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New Light Tremor Detected in Bulgaria

A new light tremor has been registered in Bulgaria on Thursday, adding to the hundreds of jolts after last week's massive 5.9-degree earthquake.

Society » Environment | May 31, 2012, Thursday // 10:29 | Viewed: 1047

Bulgaria Marks No Tobacco Day as Full Smoking Ban Looms

A day before Bulgaria bans smoking in all enclosed public spaces, the country and the world will observe on May 31 the No Tobacco Day to draw global awareness to the widespread prevalence of smoking and its negative health effects.

Society » Health | May 31, 2012, Thursday // 08:18 | Viewed: 2583

SEEMO Concerned over Threatened Bulgarian Journalist

The South East Europe Media Organisation (SEEMO) has expressed its concern over the latest threat against Bulgarian investigative journalist Lidia Pavlova.

Society | May 30, 2012, Wednesday // 17:41 | Viewed: 1294

Just 41 Aftershocks Felt in Bulgaria Last Week

Even though the earthquake that shook Bulgaria last Tuesday has been followed by over 500 aftershocks, only 41 of them have been actually felt by people, an expert has explained.

Society » Environment | May 30, 2012, Wednesday // 13:44 | Viewed: 1414

Bulgaria's Cannes 2012 Star: I Have Never Even Dreamed of Such Success

Ilian Metev, the young Bulgarian director, whose documentary "Sofia's Last Ambulance" landed the Critics' Week Visionary award in Cannes this year, says the hype has exceeded his bravest dreams.

Society » Culture | May 30, 2012, Wednesday // 12:36 | Viewed: 1954

Bulgaria Sees Quake Damage Bill of over EUR 2 M

A total of BGN 3 M (approximately EUR 1.52 M) would be necessary to repair public buildings in Bulgaria's Southwestern city of Pernik that was jolted by a 5.8-6 magnitude earthquake lest week.

Society » Environment | May 30, 2012, Wednesday // 11:24 | Viewed: 1169

Fears Invade Bulgaria's Pernik over Quake Aftershocks

Residents of Bulgaria's western city of Pernik spent again the night in their cars in the aftermath of the 3.8 magnitude aftershock that rattled the region Tuesday, one week after the 5.9 quake.

Society » Environment | May 30, 2012, Wednesday // 10:33 | Viewed: 1656

Stabbed Bulgarian MMA Fighter Released from Hospital

Blagoi Ivanov, the Bulgarian MMA fighter who was stabbed almost fatally in February, has been released from hospital after hanging between life and death for three months and three days.

Society | May 30, 2012, Wednesday // 10:10 | Viewed: 8757

Chain Crash Jams Traffic to Sofia Airport

A chain crash involving four cars at a central Sofia's boulevard caused a major traffic jam early in the morning on Wednesday.

Society | May 30, 2012, Wednesday // 09:44 | Viewed: 1269

New Tremor Rattles Bulgarian Capital Sofia

A new jolt struck Bulgaria's capital Sofia Wednesday morning, shaking apartment buildings and reviving fearful memories of last week's strong quake.

Society » Environment | May 30, 2012, Wednesday // 08:43 | Viewed: 2687

Hero Who Died Saving British Kid Was Bulgarian

It has been verified that 32-year-old Plamen Petkov, a Bulgarian, has died saving the life of a British child on the beach at West Wittering, West Sussex.

Society | May 29, 2012, Tuesday // 20:48 | Viewed: 3549

Lightning Bolt Strikes 2 Women in Bulgaria's Kardzhali

A lightning bolt has stricken two women in a downtown park in the southern Bulgarian city of Kardzhali.

Society » Environment | May 29, 2012, Tuesday // 17:58 | Viewed: 2751

Strong Aftershock Rattles Northern Italy after Tuesday's Earthquake

A second, 5.6 degree tremor has shaken the north of Italy Tuesday, after a 5.8 degree quake claimed the lives of at least 10.

Society » Environment | May 29, 2012, Tuesday // 14:33 | Viewed: 2513

Bulgarian Scientists Reject Link between Local, Italy Quakes

The Head of the Seismology Department at the National Institute in Geophysics, Geodesy and Geography, at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, BAS, Emil Botev, firmly rejects any possible connection between local and Italian earthquakes.

Society » Environment | May 29, 2012, Tuesday // 14:32 | Viewed: 2367

Bulgaria Closely Monitors River Levels after Torrential Rains

The levels of the rivers Struma, Tundzha and Iskar in Bulgaria are being closely monitored after several days of heavy spring rains.

Society » Environment | May 29, 2012, Tuesday // 14:32 | Viewed: 1241

Aftershock Hurdles High School Exam in Bulgaria's Pernik

The high school matriculation exam in Bulgaria's western city of Pernik has been terminated Tuesday after the latest earthquake aftershock hit the region.

Society » Environment | May 29, 2012, Tuesday // 12:39 | Viewed: 1594

Death Toll in Renewed Italy Quake Climbs to 10

At least ten persons are reported killed and dozens injured after a new strong earthquake shook northern Italy Tuesday, report agencies.

Society » Environment | May 29, 2012, Tuesday // 12:29 | Viewed: 1936

Downpours Trigger Landslides, Road Closures across Bulgaria

Several roads, among them some key ones, are partially closed across Bulgaria Tuesday due to landslides in the aftermath of long-lasting torrential rains.

Society » Environment | May 29, 2012, Tuesday // 11:41 | Viewed: 3233

At Least 3 Perish in Renewed Italy Earthquake

At least three persons are reported killed and dozens injured after a new strong earthquake shook northern Italy Tuesday, report agencies.

Society » Environment | May 29, 2012, Tuesday // 11:31 | Viewed: 1666

Aftershock Jolts Bulgaria 1 Wk after Earthquake

A 3.8 degree earthquake was felt in western Bulgaria Tuesday, one week after the region was shaken by a 5.9 degreee tremor.

Society » Environment | May 29, 2012, Tuesday // 10:53 | Viewed: 2436

Bulgarian President Lauds Research to Boost Business

Education and research in Bulgaria should be stimulated by the state to create a more competitive business environment, argued Bulgarian President Rosen Plevneliev.

Society » Education | May 29, 2012, Tuesday // 10:01 | Viewed: 1148
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