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381 New Animal and Plant Species were Found in the Brazilian Amazon

World Wildlife Fund (WWF) experts presented a catalog of 381 previously unknown plants and animals found in the Brazilian Amazon in Sao Paulo, the Globul TV channel reported.

Society » Environment | August 31, 2017, Thursday // 12:17 | Viewed: 3966

Residential Building Collapsed in Mumbai

A building collapsed in the Indian city of Mumbai.

Society » Incidents | August 31, 2017, Thursday // 12:10 | Viewed: 5740

The Autumn Edition of Kapana Fest is Approaching

The sixth edition of Kapana Fest will enchant Plovdiv streets in September! The event begins on September 29 and within three days it will turn the authentic Plovdiv quarter into an independent territory of culture, art and entertainment.

Society » Culture | August 31, 2017, Thursday // 11:35 | Viewed: 111373

Sunny Weather Today, Max Temperatures Between 26°C and 31°C

It will be sunny today with maximum temperatures ranging between 26°C and 31°C, in Sofia - about 26°C.

Society » Environment | August 31, 2017, Thursday // 11:01 | Viewed: 4037

20 Years Since Princess Diana's Death

Tributes have been left at the gates of Kensington Palace, where thousands came to mourn the death of Princess Diana 20 years ago, Sky News writes.

Society » Obituaries | August 31, 2017, Thursday // 09:44 | Viewed: 8387

70% of Emergency Calls in Bulgaria Are not Urgent or are Fake

70% of the emergency calls in Bulgaria are not urgent or are fake, reported bTV.

Society » Health | August 31, 2017, Thursday // 09:33 | Viewed: 3520

A Human Skeleton Was Discovered During Repair of a Hotel in Smolyan

A human skeleton was discovered by construction workers during repair of a hotel in Smolyan, the Regional Directorate of the Ministry of Interior - Smolyan announced, quoted by bTV.

Society | August 30, 2017, Wednesday // 14:53 | Viewed: 3536

Teachers’ Salaries Go Up 25% in 2018

he salaries of the school teachers in Bulgaria are going up by 15% by the end of 2017 and by another 20 or 25% by the end of 2017.

Society » Education | August 30, 2017, Wednesday // 14:44 | Viewed: 4569

The 74th Edition of the Oldest Film Festival Opens in Venice

This year's edition of the oldest film festival will be opened in Venice.

Society » Culture | August 30, 2017, Wednesday // 14:35 | Viewed: 3800

Romanians are Increasingly Emigrating

Despite the increase in wages, the number of Romanians emigrating abroad is not decreasing, and 210,000 more left the country last year compared to 2015, the Romanian daily Ziarul Financiar said today.

Society | August 30, 2017, Wednesday // 13:12 | Viewed: 4600

Chaos at the Airport in Berlin Because of a Bomb from World War II

World War II bomb caused a real transport chaos in the German capital in the evening hours of Tuesday, the Berlin newspaper Der Tagesspiegel reported.

Society » Incidents | August 30, 2017, Wednesday // 12:58 | Viewed: 7045

Teacher Wages are Rising with 20-25% Next Year

After an increase in teacher salaries of 15% in September, the salaries of those employed in secondary education will be upward indexed by another 20-25% in 2018.

Society » Education | August 30, 2017, Wednesday // 12:50 | Viewed: 11733

The Explosion of an Electronic Cigarette Forced the Evacuation of a Railway Station in London

The explosion of an electronic cigarette has led to the evacuation of a railway station in London, Nova informs.

Society » Incidents | August 30, 2017, Wednesday // 12:16 | Viewed: 5691

Arson Blamed for Zakynthos Fires

Recent wildfires on Zakynthos, which has suffered widespread damage following dozens of blazes, were the work of arsonists, according to Citizens’ Protection Minister Nikos Toskas, Ekathimerini writes.

Society » Environment | August 30, 2017, Wednesday // 12:11 | Viewed: 4552

Weather in Bulgaria Bad for Mountain Tourism Today

The weather will be mostly sunny with only temporary increase in clouds, almost no rain.

Society » Environment | August 30, 2017, Wednesday // 12:08 | Viewed: 4390

Students will have Four Holidays Next Year

The next summer vacation for students from the 8th to the 11th grade will begin at the end of June 2018.

Society » Education | August 30, 2017, Wednesday // 11:46 | Viewed: 11366

No Data For Injured Bulgarian Citizens as a Result of the Hurricane Harvey

According to information from the State Department of the United States of America received at the Bulgarian Embassy in Washington, there is no data of injured Bulgarian citizens as a result of the hurricane "Harvey", which mostly affected the states of T

Society | August 30, 2017, Wednesday // 09:49 | Viewed: 3697

Herdsman Caused the Fire in the Area of Kresna Gorge

After sixth consecutive days, firefighters and volunteers have been battling the wildfire, which destroyed thousands of decares of forests in the area of Kresna Gorge in Western Bulgaria, reported BNT.

Society » Environment | August 30, 2017, Wednesday // 09:37 | Viewed: 4387

Heavy Rains in Istanbul Flooded Roads and Wreaked Havoc

Heavy rain battered Istanbul on Tuesday in a freak storm that flooded roads and wreaked havoc in Turkey's biggest city.

Society » Environment | August 30, 2017, Wednesday // 09:35 | Viewed: 4578

Half of the Capital Will be Without Hot Water Until September 11 Due to Reconstruction

More than 20 districts of Sofia will be left without hot water from today - August 30 until 11 September, due to construction  works on the reconstruction of the damaged in the winter heat pipe.

Society | August 30, 2017, Wednesday // 09:28 | Viewed: 3494

Wildfires in Pirin Mountain Are Now Under Control

Bulgarian Interior Minister Valentin Radev has closed the crisis headquarters in the village of Old Kresna, established by an order of the Premier due to the huge wildfire at the foot of the Pirin Mountain, reported bTV.

Society » Environment | August 29, 2017, Tuesday // 16:36 | Viewed: 4652
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