has stabbed two police officers in a brawl.

Society | August 22, 2013, Thursday // 18:54 | Viewed: 4366

Ship Goes Aflame in Bulgaria's Burgas Port

A fire has started in ship traveling under the flag of Togo docked at the Burgas Port on the Bulgarian Black Sea.

Society | August 22, 2013, Thursday // 18:10 | Viewed: 2246

Bulgaria's Strandzha Park to Implement BGN 8 M Infrastructure Upgrade Project

The infrastructure of National Park Strandzha will absorb investments of BGN 7.8 M under a project financed under the "Environment" Operational Program.

Society » Environment | August 22, 2013, Thursday // 17:50 | Viewed: 2216

2 Still Suffering Heavy Injuries after Restaurant Blast in Sofia

One Bulgarian man and one woman are still in serious condition at Sofia's emergency medicine Pirogov hospital after the Sunday night blast at a Chinese restaurant downtown the Bulgarian capital.

Society | August 22, 2013, Thursday // 15:17 | Viewed: 1289

Bulgarian Culture Minister Vows Swift Repair of Fire-Damaged Theater Building

Bulgarian Culture Minister Petar Stoyanovich has vowed to do everything possible to repair the damage caused by the fire at the Plovdiv Drama Theater as soon as possible.

Society » Culture | August 22, 2013, Thursday // 13:34 | Viewed: 1893

Bulgaria's National Health Insurance Fund Expects Deficit of BGN 108 M by end-2013

The management of Bulgaria's National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) expects a deficit of BGN 108 M by end-2013 and calls for a revision of its budget by Parliament.

Society » Health | August 22, 2013, Thursday // 12:59 | Viewed: 2812

Deadly Groundswell Reported on Bulgaria's Black Sea Coast

Strong and high waves and very dangerous undercurrents have been reported once again Thursday on the Bulgarian Black Sea coast, particularly on the north, in the vicinity of the city of Varna.

Society » Environment | August 22, 2013, Thursday // 12:52 | Viewed: 13932

Main Hall of Bulgaria's Plovdiv Drama Theater Burns Down

The main stage of the Plovdiv Drama Theater was destroyed in a fire Thursday morning and the theater's new 2013/2014 season may be cancelled.

Society » Culture | August 22, 2013, Thursday // 12:00 | Viewed: 2374

Prague to Novinite: 'We Appreciate Pink Monument Apology'

Czech people in the capital Prague have appreciated the creative Bulgarian apology for the crushing of the Prague Spring 45 years ago.

Society | August 22, 2013, Thursday // 10:34 | Viewed: 4901
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