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Bulgaria Closes Fire Rescue Mission in Greece's Holy Mountain

The mission of the Bulgarian firefighters, who helped in the extinguishing effort of the huge wildfire in Aton, Greece, is officially ending Tuesday.

Society » Environment | August 14, 2012, Tuesday // 12:21 | Viewed: 1871

Skygazers in Bulgaria Too Hope for Spectacular Show

Say a wish because the annual Perseid meteors are set to put on a spectacular sky show this weekend, one of the most popular events in the astronomical calendar.

Society » Environment | August 12, 2012, Sunday // 19:46 | Viewed: 1532

Bulgarian Teams Help Taming Greece's Holy Mountain Blaze

The huge wildfire in Aton, Greece, threatening the historical monasteries has been extinguished after overnight torrential rains, the authorities report Sunday morning.

Society » Environment | August 12, 2012, Sunday // 12:10 | Viewed: 1689

Scores Perish in Iran Tabriz Earthquake

Between 40 and 50 people are initially reported to have died, after two strong earthquakes hit the major Iranian city of Tabriz Saturday afternoon.

Society » Environment | August 11, 2012, Saturday // 19:09 | Viewed: 1574

Code Yellow in Bulgaria over Summer Storms

Heavy rain storms with lightining and hail are expected Saturday on much of Bulgaria's territory.

Society » Environment | August 11, 2012, Saturday // 10:06 | Viewed: 1583

Fires in Southern Bulgaria under Control

The fire near the southern Bulgarian villages of Dinevo and Malevo, Haskovo district, was brought under control Thursday night.

Society » Environment | August 10, 2012, Friday // 09:05 | Viewed: 1137

2 Helicopters to Battle Flames in Bulgaria's Sokolna Reserve

Two helicopters will join Thursday the firefighting operation in Bulgaria's Sokolna Reserve near the Sokolnitsa chalet.

Society » Environment | August 9, 2012, Thursday // 08:48 | Viewed: 1255

Huge Fire in SW Bulgaria Heads for Transit Gas Pipeline

A huge fire, which started from the southwestern village of Balanovo, has reached the village of Dzherman and is some 50 meters away from a transit gas pipeline connecting Bulgaria to Greece.

Society » Environment | August 8, 2012, Wednesday // 20:26 | Viewed: 2592

Huge Wildfire in Southern Bulgaria Reported Tamed

The fire in the Belitsa Municipality in the southwestern region of Blagoevgrad that erupted Tuesday has been tamed and localized.

Society » Environment | August 8, 2012, Wednesday // 18:03 | Viewed: 1907

400 Battle Large Wildfire in Southern Bulgaria

The fire near the Bulgarian village of Babyak, Belitsa Municipality, in the southwestern region of Blagoevgrad that erupted Tuesday has expanded and is now engulfing over 1 000 decares of pine forest.

Society » Environment | August 8, 2012, Wednesday // 12:21 | Viewed: 1323

Bulgaria Remains under Dangerous Heat Alert

Code Orange alert for dangerous heat is declared for 10 Bulgarian regions Wednesday over the persisting heat wave.

Society » Environment | August 8, 2012, Wednesday // 11:20 | Viewed: 1292

Large-Scale Wildfires Erupt in Southern Bulgaria

Several large-scale wildfires erupted in Southern Bulgaria on Tuesday, adding to the worries of the Bulgarian fire-fighting authorities across the country.

Society » Environment | August 7, 2012, Tuesday // 19:46 | Viewed: 1278

Young Hare 1000th Patient at Bulgarian Wildlife Rescue Center

The Wildlife Rescue Center operated by the Zeleni Balkani ("Green Balkans") NGO has welcomed its 1000th patient.

Society » Environment | August 7, 2012, Tuesday // 17:57 | Viewed: 2397

Bulgaria Endures Record Number of Temperature Records

Record summer heat was registered all over Bulgaria on Tuesday, the National Meteorology and Hydrology Institute at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences has announced.

Society » Environment | August 7, 2012, Tuesday // 17:03 | Viewed: 2584

Bulgaria Bans Traffic of Heavy Trucks over Excessive Heat

Bulgaria's authorities have taken measures to limit the traffic of trucks as a result of the record high temperatures.

Society » Environment | August 7, 2012, Tuesday // 15:45 | Viewed: 2154

Wildfire Delays Burgas-Sofia Express Train

A wildfire has delayed Monday evening by 2.5 hours the express train between the Black Sea city of Burgas and the Bulgarian capital Sofia.

Society » Environment | August 7, 2012, Tuesday // 09:05 | Viewed: 1394

Bulgaria under Heat Alert, Relief in Sight

Code Orange alert for dangerous heat is declared for 21 Bulgarian regions Tuesday.

Society » Environment | August 7, 2012, Tuesday // 08:16 | Viewed: 1590

Varna Eco Activists Earn Ban on Sea Garden Vehicle Access

The vehicle access ban in the historical part of the top landmark of Bulgaria's Black Sea capital Varna, the beautiful Sea Garden, became effective Monday.

Society » Environment | August 6, 2012, Monday // 11:38 | Viewed: 1351

Bulgaria Remains under Dangerous Heat Alert

Code Orange alert for dangerous heat is declared for 17 Bulgarian regions Monday.

Society » Environment | August 6, 2012, Monday // 09:05 | Viewed: 1139

Bulgaria on Alert over Dangerous Heat

Code Yellow has been declared for the major part of Bulgaria for Sunday over the forecast for dangerous heat.

Society » Environment | August 5, 2012, Sunday // 11:25 | Viewed: 1330

Wildfire Burns 2 Houses in Bulgaria before Being Tamed

The wildfire in southern Bulgaria which engulfed and burned down two houses in southern Bulgaria has been tamed at 1 am Sunday.

Society » Environment | August 5, 2012, Sunday // 10:59 | Viewed: 1841
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