1 059 Bulgarians Die in Car Accidents in 2008
A total of 1 059 persons died in car crashes in Bulgaria in 2008, according to the official statistics of the Interior Ministry.
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Hotel on Fire in Downtown Veliko Turnovo, Guests Evacuated
Several dozens of guests were evacuated Tuesday night from the Premier Hotel in the Bulgarian city of Veliko Turnovo because of a fire.
IHT: Bulgaria's Karin Dom Is Exemplary Center for Disabled Children
Bulgaria's day care center for disabled children "Karin Dom" located on the Black Sea coast in the city of Varna is an exemplary institution, according to an extensive article in the International Herald Tribune.
Vandals Spray Graffiti on Bulgaria's Newest Trains
Unknown vandals have sprayed graffiti on two of Bulgaria's newest trains, the Bulgarian State Railways BDZ announced Monday.
5-Magnitude Earthquake Felt in Southern Bulgaria
An earthquake with measuring a magnitude of 5 on the Richter Scale was felt in much of southern Bulgaria at 0:59 on Monday.
4 Bulgarians Injured as Bus Falls into Gorge in Greece
A total of four Bulgarian citizens have been hospitalized after suffering injuries in a bus accident that occurred near the Greek town of Metsovo early on Saturday. Three women and a 19-year-old boy have been hurt after the tourist bus with Bulgarian lic
Bulgaria's Pamporovo Welcomes British, Irish Tourists for Ski Training
About 800 tourists form the United Kingdom and Ireland have arrived to Bulgaria's winter resort of Pamporovo for a ski training. Half of the ski tracks in the resort are already opened in spite of the thin snow blanket.
Hundreds Stage Mourning Rally at Bulgarian Youngster Murder Anniversary
Hundreds of Bulgarian youngsters staged a mourning rally on Sunday to mark the first anniversary since the murder of the 20-year-old Andrey Monov, who was stabbed to death by an Australian citizen in downtown Sofia. The demonstrators headed from the Firs
Five Passengers Die in Overnight Crashes across Bulgaria
Five people died as eight heavy car crashes were reported overnight across Bulgaria, according to the data of the country's Interior Ministry. Other 10 passengers were injured in the hits as one of them is in critical condition.
Bulgaria Celebrates St. Stefan's Day
Bulgaria celebrates Saturday the day of Saint Stefan, one of the saints, whose name is among the most common in the country. Translated the name means "a wreath", and is considered to bring the closure to the old year.
Drunk Driving Accident Kills 12yo Girl in Bulgaria
A 12-year-old girl died after being injured in a crash caused by a drunk driver in Bulgaria's village of Satovcha Friday evening. The accident occurred after the culprit's vehicle veered into the opposite lane of the road and hit against another car wher
Somalia Religious Leaders Calls for Bulgarian Hostage Release
Somalia tribe and religious leaders and citizens rights defenders rallied in the town of Dusamareb demanding the immediate release of the six foreign aid workers, including a Bulgarian woman, who have been kidnapped in the region in November. "The hostag
Bulgarians to Set Their Watches Right by Internet in 2009
All Bulgarians will have the opportunity to regulate their watches through Internet starting January 1 2009. The time in Bulgaria is currently being corrected by three atomic clocks that uses an atomic resonance frequency standard as its timekeeping elem
Bulgaria Marks Father's Day
Bulgaria marks Father's Day on Friday, December 26. The holiday is celebrated on different dates throughout the world, but Bulgaria has chosen a date that coincides with the day of Orthodox Saint Joseph.
Sixth Bulgarian Christmas Charity Raises BGN 2.3 M
The sixth edition of the charity campaign "The Bulgarian Christmas. Give hope to a child in need," has collected more than BGN 2.
Bulgaria Patriarch Ushers in Christmas Celebrations
Bulgaria's Patriarch Maxim ushered in Christmas celebrations in the country with a festive service in Sofia's St. Alexander Nevski cathedral.
Bulgaria Former Chief Prosecutor Tatarchev Dies at 78
Bulgaria's chief prosecutor in the period 1992-1998, Ivan Tatarchev, passed away Wednesday at the age of 78. Tatarchev's family were founders of the Macedonian revolutionary organisation in Thessaloniki in 1893 and during his life he suffered repressions
Bulgaria Patriarch to Serve Christmas Eve Mass
His holiness Patriarch Maxim will lead the solemn mass on Christmas eve, starting at 6pm in the St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral in Sofia.
Traditions Revive as Bulgarians Prepare to Meet Christmas
As Bulgarians prepare to meet Christmas, old traditions revive on the eve before the holy day. Throughout the country traditions vary, but some things are certain.
Heavy Snowfall Cause Traffic Problems in Sofia
Heavy snowfall Tuesday evening caused traffic problems in Sofia, as the snow cover reached 5 centimeters within minutes. Big traffic jams and power cuts marked the last working day in the capital before the Christmas holidays as the blizzard raced throug
Two Die on Bulgarian Roads Overnight
Two people died as 33 heavy car crashes were reported overnight across Bulgaria, according to the data of the country's Interior Ministry. Other 47 people were injured in the hits as two of them are in critical condition.
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