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Dangerous Radioactive Pipe Found in Sofia Suburb

A pipe with radium particles, emanating radiation 200 times above the safety level, has been found near an apartment building in Sofia's Buhovo suburb.

Society » Environment | July 12, 2009, Sunday // 13:27 | Viewed: 3628

Bulgaria National Guards Unit Marks 130th Anniversary

The Bulgarian National Guards Unit marks Sunday the 130th anniversary of its establishment.

Society | July 12, 2009, Sunday // 10:06 | Viewed: 4638

UNESCO Warns Bulgaria over Ski Resort Developments

UNESCO's World Heritage Committee has warned the authorities in Bulgaria to stop ski resort developments in the Pirin National Park.

Society » Environment | July 11, 2009, Saturday // 16:19 | Viewed: 2315

Bulgaria Emergency Ministry Warns about Thunderstorms

Bulgaria's Ministry of Emergency Situations has warned its regional offices about expected high precipitation and thunderstorms on Friday and over the weekend.

Society | July 10, 2009, Friday // 15:54 | Viewed: 2761

Bulgarian Bus Catches Fire in Italy

A Bulgarian bus of the "Union Ivkoni" carrier caught fire in Italy late Thursday.

Society | July 10, 2009, Friday // 11:02 | Viewed: 2941

German Tourist in Sunny Beach among Bulgaria's New Swine Flu Cases

Bulgaria's Ministry of Health confirmed Thursday the news about two new swine flu cases in the country.

Society | July 9, 2009, Thursday // 19:34 | Viewed: 3648

Ancient Roman Tunnel Discovered in Bulgaria's Plovdiv

Municipal employees discovered a well-preserved ancient Roman tunnel in the southern Bulgarian city of Plovdiv.

Society » Archaeology | July 9, 2009, Thursday // 18:17 | Viewed: 7696

Bulgaria Eco-Activists Rally against Burgas-Alexandroupolis Pipeline

Bulgarian Environmentalists from the "Clean Sea" organization rallied Thursday against the planned Burgas-Alexandoupolis Oil Pipeline.

Society » Environment | July 9, 2009, Thursday // 15:51 | Viewed: 2111

Novinite.com with Record Number of Unique Visits

Bulgaria's largest English-language news provider, Novinite.com (Sofia News Agency) registered Wednesday, June 8, 2009, a record number of unique visits.

Society | July 9, 2009, Thursday // 13:09 | Viewed: 1499

New Bulgaria Swine Flu Case Confirmed in Veliko Tarnovo

The second case of swine flu in Bulgaria's Veliko Tarnovo region has been confirmed by the country's Health Ministry.

Society | July 9, 2009, Thursday // 12:23 | Viewed: 1576

Bulgaria's Coastal Towns Rally against Oil Pipeline Project

Environmentalists' protests will accompany the public debate of plans for an oil pipeline passing through the coastal town of Burgas and the neighboring municipalities, scheduled for July 9.

Society » Environment | July 9, 2009, Thursday // 08:27 | Viewed: 1940

Ex US Defense Secretary McNamara Dies Aged 93

Robert McNamara, who served as US defense secretary during the Vietnam war and the Cuban Missile Crisis, has died aged 93.

Society » Obituaries | July 6, 2009, Monday // 16:27 | Viewed: 1450

Bulgaria Hellish Bus Crash Death Toll Rises to 18

The victims of the hellish bus crash at the Bakadzhik peak near the Bulgarian city of Yambol have become 18.

Society | July 6, 2009, Monday // 14:22 | Viewed: 2283

Bulgaria Belogradchik Rocks Down to 4th Place in New 7 Wonders Ranking

The miraculous rock formations near the northwest Bulgarian town of Belogradchik moved down one place to fourth position in the global campaign to select the world's new Seven Wonders.

Society » Culture | July 6, 2009, Monday // 11:21 | Viewed: 9552

Sofia Airport Terminal II Evacuated over Bomb Threat

The Bulgarian authorities evacuated Sunday evening the newer Terminal II of Sofia's airport over an alleged bomb threat.

Society | July 5, 2009, Sunday // 20:16 | Viewed: 4494

USA Celebrate Independence Day on Fourth of July

Saturday is the Fourth of July, a day when the United States are celebrating America's 233rd birthday.

Society | July 4, 2009, Saturday // 10:50 | Viewed: 4443

Bus Crash Kills 7 People near Bulgaria Svilengrad

Seven foreign citizens have died Saturday morning after a crash between between two buses near the Bulgarian town of Lyubimetz, Svilengrad municipality.

Society | July 4, 2009, Saturday // 10:35 | Viewed: 8558

Berlin Wall Exhibition in Bulgaria's Sofia University

An exhibition, dedicated to the twentieth anniversary of the removal of the Iron Curtain and the fall of the Berlin wall, has been opened in Bulgaria's biggest Sofia University.

Society » Culture | July 2, 2009, Thursday // 19:08 | Viewed: 2067

Two More Swine Flu Cases Confirmed in Bulgaria

There have been a new two confirmed cases of swine flu in Bulgaria, the Health Ministry has reported.

Society | July 2, 2009, Thursday // 18:33 | Viewed: 2381

Father in Bulgaria-Poland Custody Battle Set to Give Over Son

A Polish mediator has informed the Bulgarian father, Todor Vasilev, involved in a high profile custody battle that he will have to give his son over to the authorities on July 6.

Society | July 2, 2009, Thursday // 15:19 | Viewed: 1797

Bulgarian Archaeologists Discover 7 000-Years-Old Settlement

Bulgarian archaeologists have discovered a 7 000-years-old settlement close to the northeast city of Shumen.

Society » Archaeology | July 2, 2009, Thursday // 14:36 | Viewed: 8154
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