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Bulgarian Driver Believed Dead After Van Falls Into Danube in Romania

A serious accident occurred in Romania's Mehedinți County, where a van plunged into the Danube River

Society » Incidents | April 15, 2025, Tuesday // 09:00 | Viewed: 2224

Thousands Fined for Speeding, Drifting, and Phone Use as Sofia Police Step Up Patrols

Nearly 80,000 drivers have been recorded speeding on the streets of Sofia by cameras installed by the Traffic Police, according to Commissioner Nikolay Krusharski

Society » Incidents | April 11, 2025, Friday // 10:08 | Viewed: 2455

Day of Mourning Declared in Rhodope After Deaths of Infant and 6-Year-Old

Rhodope Municipality in Bulgaria has declared a day of mourning today to honor the memory of two young children from the village of Belashtitsa who recently passed away

Society » Incidents | April 10, 2025, Thursday // 09:09 | Viewed: 1738

Bulgaria: Four of the Injured from Kocani Fire to Be Discharged from 'Pirogov' Hospital Today

Four citizens from North Macedonia, who were being treated at the "Pirogov" emergency hospital following the tragic fire in Kocani, are set to be discharged today

Society » Incidents | April 8, 2025, Tuesday // 12:04 | Viewed: 1676

Fire Destroys Roof of Historic School Building in Tryavna, No Injuries Reported

A major fire destroyed the roof of the National High School of Applied Arts "Trevnenska Shkola" in the Bulgarian town of Tryavna on April 4

Society » Incidents | April 4, 2025, Friday // 09:35 | Viewed: 2068

Fire in Sofia's Lozenets District Triggered by Hybrid Car Battery Explosion

A significant fire broke out on Wednesday night in Sofia's Lozenets district

Society » Incidents | March 27, 2025, Thursday // 14:40 | Viewed: 2337

Bulgarian UN Worker Dies in Gaza Amid New Israeli Offensive

A Bulgarian national working within the UN system has died in Gaza

Society » Incidents | March 19, 2025, Wednesday // 15:58 | Viewed: 1881

Bulgaria Declares National Mourning on Tuesday in Solidarity with North Macedonia Tragedy

On Tuesday, March 18, Bulgaria will observe a day of national mourning in response to the tragic fire in a nightclub in Kocani, North Macedonia

Society » Incidents | March 17, 2025, Monday // 12:31 | Viewed: 3188

Bulgaria Provides Medical Aid for Kocani Fire Victims, Hospital Appeals for Blood Donations

Fourteen victims of the devastating fire at a disco in Kocani, North Macedonia, have been transported to Bulgaria for medical treatment

Society » Incidents | March 17, 2025, Monday // 08:38 | Viewed: 2007

Tragic Crash on Dobrich-Silistra Road: Two High School Graduates Killed

A fatal accident on the Dobrich-Silistra road claimed the lives of two high school graduates and left two others injured

Society » Incidents | March 12, 2025, Wednesday // 09:38 | Viewed: 1878

Germany Airport Strike Disrupts Flights: 12 Cancellations from Bulgaria

A nationwide strike by German airport workers led to the cancellation of 12 flights between Bulgaria and Germany on Monday

Society » Incidents | March 10, 2025, Monday // 09:01 | Viewed: 2315

Pazardzhik Emergency Department Treats Multiple Teen Cases Linked to Alcohol and Vaping

The emergency department in Pazardzhik has reported five recent cases of underage patients admitted after consuming alcohol, stimulants, or engaging in risky behavior.

Society » Incidents | March 5, 2025, Wednesday // 16:02 | Viewed: 1828

Tragic Fall: 28-Year-Old Bulgarian Woman Dies While Climbing UK Peak

A tragic accident in the UK has claimed the life of a 28-year-old Bulgarian woman who fell while attempting to climb Tryfan, one of the country’s most well-known peaks, standing at 900 meters.

Society » Incidents | February 27, 2025, Thursday // 16:04 | Viewed: 2906

British Tourist Arrested for Assaulting Security Guard in Borovets

A 41-year-old British citizen has been taken into custody in Bulgaria's Borovets after allegedly assaulting a security guard at the resort

Society » Incidents | February 24, 2025, Monday // 14:00 | Viewed: 2592

Three More Arrests in Sofia Following Clashes Near European Commission Building

Late last night, three more individuals were detained in connection with the violent protest in front of the European Commission building in Sofia

Society » Incidents | February 24, 2025, Monday // 09:04 | Viewed: 1813

Red Paint at Russian Embassy in Bulgaria Marks War Anniversary Protest

The main entrance of the Russian Embassy in Sofia was splattered with red paint by activists from the civil movement "BOEC"

Society » Incidents | February 23, 2025, Sunday // 14:21 | Viewed: 2300

Bulgarian Police Seek More Suspects After Violent “Revival” Protest Against Euro

Four supporters of the pro-Russian "Revival" party remain in custody following the protest in Sofia against Bulgaria’s accession to the eurozone

Society » Incidents | February 23, 2025, Sunday // 11:03 | Viewed: 2204

Blood, Fire, and Arrests: Anti-Euro Protest Sparks Unrest in Bulgaria

A protest organized by the pro-Russian party "Revival" against the adoption of the euro in Bulgaria resulted in clashes with the police,

Society » Incidents | February 22, 2025, Saturday // 16:50 | Viewed: 5916

Locomotive Fire Disrupted Railway Traffic Near Stara Zagora

A locomotive caught fire this morning at a railway crossing near the Bulgarian village of Elenino

Society » Incidents | February 21, 2025, Friday // 12:00 | Viewed: 2062

Collision at Karnobat Station Leaves Six Passengers Slightly Injured

At around 08:00 today, a locomotive collided with passenger train No. 30153 at Karnobat station, located on the Burgas - Karnobat - Varna route

Society » Incidents | February 20, 2025, Thursday // 10:11 | Viewed: 1790

Borovets Ski Accident: Injured Skier Transported by Air Ambulance

A skier suffered serious injuries on the Markudzhik 1 slope in Borovets yesterday and was airlifted

Society » Incidents | February 17, 2025, Monday // 11:47 | Viewed: 1920
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