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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: 1275

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: 5537

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: 2975

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: 3909

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: 1315

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: 2884

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: 1991

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: 2667

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: 7218

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: 2848

No Reports of Casualties, Damage from Northern Bulgaria Earthquake

Bulgaria's Civil Defense informed Saturday evening that they have not received any reports of injured people or damages form the Vrancea earthquake.

Society | April 25, 2009, Saturday // 21:20 | Viewed: 1845

Saturday Quake Brings Grim Memories of 1977 Vrancea Shocks

The latest earthquake in Bulgaria Saturday night is a grim reminiscence of March 4, 1977 when a strong earthquake brought mass destruction in northern Bulgaria.

Society | April 25, 2009, Saturday // 21:11 | Viewed: 6499

Strong Earthquake Shakes Northern Bulgaria, Epicenter in Romania

A powerful 5.3 earthquake has hit northern Bulgaria in the areas of the cities of Dobrich, Pleven, Varna.

Society | April 25, 2009, Saturday // 20:45 | Viewed: 5580

Armenian Monument Opened in Bulgaria's General Toshevo

The Armenian Union in Bulgaria and the Ovsepyan family donated to Bulgaria's northeastern town of General Toshevo a monument of the Russian Emperor, Alexander II.

Society | April 25, 2009, Saturday // 19:40 | Viewed: 2475

Bulgaria Musicians Named Artists of Month by Obama Organization

The New York Empire Trio and Bulgarian Virtuosi Artists are featured as artists of the month by the Obama Music, Arts and Entertainment Organization.

Society » Culture | April 24, 2009, Friday // 20:37 | Viewed: 2092

Bulgaria Recycling Company Ecobulpack Boosts Outstanding Results

Ecobulpack has fulfilled its obligations from the Waste Management and Recycling Act for 2008.

Society » Environment | April 24, 2009, Friday // 18:42 | Viewed: 4787

World of Disney Arrives in Sofia

Over 100 drawings of one of the most prominent Disney artists, Ulrich Schröder, are on display in Sofia from April 23 to May 3.

Society » Culture | April 24, 2009, Friday // 17:41 | Viewed: 4967

US Embassy in Bulgaria Gives Women of Courage Award

The US Embassy in Bulgaria will present Monday prosecutor Ilona Krastenyakova and Ina Kileva with the Women of Courage Award.

Society | April 24, 2009, Friday // 13:26 | Viewed: 2544

Adolf Hitler Paintings Sold for EUR 100 000

The UK Mullock's Art Auctioneers sold Wednesday a series of watercolors thought to be painted by Adolf Hitler for over EUR 100 000.

Society » Culture | April 24, 2009, Friday // 10:49 | Viewed: 6852

Bulgaria Belogradchik Rocks to Be Shown in European Parliament

An exhibition dedicated to Bulgaria's bidder for the world's new Seven Wonders, the Belogradchik Rocks, will be shown May 3 in the European Parliament in Strasbourg.

Society » Culture | April 23, 2009, Thursday // 14:32 | Viewed: 2549

Energy Summit Brings Sofia Traffic to Halt

Even before its official opening, the Energy summit has created mayhem all over downtown Sofia, where traffic is at a standstill.

Society | April 23, 2009, Thursday // 11:57 | Viewed: 2240
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