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Bulgarian, French Archaeologists Find Apollo Coins from 4th Century BC

Bulgarian archaeologists have discovered 30 bronze coins with images of Ancient Greek god Apollo dating back to the 4th-3rd century BC.

Society » Archaeology | July 13, 2011, Wednesday // 08:54 | Viewed: 9728

Bulgarian Archaeologists Uncover Christian Complex during Sofia Metro Construction

A large complex of small Christian churches has been gradually unearthed by Bulgarian archaeologists in downtown Sofia during continuing excavations at the construction sites of the Sofia Metro.

Society » Archaeology | July 12, 2011, Tuesday // 20:53 | Viewed: 7801

Pool Pump Sucks In, Kills German Kid in Bulgaria's Golden Sands

A 13-year-old German girl has perished in Bulgaria's Black Sea resort Golden Sands after he was sucked in by the pump of a hotel swimming pool.

Society | July 12, 2011, Tuesday // 20:01 | Viewed: 9727

Code Red for Wildfires Declared in Bulgaria's Haskovo Region

A code red, which the highest level of alert, over the danger of wildfires has been declared Tuesday in the southern Bulgarian region of Haskovo.

Society » Environment | July 12, 2011, Tuesday // 14:52 | Viewed: 2343

Turkish Cistern Causing Harmful Spill in Bulgaria without Certificate

A probe of the Bulgarian Automobile Inspection, DAI, has established that the Turkish driver, who caused a harmful spill near the northern town of Debelets did not own a certificate allowing him to transport hazardous substances.

Society » Environment | July 12, 2011, Tuesday // 14:36 | Viewed: 1977

UN Expert: Bulgaria's Roma Totally 'Marginalized',''Desperate'

Bulgaria's policies on Roma integration have been slammed by the independent UN expert on minority issues, Gay McDougall, who completed a week-long visit to the country Monday.

Society | July 12, 2011, Tuesday // 09:02 | Viewed: 2328

3 Bulgarian Towns Suffer Heat Records

Three towns in Southwestern and Northern Bulgaria have registered temperature records amidst the currently raging heat wave.

Society » Environment | July 11, 2011, Monday // 18:31 | Viewed: 3176

Turkish Driver Charged for Causing Hazardous Spill in Bulgaria

The driver of the Turkish cistern, which crashed overnight near the northern Bulgarian town of Debelets has been arrested and will be kept behind bars for 24 hours.

Society » Environment | July 11, 2011, Monday // 16:15 | Viewed: 2141

Bulgaria's 264 Municipalities Rally En Bloc against Plastic Bags

All 264 municipal mayors in Bulgaria have decided to stage a "day without plastic bags" on July 29, 2011.

Society » Environment | July 11, 2011, Monday // 14:53 | Viewed: 4349

No Injured Bulgarians after Hazardous Chemical Spill

There are no injured people in Debelets and there is no longer a threat since the concentration of the dangerous chemical in the air is down to minimal levels.

Society » Environment | July 11, 2011, Monday // 14:37 | Viewed: 2178

Death Toll Expected to Rise in Russia's Sunken 'Bulgaria' Riverboat

A total of nine bodies have been discovered since the Russian "Bulgaria" boat sank Sunday, with local authorities claiming there is little chance for survivors to be found.

Society | July 11, 2011, Monday // 09:41 | Viewed: 2249

2500 Bulgarians to Be Evacuated over Hazardous Chemical Spill

A Turkish cistern truck transporting amounts of a dangerous chemical rolled over early on Monday, causing the ongoing evacuation of some 2500 Bulgarians in the northern town of Debelets near Veliko Tarnovo.

Society » Environment | July 11, 2011, Monday // 08:31 | Viewed: 5484

Bulgarians, Visitors Advised to Stay Inside over Heat Wave

The Bulgarian regions of Vidin and Blagoevgrad are under code orange Sunday, the National Institute for Meteorology and Hydrology at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS) declared.

Society » Environment | July 10, 2011, Sunday // 13:53 | Viewed: 3104

Bulgaria's Varna Aquarium Receives 1st Octopus

The aquarium in the Bulgarian Black Sea capital Varna has a new inhabitant – a baby Octopus, (Octopus vulgaris), the Fish Resources Institute in the city announced.

Society » Environment | July 10, 2011, Sunday // 12:47 | Viewed: 6572

Sofia Airport Probe Shows No Violations in Luggage Handling

The probe of the Sofia International Airport had not established violations that would become the grounds of revoking the operator's license.

Society | July 10, 2011, Sunday // 11:17 | Viewed: 2396

Downtown Sofia Closed ahead of Turkish President Visit

Some streets in downtown Sofia will be closed for traffic beginning Sunday – one day ahead of the visit of Turkish President Abdullah Gul.

Society | July 10, 2011, Sunday // 10:18 | Viewed: 2480

Bulgaria Braces for Massive Summer Heat Wave

All of Bulgaria is under a Code "Yellow" warning, the third highest level of alert, because of the summer heat the country is expected to experience on Sunday, July 10.

Society » Environment | July 9, 2011, Saturday // 20:18 | Viewed: 3692

Young Russian Woman Drowns in Bulgaria's Golden Sands Resort

A 20-year-old Russian woman has drowned near the northern Bulgarian Black Sea resort Golden Sands.

Society | July 9, 2011, Saturday // 17:53 | Viewed: 3117

Sofia Rocks with Priest, Whitesnake, Mike, Saxon, Slade

This year's Sofia Rocks festival gathered a string of heavyweights from the 70s and 80s UK rock scene and went on into the wee hours Saturday.

Society » Culture | July 9, 2011, Saturday // 17:00 | Viewed: 5823

Former US First Lady Betty Ford Dies

Betty Ford, the widow of the late US President Gerald Ford, died Friday at the age of 93.

Society » Obituaries | July 9, 2011, Saturday // 13:14 | Viewed: 1751

Cannes Presented 'Off' Festival's Red Carpet in Unique Bulgarian Photo Exhibit

Bulgarian PR guru Maxim Behar has unveiled a unique photo exhibit in Sofia dedicated to his participation in the Cannes Film Festival together with actress Teodora Duhovnikova.

Society » Culture | July 8, 2011, Friday // 17:12 | Viewed: 3173
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