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Weather: Cloudy and Chilly in April

Cloudiness over Bulgaria will remain significant and there will be several regions across the country that will experience light rain and snow.

Society » Environment | April 8, 2015, Wednesday // 07:55 | Viewed: 2500

3.6-Magnitude Earthquake Registered near Bulgaria’s Samokov

An earthquake measuring 3.6 on the Richter scale was registered early on Tuesday on Bulgarian territory, according to the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC).

Society » Environment | April 7, 2015, Tuesday // 08:03 | Viewed: 2085

Code Orange Issued in 12 Bulgaria Districts over Bad Weather

A code orange warning has been issued by authorities in twelve Bulgaria districts as Southern and Eastern Bulgaria have seen heavy downpours in the past 24 hours.

Society » Environment | April 6, 2015, Monday // 08:02 | Viewed: 6317

Strong Winds Close Bulgaria's Varna Port

The port in Bulgaria's Black Sea capital Varna was closed on Friday due to strong winds, the management of the port informed.

Society » Environment | April 3, 2015, Friday // 12:43 | Viewed: 2078

Birds in Bulgaria Decreased by One Fifth in Past Eight Years

The number of the most widespread birds in Bulgaria has decreased with 21 % over the past eight years.

Society » Environment | April 2, 2015, Thursday // 11:05 | Viewed: 3103

Two Earthquakes Measuring 3.3, 3.9 on Richter Scale Registered in SE Bulgaria

Two earthquakes were felt Thursday morning in Southeastern Bulgaria, according to the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC).

Society » Environment | April 2, 2015, Thursday // 07:57 | Viewed: 2494

Bulgarian Cabinet Allocates BGN 14 M for Natural Disaster Relief

The Bulgarian government allocated BGN 14 M for addressing the consequences of the heavy snowfall and floods in the past months.

Society » Environment | April 1, 2015, Wednesday // 15:05 | Viewed: 5954

Another Six Pelicans Die at Bulgaria's Srebarna Nature Reserve

Six pelicans have been found dead at the Srebarna nature reserve in northeastern Bulgaria on Monday, BTA news agency reported.

Society » Environment | March 30, 2015, Monday // 19:26 | Viewed: 4294

Bulgaria, World Prepare to Switch Off for Earth Hour

Bulgarians and people around the world are preparing to observe the global initiative Earth Hour by switching off their lights for one hour on Saturday.

Society » Environment | March 28, 2015, Saturday // 15:57 | Viewed: 2915

Intensive Rain Expected Across Bulgaria

Heavy rains are expected across all of Bulgaria on Friday.

Society » Environment | March 27, 2015, Friday // 07:35 | Viewed: 2693

Bird Flu Caused Death of Pelicans in Bulgaria's Srebarna Reserve

Bird flu was identified as the cause of death of the 21 pelicans, which were found dead in Bulgaria's Srebarna nature reserve on Tuesday.

Society » Environment | March 26, 2015, Thursday // 17:54 | Viewed: 5441

Chile Floods Leave 200 Bulgarians Stranded

About 200 Bulgarians assisting in the construction of a photovoltaic power system are currently affected by the torrential rains hitting Chile in the last few days.

Society » Environment | March 26, 2015, Thursday // 09:03 | Viewed: 3271

21 Pelicans Found Dead at Bulgaria's Srebarna Nature Reserve

The bodies of 21 pelicans were found in the Srebarna nature reserve in northeastern Bulgaria on Tuesday.

Society » Environment | March 24, 2015, Tuesday // 17:55 | Viewed: 16096

Small 2.9-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Southern Bulgaria

An earthquake measuring 2.

Society » Environment | March 24, 2015, Tuesday // 08:00 | Viewed: 1539

2.8-Magnitude Earthquake Registered near Bulgaria’s Samokov

A 2.8-magnitude earthquake was registered in western Bulgaria Thursday evening, according to the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC).

Society » Environment | March 19, 2015, Thursday // 20:19 | Viewed: 1665

BGN 500 M Needed for Landslide Prevention in Bulgaria

Deputy Minister of the Regional Development Nikolay Nankov announced Thursday that the dangerous landslides in Bulgaria are currently 1159.

Society » Environment | March 19, 2015, Thursday // 09:17 | Viewed: 2482

Threat of New Landslides in Bulgaria's Rhodope Mountains

A landslide consisting of approximately 80 cubic meters of earth mass has been activated over the past night at the verge of the Smolyan neighborhood Ustovo.

Society » Environment | March 17, 2015, Tuesday // 09:38 | Viewed: 3339

Meteorite Falls in Central Bulgaria

A meteorite has landed in the Sredna Gora mountain near the town of Sopot, in Central Bulgaria.

Society » Environment | March 16, 2015, Monday // 11:15 | Viewed: 6417

Hundreds of Bulgarian Villages Left Paralyzed by Snow, but Conditions Improving

The situation following days of heavy snowfall across Bulgaria is improving, though river levels remain high, the country's Environment Minister Ivelina Vasileva has said.

Society » Environment | March 12, 2015, Thursday // 12:02 | Viewed: 2753

Weather Conditions in Bulgaria Remain Harsh

The regions of Smolyan and Kardzhali, as well as the municipalities of Ivaylovgrad Laki, Batak, Sarnitsa, Velingrad, Haskovo and Galabovo remain in a state of emergency over the heavy rains and snowstorms in Bulgaria.

Society » Environment | March 11, 2015, Wednesday // 08:32 | Viewed: 3013

Director of Bulgarian Road Infrastructure Agency in Kardzhali Fired

The direction of the state agency to the Ministry of Regional Development and Public Works in Kardzhali has a new director starting Tuesday.

Society » Environment | March 10, 2015, Tuesday // 13:33 | Viewed: 2384
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