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5 Tonnes of Nitric Acid Leak in SW Bulgaria

An incident has caused 5 tonnes of corrosive nitric acid to leak nearby southwestern Bulgarian town of Petrich Satruday.

Society | August 11, 2012, Saturday // 19:44 | Viewed: 3263

Scores Perish in Iran Tabriz Earthquake

Between 40 and 50 people are initially reported to have died, after two strong earthquakes hit the major Iranian city of Tabriz Saturday afternoon.

Society » Environment | August 11, 2012, Saturday // 19:09 | Viewed: 1572

Code Yellow in Bulgaria over Summer Storms

Heavy rain storms with lightining and hail are expected Saturday on much of Bulgaria's territory.

Society » Environment | August 11, 2012, Saturday // 10:06 | Viewed: 1579

Fires in Southern Bulgaria under Control

The fire near the southern Bulgarian villages of Dinevo and Malevo, Haskovo district, was brought under control Thursday night.

Society » Environment | August 10, 2012, Friday // 09:05 | Viewed: 1136

Sofia's Borisova Gradina Park to Get New Lamps, CCTV Cameras

The Borisova Gradina Park, the biggest park in Sofia, is undergoing a thorough overhaul, according to Sofia Mayor Yordanka Fandakova.

Society | August 9, 2012, Thursday // 10:28 | Viewed: 2260

2 Helicopters to Battle Flames in Bulgaria's Sokolna Reserve

Two helicopters will join Thursday the firefighting operation in Bulgaria's Sokolna Reserve near the Sokolnitsa chalet.

Society » Environment | August 9, 2012, Thursday // 08:48 | Viewed: 1254

Huge Fire in SW Bulgaria Heads for Transit Gas Pipeline

A huge fire, which started from the southwestern village of Balanovo, has reached the village of Dzherman and is some 50 meters away from a transit gas pipeline connecting Bulgaria to Greece.

Society » Environment | August 8, 2012, Wednesday // 20:26 | Viewed: 2587

Huge Wildfire in Southern Bulgaria Reported Tamed

The fire in the Belitsa Municipality in the southwestern region of Blagoevgrad that erupted Tuesday has been tamed and localized.

Society » Environment | August 8, 2012, Wednesday // 18:03 | Viewed: 1902

Chaos Rains in Bulgaria over Drivers with Lights Off

There isn't a courtesy period for drivers in Bulgaria, who fail to turn on their lights during the day, the traffic police warn.

Society | August 8, 2012, Wednesday // 12:44 | Viewed: 1965

400 Battle Large Wildfire in Southern Bulgaria

The fire near the Bulgarian village of Babyak, Belitsa Municipality, in the southwestern region of Blagoevgrad that erupted Tuesday has expanded and is now engulfing over 1 000 decares of pine forest.

Society » Environment | August 8, 2012, Wednesday // 12:21 | Viewed: 1321

Bulgaria Remains under Dangerous Heat Alert

Code Orange alert for dangerous heat is declared for 10 Bulgarian regions Wednesday over the persisting heat wave.

Society » Environment | August 8, 2012, Wednesday // 11:20 | Viewed: 1289

Large-Scale Wildfires Erupt in Southern Bulgaria

Several large-scale wildfires erupted in Southern Bulgaria on Tuesday, adding to the worries of the Bulgarian fire-fighting authorities across the country.

Society » Environment | August 7, 2012, Tuesday // 19:46 | Viewed: 1277

Young Hare 1000th Patient at Bulgarian Wildlife Rescue Center

The Wildlife Rescue Center operated by the Zeleni Balkani ("Green Balkans") NGO has welcomed its 1000th patient.

Society » Environment | August 7, 2012, Tuesday // 17:57 | Viewed: 2395

Bulgaria Endures Record Number of Temperature Records

Record summer heat was registered all over Bulgaria on Tuesday, the National Meteorology and Hydrology Institute at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences has announced.

Society » Environment | August 7, 2012, Tuesday // 17:03 | Viewed: 2579

Bulgaria Bans Traffic of Heavy Trucks over Excessive Heat

Bulgaria's authorities have taken measures to limit the traffic of trucks as a result of the record high temperatures.

Society » Environment | August 7, 2012, Tuesday // 15:45 | Viewed: 2152

Bulgarian-made Satellite Launched for 1st Time in 20 Y

For the first time in more than 20 years an entirely Bulgarian-made satellite will be launched into orbit in 2013.

Society | August 7, 2012, Tuesday // 14:06 | Viewed: 4779

Bulgarian Students Win Medals at Chemistry Olympiad in US

The Bulgarian high school chemistry scientific team has won three medals at the 44th edition of the prestigious International Chemistry Olympiad, IChO, in the US.

Society » Education | August 7, 2012, Tuesday // 13:35 | Viewed: 1500

Dead Girl Turns Angel Bringing Hope for Bulgarian Cancer Kids

Bulgarian parents, whose kids are suffering form cancer, have enthusiastically embraced the idea for a new specialized hospital, pledging their support and help to the generous donor.

Society » Health | August 7, 2012, Tuesday // 13:23 | Viewed: 1591

Drivers in Bulgaria Already with Lights On 24/7

Drivers on Bulgarian roads are required to have their lights on during the day too as of Tuesday.

Society | August 7, 2012, Tuesday // 12:32 | Viewed: 2506

Top US Expert: Borisov's Criminal Past Is Common Knowledge

The site for investigative journalism Bivol.bg, official partner of WikiLeaks for Bulgaria, has released their exclusive interview with US journalist and top intelligence expert, Jeff Stein.

Society | August 7, 2012, Tuesday // 11:58 | Viewed: 8342

Bulgaria Watchdog: Why Are TV Ads So Loud?

Bulgaria's media watchdog has set out to publish new rules on television adverts, which often appear louder than the preceding programs.

Society | August 7, 2012, Tuesday // 11:29 | Viewed: 1398
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