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3.0 Earthquake Registered in NW Bulgaria

A 3.0-magnitude earthquake has been registered in northern Bulgaria, according to reports of the European Mediterranean Seismological Center (EMSC).

Society » Environment | September 8, 2013, Sunday // 10:12 | Viewed: 1923

Bulgarian Govt Oks Controversial Ski Lift in Bansko

The Bulgarian government is firmly behind the project to build a second ski lift in the winter resort of Bansko in the Pirin mountain.

Society » Environment | September 6, 2013, Friday // 14:03 | Viewed: 11663

Bulgarian Govt to Appoint 3rd Deputy Environment Minister

Bulgaria's government has approved changes to the rules of organization of the Environment Ministry.

Society » Environment | September 4, 2013, Wednesday // 18:11 | Viewed: 1710

Mysterious Chemical on Bulgaria's Black Sea Beaches Is Palm Oil

The strange substance that emerged over the week on many southern Bulgarian Black Sea beaches is palm oil, said Bulgarian environmental inspection authorities.

Society » Environment | September 1, 2013, Sunday // 17:24 | Viewed: 6109

Bulgaria Investigates Mysterious Chemical on Black Sea Beaches

Authorities in southern Bulgarian Black Sea city of Burgas have launched an investigation on a yet unspecified substance that has appeared a number of beaches in the region.

Society » Environment | August 30, 2013, Friday // 16:53 | Viewed: 4273

3-Magnitude Earthquake Registered near Bulgaria's Dospat

A 2.9 point magnitude earthquake has been registered Friday near the southern Bulgarian town of Dospat, according to the site of the Geophysical Institute of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS).

Society » Environment | August 30, 2013, Friday // 09:50 | Viewed: 1569

4.0 Earthquake Hits Romania near Bulgarian Border

A 4.0-magnitude earthquake has been registered Thursday in Romania, according to reports of the European Mediterranean Seismological Center (EMSC).

Society » Environment | August 29, 2013, Thursday // 10:01 | Viewed: 2051

Strong Aftershock Registered in Southern Bulgaria

A second tremor has been registered in southern Bulgaria Wednesday, according to reports of the European-Mediterranean Seismological Center (EMSC).

Society » Environment | August 28, 2013, Wednesday // 13:37 | Viewed: 1524

4-Magnitude Earthquake Registered near Bulgaria's Dospat

A 4.0 point magnitude earthquake has been registered Wednesday near the southern Bulgarian town of Dospat, according to the site of the Geophysical Institute of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS).

Society » Environment | August 28, 2013, Wednesday // 11:19 | Viewed: 4863

Wildfire Erupts Again Near Bulgaria's Svilengrad

A wildfire has once again erupted near the southeastern Bulgarian town of Svilengrad, according to local media.

Society » Environment | August 27, 2013, Tuesday // 09:22 | Viewed: 1510

Light Earthquake Registered in Southern Bulgaria

An earthquake with a magnitude of 2.1 points on the Richter scale has been registered in southern Bulgaria Sunday.

Society » Environment | August 25, 2013, Sunday // 18:01 | Viewed: 1992

Danube with Critically Low Level in Western Bulgarian Section

The Danube has fallen to critically low levels near the town of Lom in the western part of Bulgaria's section of the river.

Society » Environment | August 25, 2013, Sunday // 13:27 | Viewed: 1520

Firefighters Battle Wildfires in SE Bulgaria

Bulgarian firefighters have managed to quench two sizeable wildfires in Bulgaria's southeast, and have contained a larger third one.

Society » Environment | August 25, 2013, Sunday // 11:41 | Viewed: 1531

Dangerous Wildfire in S Bulgaria Tamed

The dangerous and large wildfire burning near Bulgaria's southern town of Svilengrad has been localized overnight and is no longer spreading.

Society » Environment | August 24, 2013, Saturday // 11:29 | Viewed: 1974

Blaze in S Bulgaria Still Raging, Busy Night for Fire Crews

The wildfire burning near Bulgaria’s southern town of Svilengrad is expanding, prompting all available fire services to be mobilized, it emerged on Friday evening.

Society » Environment | August 23, 2013, Friday // 21:00 | Viewed: 2568

Bulgarians Rally against Controversial Forestry Appointment

Bulgarians held a second protests Friday in the coastal town of Tsarevo against the, what they deem scandalous, appointment of Petko Arnaudov as head of the local forestry.

Society » Environment | August 23, 2013, Friday // 17:28 | Viewed: 2497

Large Wildfire Rages in Southeastern Bulgaria

A wildfire has engulfed an area of some 5000 acres near the town of Svilengrad in Southeastern Bulgaria, local media said early on Friday.

Society » Environment | August 23, 2013, Friday // 08:16 | Viewed: 1446

Bulgaria's Strandzha Park to Implement BGN 8 M Infrastructure Upgrade Project

The infrastructure of National Park Strandzha will absorb investments of BGN 7.8 M under a project financed under the "Environment" Operational Program.

Society » Environment | August 22, 2013, Thursday // 17:50 | Viewed: 2211

Deadly Groundswell Reported on Bulgaria's Black Sea Coast

Strong and high waves and very dangerous undercurrents have been reported once again Thursday on the Bulgarian Black Sea coast, particularly on the north, in the vicinity of the city of Varna.

Society » Environment | August 22, 2013, Thursday // 12:52 | Viewed: 13901

Bulgaria on Highest Alert over Wildfire Threat

The entire Bulgaria is under the highest alert over the threat of wildfires.

Society » Environment | August 21, 2013, Wednesday // 13:46 | Viewed: 2242

Gas Leak Shuts Down District of Bulgarian Capital

The area around the Zemlyane public transportation garage in the Sofia Zhitnitsa Blvd has been closed down by authorities due to a gas leak.

Society » Environment | August 15, 2013, Thursday // 17:30 | Viewed: 1753
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