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Bulgarian Govt Approves Accession to Nagoya Protocol

Bulgaria's Council of Ministers approved Wednesday the country's accession to the Nagoya Protocol, a legal instrument to enforce access and benefit-sharing measures under the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD).

Society » Environment | June 15, 2011, Wednesday // 18:23 | Viewed: 3184

Bulgaria Launches Major Study to Protect Birds from Wind Parks

The Bulgarian Ministry of Environment and Waters announced Tuesday the launch of large-scale studies across the country to establish locations where wind parks could be dangerous for wild birds.

Society » Environment | June 14, 2011, Tuesday // 15:07 | Viewed: 3294

Mild Quake Registered near Bulgaria's Capital

A light earthquake has been registered in the vicinity of the Sofia suburb of Bankya early Sunday morning.

Society » Environment | June 12, 2011, Sunday // 10:48 | Viewed: 1827

Parts of Bulgaria under Severe Weather Warning

The National Institute for Meteorology and Hydrology at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS) declared code orange for dangerous weather for northeastern Bulgaria for the afternoon.

Society » Environment | June 9, 2011, Thursday // 10:16 | Viewed: 3287

Black Sea's Fish Resources Depleted, Bulgarian Scientist Alarms

The fish resources of the Black Sea are highly depleted by overfishing, according to Prof. Daniela Klisarova, Director of the Institute on Fish Resources in Varna.

Society » Environment | June 8, 2011, Wednesday // 16:20 | Viewed: 8514

2 Slight Quakes Felt in Southern Bulgaria

Two slight earthquakes have been registered in Southeastern Bulgaria early on Monday.

Society » Environment | June 6, 2011, Monday // 09:02 | Viewed: 2047

Mild Quake Rattles Southern Bulgaria

A light earthquake has been felt near the southern Bulgarian town of Razlog early Friday morning.

Society » Environment | June 3, 2011, Friday // 08:29 | Viewed: 1860

Heat Wave to Push Mercury in Bulgaria to 35°C in June

Bulgarians and visitors to the country are in for a scorcher during the last three weeks of June as the mercury is expected to zoom up to 35°C.

Society » Environment | May 30, 2011, Monday // 10:55 | Viewed: 2366

Bulgarian EU Commissioner Urges Reduction of Harmful Building Emissions

 Bulgarian EU Commissioner for International Cooperation, Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Response Kristalina Georgieva highlighted the importance of reducing harmful emissions from buildings during a lecture in Sofia titled "Learning to live amid a changing

Society » Environment | May 26, 2011, Thursday // 11:54 | Viewed: 1761

Quake Kills 4 in Western Tukrey, Tremors Felt in Bulgaria

An earthquake struck Western Turkey Thursday night, taking the lives of four and injuring over 80 people.

Society » Environment | May 20, 2011, Friday // 09:23 | Viewed: 2969

Bulgaria to Host World Center for Wild Game Health

Bulgaria will be the host to the unique world reference center for the health of wild game, it was announced Sunday at a meeting of the International Council for Game and Wildlife Conservation (CIC).

Society » Environment | May 15, 2011, Sunday // 16:40 | Viewed: 2982

Bulgaria Braces for More of Cold Spring

Rain and cool temperatures are expected for the week of May 9 for the entire country, according to the forecast of the Institute for Meteorology and Hydrology at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, BAS.

Society » Environment | May 9, 2011, Monday // 09:15 | Viewed: 2985

Climate Change Brings Fall to Bulgaria

Fall came to Bulgaria Saturday overnight and is expected to stay some days, with temperatures in the low 10s and heavy rainfall.

Society » Environment | May 8, 2011, Sunday // 10:12 | Viewed: 2980

No Rain on Bulgarian Army Parade

The weather on Friday, the Day of Bulgarian Army and Army Valor, will remain cold for the season, but without precipitations.

Society » Environment | May 5, 2011, Thursday // 12:34 | Viewed: 7023

Bulgaria Issues Danube Navigation Warning, River Level Critical

There are five critical navigation spots in the Bulgarian section of the Danube River resulting from its drastically low level, according to the state authorities.

Society » Environment | May 2, 2011, Monday // 17:37 | Viewed: 3161

Bulgarian Zoo Adopts Orphaned Brown Bear Baby

The zoo in northern Bulgarian city of Pleven has adopted a lonely orphaned brown bear which was found wandering on its own.

Society » Environment | May 2, 2011, Monday // 15:54 | Viewed: 3916

10 Bulgarian Regions under Code Yellow over Downpours

Code yellow has been declared in 10 Bulgarian regions Monday over the forecast of heavy rain, the Institute for Meteorology and Hydrology at Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, BAS, informs.

Society » Environment | May 2, 2011, Monday // 10:36 | Viewed: 1949

Oil Spill Discovered in Bulgarian Dospat Dam

An oil spill of about 60 meters has been located in the waters of the Dospat Dam in the Rhodope Mountains.

Society » Environment | April 29, 2011, Friday // 11:59 | Viewed: 6072

Bulgarian Cabinet Unwavering in Closing Brikel Thermal Plant

The Bulgarian Brikel Thermal Power Plant is facing a sanction of BGN 119 M if it does not return quotas of BGN 18 M to the central registrar.

Society » Environment | April 29, 2011, Friday // 10:33 | Viewed: 3104

Bulgarian State Sentenced to Hefty Compensation for Killer Bear Victim

The District Court in Smolyan has sentenced the Bulgarian Environment Ministry to pay BGN 130 000 as a compensation to the relatives of a man murdered by a killer bear in May 2010.

Society » Environment | April 28, 2011, Thursday // 17:04 | Viewed: 3296

Mercury Falling in Bulgaria after Easter

After the high temperatures and sunny weather during the Easter holidays, Bulgaria will be hit on Tuesday by a wave of cooler air and scattered rains.

Society » Environment | April 26, 2011, Tuesday // 11:03 | Viewed: 2161
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