Bulgaria Hit by Torrential Rains: Petrich and Sandanski Declare States of Emergency
Heavy rainfall has caused serious disruption across the Sandanski and Petrich regions, prompting both municipalities to declare a state of emergency
Emergency BG-ALERT System Testing in Several Bulgarian Regions
Society | November 16, 2023, Thursday // 10:06
- Tweet
Send to Kindle
The Ministry of the Interior announced the retesting of the Emergency BG-ALERT system in various Bulgarian regions today. Residents in Varna, Dobrich, Targovishte, and Shumen will receive messages as part of this drill.
Set to occur from 12:00 to 12:30 a.m., the broadcast will feature messages in both Bulgarian and English. These alerts are anticipated to be one-time notifications, accompanied by distinctive sounds and vibrations, even when devices are set to silent mode.
The initial phase, scheduled for Wednesday, covered Veliko Turnovo, Razgrad, Ruse, and Silistra. Check when and where the emergency system will be tested in the near future.
Related Articles:
Fourth Emergency Medical Helicopter Arrives in Bulgaria to Expand Air Rescue Network
The fourth helicopter designated for Bulgaria’s emergency air medical assistance system has officially arrived in the country
Heavy Rain Hits Southern Black Sea Coast: BG-Alert Activated, Residents Urged to Stay Cautious
Authorities on Bulgaria’s Southern Black Sea Coast have issued a BG-Alert warning in anticipation of heavy overnight rainfall
Bulgaria Begins Fingerprint Registration for Foreigners Under New EU Border Rules
Starting October 12, the European Union officially began the gradual implementation of its new Entry/Exit System (EES), introducing a digital framework to register the entry and exit of all non-EU nationals crossing the bloc’s external borders
Partial State of Emergency Declared in Burgas as Floods Submerge Streets and Homes
Mayor Dimitar Nikolov has announced a partial state of emergency for Burgas Municipality
Sofia Activates BG-ALERT: Danger of Snow and Falling Trees on Vitosha
BG-ALERT has been activated in Sofia in connection with the situation on Vitosha Mountain
Bulgaria Weather Update: Cold Weekend Ahead with Rain and Snow in Mountain Resorts
Forecaster Petar Yankov has announced that Bulgaria will see a slight drop in temperatures over the coming weekend, with rainfall beginning tonight
Bulgaria's Ombudswoman Calls on Central Bank to Ensure Fair Distribution of Euro Starter Kits
Bulgaria’s Ombudswoman, Velislava Delcheva, has contacted the Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) over citizen complaints regarding the distribution of euro coin starter kits
Society | December 5, 2025, Friday // 13:13
Friday Weather in Bulgaria: Heavy Snow in the Mountains and Rain in the West
Bulgaria is set for a day of unsettled weather on Friday, with significant rainfall expected across much of the western half of the country, particularly in the southwest
New Book Explores Atatürk’s 14 Months in Bulgaria
Bulgarian History Publishing House has released a new book, 440 Days. Atatürk in Bulgaria
Majority of Bulgarians Support the Protests, Call for Government Resignation
Support for the ongoing protests in Bulgaria remains strong, according to the latest data from the independent sociological program of the “Myara” agency
Society | December 4, 2025, Thursday // 15:20
HAUSER Brings World Tour Finale to Sofia with Cello-Inspired Stage
Sofia is set to host a major cultural event on December 23 with the grand finale of HAUSER’s world tour
Society | December 4, 2025, Thursday // 14:12
