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Bulgaria Closely Monitors River Levels after Torrential Rains

The levels of the rivers Struma, Tundzha and Iskar in Bulgaria are being closely monitored after several days of heavy spring rains.

Society » Environment | May 29, 2012, Tuesday // 14:32 | Viewed: 1241

Aftershock Hurdles High School Exam in Bulgaria's Pernik

The high school matriculation exam in Bulgaria's western city of Pernik has been terminated Tuesday after the latest earthquake aftershock hit the region.

Society » Environment | May 29, 2012, Tuesday // 12:39 | Viewed: 1595

Death Toll in Renewed Italy Quake Climbs to 10

At least ten persons are reported killed and dozens injured after a new strong earthquake shook northern Italy Tuesday, report agencies.

Society » Environment | May 29, 2012, Tuesday // 12:29 | Viewed: 1937

Downpours Trigger Landslides, Road Closures across Bulgaria

Several roads, among them some key ones, are partially closed across Bulgaria Tuesday due to landslides in the aftermath of long-lasting torrential rains.

Society » Environment | May 29, 2012, Tuesday // 11:41 | Viewed: 3235

At Least 3 Perish in Renewed Italy Earthquake

At least three persons are reported killed and dozens injured after a new strong earthquake shook northern Italy Tuesday, report agencies.

Society » Environment | May 29, 2012, Tuesday // 11:31 | Viewed: 1666

Aftershock Jolts Bulgaria 1 Wk after Earthquake

A 3.8 degree earthquake was felt in western Bulgaria Tuesday, one week after the region was shaken by a 5.9 degreee tremor.

Society » Environment | May 29, 2012, Tuesday // 10:53 | Viewed: 2439

Bulgarian President Lauds Research to Boost Business

Education and research in Bulgaria should be stimulated by the state to create a more competitive business environment, argued Bulgarian President Rosen Plevneliev.

Society » Education | May 29, 2012, Tuesday // 10:01 | Viewed: 1149

Bulgarian Archaeologists Find Western European Knight's Dagger from Sozopol Siege

Bulgarian archaeologists have discovered an ornamented dagger belonging to a Western European knight during excavations of the fortress wall at the entrance of the Black Sea town of Sozopol.

Society » Archaeology | May 28, 2012, Monday // 18:07 | Viewed: 3150

Bulgarian Archaeologists Find Late Antiquity Church on Black Sea Coast

Bulgarian archaeologists have found a church dating back to the late Antiquity period, which is located near the village of Sarafovo, on the Black Sea coast.

Society » Archaeology | May 28, 2012, Monday // 17:30 | Viewed: 6398

Quake-Hit Bulgarians Put Their Faith in Saint's Relics

The strong quake that struck south-west of Bulgaria's capital Sofia early on Tuesday made no casualties thanks to heavenly protection, a local clergyman claims.

Society | May 28, 2012, Monday // 13:25 | Viewed: 2082

Bulgaria Comes Up with Megaphone Alert System for Stronger Quakes

Bulgaria's police authorities will employ megaphones in order to alert the population in case an earthquake with a magnitude stronger than 4 on the Richter scale happens to rattle the country.

Society » Environment | May 28, 2012, Monday // 12:29 | Viewed: 1142

Bulgarian Dies Saving British Kid from Drowning - Report

A Bulgarian man, 32, has sacrificed his life to save from drowning a little British child on the beach at West Wittering, West Sussex, local media reported.

Society | May 28, 2012, Monday // 12:28 | Viewed: 2708

Cannes 2012 Visionary Award Goes to 'Sofia's Last Ambulance'

"Sofia's Last Ambulance", a documentary by Ilian Metev about Bulgaria's capital Sofia and staff at its ambulances struggling to keep up with their workload, has landed the Critics' Week Visionary award in Cannes.

Society » Culture | May 28, 2012, Monday // 11:31 | Viewed: 1617

Stabbed Bulgarian MMA Fighter Discharged from Reanimation

Blagoi Ivanov, the Bulgarian MMA fighter who was stabbed almost fatally in February, has been discharged from the reanimation department of Sofia's Priogov hospital.

Society | May 28, 2012, Monday // 10:49 | Viewed: 10155

EU Commissioner Georgieva to Visit Quake-Stricken Bulgarian Villages

Kristalina Georgieva, European Commissioner for Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Response, is to visit her native Bulgaria on Monday in order to inspect the condition of two villages recently jolted by an earthquake.

Society » Environment | May 28, 2012, Monday // 08:03 | Viewed: 985

3 Jolts Detected Sunday after Bulgaria Strong Quake

Three light tremors have been registered in Bulgaria on Sunday, adding to the hundreds of jolts in the wake of the massive 5.9-degree earthquake that hit the western parts of the country in the wee hours on Tuesday.

Society » Environment | May 27, 2012, Sunday // 18:24 | Viewed: 1539

Most Beautiful Bulgarian Lady in US Crowned First Time Ever

The first most beautiful Bulgarian woman in America pageant, entitled "Miss Bulgarka 2012", was held over the weekend in Chicago, hopefully setting the beginning of a long tradition.

Society » Culture | May 27, 2012, Sunday // 15:48 | Viewed: 5750

Bulgarian Roads Again Under Heavy Traffic After Holidays

Heavy traffic has been reported Sunday afternoon at the entry routes to major Bulgarian cities in the wake of the latest batch of non-working days that celebrated Slavic script and culture.

Society | May 27, 2012, Sunday // 15:16 | Viewed: 1415

2-Magnitude Aftershock Registered near Sofia

A light earthquake was registered southwest of Sofia early on Sunday, according to reports of Bulgaria's Interior Ministry.

Society » Environment | May 27, 2012, Sunday // 10:05 | Viewed: 742

Sweden's Loreen Wins Eurovision 2012 with 'Euphoria'

Sweden's representative Loreen has won the 2012 Eurovision Song Contest in Baku, Azerbaijan, with her song "Euphoria".

Society » Culture | May 27, 2012, Sunday // 01:16 | Viewed: 9614

Bulgarian Pernik's Earthquake Damages 'Worse than Expected'

Construction inspections have shown the condition of buildings in the Southwestern Bulgarian city of Pernik is worse than what was initially expected, according to the city's Mayor, Rositsa Yanakieva.

Society » Environment | May 26, 2012, Saturday // 19:43 | Viewed: 2464
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