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An oil stain has been noticed Monday in the waters near the port of Balchik on the Bulgarian Black Sea Coast. Photo by Sofia Photo Agency
A signal about an oil spill in the Black Sea, near the northmen town of Balchik, has been received Monday on the 112 emergency phone line.
The spill is located near the pier wall of the freight port of Balchik. The authorities say it is from diesel fuel, but the source has not been established.
The spill is currently being cleaned while the heads of the Regional Police, Fire Department, Border Police, Maritime Administration and Civil Defense are holding an emergency meeting.
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Balchik, a charming town on the Black Sea shore of Northern Bulgaria, has grown increasingly popular among both domestic and foreign visitors in recent years, The Dope Lists reports.
A landslide on the beach in Balchik buried a man and a woman. The signal was given at 11:00 a.m. and it is claimed that the landslide has buried a restaurant by the coast
Two specialized vessels, registered under Bulgarian and Romanian flags, fight oil spills in the Black Sea.
Dialogue and prospects for cooperation between China and the Balkans are discussed at a forum near Balchik.
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Overnight, rainfall across the country will temporarily cease, with some areas experiencing breaks in the clouds
Overnight, the precipitation zone will gradually shift eastward, with significant amounts expected in parts of Central and Eastern Bulgaria, accompanied by thunderstorms
Romanian media outlets have reported that storm "Renata" has made landfall in Romania, bringing with it strong winds and heavy precipitation. Following two weeks of record high temperatures, the mercury has plummeted by 15-20 degrees Celsius, as reported
The concluded winter presented unusually elevated temperatures and a 'milder' heating season for thousands of Bulgarians
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Overnight, expect considerable cloud cover, particularly in western regions, accompanied by showers. In Northwestern Bulgaria, expect a west-northwest wind bringing colder air
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