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Bulgaria among Countries Most Affected by Extreme Weather Events in 2014

Three Southeastearn European states are among the six countries in the world most affected by extreme weather events last year, according to Germanwatch's Global Climate Risk Index (CRI).

Society » Environment | December 8, 2015, Tuesday // 07:39 | Viewed: 7158

Code Yellow Issued in 22 Bulgarian Regions over Dense Fog

A code yellow warning has been issued for 22 of Bulgaria's 28 regions over dense fog across the country, meteorogical authorities have said.

Society » Environment | December 6, 2015, Sunday // 09:53 | Viewed: 3048

Bulgarian President – Fighting Climate Change Could Have Economic Benefits

According to Bulgarian President Rosen Plevneliev, the fight against climate change is not only a moral duty, but also necessitates rethinking of the approaches towards achieving economic growth.

Society » Environment | November 30, 2015, Monday // 20:06 | Viewed: 4503

First Snow Falls in Bulgaria's Northwest

The first snow for the season fell in parts of Bulgaria, while rain is expected to fall in most of the country on Thursday.

Society » Environment | November 26, 2015, Thursday // 08:42 | Viewed: 5081

Minor Jolts Registered in SW Bulgaria

Several earthquakes have been registered in Southwestern Bulgaria in the small hours of Wednesday, the national seismological agency says.

Society » Environment | October 21, 2015, Wednesday // 10:19 | Viewed: 4032

Minor 2.8-Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Southwestern Bulgaria

A minor earthquake of magnitude 2.8 on the Richter scale rocked southwestern Bulgaria half an hour past midnight on Tuesday.

Society » Environment | October 13, 2015, Tuesday // 08:46 | Viewed: 3487

Bulgarian Village of Belozem Declares State of Emergency

Bulgarian authorities declared a state of emergency in the village of Belozem, located in the province of Plovdiv late on Monday.

Society » Environment | September 29, 2015, Tuesday // 11:08 | Viewed: 4600

Bulgarian Authorities Issue Red Code Over Heavy Rain, Strong Winds in Burgas

The National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (NIMH) to the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAN) issued a red code over considerable rainfall and strong winds in the province of Burgas.

Society » Environment | September 29, 2015, Tuesday // 07:54 | Viewed: 4071

15 Districts in Bulgaria under ‘Code Yellow’ Weather Alert over Heavy Rain

15 districts in central and eastern Bulgaria are under a “code yellow” weather alert due to heavy rainfall, according to a forecast of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS).

Society » Environment | September 28, 2015, Monday // 09:48 | Viewed: 5549

Last Circus Lions in Bulgaria Leave for South Africa

Two lions born in Bulgaria who were once part of a circus here have already undertaken a long journey to Africa.

Society » Environment | September 26, 2015, Saturday // 10:48 | Viewed: 4753

Bulgaria Orders Montupet to Halt Aluminium Casting Unit over Suspected Air Pollution

Bulgarian authorities have ordered Montupet EOOD, part of France-based Montupet SA group, to suspend part of the operations of its aluminium casting plant in Ruse suspected as a source of excessive air pollution.

Society » Environment | September 23, 2015, Wednesday // 21:00 | Viewed: 9377

Sofia’s MBT Waste Processing Plant to Start Operating Monday

A newly-built waste processing plant in Bulgaria’s capital Sofia will begin operating on Monday, the city mayor has announced.

Society » Environment | September 12, 2015, Saturday // 15:04 | Viewed: 6174

One Third of Egyptian Vultures on Balkans Reside in Bulgaria

One third of the pairs of Egyptian vultures left on the Balkan peninsula reside in Bulgaria.

Society » Environment | September 5, 2015, Saturday // 17:00 | Viewed: 5053

Code Yellow Alert Issued in Bulgaria over Heavy Downpours

Some 15-30 l/sqm of rain are expected in Bulgaria over the next 24 hours, meteorologists have warned.

Society » Environment | August 20, 2015, Thursday // 10:33 | Viewed: 4004

Bulgaria Gives Green Light to Archaeological Research by Greek Ship Aegaeo

The Greek research ship Aegaeo will conduct an oceanographic expedition in waters under Bulgarian jurisdiction in the southwestern Black Sea from September 10 until October 14, it emerged on Wednesday.

Society » Environment | August 19, 2015, Wednesday // 21:41 | Viewed: 4412

Sofia Boasts First Grass-Covered Tram Tracks

The Bulgarian capital already has its first grass-covered tram tracks, which are located in the sections of the rails passing through the Ruski pametnik (Russian monument) square.

Society » Environment | August 17, 2015, Monday // 17:14 | Viewed: 8079

Code Orange Alert Issued for Bulgaria on Monday over Rain, Thunderstorms

A Code Orange warning is in force in five Bulgarian regions on Monday, with heavy downpours and thunderstorms expected after weeks of simmering heat.

Society » Environment | August 17, 2015, Monday // 08:53 | Viewed: 5040

Large Areas of Bulgaria at Risk of Wildifires on Sunday

A Code Red alert has been issued in Bulgaria's northern and southeastern regions, meteorologists have said.

Society » Environment | August 16, 2015, Sunday // 11:27 | Viewed: 4335

Life as Seen through the Eyes of 2 Egyptian Vultures

Two Egyptian vultures, Boris and Jennie, can now be monitored live after being equipped with satellite trackers, the Bulgarian Society for Protection of Birds (BSPB) has said.

Society » Environment | August 11, 2015, Tuesday // 18:51 | Viewed: 5505

WWF Bulgaria Implements Danube Sturgeon Boosting Project

WWF Bulgaria has implemented a project to release more than 50,000 baby sturgeons in the Danube to help bring the species back from the brink of extinction, AFP reported on Tuesday.

Society » Environment | August 11, 2015, Tuesday // 11:18 | Viewed: 4973

Bulgaria Radiation Levels Unaffected by Chernobyl Wildfire - Environment Agency

No changes in radiation levels have been recorded in Bulgaria as a result of the latest wildwire in the exclusion zone around the closed Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine, the Executive Environment Agency said on Sunday.

Society » Environment | August 9, 2015, Sunday // 13:29 | Viewed: 4622
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