Light Quake Felt in Bulgaria Capital Sofia
A light quake has been felt around 2 pm on Wednesday in the Bulgarian capital Sofia.
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Bulgaria Environmentalists: New Vitosha Ski Tracks Are Illegal
The construction of new ski tracks on the Vitosha Mountain, situated next to the Bulgarian capital of Sofia, is severe offense against the law.
Bulgaria Environment Ministry Starts Recycling Check-up
The Ministry of Environment and Water has started a check-up of all the packaging re-cycling organizations in Bulgaria after a meeting with industry heads.
23 Waste Depots to be Constructed in Bulgaria until End of 2010
Twenty-three waste collecting depots that have not yet been started will be constructed until the end of 2010 with European Union funding.
Bulgaria Achieves Kyoto Protocol Targets - IWR Report
Carbon dioxide emissions in Bulgaria in 2008 reached 52,8 M tons, making it among the few European countries to have already achieved their targets under the Kyoto Protocol.
Bulgaria Prime Minister Visits Quake-Hit Regions
Bulgaria's Prime Minister Boyko Borisov will visit the regions near popular tourist locations, which suffered damages in the recent earthquake, the strongest to shake the country this year.
Light Earthquake near Bulgaria Capital Sofia
A light 2,6-magnitude earthquake on the Richter scale was registered early Thursday morning near Bulgaria's capital Sofia.
Torrential Rains Flood Western Bulgaria, Capital Sofia
Main streets in Bulgaria's capital Sofia have been flooded after torrential rains drenched the city on Wednesday.
No Damage or Injuries in Bulgaria from Black Sea Earthquake
There is no damage or injuries currently reported from the relatively strong earthquake that shook Bulgaria Wednesday morning.
4,7 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Bulgaria
A 4,7 on the Richter scale earthquake has been registered on the territory of Bulgaria at 10:49 am Wednesday.
Bulgaria Firefighters Localize Stara Zagora Wild Fire
The fire in Bulgaria's Stara Zagora region that threatened to burn out of control Wednesday has been localized according to local firefighters.
Bulgaria Army Helps Extinguish Fire in Stara Zagora Region
Seventy-seven Bulgarian servicemen with seven vehicles have been involved in the fire extinguishing operation near the Southern city of Stara Zagora.
Bulgaria Sweats out Summer 09 Hottest Day, Mercury Hits 43C
The sizzling weather that swept Bulgaria this week reached its peak on Saturday, turning it into the hottest day of this year's summer.
Bulgaria Broils on Friday, Saturday, Mercury Hits Record-Highs
The warm weather that swept Bulgaria at the beginning of the week will reach its peak on Friday and Saturday, turning them into some of the hottest days of the year.
Mercury in Bulgaria Zooms up to 40C
Sweltering Bulgaria is in for another three days of sizzling heat as temperatures are expected to hover near 40C on Friday and Saturday.
Dangerous Radioactive Pipe Found in Sofia Suburb
A pipe with radium particles, emanating radiation 200 times above the safety level, has been found near an apartment building in Sofia's Buhovo suburb.
UNESCO Warns Bulgaria over Ski Resort Developments
UNESCO's World Heritage Committee has warned the authorities in Bulgaria to stop ski resort developments in the Pirin National Park.
Bulgaria Eco-Activists Rally against Burgas-Alexandroupolis Pipeline
Bulgarian Environmentalists from the "Clean Sea" organization rallied Thursday against the planned Burgas-Alexandoupolis Oil Pipeline.
Bulgaria's Coastal Towns Rally against Oil Pipeline Project
Environmentalists' protests will accompany the public debate of plans for an oil pipeline passing through the coastal town of Burgas and the neighboring municipalities, scheduled for July 9.
Environmentalists Rally to "Save Bulgaria Nature"
Bulgarian environmentalists will protest on Thursday against the country's preoccupation with flogging the mountains of Rila and Vitosha and Irakli beach on the Black Sea coast to developers as quickly as possible.
UNESCO Gives Ultimatum to Bulgaria over Pirin National Park
The UNESCO World Heritage Committee extended one last chance to Bulgaria Monday regarding the Pirin National park.
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