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Wildfire Causes Chain Crash in Bulgaria, Threatens Varna Airport

A massive wildfire has erupted in Eastern Bulgaria very close to the Varna Airport on the Black Sea, the Bulgarian fire-fighting service reported Monday night.

Society » Environment | July 23, 2012, Monday // 18:19 | Viewed: 1902

SEEMO Slams Bulgarian, Balkan Politicians' Abuse of Media

The Vienna-based South and East Europe Media Organization (SEEMO) "observes with growing concern the way top politicians in the region speak to media and about media," the organization said in a statement.

Society | July 23, 2012, Monday // 16:37 | Viewed: 2128

Bulgarian Driver Saved Lives in Terror Attack Aftermath - Report

Bulgarian bus driver Viktor Andonov may have saved dozens of lives in the immediate aftermath of Wednesday's terror attack in the Black Sea city of Burgas.

Society | July 22, 2012, Sunday // 17:33 | Viewed: 2515

Bulgarian Berry Pickers Stranded in Stockholm

Some 200 Bulgarian citizens have gathered outside the country's embassy in Stockholm, waiting to be supplied with tickets in order to return home.

Society | July 22, 2012, Sunday // 15:14 | Viewed: 2140

Bulgarian 'The Island' Hits Movie Theaters in France

"The Island", young Bulgarian director Kamen Kalev's famous movie, which premiered last year at the Cannes Film Festival, is being screened in movie theatres across France.

Society » Culture | July 22, 2012, Sunday // 14:46 | Viewed: 2897

Water Rationing Nightmare Back in Broiling Bulgaria

Summer drought, lagging dam construction, leaks and failures in old pipes have brought about water rationing for one third of Bulgaria's population this summer, which will go down in history as one of the hottest ever.

Society | July 22, 2012, Sunday // 14:28 | Viewed: 1980

New Heat Wave Breaks 3 Temperature Records in Bulgaria

Bulgaria has fallen under a new hot spell, just after hellish summer heat subsided in the beginning of the week.

Society » Environment | July 21, 2012, Saturday // 15:47 | Viewed: 1947

Bulgarian Woman Unhurt after Car Capsizes in River

A woman has miraculously escaped without a scratch an accident in which her car fell head down into a river bed in southern Bulgarian city of Haskovo.

Society | July 21, 2012, Saturday // 15:18 | Viewed: 6550

Bulgarian Muslim Killed in Anti-Israeli Attack Laid to Rest

The Bulgarian driver who was killed in the bomb attack against a bus full of Israeli tourists was buried in his home village of Yurukovo.

Society | July 21, 2012, Saturday // 11:43 | Viewed: 3638

5.8 Degree Earthquake Hits New Zealand

A strong earthquake was registered Saturday in the ocean off the eastern coast of New Zealand, with no reports of casualties and destruction.

Society » Environment | July 21, 2012, Saturday // 10:14 | Viewed: 1499

Ex-US Envoy to UN: Israel Should Attack Iran over Bulgaria Bombing

Former US Ambassador to the UN John Bolton has stated that Israel should attack Iran over Wednesday's suicide bomb attack in Bulgaria that killed 5 Israeli tourists.

Society | July 20, 2012, Friday // 17:14 | Viewed: 2728

Romania's Airports on Code Red Alert after Bulgaria Bombing

Romanian Transport Minister Ovidiu Silaghi has Romanian airports on a code red for security threats last night (July 19).

Society | July 20, 2012, Friday // 13:43 | Viewed: 4483

Drivers in Bulgaria with Lights On Day and Night Year-Round

Drivers on Bulgarian roads will be required to have their lights on during the day too for the duration of the whole year, not just the winter months, parliament decided on Friday.

Society | July 20, 2012, Friday // 12:51 | Viewed: 2492

Bulgaria Marks St. Elijah's Day

Bulgaria marks on July 20 Ilinden - the Day of St. Elijah or Iliya and the Name Day of Iliya, Iliyan and Iliyana.

Society » Culture | July 20, 2012, Friday // 10:40 | Viewed: 2293

Dangerous Scorcher Returns to Bulgaria

Code yellow has been declared for 11 Bulgarian regions for Friday over the forecast for dangerous heat.

Society » Environment | July 20, 2012, Friday // 10:27 | Viewed: 1506

5 Victims of Terror Act in Bulgaria Buried in Israel

The five Israeli victims of the terrorist attack at the airport of the Black Sea city of Burgas are to be buried in Israel Friday.

Society | July 20, 2012, Friday // 09:35 | Viewed: 2815

All Wounded Israelis after Bulgaria Terror Blast Flown to Israel

All of the dozens of Israelis who were injured in Wednesday bomb attack on an Israeli tourist bus have now been transported back to Israel.

Society | July 19, 2012, Thursday // 20:09 | Viewed: 1788

Jewish Organization Ups Security at Synagogues in Bulgaria

The Jewish organization "Shalom" is providing increased security measures at synagogues and Jewish community centers in Bulgaria.

Society | July 19, 2012, Thursday // 17:52 | Viewed: 1567

Israel Top Military Doctor: Bulgarians Saved Israeli Lives

Israel's chief of the military Medical Corps Gen. Itzik Kryce has praised the work of Bulgarian medics in saving the lives of those who were injured in the grave terrorist attack in Burgas.

Society » Health | July 19, 2012, Thursday // 15:50 | Viewed: 1908

Beit She'an Survivor Spared in Bulgaria Terror Attack

One of the survivors of Wednesday's terror attack on Israeli tourists in Bulgaria's Burgas, Gadi Sivoni, also survived a terror attack in his home town of Beit She'an ten years ago.

Society | July 19, 2012, Thursday // 14:25 | Viewed: 1807

EU Commissioner Georgieva: Terror Act Is Attack on Bulgaria

The terrorist attack at the airport of the Black Sea city of Burgas is an attack against Bulgaria, according to the country's EU Commissioner for International Cooperation, Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Response, Kristalina Georgieva.

Society | July 19, 2012, Thursday // 10:43 | Viewed: 1934
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