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Sofia Holds Graffiti Fest in Scorching Heat

The heat wave that overcame Bulgaria over the weekend did not scare enthusiastic graffiti artists or prevent their participation in the Urban Creatures Fest, organized over the weekend by the City Hall.

Society » Culture | July 15, 2012, Sunday // 14:22 | Viewed: 4664

Bulgarians in Dark about Central, Local Administration - Poll

The large majority of Bulgarians is either in the dark or not satisfied with the information they have about the work of the central and local administration.

Society | July 15, 2012, Sunday // 14:01 | Viewed: 1262

2 Gold Necklaces Found in Bulgaria's Roman Colony Debelt

Two gold necklaces have already been found in the recently discovered Roman tombs in Debelt, in southeastern Bulgaria.

Society » Archaeology | July 15, 2012, Sunday // 12:41 | Viewed: 4531

First Code Red over Dangerous Heat Issued in Bulgaria

A Code Red alert is declared for 3 Bulgarian regions on Sunday, while the rest of the country is under code orange over the forecast for scorching heat.

Society » Environment | July 15, 2012, Sunday // 10:37 | Viewed: 2157

Bulgaria's Quake-Rattled Pernik Enjoyes Calm Night

Only one light aftershock has been registered overnight in the area of the capital Sofia and the western city of Pernik, in the aftermath of the Saturday afternoon's 4.5-magnitude jolt.

Society » Environment | July 15, 2012, Sunday // 10:11 | Viewed: 1433

Chief Secretary of Interior Dispels Worries after Quake in W Bulgaria

Chief Secretary of the Interior, Commissar Kalin Georgiev, has assured that there is no cause for panic after the quake that struck Western Bulgaria Saturday afternoon.

Society » Environment | July 14, 2012, Saturday // 19:53 | Viewed: 1429

4.5-Magnitude Quake near Bulgaria's Pernik Felt in Macedonia

The 4.5-magnitude jolt which struck Western Bulgaria Saturday afternoon was also felt in eastern and northeastern Macedonia.

Society » Environment | July 14, 2012, Saturday // 19:32 | Viewed: 1541

Bulgarian Geophysicists Rule Out New Strong Quake

Experts at the Geophysical Institute at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS) have rejected the possibility of a stronger earthquake occurring after Saturday afternoon's 4.5-magnitude jolt

Society » Environment | July 14, 2012, Saturday // 19:00 | Viewed: 1408

Aftershocks Expected after 4.5-Quake in Western Bulgaria

The 4.5-magnitude earthquake which hit Western Bulgaria on Saturday afternoon may be followed by lighter aftershocks.

Society » Environment | July 14, 2012, Saturday // 18:25 | Viewed: 1226

Calm Urged as Quake Rattles Homes, Nerves in W Bulgaria

Bulgarian seismologists have called for patience and calm after a 4.5 magnitude earthquake shook western Bulgaria on Saturday, throwing many people into panic.

Society » Environment | July 14, 2012, Saturday // 18:18 | Viewed: 1000

Bulgaria New Tremor Aftershock of May Strong Quake - Expert

The relatively strong tremor that threw into panic people in Bulgaria's capital Sofia and nearby Pernik is an aftershock of the 5.8-magnitude quake at the end of May, according to experts.

Society » Environment | July 14, 2012, Saturday // 18:04 | Viewed: 2418

Firefighters, Police Sent to Quake-Hit Western Bulgaria

Teams of firefighters and police officers from three Bulgarian cities have been dispatched to the sites where Saturday's 4.5-magnitude earthquake felt strongest.

Society » Environment | July 14, 2012, Saturday // 17:54 | Viewed: 1403

Bulgarian Town in Panic after New Quake

The 4.5-magnitude earthquake that struck the town of Pernik near the capital Sofia, shook apartment buildings, rattled windows and caused residents to rush into the streets.

Society » Environment | July 14, 2012, Saturday // 17:35 | Viewed: 1315

Mayor of Bulgaria's Pernik Headed for Quake-Hit Area

Rositsa Yanakieva, Mayor of the western Bulgarian city of Pernik, has said that the 4.5-magnitude quake, which struck the region on Saturday afternoon, has not caused any casualties or collapsed buildings.

Society » Environment | July 14, 2012, Saturday // 17:34 | Viewed: 1210

4.5 Quake Rocks Bulgaria's Capital Sofia Too

The 4.5- magnitude earthquake that struck Western Bulgaria on Saturday afternoon was felt in Pernik, Sofia, Samokov, Montana and Plovdiv.

Society » Environment | July 14, 2012, Saturday // 17:20 | Viewed: 1237

4.5-Magnitude Quake Jolts Bulgaria's Pernik

A 4.5-magnitude earthquake struck western Bulgaria at 3.52 p.m. on Saturday, according to the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre.

Society » Environment | July 14, 2012, Saturday // 16:18 | Viewed: 5207

ET Caught on Picture in Bulgaria, Hikers Claim

A group of Bulgarians from the second largest city of Plovdiv insist they have spotted an extra-terrestrial in a mountain area.

Society | July 14, 2012, Saturday // 12:51 | Viewed: 9756

Bulgaria Braces for Record Heat, Code Orange for Saturday

A Code Orange alert was declared once again for all Bulgarian regions on Saturday.

Society » Environment | July 14, 2012, Saturday // 10:20 | Viewed: 1005

Novinite.com Launches 'Bulgaria - France Survey'

Bulgaria's largest English-language media, Novinite.

Society | July 14, 2012, Saturday // 08:41 | Viewed: 1269

Bulgarian PM Wants to Push Religious Indoctrination in Schools - Report

Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov is in favor of imposing compulsory religious education in the country's schools, Bishop Gavrail from the Lovech Bishopric has told the Bulgarian Telegraph Agency.

Society » Education | July 13, 2012, Friday // 17:30 | Viewed: 1686

Manowar's DeMaio Endorses Adopting Sofia Stray Dogs

Manowar bass player and songwriter Joey DeMaio has endorsed the campaign for the adoption of stray dogs launched in Bulgaria's capital Sofia.

Society | July 13, 2012, Friday // 15:05 | Viewed: 9037
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