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Bulgarian Authorities Prohibit Bathing at Polluted Beach in Varna

Bathing at the Officers' beach in Bulgaria’s Black Sea capital of Varna has been prohibited due to polluted water.

Society » Environment | June 13, 2016, Monday // 13:49 | Viewed: 10665

4.7-Magnitude Earthquake Felt in Bulgaria's Montana

An earthquake of magnitude 4.

Society » Environment | June 9, 2016, Thursday // 09:49 | Viewed: 3154

Bad Weather in Bulgaria Expected to Last on Monday, Tuesday

A week of low temperatures is expected across Bulgaria, with rainfall mostly in the country's west, the national weather service says.

Society » Environment | June 6, 2016, Monday // 09:59 | Viewed: 5397

Abundant Rainfall Causes Flooding in Bulgaria's Kazanlak

The abundant rainfall caused a flooding in the Bulgarian town of Kazanlak overnight after the Stara reka river burst its banks.

Society » Environment | May 26, 2016, Thursday // 11:06 | Viewed: 9249

Earthquake near Sandanski Jolts Southwestern Bulgaria

An earghquake measuring 4.5 on the Richter scale shook southwestern Bulgaria on Sunday.

Society » Environment | May 22, 2016, Sunday // 12:16 | Viewed: 8558

Heavy Rains, Thunderstorms Expected in Western Bulgaria on Friday

Torrential rainfall and thunderstorms can be expected across Bulgaria’s western half late on Friday and early Saturday, the country’s weather forecast service has warned.

Society » Environment | May 20, 2016, Friday // 08:06 | Viewed: 5260

Bulgaria's Weather Service Issues Rain, Thunderstorm Warning

A Code Yellow warning is in force on Monday for eleven of Bulgaria's 28 regions, the weather authority says.

Society » Environment | May 16, 2016, Monday // 12:56 | Viewed: 5272

Divers Get 1 T of Waste Out of Waters Near St Anastasia Island

Nearly a ton of waste has been taken out of the sea near the island of St Anastasia, a local club of divers based at the Black Sea has said.

Society » Environment | May 16, 2016, Monday // 08:45 | Viewed: 3422

State of Emergency Declared in Bulgaria’s Northwest Due to Overflowing Dams

State of emergency has been declared in Bulgaria’s northwestern municipalities of Mizia and Hayredin, both in the region of Vratsa, due to overflowing dams.

Society » Environment | May 8, 2016, Sunday // 10:44 | Viewed: 5137

Heavy Rain, Expected in Bulgaria on Tuesday, Hail Possible

Bulgaria's weather service has issued a Code Yellow warning for most of the country, with torrential rains and low temperatures in 25 of its 28 regions.

Society » Environment | May 3, 2016, Tuesday // 07:42 | Viewed: 4137

Bulgaria MPs Revoke Beach Camping Ban in 2nd Reading

Lawmakers have reversed a ban on beach camping out of specially designated place which was voted earlier this spring, but sparked protests.

Society » Environment | April 28, 2016, Thursday // 11:55 | Viewed: 6188

Bulgaria's Weather Service Warns of Strong Wind Throughout Bulgaria

A Code Yellow warning has been declared over gale-force winds in Bulgaria for April 26, Tuesday, the national weather service has said.

Society » Environment | April 26, 2016, Tuesday // 08:29 | Viewed: 5485

Code Yellow in Northern Bulgaria over Gale-Force Winds

Strong winds are expected throughout Northern Bulgaria, with authorities having issued a Code Yellow warning for 14 regions.

Society » Environment | April 15, 2016, Friday // 08:31 | Viewed: 7079

Bulgaria's MPs Revoke Ban on Beach Camping

Lawmakers in Bulgaria have approved a proposal by the biggest party GERB that overturns a recently introduced ban on beach camping.

Society » Environment | April 7, 2016, Thursday // 15:04 | Viewed: 8100

Lukoil Bulgaria Refinery to Get Fined over Air Pollution

Lukoil Neftochim, a Burgas-based oil refinery, will be slapped with a fine for contaminating the city's air with hydrogen sulfide, Environment Minister Ivelina Vasileva has said.

Society » Environment | April 1, 2016, Friday // 11:28 | Viewed: 11643

Bulgaria Warns of Intensive Rainfall in Southern Regions on Thursday

Bulgaria’s weather service has issued a Code Yellow alert for five of the country’s southern and southeastern regions, warning of potentially dangerous rainfall in on Thursday.

Society » Environment | March 23, 2016, Wednesday // 21:17 | Viewed: 7326

Bulgaria Extends Public Debate on Controversial Changes to Tourism Act until March 28

Discussion of draft changes to the Tourism Act will be extended by two weeks to March 28 due to increased public interest, the Bulgarian Tourism Ministry has announced.

Society » Environment | March 13, 2016, Sunday // 16:29 | Viewed: 8410

Ban on Beach Camping 'Unconstitutional', Bulgaria President Says

Bulgarian President Rosen Plevneliev will refer a ban on beach camping adopted by MPs to the constitutional court, his press office has said.

Society » Environment | March 12, 2016, Saturday // 15:17 | Viewed: 22842

New Protest Against Ban on Beach Camping Takes Place in Downtown Sofia

A new protest against the recent ban on beach camping took place in the centre of the Bulgarian capital on Monday evening.

Society » Environment | March 8, 2016, Tuesday // 11:00 | Viewed: 7301

Minor Earthquake Rocks Bulgaria’s Dobrich

An earthquake of magnitude 2.9 on the Richter scale was registered near the northeastern Bulgarian city of Dobrich overnight.

Society » Environment | March 4, 2016, Friday // 12:31 | Viewed: 6435

Protest Held in Sofia over Ban on Beach Camping

Hundreds demonstrated in Bulgaria's capital Sofia on Tuesday after Parliament voted to make it illegal to put up tents on the beach.

Society » Environment | March 2, 2016, Wednesday // 08:51 | Viewed: 8546
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