Bulgaria Suffers Extreme Weather, Hemus Highway Closed
The current severe weather conditions have forced the closure of Hemus highway, and the port of Varna has been shut down.
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Bulgarian Red Cross Issues Extreme Weather Travel Warnings
The Bulgarian Red Cross has warned people not to travel unless it is absolutely necessary, and to make sure they are carrying fully-charged GSM phones, in case of emergency.
Sofia Airport Flight Information Now Available by Text Message
The Bulgarian Transport Ministry has announced that anyone looking for current information about a specific flight or a flight schedule to and from Sofia Airport can now receive the information by text message.
Cold Front Brings Freezing Conditions to Bulgaria
North East Bulgaria is feeling the brunt of the freezing weather that is sweeping the country with -22 degrees centigrade measured overnight in Glavnitsa near Silistra.
Bulgaria Communist Leader Mausoleum Tipped for Top Building of 20th Century
The mausoleum of communist leader Georgi Dimitrov has made its way among the nominations for Bulgaria's top building of the past century in yet another proof that Bulgarians never reconciled with their communist past and have been slow to slough it off.
Light Earthquake Shakes Southern Bulgaria
An earthquake measuring 2,9 on the Richter scale was reported on the territory of Bulgaria at 8:14 am on Thursday
Bulgarian Women Tribute Midwives, Men Banned
With a variety of colorful rituals, Bulgaria marks the day of midwives on January 21 on the so-called Babinden.
Bulgarian "World Is Big" Makes Cut for the Oscars
Nine films, including "The World Is Big and Salvation Lurks Around the Corner" from Bulgaria, have made it to the next lap in the race for the best foreign-language film Oscar.
Bulgaria Education Minister Calls for University Cooperation Agreements
Sergey Ignatov, Bulgaria's Education Minister, has proposed that the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS) should negotiate framework agreements for cooperation with Bulgarian universities.
Bulgarian Meteorologists Forecast Easing of Snow, Freezing Weekend
The severe snowfalls that have blanketed most of the territory of Bulgaria will gradually die out by the end of Wednesday, according to the National Institute of Meteorology.
Condition of Bulgaria Finance Minister's Son Improves
The condition of Marko Djankov, the 5-year-old son of Bulgarian Finance Minister Simeon Djankov, who got injured during a play accident on January 11, is improving.
Bad Weather Cancels Flights, Shuts Schools in Eastern Bulgaria
Airline company Bulgaria Air has announced that it is canceling its Wednesday Sofia-Varna and Varna-Sofia flights over the inclement weather in the eastern part of the country.
Sir Elton John Postpones Sofia Concert by 1 Week
The management team of music superstar, Elton John, announced Tuesday his much anticipated Sofia concert is rescheduled for June 13.
Rome to Display Monument of Prominent Bulgarian Writer Vazov
A monument of prominent Bulgarian poet and writer, Ivan Vazov, is going to be displayed in the Italian capital Rome.
Targovishte Court Rules Bulgaria Red Crescent Illegal
The Regional Court in the city of Targovishte ruled Tuesday to ban and end the non-profit organization Bulgarian Red Crescent.
Bulgaria Sees Boom in Facebook Fans
Over 1 million Bulgarians use the largest social network in the world, Facebook, according to data published by software and marketing company Komfo Bulgaria.
Eastern Bulgaria Gripped by Heavy Snow
Eastern Bulgaria woke up Tuesday in the grip of a heavy snow storm with treacherous roads, power outages and canceled school classes.
Greece Sues Protesting Farmers
The prosecutor's office in the town of Thessaloniki has launched legal proceedings against the militant Greek farmers, who used tractors and farm machinery to block crossings with Bulgaria and Macedonia.
Stara Zagora Protesters Hurl Eggs, Spit at Bulgarian Ministers
The Bulgarian Ministers of Environment and Defense have been pelted with eggs by angry protesters in the town of Stara Zagora.
UN: Bulgaria Faces Demographic Crisis over Ageing Population
A new report from the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs has shown that Bulgaria is facing a serious demographic crisis as it has one of the most ageing populations in the world.
Bulgaria Celebrates St. Athanasius Day
The Orthodox Church in Bulgaria celebrates on January 18 the Day of Saint Athanasius (Atanasovden), who is the ruler of snow and ice. The holiday marks the middle of winter.
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