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One out of 18 Zoos in Bulgaria Meets All Animal Welfare Standards

Only one zoo in Bulgaria, the one located in the northeastern city of Dobrich, fully matches the requirements stipulated in Bulgarian and EU laws, according to reports of the National Environment Protection Service at the Ministry of Environment and Water

Society | October 6, 2013, Sunday // 16:06 | Viewed: 4045

'Balkan Express 2013' Retro Train Arrives in Bulgaria

The luxury retro train “Balkan Express 2013" riding about 200 tourists - retro trips lovers from all around the world - will arrive in Bulgaria on Sunday.

Society | October 6, 2013, Sunday // 12:25 | Viewed: 5007

5.3-Degree Quake Hits Romania's Vrancea, Bulgaria Shaken Too

A 5.3-magnitude earthquake was registered in the early hours on Sunday in Romania's region of Vrancea.

Society » Environment | October 6, 2013, Sunday // 08:27 | Viewed: 5235

Bulgarian Right-Wingers Slam Rulers' Plan to Scrap Full Smoking Ban

Bulgaria’s Reformist Bloc, an opposition formation consisting of mostly right-wing parties, has strongly criticized the Socialist-led government over its intention to lift the full smoking ban in closed public spaces.

Society » Health | October 5, 2013, Saturday // 15:39 | Viewed: 3129

Sofia to Rally in Support of Russia-Jailed Greenpeace Activists

Citizens in the Bulgaria's capital Sofia are joining Saturday the so-called "30 for Arctic" protest rally in support of detained last month in Russia activists of the international organization "Greenpeace.

Society » Environment | October 5, 2013, Saturday // 14:38 | Viewed: 2187

Oct Cold Spell Brings 1st Snow in Bulgaria

The villages of Boykovo and Skobelevo near Bulgaria's second largest city of Plovdiv woke up Saturday morning with a fresh snow cover.

Society » Environment | October 5, 2013, Saturday // 14:10 | Viewed: 2890

Refugees Complain from Awful Conditions in Sofia Shelter

Refugees from the shelter in the Vrazhdebna suburb of the Bulgarian capital Sofia have complained from shortage of food and lack of hot water.

Society | October 5, 2013, Saturday // 13:42 | Viewed: 5743

Oct Cold Spell Persists in Bulgaria, Code Yellow in 14 Regions

Code yellow for potentially dangerous weather, due to early October cold spell, has been declared Saturday for 14 regions in northern, western and central Bulgaria.

Society » Environment | October 5, 2013, Saturday // 10:44 | Viewed: 2794

Berlin-Bound Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Bulgaria

A plane carrying out a flight from the city of Adana, southern Turkey, to Berlin made an emergency landing at the airport of Bulgaria's coastal city of Varna on Friday.

Society | October 4, 2013, Friday // 18:35 | Viewed: 1992

Bulgaria’s VP Sends Video Message to Bulgarian Community in Chicago

Bulgaria's Vice-President Margarita Popova has addressed the participants in the 19th “Bulgarian Days in Chicago” festival that will be held on Sunday, October 6st.

Society | October 4, 2013, Friday // 15:49 | Viewed: 3036

78 Asylum-Seekers Caught on Bulgarian-Turkish Border in 1 Day

Bulgarian border police have detained a total of 78 foreign nationals who were illegally crossing Bulgarian-Turkish border during the last 24 hours, the Interior Ministry announced.

Society | October 4, 2013, Friday // 15:11 | Viewed: 3441

Monument of Biggest Donors in Bulgarian History Unveiled in Karlovo

A monument of brothers Evlogiy and Hristo Georgievi was unveiled Thursday evening in their native town of Karlovo.

Society | October 4, 2013, Friday // 14:44 | Viewed: 2316

Grounds of Bulgarian Archaeology 'Sensation' Turned into Meadow

Much of the grounds of the Bulgarian archaeological reserve "Sboryanovo" near the town of Isperih and the village of Sveshtari have become a field planted with alfalfa.

Society » Archaeology | October 4, 2013, Friday // 13:51 | Viewed: 3983

Bulgarian Man May Win 'World’s Best Job'

Bulgarian blogger Kiril Christov stands a chance to win travel website Jauntaroo’s Best Job Around the World competition, becoming the website’s Chief World Explorer.

Society | October 4, 2013, Friday // 13:37 | Viewed: 2391

Bulgarian MPs Exposed in Mass Breaching of Smoking Ban

The full ban on smoking indoors is being breached in mass right where it was voted – in the building of the Bulgarian Parliament.

Society | October 4, 2013, Friday // 13:13 | Viewed: 2202

Bulgarian Govt Airbus Used for Minister's Wedding

Bulgaria's government aircraft has been used to transport VIP guests for the wedding of former Foreign Minister in the GERB cabinet, Nikolay Mladenov.

Society | October 4, 2013, Friday // 09:42 | Viewed: 2788

Early Cold Spell Brings Code Yellow to Bulgaria

Code yellow for potentially dangerous weather, due to early October cold spell, has been declared Friday for 7 regions in Bulgaria.

Society » Environment | October 4, 2013, Friday // 08:42 | Viewed: 1678

Bulgarian Socialist Party Moves to Lift Full Smoking Ban

The full smoking ban in enclosed public places must be dropped before winter, according to Spas Panchev, Deputy Chair of the parliamentary group of the Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP).

Society » Health | October 3, 2013, Thursday // 19:51 | Viewed: 6242

300 000 Young Bulgarians Without Work

Around 300 000 youths in Bulgaria are unemployed, according to data reported by Bulgarian Industrial Association (BIA).

Society | October 3, 2013, Thursday // 19:22 | Viewed: 2445

Bulgaria’s Sofia Univeristy Opens Innovation Lab

Students from Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski’s Faculty of Mathematics and Informatics (FMI) will improve their skills using cutting edge technology.

Society » Education | October 3, 2013, Thursday // 17:32 | Viewed: 2502

Bulgaria to Launch Refugee Employment Program

The Bulgarian Ministry of Social Policy and Labor is working on a special program for employment and job training of refugees.

Society | October 3, 2013, Thursday // 17:19 | Viewed: 2434
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