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Bulgaria's Mountains See Record High Temperatures

Three spots in different Bulgarian mountains registered record high temperatures on December 25, 2012, Christmas Day, Bulgaria's National Meteorology and Hydrology institute reported Tuesday.

Society » Environment | December 25, 2012, Tuesday // 16:54 | Viewed: 2517

Christmas Greets Europe with Spring, UK under Deluge

A southern wind has set springlike temperatures over much of western and southern Europe, at a time when torrential rains are flooding the UK, and Russia is cracking under severe cold.

Society » Environment | December 25, 2012, Tuesday // 14:40 | Viewed: 1757

Christmas Brings Milder Weather to Bulgaria

The cold wave that gripped most of Bulgaria over the last few weeks will come to an end on Christmas Eve, according to forecasts.

Society » Environment | December 24, 2012, Monday // 16:46 | Viewed: 1935

5.8-Degree Earthquake Hits Black Sea off Georgia

An earthquake of the 5.8 degree on the Richter scale has been registered Sunday off Georgia's Black Sea coast.

Society » Environment | December 23, 2012, Sunday // 16:34 | Viewed: 1718

Bulgaria on Alert over Cold, Sun to Return for Christmas

Half of Bulgaria's regions have been placed under code yellow for potentially dangerous weather due to low temperatures Sunday.

Society » Environment | December 23, 2012, Sunday // 10:13 | Viewed: 2057

Sudden Good News for Warmer Christmas in Bulgaria

Bulgarians may not have to brave a particularly cold Christmas after weather men brought the good news of an expected warm up.

Society » Environment | December 21, 2012, Friday // 17:25 | Viewed: 1731

487 Bulgarian Schools Close Early over Severe Winter

Vacation is starting early for 487 schools in Bulgaria, as they were all forced to close Friday due to the severe winter weather.

Society » Environment | December 21, 2012, Friday // 15:29 | Viewed: 2570

Snowfall Closes Bulgaria's Major Highways

The blizzards that have paralyzed Eastern Bulgaria in the past couple of days have led the authorities to close sections of major roads and highways.

Society » Environment | December 21, 2012, Friday // 08:40 | Viewed: 2334

Snow Blizzards Cause Emergency Situations in 12 Bulgarian Municipalities

Inclement winter weather has caused emergency situations in 12 municipalities in Eastern Bulgaria.

Society » Environment | December 21, 2012, Friday // 08:33 | Viewed: 2561

Skiers, Hikers Sound 'Wake Up Call' for Bulgaria's Rulers

Environmentally conscious Bulgarian citizens assembled Thursday in front of the Ministry of Agriculture in Sofia to warn of possible encroachments on Bulgarian nature and mismanagement in the winter tourism industry.

Society » Environment | December 20, 2012, Thursday // 20:38 | Viewed: 1516

500 Bulgarian Schools Closed over Severe Winter

Nearly 500 schools remained closed on Thursday in Bulgaria over the severe winter weather in the country.

Society » Environment | December 20, 2012, Thursday // 16:41 | Viewed: 4310

Half of Bulgaria Trapped in Snow

Twelve regions in Northeastern and Eastern Bulgaria have been placed under Code Orange due to severe winter conditions, authorities announced.

Society » Environment | December 20, 2012, Thursday // 10:30 | Viewed: 2146

Bulgaria to Brace for Cold, but Not Snowy Christmas

Bulgarians will not enjoy a snow blanket during their Christmas holiday and temperatures will be freezing cold, according to forecasts.

Society » Environment | December 19, 2012, Wednesday // 17:35 | Viewed: 1540

Mayor of Bulgaria's Bansko Seeks Expansion of Ski Zone

Georgi Ikonomov, Mayor of Bulgaria's mountain resort of Bansko, has submitted a petition with the Council of Ministers requesting the launch of legal proceedings for the extension of the ski zone in the town.

Society » Environment | December 19, 2012, Wednesday // 13:30 | Viewed: 3013

13 Bulgarian Regions under Code Orange over Severe Winter

A total of 13 Bulgarian regions have been placed under Code Orange due to severe winter conditions, according to the Bulgarian National Radio.

Society » Environment | December 19, 2012, Wednesday // 08:33 | Viewed: 5882

Icy Conditions Impede Traffic, Cause Injuries in Bulgaria

Icy streets and sidewalks in a number of Bulgarian cities and towns have sent Sunday hundreds of people to hospitals.

Society » Environment | December 16, 2012, Sunday // 19:21 | Viewed: 2269

Bulgaria's Greens Approach Human Rights Court on Nuclear Referendum

Bulgaria's Greens Party is preparing to file a case with the European Human Rights Court in Strasbourg against the rule of a local Court banning them from campaigning in the nuclear energy referendum.

Society » Environment | December 16, 2012, Sunday // 17:13 | Viewed: 1885

17 Bulgarian Regions under Sleet Alert

Code yellow over snow and ice has been declared for seventeen Bulgarian regions, the National Institute for Meteorology and Hydrology at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS) announced Sunday morning.

Society » Environment | December 16, 2012, Sunday // 10:27 | Viewed: 1431

Sofia City Hall Offers Free Tea to Counter Freezing Cold

The Sofia City Hall opened Saturday two stations where hot tea will be distributed free of charge over the freezing cold that is in the forecast.

Society » Environment | December 15, 2012, Saturday // 12:45 | Viewed: 2323

12 Bulgarian Regions under Severe Cold Alert

Code yellow over dangerously low temperatures has been declared in western, northwestern and northern Bulgarian, the National Institute for Meteorology and Hydrology at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS) announced Saturday morning.

Society » Environment | December 15, 2012, Saturday // 10:38 | Viewed: 1472

Strong Earthquake Shattered Bulgarian City's Heating

The central heating system of the Bulgarian city of Pernik has turned out to have been badly damaged by the May 20, 2012, earthquake that shook Western Bulgaria.

Society » Environment | December 14, 2012, Friday // 18:52 | Viewed: 1587
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