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Skewed Reporting of Protests by Bulgarian Media Declared Wrong

Buglaria's Council for Electronic Media has criticized biased media coverage aiming to downplay the size and significance of recent rallies against the country's new Forestry Act.

Society | June 26, 2012, Tuesday // 19:54 | Viewed: 1528

Tree Falls on Cafe, Blocks Traffic in Bulgarian Capital

A poplar tree collapsed onto the tables of a cafe in Bulgarian capital Sofia and blocked traffic on the central Bacho Kiro Str.

Society | June 26, 2012, Tuesday // 15:13 | Viewed: 1477

Bulgarian Mothers Rebel against Karl Marx Monument in Key University

A NGO of Bulgarian mothers has declared itself against the existence of a monument of German economist and philosopher Karl Marx (1818-1883) on the campus of the University of National and World Economy in Sofia.

Society » Education | June 26, 2012, Tuesday // 12:37 | Viewed: 4460

Bulgaria Ups Hwy Speed Limit to 140 Km/H

The maximum speed limit on Bulgarian highways went up to 140 km/h at midnight Tuesday, but it is effective only for sections with the most modern pavement.

Society | June 26, 2012, Tuesday // 10:00 | Viewed: 20377

Light Earthquake Registered in Bulgaria's Pernik Region

A new earthquake with a magnitude of 2.5 points on the Richter scale has been registered in western Bulgaria, in the area of the city of Pernik, Monday evening.

Society » Environment | June 26, 2012, Tuesday // 09:35 | Viewed: 2016

Code Yellow Declared for NE Bulgaria for Thunder, Hail

Eight Bulgarian regions are under code yellow for severe weather Tuesday, the National Institute for Meteorology and Hydrology at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS) reminds.

Society » Environment | June 26, 2012, Tuesday // 09:17 | Viewed: 1456

'People's' Project S.G.A.N. Launched in Bulgaria

A new project named S.G.A.N., aiming at waking up Bulgarian people, making them more critical and active, was announced Monday.

Society | June 25, 2012, Monday // 15:12 | Viewed: 1805

Petanque Tournament Brings Southern France's Spirit to Bulgaria

A petanque tournament has been organized in the Bulgarian capital Sofia by the French-Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce.

Society | June 25, 2012, Monday // 13:55 | Viewed: 26939

Bulgarian Mainstream Media Work as GERB PR - Study

Prime Minister, Boyko Borisov, remains the most mentioned name in mainstream media, presented largely in positive light.

Society | June 25, 2012, Monday // 13:51 | Viewed: 1778

'Anonymous' Snub Bulgarian TV for Distorted Eco Rallies Coverage

The Anonymous hacktivist group has warned private Bulgarian TV channel bTV to offe a public apology for the "insinuations and manipulations" in their coverage of certain events, most notably, the protest against the controversial Forestry Act amendments.

Society | June 25, 2012, Monday // 12:46 | Viewed: 1934

Bulgarian Lead-Zinc Complex Closure Threatens Eco Disaster

Workers from Bulgaria's troubled largest producer of non-ferrous metals, the Lead and Zinc Complex (LZC; OTZK) in the southern city of Kardzhali have decided to not quit but rather seek their overdue salaries through the Court.

Society » Environment | June 25, 2012, Monday // 12:42 | Viewed: 2070

New Civil Movement Launched in Bulgaria

A new civil movement, "Modern Bulgaria," is officially launched Sunday, introduced by a national initiative committee.

Society | June 24, 2012, Sunday // 12:58 | Viewed: 1595

Bulgarian Ammo Depot Owner Blames Worker for Blast

The recent explosions at the ammo depot in southern Bulgaria were triggered by human error where a worker did unauthorized touching and handling of ammunitions.

Society | June 24, 2012, Sunday // 12:00 | Viewed: 2010

Cooler Weather with Thunder, Hail Arrives in Bulgaria

A shifting weather bringing downpours, strong thunderstorms, and possible hail will set in Sunday in large parts of Bulgaria, according to the national weather service.

Society » Environment | June 24, 2012, Sunday // 11:58 | Viewed: 2045

Midsummer Day Arrives in Bulgaria with Magic Herbs

Bulgarians celebrate Sunday Midsummer Day, widely known as Enyovden, a holiday related to traditional beliefs about herbs and their healing power.

Society » Culture | June 24, 2012, Sunday // 10:00 | Viewed: 3179

Bulgarian Highway Construction Might Damage Valuable Archaeology Findings

Bulgarian archaeologists working on the track of the Struma Highway under construction have warned that future planned sections of the road might bury important findings.

Society » Archaeology | June 23, 2012, Saturday // 18:38 | Viewed: 2395

3.8 Degree Earthquake Registered in S Bulgaria

An earthquake with magnitude 3.8 on the Richter scale has been registered near the southern Bulgarian town of Razlog Saturday.

Society » Environment | June 23, 2012, Saturday // 12:20 | Viewed: 1782

Code Yellow Declared in Bulgaria over Summer Heat

Code yellow for potentially dangerous weather has been declared for most of Bulgaria Saturday, over extremely hot weather.

Society » Environment | June 23, 2012, Saturday // 09:37 | Viewed: 6283

18 Bulgarian Districts Offer Dangerous Drinking Water

18 out of Bulgaria's 28 districts have substandard drinking water, according to an analysis of the country's water resources requested by the Ministry of Environment and Water.

Society » Health | June 22, 2012, Friday // 20:57 | Viewed: 23824

UNESCO: Building New Ski Facilities in Bulgaria's Pirin Is Inadmissible

Bulgaria must not allow the construction of new ski facilities and ski zones on the territory of the Pirin National Park, according to a recent report of UNESCO's World Heritage Committee cited by the "For the Nature" Coalition.

Society » Environment | June 22, 2012, Friday // 17:47 | Viewed: 3615

Bulgarian PM's (Ex) Girlfriend Makes Him Happy with Free Ski Resort Passes

A controversy has arisen in Bulgaria after one of the country's top ski resorts Pamporovo – owned by Tsvetelina Borislavova, a businesswoman and ex girlfriend of Prime Minister Boyko Borisov – granted free lift passes to Borisov and his Cabinet.

Society | June 22, 2012, Friday // 16:30 | Viewed: 6183
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