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Strong Summer Storms Hit Bulgaria, Rila Monastery Loses Power

The area around one of Bulgaria's most popular historical sites, the Rila Monastery, is without power Monday due to a strong thunderstorm.

Society » Environment | June 22, 2009, Monday // 13:19 | Viewed: 1906

Foreign Scientists Study Bulgaria Ornithology Wealth

Ornithologists from Sweden, the Netherlands and the UK along with Bulgarian colleagues begin monitoring the biodiversity of two Black Sea coast lakes.

Society » Environment | June 14, 2009, Sunday // 19:45 | Viewed: 6246

Six Bulgarian Beaches Fail Brussels Tests

Six out of ninety-three bathing areas along Bulgaria's Black Sea coast do not meet the mandatory values for cleanliness of the water, according to a report of the European Commission.

Society » Environment | June 11, 2009, Thursday // 15:52 | Viewed: 4239

Earth to Crash into Mars in Far Future

Astronomers calculate there is a tiny chance that Mars or Venus could crash with Earth

Society » Environment | June 11, 2009, Thursday // 14:47 | Viewed: 16081

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: 2914

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: 3021

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: 1890

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: 8595

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: 4280

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: 4078

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: 3811

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: 2749

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: 4798

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: 2722

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: 16939

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
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