Society » Environment

Wildfire Closes Bulgaria Black Sea Road, Threatens Top Resort

A large wildfire encompassed about 300 decares of coniferous forest right above the Bulgarian top Black Sea resort Sveti Vlas.

Society » Environment | August 26, 2009, Wednesday // 13:58 | Viewed: 4491

Bulgaria's Second-Biggest City Rescues Capital from Garbage Woes

A total of 100,000 tons of garbage collected from the capital Sofia will be deposited at a waste depot in the city of Plovdiv, located in Southern Bulgaria.

Society » Environment | August 24, 2009, Monday // 14:43 | Viewed: 2031

Mud Fight during Eco-Fest in Bulgaria Black Sea Town Pomorie

The annual eco-festival, "The Magic of the Pomorie Lake", is taking place over the weekend in the Bulgarian Black Sea resort of Pomorie.

Society » Environment | August 23, 2009, Sunday // 16:00 | Viewed: 4898

Second Light Earthquake Shakes South-West Bulgaria

A second light earthquake registering 2,7 on the Richter scale was felt in Bulgaria capital Sofia on Wednesday.

Society » Environment | August 19, 2009, Wednesday // 19:42 | Viewed: 1845

Light Quake Felt in Bulgaria Capital Sofia

A light quake has been felt around 2 pm on Wednesday in the Bulgarian capital Sofia.

Society » Environment | August 19, 2009, Wednesday // 15:10 | Viewed: 1733

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.

Society » Environment | August 18, 2009, Tuesday // 15:02 | Viewed: 6436

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.

Society » Environment | August 18, 2009, Tuesday // 11:01 | Viewed: 4981

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.

Society » Environment | August 11, 2009, Tuesday // 16:44 | Viewed: 1919

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.

Society » Environment | August 11, 2009, Tuesday // 09:14 | Viewed: 29626

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.

Society » Environment | August 7, 2009, Friday // 09:00 | Viewed: 2458

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.

Society » Environment | August 6, 2009, Thursday // 08:09 | Viewed: 2890

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.

Society » Environment | August 5, 2009, Wednesday // 12:54 | Viewed: 1924

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.

Society » Environment | August 5, 2009, Wednesday // 12:04 | Viewed: 5002

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.

Society » Environment | August 5, 2009, Wednesday // 11:12 | Viewed: 4234

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.

Society » Environment | July 30, 2009, Thursday // 09:00 | Viewed: 2420

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.

Society » Environment | July 29, 2009, Wednesday // 19:09 | Viewed: 2039

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.

Society » Environment | July 25, 2009, Saturday // 07:58 | Viewed: 10408

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.

Society » Environment | July 24, 2009, Friday // 11:13 | Viewed: 2547

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.

Society » Environment | July 16, 2009, Thursday // 10:51 | Viewed: 3530

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.

Society » Environment | July 12, 2009, Sunday // 13:27 | Viewed: 3917

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.

Society » Environment | July 11, 2009, Saturday // 16:19 | Viewed: 2383
Bulgaria news Novinite.com (Sofia News Agency - www.sofianewsagency.com) is unique with being a real time news provider in English that informs its readers about the latest Bulgarian news. The editorial staff also publishes a daily online newspaper "Sofia Morning News." Novinite.com (Sofia News Agency - www.sofianewsagency.com) and Sofia Morning News publish the latest economic, political and cultural news that take place in Bulgaria. Foreign media analysis on Bulgaria and World News in Brief are also part of the web site and the online newspaper. News Bulgaria