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Parts of Bulgaria under Severe Weather Warning

The National Institute for Meteorology and Hydrology at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS) declared code orange for dangerous weather for northeastern Bulgaria for the afternoon.

Society » Environment | June 9, 2011, Thursday // 10:16 | Viewed: 3302

Bulgaria's New Court Head Accused of Conflict of Interests

There are strong suspicions of conflict of interests committed by the brand new Chair of Sofia's City Court, Vladimira Yaneva.

Society | June 9, 2011, Thursday // 08:46 | Viewed: 2875

Black Sea's Fish Resources Depleted, Bulgarian Scientist Alarms

The fish resources of the Black Sea are highly depleted by overfishing, according to Prof. Daniela Klisarova, Director of the Institute on Fish Resources in Varna.

Society » Environment | June 8, 2011, Wednesday // 16:20 | Viewed: 8542

Sting, Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra Enchant 15 000

Sting, the world renowned pop star, delighted nearly 15 000 spectators with a two hour concert at the Georgi Asparuhov stadium in Bulgaria's capital Sofia.

Society » Culture | June 8, 2011, Wednesday // 12:28 | Viewed: 3604

Bulgaria to Declare BGN 10 M in Losses from Cucumber Crisis

Bulgaria will declare losses of EUR 10 M from unsold cucumbers due to the E.coli outbreak, Minister Miroslav Naydenov announced in Luxemburg at at the emergency talks among EU Agriculture ministers.

Society » Health | June 7, 2011, Tuesday // 17:09 | Viewed: 2754

Bulgaria Impatient for Sting, Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra Gig

Sting, the world renowned pop star, will perform with Sofia's Philharmonic Orchestra during his concert in the Bulgarian capital on June 7, which will feature symphonically re-orchestrated versions of some of his best known songs.

Society » Culture | June 7, 2011, Tuesday // 09:23 | Viewed: 4090

Bulgarian Archaeologists Embark on Alpine Mission to Thracian Kings' Residence

Bulgaria's National History Museum are starting the largest alpine expedition in the history of Bulgarian archaeology in order to excavate the residence of the rulers of the Odrysian Kingdom, the state of the most powerful tribe of Ancient Thrace.

Society » Archaeology | June 6, 2011, Monday // 17:12 | Viewed: 11845

2 Slight Quakes Felt in Southern Bulgaria

Two slight earthquakes have been registered in Southeastern Bulgaria early on Monday.

Society » Environment | June 6, 2011, Monday // 09:02 | Viewed: 2058

Bulgarian Archaeologist Proposes Importing Shamans to Lure Tourists

Bulgaria should "import" shaman in order to stage reenactments of medieval pagan rites to attract foreign tourists, according to top archaeologist Prof. Nikolay Ovcharov.

Society » Archaeology | June 5, 2011, Sunday // 18:06 | Viewed: 4486

76 Projects Bid for Logo of Sofia as European Culture Capital

A total of seventy six bidders from Bulgaria, Germany, Greece, Finland and Portugal are taking part in the contest for a logo of the Bulgarian capital Sofia.

Society » Culture | June 5, 2011, Sunday // 15:45 | Viewed: 3767

Bulgaria's Kazanlak Culminates Rose Harvest Festivities

Bulgaria's town of Kazanlak held Sunday the traditional carnival and parade to mark the culmination of the annual rose harvest celebrations.

Society | June 5, 2011, Sunday // 15:10 | Viewed: 7280

Sofia Mayor Pledges to Open Jewish Museum

A museum dedicated to the Jewish culture is to be opened in Bulgaria's capital Sofia, its Mayor, Yordanka Fandakova, announced.

Society | June 4, 2011, Saturday // 19:20 | Viewed: 2312

Lab Tests Fail to Prove Produce Is Source of E.coli Outbreak

Scientific analysis and lab tests have failed to show that contaminated vegetables are behind Europe's deadly E. coli outbreak, the EU's Reference Laboratory for E. coli in Rome announced.

Society » Health | June 4, 2011, Saturday // 13:35 | Viewed: 7052