Strong Earthquake Rattles Bulgaria, Sofia
An earthquake with a 5.8 magnitude on the Richter scale has rattled Bulgaria and the capital Sofia.
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Eastern Bulgaria under Code Yellow over Downpours
Code yellow for potentially dangerous weather has been declared Saturday for 14 Bulgarian regions due to the forecast for torrential rains.
Bulgaria on Highest Alert over Looming Floods
Codes red and orange have been issued over upcoming floods for the river of Maritsa in southern Bulgaria.
Bulgaria under Code Yellow over Persistent Rain
Code yellow for potentially dangerous weather has been declared Thursday in central northern and southern Bulgaria due to expected new heavy rains.
Bulgarian NGO Breeds Extinct Saker Falcon
The Bulgarian NGO Zeleni Balkani ("Green Balkans") and its wildlife rescue center have been successful in breeding saker falcons, which are extinct in the wild in Bulgaria.
Young Imperial Eagles Hatch in Bulgarian South-East
The first young eastern imperial eagles in Bulgaria for 2012 have hatched in the wild Sakar and Strandzha Mountains in Bulgaria's south-eastern corner.
Half of Bulgaria Declares Code Yellow over Spring Storms
Code yellow for potentially dangerous weather has been declared Sunday for half of Bulgaria's regions due to incoming heavy spring storms.
Light Earthquake Registered in Bulgaria's Eastern Rhodope Mountains
A light earthquake with a magnitude of 2.9 on the Richter scale has been registered 250 kilometers southeast of Sofia and 20 kilometers south of Krumovgrad, according to the European Mediterranean Seismological Center.
Code Yellow Declared for Half Bulgaria over Thunderstorms
A shifting weather bringing strong thunderstorms will set in Tuesday in large parts of Bulgaria, with the national weather service calling code yellow for potentially dangerous weather.
Bulgaria Enchanted by 3 Cute Bear Cubs
The three brown bear cubs born in the Stara Zagora Zoo in January have become celebrities in Bulgaria.
Bulgaria to Broil in July, August, Mercury Up to over 40C
Bulgarians and visitors to the country are in for a sizzling hot summer, which was already heralded by the record-highs at the beginning of May.
Bulgarian Oligarch's Defunct Facility Causes Toxic Spill
A large reservoir for storing chemical substances has caused a toxic leak Saturday afternoon in the industrial town of Devnya, near the northern Black Sea coast.
Pressure Group to Defend Scandalous Bulgaria Forestry Act
Bulgarian national coalition "Bulgaria for People and Regions" plans to stage a protest performance in support of amendments to the country's Forestry Act intended to liberalize development in protected areas.
Bulgarian Man nearly Hit by Meteorite
A small meteorite has nearly hit a man in Southeastern Bulgaria, the local Strumyani Municipality announced.
Bulgarian Researchers: Black Sea Fish Cleaner than Mediterranean Fish
Black Sea fish does not contain concentrations of harmful chemicals above normal, according to the results of a testing of the 10 most popular types of fish found in Bulgarian coastal waters.
Bulgarian Authorities Seize 6.2 km of Illegal Fishing Nets in 3 Days
Four kilometers of poachers' nets have been seized during an inspection of Lake Vaya near the Black Sea city Burgas, according to Yancho Yanchev, head of the local office of the Executive Agency for Fisheries and Aquaculture (EAFA).
Flooded Defunct Mines in Bulgaria's Pernik Spell Landslide
The old mining galleries in the southwestern city of Pernik have been flooded, which may result in a landslide.
Bulgaria, World Mark Earth Day
Bulgaria has joined the celebrations of the 42th anniversary of the Earth Day initiative on Sunday.
Bulgaria to Seek EC Assistance to Stop Dolphin Killings
A count of Black Sea dolphins should start in a month, according to Dragomir Gospodinov, Executive Director of the Fisheries and Aquaculture Executive Agency (FAEA).
Bulgaria Vows Tighter Control after Failing to Build Border Fence with Turkey
As Bulgaria scrapped its idea to build a border fence with Turkey that was supposed to keep animals infected with FMD from entering its territory, the country has decided to impose tighter border control instead.
Spring Returns to Bulgaria after Gloomy Rains
Following the Easter spell of cold and rains, the sun is shining over Bulgaria again with forecasts promising temperatures of up to 22°C.
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