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Bulgaria Environmentalists Waltz in Sign of Protest

Bulgaria's environmentalists waltzed in front of the Ministries Council building in downtown Sofia Thursday to protest against unresolved ecological issues.

Society » Environment | April 30, 2009, Thursday // 16:41 | Viewed: 1832

US Band Offers Free Concert in Sofia to Mark Day of Europe

To celebrate the Day of Europe, the US military band from Naples, Italy will give a free concert in Sofia.

Society » Culture | April 30, 2009, Thursday // 16:05 | Viewed: 2486

Four Burn to Death in Terrifying Bulgaria Car Accident

Four people have burned to death in a terrifying car accident on Bulgaria's Trakiya Highway Thursday around 13.

Society | April 30, 2009, Thursday // 15:51 | Viewed: 9686

VIP Brother Charity to Help Prevent Child Abandonment

Prevention of child abandonment is one of the seven charitable causes of the third Bulgarian edition of the VIP Brother reality show.

Society | April 30, 2009, Thursday // 15:13 | Viewed: 2083

Bulgaria Orders US Swine Flu Detection Tests

Bulgaria has ordered tests that detect swine flu from the US and they will arrive in under two weeks, the Bulgarian health ministry confirmed.

Society | April 30, 2009, Thursday // 09:31 | Viewed: 2165

30 Bulgarians in Mexico Fear Swine Flu

Thirty Bulgarians, who are currently on a vacation in Mexico, have approached Bulgarian health authorities, searching for advice whether to cut short their trip.

Society | April 29, 2009, Wednesday // 19:21 | Viewed: 1386

Sofia Airport Ready to Isolate Swine Flu Cases

Sofia airport has plans in place to deal with any suspected cases of swine flu, though none have been reported in the country, officials announced.

Society | April 29, 2009, Wednesday // 17:59 | Viewed: 2507

Bulgaria Police Seize Hidden Ancient Treasure in Nessebar

The regional unit for combating organized crime in Bulgaria's Burgas have seized a hidden treasure dating back to 3rd century BC.

Society » Culture | April 29, 2009, Wednesday // 13:23 | Viewed: 4985

Bulgaria Set for Day of Protests

Three separate protest rallies across Bulgaria are expected to bring thousands of unhappy citizens on to the streets on Wednesday.

Society | April 29, 2009, Wednesday // 10:16 | Viewed: 1615

Bulgaria Education Ministry to Reinforce Literary Language Use

Literary Bulgarian language is mandatory in all Bulgarian public schools, the Bulgarian Education Ministry declared Tuesday.

Society » Education | April 28, 2009, Tuesday // 20:45 | Viewed: 2127

Health Minister: Bulgaria Unable to Identify Swine Flu

Bulgarian Health Minister, Evgeni Zhelev, has stated that Bulgaria will not be able to identify swine flu if it arrives in the country.

Society | April 28, 2009, Tuesday // 14:41 | Viewed: 2017

Court Backs Bulgaria Govt Decision on Garbage Crisis

The Supreme Administrative Court rejected the appeal of Sofia municipality against the decision of the government to declare an emergency situation over the waste crisis.

Society | April 27, 2009, Monday // 18:42 | Viewed: 1273

Pop Diva Autobiography Finally Hits Bulgaria's Bookstores

The long anticipated biography of Bulgarian Pop Diva, Lili Ivanova, finally hit the bookstores Monday.

Society » Culture | April 27, 2009, Monday // 17:27 | Viewed: 5513

Bulgaria Tightens Border Control over Swine Flu Concerns

Bulgaria will step up control at all border checkpoints as a preventive measure against the spread of swine flu to the country, the national veterinary medical service announced.

Society | April 27, 2009, Monday // 15:28 | Viewed: 2971

Sofia Airport Equipped with Thermal Scanners over Swine Flu Fears

Arriving passengers at Sofia airport will pass through thermal scanners as a preventive measure against the spread of swine flu to the country.

Society | April 27, 2009, Monday // 14:05 | Viewed: 3901

Spring Snow Springs Surprise in Southern Bulgaria

The citizens of the southern Bulgarian town of Smolyan woke up to a snowy morning on Sunday.

Society | April 26, 2009, Sunday // 12:59 | Viewed: 1312

Bulgaria Assuages Swine Flu Fears

Bulgarian authorities have said there is no direct risk of an outbreak of a human swine flu virus in the country amids warnings that the infection could become a pandemic.

Society | April 26, 2009, Sunday // 12:41 | Viewed: 2877

Bulgaria Registers 3 Aftershocks in the Wake of Romanian Strong Quake

The earthquake with a magnitude of 5.3 that struck eastern and central Romania on Saturday and was also felt in neighboring Moldova and Bulgaria was followed by three aftershocks.

Society | April 26, 2009, Sunday // 10:37 | Viewed: 1982

Bulgaria Seismology Expert: Earthquake Damage Impossible

The Deputy Director of the Geophysics Institute at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Dimo Solakov, stated it was impossible an earthquake with the magnitude of the Saturday evening one, would cause any damages and injuries.

Society | April 25, 2009, Saturday // 22:38 | Viewed: 2664

Romania Earthquake Sparks Panic in Northern Bulgaria

The 5.3 earthquake Saturday evening reportedly caused panic in many northern Bulgarian cities, sending scores of people on the streets.

Society | April 25, 2009, Saturday // 22:07 | Viewed: 7211

Romanian Quake Felt in Bulgaria, Moldova

An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.3 struck eastern and central Romania on Saturday and was also felt in neighboring Moldova and Bulgaria. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.

Society | April 25, 2009, Saturday // 21:58 | Viewed: 2842
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