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Meteorite Fall in Russia Injures over 500

Over 510 people have sought medical assistance after a meteorite fell on Russia's central Chelyabinsk Oblast Friday morning.

Society » Environment | February 15, 2013, Friday // 11:17 | Viewed: 2114

Meteorite Fall Stuns Central Russia

Residents of the Chelyabinsk Oblast in central Russia have witnessed Friday morning a massive fall of meteorite fragments.

Society » Environment | February 15, 2013, Friday // 09:00 | Viewed: 1770

Bulgaria's Capital Sofia Wakes Up to Fresh Snow

Bulgaria's capital Sofia woke up Friday morning to freezing cold accompanied by a fresh snow cover, but without record low temperatures.

Society » Environment | February 8, 2013, Friday // 08:29 | Viewed: 1478

Bulgaria's Rulers Kill Proposed Black Sea Coast Construction Ban

MPs from Bulgaria's ruling center-right party GERB have rejected a proposed moratorium on resort construction on the Bulgarian Black Sea coast.

Society » Environment | February 7, 2013, Thursday // 18:48 | Viewed: 3000

3.1-Magnitude Quake Registered Southeast of Bulgaria's Shabla

A 3.1-magnitude earthquake was registered at 0:45 a.m. on Thursday in the Black Sea, according to reports of the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre.

Society » Environment | February 7, 2013, Thursday // 09:22 | Viewed: 2135

Light Earthquake Registered in SW Bulgaria

An earthquake with a magnitude of 2.9 points on the Richter scale has been registered in southwestern Bulgaria Tuesday, in the first hours of the new week.

Society » Environment | February 5, 2013, Tuesday // 10:11 | Viewed: 1516

Protesters Stop Felling of 200-Year-Old Tree in Sofia

Nearly 100 people gathered in Bulgarian capital Sofia's Ovcha Kupel on Sunday in an effort to rescue a 200-year-old Platanus tree from felling.

Society » Environment | February 3, 2013, Sunday // 17:01 | Viewed: 2461

Bulgaria Declares Code Yellow over Gusty Winds

Code yellow has been declared for twenty three Bulgarian regions Sunday over the forecast for gusty winds.

Society » Environment | February 3, 2013, Sunday // 10:10 | Viewed: 1750

4.5 Degree Earthquake Hits Southern Austria

An earthquake of a degree estimated at 4.5 on the Richter scale has been registered in the south of Austria near the border with Slovenia.

Society » Environment | February 2, 2013, Saturday // 19:11 | Viewed: 1763

Spring-Like Weather Brings 2 Temperature Records to Bulgaria

Two temperature records, both of them in the north, were measured in Bulgaria Saturday, as a wave of warm air has temporarily gripped the country amid winter.

Society » Environment | February 2, 2013, Saturday // 18:46 | Viewed: 2044

Dangerous Landslide Threatens Southern Bulgarian Village

A dangerous landslide threatens the safety of over 70 people in the southern Bulgarian village of Tanka Bara near Nedelino.

Society » Environment | January 31, 2013, Thursday // 08:18 | Viewed: 2210

Bulgarian AgriMin 'Stunned' by Ex Cabinet Murky Land Sales

Companies associated with the previous Cabinet of the Three Way Coalition have been allowed to purchase prime waterfront terrains for pocket change with sale prices of BGN 2 per square meter.

Society » Environment | January 30, 2013, Wednesday // 20:48 | Viewed: 2436

Bulgaria's Finance Minister Recommends Referendum on Major Environmental Topic

Bulgaria's next referendum should be on an important environmental topic, according to Finance Minister Simeon Djankov.

Society » Environment | January 28, 2013, Monday // 10:45 | Viewed: 2068

Heavy Snowfall Forecasted for Parts of Bulgaria

Three regions in southern Bulgaria are under code orange Saturday over the forecast for heavy snowfall.

Society » Environment | January 26, 2013, Saturday // 10:54 | Viewed: 2534

Bulgarian Eco Activists Light 'Radiation Sign' Lanterns

Bulgarian environmentalists placed in front of the building of the Parliament Friday evening dozens of lighted lanterns forming the sign of radiation.

Society » Environment | January 26, 2013, Saturday // 10:38 | Viewed: 2434

Bulgarian Socialists Propose Temporary Ban on Construction on Black Sea Coast

The Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) has submitted to Parliament a draft decision for imposing a moratorium on all disposition deals and construction works on terrains of the Black Sea coast.

Society » Environment | January 24, 2013, Thursday // 15:19 | Viewed: 2040

Bulgarian Top Ski Resort Moves to Destroy National Park

Bulgarian winter resort town of Bansko has requested not only expanded ski facilities, but also construction permits and access regime into the Pirin National Park.

Society » Environment | January 24, 2013, Thursday // 14:57 | Viewed: 2623

4 Bulgarian Regions under Code Yellow over Downpours

Code yellow for potentially dangerous weather has been declared Thursday for four Bulgarian regions due to expected torrential rains.

Society » Environment | January 24, 2013, Thursday // 09:54 | Viewed: 1687

Light Earthquake Registered in SW Bulgaria

An earthquake with a magnitude of 2 points on the Richter scale has been registered in southwestern Bulgaria Wednesday evening.

Society » Environment | January 24, 2013, Thursday // 09:12 | Viewed: 1816

Bulgarian Eco Activists Rally against GERB Govt in Sofia

Several hundred protesters, mostly young environmentalists, rallied in the downtown of Bulgarian capital Thursday night in protest against resort development projects on the Bulgarian Black Sea coast and respective policies of the ruling party GERB.

Society » Environment | January 17, 2013, Thursday // 19:13 | Viewed: 1668

Bulgarians Stage New Rally against Construction in Protected Black Sea Areas

Protests against reckless construction on Bulgaria's Black Sea cost will be held Thursday in Sofia, Plovdiv, and Varna.

Society » Environment | January 17, 2013, Thursday // 12:27 | Viewed: 2133
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