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Bulgaria Declares Code Yellow over Sizzling Heat

Code yellow for potentially dangerous weather has been declared Sunday over much of the territory of Bulgaria due to exceptionally hot weather.

Society » Environment | July 27, 2013, Saturday // 19:43 | Viewed: 2748

Series of Quakes Registered near Collapsed Bulgarian Mine

A series of earthquakes have been registered in southwestern Bulgaria in the wee hours Saturday.

Society » Environment | July 27, 2013, Saturday // 10:30 | Viewed: 2361

Bulgaria to Broil in August, Mercury Up to over 40C

The sizzling weather in Bulgaria will reach its peak in August, turning it into the hottest month of this year's summer, according to forecasts.

Society » Environment | July 23, 2013, Tuesday // 09:20 | Viewed: 2873

Bulgarian Firefighers Battle Wildfire Close to Major City

A team of 10 firefighers in 3 vehicles are battling Monday afternoon a wildfire blazing outside fourth-largest Bulgarian cit of Burgas.

Society » Environment | July 15, 2013, Monday // 16:43 | Viewed: 2200

Bulgaria Under Alert Due to Heavy Rains Coming In

Almost the entire territory of Bulgaria has been placed under warning for potentially dangerous weather Sunday, when precipitation is expected to intensify.

Society » Environment | June 29, 2013, Saturday // 18:36 | Viewed: 2547

Bulgaria's President to Open Conference on Green Economy in Danube Region

An international conference titled "Moving towards a resource-efficient, "green" economy in the Danube Region" starts Tuesday in Sofia.

Society » Environment | June 25, 2013, Tuesday // 09:01 | Viewed: 2045

Bulgaria Declares Code Yellow over Sweltering Heat

Code yellow for potentially dangerous weather has been declared Sunday over much of the territory of Bulgaria due to exceptionally hot weather.

Society » Environment | June 23, 2013, Sunday // 15:47 | Viewed: 2228

Scorching Summer Heat Breaks Records in Bulgaria

7 temperature records have been broken and one equalled Saturday as a heat wave that has gripped Bulgaria for the past week intensified.

Society » Environment | June 22, 2013, Saturday // 19:40 | Viewed: 3656

Astronomical Summer Arrives in Bulgaria

The astronomical summer arrived in Bulgaria Friday at 8:04 am, the Institute for Astronomy and the National Astronomical Lab on peak Rozhen at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, BAS, announced.

Society » Environment | June 21, 2013, Friday // 08:53 | Viewed: 1998

9 Bulgarian Regions on High Winds Alert

9 regions in Bulgaria's north and south have been placed under code yellow alert for high winds Thursday by the national weather service.

Society » Environment | June 12, 2013, Wednesday // 16:21 | Viewed: 2095

Lightning Kills Granny, Injures Mother, Kid in Bulgaria

A 47-year-old woman was killed and two others were severely injured by a lightning near the Bulgarian town of Gotse Delchev, Southern Bulgaria.

Society » Environment | June 12, 2013, Wednesday // 14:05 | Viewed: 2478

10 Bulgarian Regions on Alert over Downpours, Hail

Code orange was issued for a total of 10 Bulgarian regions due to heavy downpours and hail forecast on Wednesday.

Society » Environment | June 12, 2013, Wednesday // 11:54 | Viewed: 2868

Green Belt to Encircle Suhodol Landfill near Sofia

A green belt of linden and acacia trees is to be planted around the Suhodol landfill under an EU-funded project, according to a report of Maria Boyadzhiyska, Deputy Sofia Mayor in charge of ecology.

Society » Environment | June 11, 2013, Tuesday // 20:09 | Viewed: 3689

Local Floods in Forecast for Northern Bulgaria

Water levels of rivers in Bulgaria will begin to rise Wednesday night, substantially at a number of locations.

Society » Environment | June 11, 2013, Tuesday // 13:35 | Viewed: 2620

Bulgaria Braces for Day of Downpours, Hail

Codes orange and yellow have been declared Tuesday in Bulgaria due to heavy downpours, the National Institute for Meteorology and Hydrology at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, BAS, has announced.

Society » Environment | June 11, 2013, Tuesday // 09:47 | Viewed: 3448

19 Bulgarian Regions on Alert as Downpours Forecast

Bulgaria’s National Institute for Meteorology and Hydrology has put a total of 9 regions under “Code Orange” on Tuesday, as heavy downpours and thunderstorms can be expected.

Society » Environment | June 10, 2013, Monday // 16:00 | Viewed: 2154

Hungary Braces for Flood Wave, Launches Evacuation

Evacuation has been launched in Hungary, which expects the highest tide of the Danube flood wave to reach capital Budapest Monday.

Society » Environment | June 8, 2013, Saturday // 15:30 | Viewed: 2334

Bulgaria Cleans Its Natural Parks

The managements of the 11 natural parks in Bulgaria are launching Saturday the annual campaign to clean these sites.

Society » Environment | June 8, 2013, Saturday // 10:09 | Viewed: 2416

EU Commissioner: Danube Floods to Arrive in Bulgaria Jun 14

The Danube River high waters that caused floods in the Slovak capital Bratislava, will reach Budapest around June 10, and will then come to Bulgaria and Romania on June 14.

Society » Environment | June 7, 2013, Friday // 18:36 | Viewed: 3634

Bulgaria, Romania Launch Wave of Anti-Fracking Protests

Scores of Bulgarians crossed Wednesday the border with Romania at the Durankulak - Vama Veche checkpoint to join the Romanians' protest against plans for drilling for shale gas in the country.

Society » Environment | June 5, 2013, Wednesday // 16:50 | Viewed: 3352

Bulgarians, Romanians to Stage Anti-Shale Gas Protests

Bulgarians will stage a protest against shale gas drilling at the Durankulak border crossing point Wednesday at noon.

Society » Environment | June 5, 2013, Wednesday // 11:11 | Viewed: 2140
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