Society

Code Yellow in Bulgaria over Lasting Blasting Heat

Code yellow for potentially dangerous weather has been declared Sunday for almost the entire territory of Bulgaria due to an intensifying heat wave.

Society » Environment | July 8, 2012, Sunday // 10:27 | Viewed: 1306

Heat Wave Breaks Temperature Records in Bulgaria

Five temperature records have been registered in Bulgaria at 3 pm Saturday over the blasting heat.

Society » Environment | July 7, 2012, Saturday // 19:52 | Viewed: 3139

Heavy Truck Causes Important Archeological Find in Bulgaria

A truck carrying concrete for a construction site near Bulgaria's Debelt has caused the precious discovery of two tombs dating from Roman times.

Society » Archaeology | July 7, 2012, Saturday // 17:49 | Viewed: 8177

Bulgarian Customs Find 4 Afghanis in Beer Truck

Bulgarian Customs officers at the Kalotina checkpoint on the Serbian border have found four Afghan nationals in a truck transporting beer.

Society | July 7, 2012, Saturday // 15:12 | Viewed: 1320

Bulgarian PM Enters High School History Books

High school students in grade 11 during the 2012 – 2013 school year will now study the role and the place in history of current Bulgarian Prime Minister, Boyko Borisov.

Society » Education | July 7, 2012, Saturday // 14:39 | Viewed: 4934

Local Bulgarian Mayor Resigns over Alleged Hit-and-Run

The Mayor of the Yuzhen (Southern) district in Bulgaria's second largest city of Plovdiv, Pavlinka Katsarova, 51, is resigning over an alleged hit-and-run accident.

Society | July 7, 2012, Saturday // 14:08 | Viewed: 1153

Wildfire near Sofia Fully Tamed on Day 7

The extinguishing of the wildfire that engulfed the Bistrishko Branishte natural reserve in the Vitosha Mountain near the Bulgarian capital Sofia is near conclusion on the 7th day of the effort.

Society » Environment | July 7, 2012, Saturday // 12:41 | Viewed: 1388

Bulgarian Capital Anticipates Sofia Rocks Fest

The now-famous Sofia Rocks festival starts Saturday, gathering a string of heavyweights from the international rock scene.

Society » Culture | July 7, 2012, Saturday // 11:07 | Viewed: 2679

Dangerous Scorcher Pushes Mercury Up to 38C in Bulgaria

Code yellow has been declared for nearly entire Bulgaria for Saturday over the forecast of dangerous heat.

Society » Environment | July 7, 2012, Saturday // 10:35 | Viewed: 1784

Currency Exchange ATMs to Be Launched in Bulgaria

Bulgaria's National Revenue Agency (NRA) has announced amendments to an ordinance authorizing currency exchange outside banks and currency exchange offices.

Society | July 6, 2012, Friday // 20:47 | Viewed: 1957

Sofia Changes Venue of RHCP Gig over Weak Interest

Legendary rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers will have its first ever gig in Bulgaria's capital Sofia on September 1 2012 staged at a hall, not a stadium.

Society » Culture | July 6, 2012, Friday // 16:07 | Viewed: 2100

Old Bulgarian Capital Marks 135 Years of Independence

The old capital of Veliko Tarnovo, located in central Bulgaria, marks Friday the 135th anniversary of its liberation from Ottoman rule with a number of festivities.

Society » Culture | July 6, 2012, Friday // 14:03 | Viewed: 2485

Bulgarian Local Mayor Involved in Hit-and-Run

The Mayor of the Yuzhen (Southern) district in Bulgaria's second largest city of Plovdiv, Pavlinka Katsarova, 51, a former Head of the Regional Education Inspectorate, has hit with her car two girls on a sidewalk and has then escaped on foot.

Society | July 6, 2012, Friday // 12:47 | Viewed: 1246

Miracle of Bulgaria Vote Launched at Belogradchik Rocks

The official start of the national vote to select the Miracle of Bulgaria was given Friday in the town of Belogradchik.

Society » Culture | July 6, 2012, Friday // 12:08 | Viewed: 3294

Wildfire Taming Effort near Sofia Enters Day 6

The extinguishing of the wildfire that engulfed the Bistrishko Branishte natural reserve in the Vitosha Mountain near the Bulgarian capital Sofia entered its sixth day Friday.

Society » Environment | July 6, 2012, Friday // 11:29 | Viewed: 1199

Bulgaria's Varna Rallies again to Protect Sea Garden

Scores of citizens and environmentalists rallied again Thursday evening in Bulgaria's Black Sea capital Varna with demands to ban all construction in one of the city's top landmarks, the beautiful Sea Garden.

Society » Environment | July 6, 2012, Friday // 09:20 | Viewed: 1982

17 Bulgarian Regions under Code Yellow over Scorching Heat

Code yellow has been declared for 17 Bulgarian regions for Friday over the forecast for dangerous heat.

Society » Environment | July 6, 2012, Friday // 08:47 | Viewed: 953

Thousands Rally in Sofia to Protect Vitosha Mountain

About 2 000 people gathered in downtown Sofia Thursday evening to rally against the notorious Vitosha Ski company, concessionaire of the ski lifts and other equipment in the nearby Vitosha mountain.

Society | July 6, 2012, Friday // 08:20 | Viewed: 1640

Steve Vai to Delight Bulgarian Fans in October

Guitar virtuoso Steve Vai is to have a concert in Bulgarian capital Sofia's National Palace of Culture on October 31, according to Sofia Music Enterprises.

Society » Culture | July 5, 2012, Thursday // 17:06 | Viewed: 1901

State Budget Use of Insurance Funds Ruled Illegal in Bulgaria

Redirecting health insurance funds to the State budget violates the Constitution of Bulgaria, the Constitutional Court has ruled.

Society » Health | July 5, 2012, Thursday // 15:25 | Viewed: 1382

Dangerous Scorcher Pushes Mercury Up to 38C in Bulgaria

Code yellow has been declared for 20 Bulgarian regions for Thursday over the forecast for dangerous heat.

Society » Environment | July 5, 2012, Thursday // 14:18 | Viewed: 1138
Bulgaria news Novinite.com (Sofia News Agency - www.sofianewsagency.com) is unique with being a real time news provider in English that informs its readers about the latest Bulgarian news. The editorial staff also publishes a daily online newspaper "Sofia Morning News." Novinite.com (Sofia News Agency - www.sofianewsagency.com) and Sofia Morning News publish the latest economic, political and cultural news that take place in Bulgaria. Foreign media analysis on Bulgaria and World News in Brief are also part of the web site and the online newspaper. News Bulgaria