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Oil Spill Seals off Part of Bulgaria's Varna Bay

A suspicious stain appeared Saturday afternoon in Black Sea waters near Varna's "South Beach.

Society » Environment | June 6, 2009, Saturday // 15:10 | Viewed: 2912

World Bank Warns of Bulgaria Black Sea-Level Rise

The World Bank has stated that Bulgaria and other former Soviet bloc countries face huge challenges to avoid the worst ravages of climate change over the next 10 years.

Society » Environment | June 3, 2009, Wednesday // 11:56 | Viewed: 4271

Bulgaria's Emergency Ministry Issues Thunderstorm Warning

Bulgaria's Ministry of Emergency Situations and Disasters has warned its regional offices about possible heavy downpours, strong thunderstorms and localized hail.

Society » Environment | June 2, 2009, Tuesday // 13:01 | Viewed: 3020

Earthquake Shakes Bulgaria Blagoevgrad Region

An earthquake registering 4,2 on the Richter Scale was felt in the Blagoevgrad region at 11:03 Monday morning.

Society » Environment | June 1, 2009, Monday // 12:08 | Viewed: 3054

Bulgaria Is 29th Methane to Markets Initiative Member

Bulgaria has become the 29th country to join the international climate change initiative Methane to Markets (M2M).

Society » Environment | May 28, 2009, Thursday // 19:49 | Viewed: 1888

Bulgaria Introduces BGN 100 - 250 Vehicles Eco Tax

Bulgaria will introduce an environmental tax between BGN 100 and BGN 250 for vehicles instead of the excise which will not be any more paid from 2010.

Society » Environment | May 22, 2009, Friday // 12:26 | Viewed: 8587

Dry Spring Causes Bulgaria Wheat Yield Concerns

The warm and dry weather this spring has left Bulgarian farmers worried about a very poor year for their corn and wheat crops.

Society » Environment | May 21, 2009, Thursday // 11:55 | Viewed: 6461

Agrolink Director: Bulgaria Agriculture Media Supports GM Crops

Svetla Nikolova, the Director of AGROLINK, has stated that none of Bulgaria's specialized agriculture media want to publish any critical publications on GMOs.

Society » Environment | May 15, 2009, Friday // 23:37 | Viewed: 4277

Light Earthquake Hits Bulgaria's Chirpan

A light earthquake measuring 2,3 on the Richter scale hit the area around the Bulgarian town of Chirpan at 11:50 pm Friday evening.

Society » Environment | May 9, 2009, Saturday // 10:32 | Viewed: 4076

Bulgaria Protected Birds Enjoy New Offspring

A new generation of pelicans is already populating the "Srebarna" reserve in northeastern Bulgaria.

Society » Environment | May 7, 2009, Thursday // 20:36 | Viewed: 1978

Burgas Joggers Find 2 Dead Dolphins on Beach

Two dead dolphins have been found on the central beach of the Bulgarian Black Sea city of Burgas.

Society » Environment | May 7, 2009, Thursday // 17:37 | Viewed: 3809

Light Earthquake Hits Bulgaria’s Razlog

An earthquake measuring 3.7 on the Richter scale hit the area around the Bulgarian town of Razlog at 10:15 Monday morning.

Society » Environment | May 4, 2009, Monday // 11:08 | Viewed: 2746

Bulgaria Environmentalists Waltz in Sign of Protest

Bulgaria's environmentalists waltzed in front of the Ministries Council building in downtown Sofia Thursday to protest against unresolved ecological issues.

Society » Environment | April 30, 2009, Thursday // 16:41 | Viewed: 1838

Bulgaria Recycling Company Ecobulpack Boosts Outstanding Results

Ecobulpack has fulfilled its obligations from the Waste Management and Recycling Act for 2008.

Society » Environment | April 24, 2009, Friday // 18:42 | Viewed: 4795

Bulgaria Marks Earth Day with Countrywide Celebrations

The coalition of 30 non-governmental organization and civil groups "For nature to remain in Bulgaria" is celebrating Earth Day on Wednesday.

Society » Environment | April 22, 2009, Wednesday // 12:16 | Viewed: 2717

Sulphur Dioxide Chokes Bulgaria's Dimitrovgrad Once Again

Yet another high concentration of sulphur dioxide in the southern Bulgarian town of Dimitorvgrad was reported Tuesday.

Society » Environment | March 31, 2009, Tuesday // 17:42 | Viewed: 16937

500 000 Sofia Light Bulbs Go off during Earth Hour

Twenty-two Bulgarian cities took part in the "Earth Hour", the campaign to raise awareness about global warming, Saturday night.

Society » Environment | March 29, 2009, Sunday // 12:13 | Viewed: 3157

Bulgaria Joins Earth Hour Message against Global Warming

28 cities and towns from all over Bulgaria and 45 buildings in Sofia will join Earth Hour 2009 Saturday evening.

Society » Environment | March 28, 2009, Saturday // 10:12 | Viewed: 4524

Bulgaria Strandja Nature Park Faces Deadly Threat – Report

The Stranja Nature Park in Southeast Bulgaria is threatened with destruction by landed interest of local mayors.

Society » Environment | March 19, 2009, Thursday // 20:03 | Viewed: 5311

Bulgaria's Embassies Join Earth Hour 2009

All Bulgaria's embassies around the world will be invited to join the Earth Hour 2009 initiative, switching off lights for one hour and sending a powerful global message that action should be taken on climate change.

Society » Environment | March 11, 2009, Wednesday // 15:23 | Viewed: 2540

Bulgarian Capital Trash Crisis Risky for Health?

A probe of the Bulgarian prosecutor's office will seek to find out whether the garbage that littered Sofia streets over the weekend posed a risk to human health.

Society » Environment | March 9, 2009, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 3292
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