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August 17, 18, 19 - Deadliest Sea Swimming Days in Bulgaria

August 17th, 18th and 19th are the days which traditionally hold the record in the number of drownings at the Bulgarian Black Sea coast.

Society » Environment | August 16, 2011, Tuesday // 14:07 | Viewed: 5050

Hunting Season Officially On in Bulgaria

Minister of Agriculture and Foods Miroslav Naydenov opened Saturday the new hunting season near the city of Yambol in South-Eastern Bulgaria.

Society » Environment | August 13, 2011, Saturday // 13:09 | Viewed: 6971

11 Bulgarian Regions under Code Yellow over Heat Wave

Code yellow has been declared for 11 Bulgarian regions Tuesday over the forecast of dangerous heat, the Institute for Meteorology and Hydrology at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, BAS, informs.

Society » Environment | August 9, 2011, Tuesday // 08:42 | Viewed: 3502

Earth Harrowed by Strongest Magnetic Storm in Years

An especially strong geomagnetic storm has started late in the night Sunday, according to the Russian Lebedev Physics Institute.

Society » Environment | August 6, 2011, Saturday // 18:37 | Viewed: 2925

11 Bulgarian Regions under Code Yellow over Downpours

Code yellow has been declared for eleven Bulgarian regions Friday over the forecast for downpours, accompanied by thunder and gusty winds.

Society » Environment | August 5, 2011, Friday // 08:59 | Viewed: 2140

3.3 Earthquake Rattles Southeast Bulgaria

A light earthquake has been registered in southeastern Bulgaria, according to the Seismology Center of the Geophysical Institute of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, BAS.

Society » Environment | August 5, 2011, Friday // 08:15 | Viewed: 2072

Bulgaria to Broil in August, Mercury Forecast Up to 39C

The sizzling weather that swept Bulgaria in July will reach its peak in August, turning it into the hottest month of this year's summer.

Society » Environment | July 29, 2011, Friday // 16:25 | Viewed: 2967

Sofia - Rainiest City in Europe after 48 Hours of Downpours

Nearly half of Bulgaria is under code yellow for severe weather Tuesday, the National Institute for Meteorology and Hydrology at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS) reminds.

Society » Environment | July 26, 2011, Tuesday // 14:44 | Viewed: 2952

Bulgarian Capital Ranks Among Least Sustainable European Cities

Bulgaria's capital, Sofia, continues to rank 29th out of 30 in the European Green City Index.

Society » Environment | July 21, 2011, Thursday // 17:05 | Viewed: 2590

Strong Storm Causes Wide-Spread Damage in NW Bulgaria

A storm with hurricane-like winds and hail has hit northwestern Bulgaria Wednesday evening, inflicting wide-spread damage and power outages.

Society » Environment | July 21, 2011, Thursday // 12:21 | Viewed: 2045

8 Bulgarian Regions under Code Orange over Scorching Heat

Eight Bulgarian regions are under code orange Wednesday, the National Institute for Meteorology and Hydrology at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS) reminds.

Society » Environment | July 20, 2011, Wednesday // 08:08 | Viewed: 3575

Bulgaria's Varna Aquarium Names 1st Octopus after Indian Ocean

The aquarium in the Bulgarian Black Sea capital Varna has given a name to its first octopus ever.

Society » Environment | July 17, 2011, Sunday // 14:09 | Viewed: 10168

16 Bulgarian Regions under Code Orange over Heat Wave

Sixteen Bulgarian regions are under code orange Saturday, the National Institute for Meteorology and Hydrology at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS) declared.

Society » Environment | July 16, 2011, Saturday // 12:42 | Viewed: 2500

Bulgaria Resettles Hares from Greece, Cyprus

Bulgarian hunters' organizations have set off a project for replenishing the population of hares in the country by importing rabbits from Greece and Cyprus.

Society » Environment | July 15, 2011, Friday // 19:12 | Viewed: 3018

Code Red for Wildfires Declared in Bulgaria's Haskovo Region

A code red, which the highest level of alert, over the danger of wildfires has been declared Tuesday in the southern Bulgarian region of Haskovo.

Society » Environment | July 12, 2011, Tuesday // 14:52 | Viewed: 2326

Turkish Cistern Causing Harmful Spill in Bulgaria without Certificate

A probe of the Bulgarian Automobile Inspection, DAI, has established that the Turkish driver, who caused a harmful spill near the northern town of Debelets did not own a certificate allowing him to transport hazardous substances.

Society » Environment | July 12, 2011, Tuesday // 14:36 | Viewed: 1964

3 Bulgarian Towns Suffer Heat Records

Three towns in Southwestern and Northern Bulgaria have registered temperature records amidst the currently raging heat wave.

Society » Environment | July 11, 2011, Monday // 18:31 | Viewed: 3169

Turkish Driver Charged for Causing Hazardous Spill in Bulgaria

The driver of the Turkish cistern, which crashed overnight near the northern Bulgarian town of Debelets has been arrested and will be kept behind bars for 24 hours.

Society » Environment | July 11, 2011, Monday // 16:15 | Viewed: 2137

Bulgaria's 264 Municipalities Rally En Bloc against Plastic Bags

All 264 municipal mayors in Bulgaria have decided to stage a "day without plastic bags" on July 29, 2011.

Society » Environment | July 11, 2011, Monday // 14:53 | Viewed: 4340

No Injured Bulgarians after Hazardous Chemical Spill

There are no injured people in Debelets and there is no longer a threat since the concentration of the dangerous chemical in the air is down to minimal levels.

Society » Environment | July 11, 2011, Monday // 14:37 | Viewed: 2171

2500 Bulgarians to Be Evacuated over Hazardous Chemical Spill

A Turkish cistern truck transporting amounts of a dangerous chemical rolled over early on Monday, causing the ongoing evacuation of some 2500 Bulgarians in the northern town of Debelets near Veliko Tarnovo.

Society » Environment | July 11, 2011, Monday // 08:31 | Viewed: 5469
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