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Illegal Construction on Black Sea Archaeology Site Hides behind Bulgarian Elections

Environmentalists in Bulgaria have alarmed of scandalous illegal construction going on in a protected archaeology site on Bulgaria's Black Sea coast right as Bulgarians go to the polls for parliament Sunday.

Society » Environment | May 12, 2013, Sunday // 17:32 | Viewed: 5129

Light Earthquake Registered in SW Bulgaria

An earthquake with a magnitude of 2.5 points on the Richter scale has been registered in southwestern Bulgaria Thursday.

Society » Environment | May 9, 2013, Thursday // 10:52 | Viewed: 2007

Light Earthquake Rattles again SE Bulgaria

A light earthquake has been registered in southeastern Bulgaria, the European Seismological Center reported.

Society » Environment | May 4, 2013, Saturday // 10:20 | Viewed: 1542

Bulgaria's Energy Sector Generated 79.9% of GHG Emissions in 2011

Bulgaria's energy sector remains one of the major sources of emissions of sulfur dioxide and the main source of nitrous oxide emissions, according to a report for 2011.

Society » Environment | April 29, 2013, Monday // 13:11 | Viewed: 2041

Series of Feeble Earthquakes Registered in SE Bulgaria

Three week earthquakes of magnitude between 2.3 and 3.2 on the Richter scale have been registered in the wee hours Monday in the area of south-eastern Bulgarian town of Topolovgrad.

Society » Environment | April 29, 2013, Monday // 09:28 | Viewed: 1778

10 Temperature Records Registered in Bulgaria

The mercury has climbed to record highs in 10 Bulgarian cities and towns Saturday, the National Institute for Meteorology and Hydrology at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, BAS, reported.

Society » Environment | April 27, 2013, Saturday // 18:35 | Viewed: 2380

Bulgaria Basks in Summer-Like Heat

The mercury will climb to 30C Friday and several temperature records are expected once again.

Society » Environment | April 26, 2013, Friday // 09:12 | Viewed: 1572

Bulgaria to Bask in High 30C Heat in Days

Hot air moving into Bulgaria from Northern Africa has been cited as the cause for an expected rise in temperatures, which are set to reach the top 30C just in days.

Society » Environment | April 21, 2013, Sunday // 15:30 | Viewed: 2353

Bulgarians Stage Massive Spring Cleanup

Nearly half million Bulgarians have taken part Saturday in the "Clean Bulgaria in a Day" initiative, sponsor and organizer bTV reports.

Society » Environment | April 21, 2013, Sunday // 10:07 | Viewed: 1537

Bulgaria's Audit Office: No Oversight of Bansko Ski Zone Concession for 10 Years

Bulgaria's Environment Ministry exercised inefficient control over the implementation of the concession contract for the Bansko ski zone during the first ten years of the concession period, according to the National Audit Office.

Society » Environment | April 17, 2013, Wednesday // 15:42 | Viewed: 2032

Gusts Close Varna Port, Code Yellow in 7 Regions

Code yellow has been declared for seven regions in eastern and southern Bulgaria Tuesday over the forecast for gusty winds.

Society » Environment | April 16, 2013, Tuesday // 11:02 | Viewed: 1503

Bulgaria, Romania to Jointly Manage Danube Wetlands

Bulgaria's and Romania's Ministries of Environment have signed a memorandum to expand and jointly manage protected wetland areas along their Danube border.

Society » Environment | April 15, 2013, Monday // 15:31 | Viewed: 2801

3.2-Magnitude Earthquake Registered near Bulgaria's Topolovgrad

A 3.2-magnitude earthquake was registered Saturday afternoon near the southeastern Bulgarian town of Topolovgrad, according to reports of the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC).

Society » Environment | April 14, 2013, Sunday // 19:09 | Viewed: 1811

Powerful Magnetic Storm Expected to Hit Earth

A powerful eruption on the sun has triggered a magnetic storm on Earth, which is expected to intensify Saturday night.

Society » Environment | April 13, 2013, Saturday // 13:30 | Viewed: 2667

Beekeepers in 5 Bulgarian Cities Stage Protests

Beekeepers from five cities staged protests Wednesday against Bulgaria's decision to abstain from voting at the European Parliament on a ban on using neonicotinoid pesticides linked to the decline of bees.

Society » Environment | April 10, 2013, Wednesday // 15:16 | Viewed: 2997

5th Tremor in 24 H Registered in Southern Bulgaria

A fifth earthquake in twenty four hours has been registered in southern Bulgaria, near the town of Topolovgrad.

Society » Environment | April 10, 2013, Wednesday // 09:44 | Viewed: 1305

Light Earthquake Registered in Bulgaria's Pernik

A light earthquake with a magnitude of 2.2 on the Richter scale was registered in the western Bulgarian region of Pernik early Monday morning.

Society » Environment | April 8, 2013, Monday // 08:54 | Viewed: 1756

Code Yellow Remains in Bulgaria, Danube, Dam Waters Rise

Code yellow has been declared Monday in Bulgaria due to heavy downpours, the National Institute for Meteorology and Hydrology at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, BAS, has announced.

Society » Environment | April 8, 2013, Monday // 08:04 | Viewed: 2076

Bulgaria Braces for More Downpours on Monday

Code yellow has been declared in a total of 20 Bulgarian districts, as heavy downpours are expected to continue in the country on Monday.

Society » Environment | April 7, 2013, Sunday // 18:42 | Viewed: 1501

Bulgaria under Codes Orange, Yellow over Downpours

Codes orange and yellow have been declared Sunday in Bulgaria due to heavy downpours, the National Institute for Meteorology and Hydrology at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, BAS, has announced.

Society » Environment | April 7, 2013, Sunday // 10:28 | Viewed: 1801

Bulgaria Declares Code Orange over Severe Downpours

Code orange has been declared for 8 regions in western, central and southern Bulgaria over heavy rains expected Sunday.

Society » Environment | April 6, 2013, Saturday // 16:11 | Viewed: 1554
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