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Bulgaria Sends Unit to Help Tame Wildfire in Greece

Bulgaria will send a helicopter to aid in quenching the forest fire that broke out near Greek capital Athens Saturday.

Society » Environment | June 17, 2012, Sunday // 14:03 | Viewed: 1257

Govt, Business-Supported 'Protesters' Block Bulgaria-Greece Road

Protesters against the presidential veto on Bulgaria's new Forestry Act have blocked the E-79 road to Greece near the town of Simitli little after 1 pm Sunday.

Society | June 17, 2012, Sunday // 13:28 | Viewed: 1403

Bulgarian Capital Mayor 'Worried' about Stray Dogs

Mayor of Bulgaria's capital Sofia Yordanka Fandakova has expressed an alleged concern with the situation with stray dogs roaming the city.

Society | June 17, 2012, Sunday // 12:46 | Viewed: 1436

Bulgarian Man Bitten by Stray Dogs in Sofia Dies

The elderly man who was severely bitten by a pack of stray dogs in Bulgarian capital Sofia Wednesday has died in a Sofia hospital Sunday.

Society | June 17, 2012, Sunday // 10:12 | Viewed: 1919

Bulgarian Eco-Rallies to Occupy Sofia Junction for 5th Day

Bulgarian citizens will be rallying for a fifth day in a row Sunday against controversial amendments to Bulgaria's Forestry Act.

Society | June 17, 2012, Sunday // 09:12 | Viewed: 4244

Building Collapse in France Seriously Harms 2 Bulgarians

Two Bulgarian tourists have sustained life-threatening injuries in a partial building collapse in the French capital Paris.

Society | June 16, 2012, Saturday // 19:58 | Viewed: 1547

'Occupy Eagles Bridge' Movement Emerges in Bulgaria

Bulgarians, mainly young people, are organizing Saturday for a fourth evening in a row another protest rally against controversial amendments of the Forestry Act, passed by the Parliament earlier in the past week.

Society | June 16, 2012, Saturday // 15:52 | Viewed: 3996

Bulgarian PM Threatens Eco-Protesters with Hooligans

Bulgaria's PM Boyko Borisov has warned environmentalists during a meeting that protests against the new controversial Bulgarian Forestry Act might be "bloodied.

Society » Environment | June 16, 2012, Saturday // 14:45 | Viewed: 2440

Ancient Road Found on Path of Bulgaria's Struma Hwy

A wide cobblestone road, dated around the 7th century BC, has been discovered by archeologists under the path of the Struma Highway in southwestern Bulgaria, currently under construction.

Society » Archaeology | June 16, 2012, Saturday // 11:59 | Viewed: 2845

Tensions Escalate in Bulgaria's Forestry Act Unrest

Over 3 000 people gathered once again Friday evening in downtown Sofia to protest against amendments in the Forestry Act passed by the Parliament Wednesday.

Society | June 16, 2012, Saturday // 10:35 | Viewed: 1794

New Quake Rattles Bulgaria's Pernik Region

A new earthquake with a magnitude of 3.1 points on the Richter scale has been registered in western Bulgaria, in the area of the city of Pernik, Saturday morning.

Society » Environment | June 16, 2012, Saturday // 10:16 | Viewed: 1663

Bulgaria Screens 'The Boy Who Was a King' Just before Simeon's Birthday

A day before Simeon Saxe-Coburg celebrates his 75th birthday, a documentary about his unprecedented journey from boy king to democratic leader will be screened in Bulgaria's capital Sofia.

Society » Culture | June 15, 2012, Friday // 16:47 | Viewed: 1554

Bulgarian Govt, Protesters Reach Partial Agreement on Forestry Act

The Bulgarian government and environmental protesters have reached a partial agreement on the country's controversial forestry act, Agriculture Minister Miroslav Naydenov stated on Friday.

Society » Environment | June 15, 2012, Friday // 16:33 | Viewed: 1537

US Soul Singer Macy Gray Back in Bulgaria Nov 21

US soul singer and songwriter Macy Gray will perform in the Bulgarian capital Sofia on November 21, exactly three years after her successful and inspiring first gig here.

Society » Culture | June 15, 2012, Friday // 12:44 | Viewed: 1965

Scientists Say Bulgarian St John Baptist Theory Possible

Scientists do not exclude the possibility that remains found in an ancient reliquary in a 5th century monastery on Sveti Ivan Island in Bulgaria may belong to St John the Baptist.

Society » Archaeology | June 15, 2012, Friday // 12:12 | Viewed: 2585

EP Urges Stricter Breast Implant Safety Checks

The European Parliament has called for a breast implant register and stricter safety checks in a bid to prevent a recurrence of the PIP defective breast implants case.

Society » Health | June 15, 2012, Friday // 11:59 | Viewed: 1423

Bulgaria PM Asks Environmental Protestors to Stage Rallies Elsewhere

Prime Minister Boyko Borisov has asked opponents of the newly passed controversial amendments to the Forestry Act to refrain from blocking the Orlov Most junction in Sofia and to choose another place for the rallies.

Society » Environment | June 15, 2012, Friday // 09:21 | Viewed: 1156

Bulgarians Gear Up for 3rd Rally against Forestry Act Amendments

Opponents of the newly adopted amendments to Bulgaria's Forestry Act are gearing up for a third mass rally on Friday evening.

Society » Environment | June 15, 2012, Friday // 08:27 | Viewed: 1041

Bulgarian Archaeologists Identify 'Vampire' as Pirate, Evil Mayor of Sozopol

The "vampire" skeleton that was recently discovered by archaeologists in a grave in Bulgaria's Black Sea town of Sozopol has been identified as a pirate and mayor.

Society » Archaeology | June 15, 2012, Friday // 00:59 | Viewed: 18109

Bulgarian Church Condemns Upcoming Gay Parade

The Holy Synod of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church has expectedly condemned the Sofia Pride gay parade planned for June 30 in the capital.

Society | June 14, 2012, Thursday // 16:02 | Viewed: 2972

Bulgaria Controversial Forestry Act Fuels Mass Protests

Thousands of Bulgarian protestors have vowed to hit the streets again on Thursday, calling on the president to veto the controversial brand new forestry act.

Society » Environment | June 14, 2012, Thursday // 09:54 | Viewed: 3506
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