Rising Rivers Flood Villages in NW Bulgaria
Heavy rainfall has prompted a state of emergency in 2 northwestern municipalities of Bulgaria.
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No Risk of Flooding Dams, Says Bulgarian Agriculture Minister
The expected rainfalls in Bulgaria do not pose a risk for flooding of dams, the Agriculture Minister Dimitar Grekov assured.
Bulgaria's Government Expands Protected Areas
Bulgaria's Government will expand the Natura 2000 network by 485 hectares, said the Government press office.
Code Yellow Issued in 16 Bulgarian Districts Over Heavy Rain
Code Yellow was issued in 16 districts in Bulgaria over the heavy rains, the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology with Bulgarian Academy of Science announced, Saturday.
Bulgarian Drivers Advised to Put Winter Tires
Bulgaria’s traffic police has warned drivers to put winter tires on their cars for travelling in the higher regions over the weekend.
Aspiring Member States Risk Violating EU Pollution Limits
Several new European coal plants, authorized by the Energy Community, risk breaching EU pollution limits if they proceed according to their plans.
European Parliament To Impose Restrictions On Plastic Bags
The EU member states must limit the use of plastic bags by 80% by 2019, according to amendments passed by the European Parliament at first reading.
April Snow Surprises Sofia
Citizens of Bulgaria's capital Sofia awoke on Wednesday morning to see snowfall outside their windows.
Winter Makes Partial Comeback in Bulgaria
Winter has partially returned to some parts of Bulgaria, with snowfall in regions of higher altitude.
Series of Minor Earthquakes Registered in Bulgaria
An earthquake of magnitude 3.2 on the Richter scale was registered near Bulgaria's Black Sea city of Burgas shortly after midnight, according to the National Seismological Center.
5.1 Earthquake Jolts California, Possible Aftershocks
An earthquake of magnitude 5.1 on the Richter scale has shaken Southern California on Friday evening.
3.1-Magnitude Earthquake Registered in Western Bulgaria
A 3.1-magnitude earthquake was reported in western Bulgaria on Friday morning.
Bulgaria's Cleanest Air Is At Rozhen Peak
The cleanest air in Bulgaria is at Rozhen peak in the Rhodope mountains, while the cities Plovdiv and Varna have the most polluted air.
'Loopholes Deliberately Kept in Law' Led to Karadere Affair
Bulgaria's Law for Investments has loopholes allowing for a project to be approved if this "must" be done.
Bulgarians in 3 Cities to Protest Construction Works in Coastal Area
Bulgarians in Sofia, Plovdiv and Varna will protest Sunday against the government's decision to approve construction works in the Kara dere area near Byala on the Black Sea coast.
Thousands of Protesters Oppose Construction in Bulgarian Coastal Area
Around 1500 people gathered Thursday evening in Sofia in a protest against a construction clearance in a protected Black Sea coastal area.
Bulgaria Govt OKs Construction in Protected Area on Black Sea Coast
Bulgaria's government approved Wednesday construction works in the Karadere area on the Black Sea coast.
Bulgaria's Old Elm is Tree of 2014
Bulgaria's Old Elm in the city of Sliven has been declared European Tree of 2014.
Huge Fire Bursts Out Near Bulgaria's Border with Macedonia
A huge fire has broken out in Macedonia only 1 km away from the Bulgarian border, Wednesday afternoon.
Bulgaria To Spend EUR 1.8 B For Nature Conservation
Bulgaria will spend EUR 1.8 B by 2020 for protecting the European ecological network Natura 2000.
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