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Light Earthquake Registered in Southern Bulgaria

A light earthquake with a 2.8 magnitude on the Richter scale was registered on the territory of Bulgaria Monday morning.

Society » Environment | August 18, 2010, Wednesday // 08:44 | Viewed: 1938

Bulgarian Orthodox Christians Mark St. Ivan Rilski Assumption

The Bulgarian Orthodox Church celebrates Wednesday, August 18, the assumption of Saint Ivan Rilski.

Society | August 18, 2010, Wednesday // 07:58 | Viewed: 2049

World Scuba Diving Champ Fascinated by Bulgarian Sea Artifacts

The world Scuba Diving Champion, Pascal Bernabe, is searching for remnants of sunken ships in Black Sea waters near the Bulgarian coastal town of Sozopol, the TV channel bTV reports Tuesday.

Society » Archaeology | August 17, 2010, Tuesday // 20:14 | Viewed: 6191

Elevated Radiation Confirmed for Bulgarian Beach

The radiation at the Bulgarian Black coast bay "Vromos" is twice higher than the norm for this area, the Executive Environmental Agency reports Tuesday.

Society » Environment | August 17, 2010, Tuesday // 18:47 | Viewed: 4621

Bulgaria Lags Behind in Newsweek World's Best Country Ranking

Bulgaria appears to be one of the worst European Union countries to live in, according to a Newsweek magazine ranking that compared living conditions in 100 countries around the world.

Society | August 17, 2010, Tuesday // 17:33 | Viewed: 4816

Top Archeologist: Treasure Hunting Is Unavoidable in Bulgaria

Prominent archeologist, Prof. Nikolay Ovcharov, says archeologists and treasure hunters in Bulgaria will always exist together, doing parallel work.

Society » Archaeology | August 17, 2010, Tuesday // 15:08 | Viewed: 4173

47 People Suffer from West Nile Virus in Greece

The number of people infected with the West Nile virus in Greece has reached 47.

Society » Health | August 17, 2010, Tuesday // 15:03 | Viewed: 2962

1 Injured in Bloody Quarrel in Bulgaria's Sofia

A bloody quarrel between parents and "racing drivers" in a district in the Bulgarian capital left one man injured.

Society | August 17, 2010, Tuesday // 12:07 | Viewed: 1479

Bulgarian Director Living His Dream to Film with Laetitia Casta

The Bulgarian director Kamen Kalev has stated that it is a dream come true to make a film with French top model and actress Laetitia Casta.

Society » Culture | August 16, 2010, Monday // 17:41 | Viewed: 5089

Romanian Family Injured After Car Crash Near Bulgaria's Varna

A Romanian woman is in a coma and her life is in danger after her family's car has crashed into a Bulgarian school bus, the police have announced.

Society | August 16, 2010, Monday // 16:02 | Viewed: 2493

Bulgaria Sweats out, Hopes for Cool Mid-Week Spell

The warm weather that swept Bulgaria for the most part of August will reach one of its peaks at the beginning of this week, but forecasts say cooler air is about to set in.

Society » Environment | August 16, 2010, Monday // 15:31 | Viewed: 2172

1 of Every 8 Young Bulgarians Plans to Emigrate

One of every eight young people in Bulgaria has concrete plans to leave the country in a search for better live in the near future, data from the draft National Strategy for Youth in 2010-2020 of the Education Ministry reveals.

Society | August 16, 2010, Monday // 15:05 | Viewed: 3773

Bulgarians Hope for Shorter Work Hours over Heat

Bulgaria's General Labor Inspectorate Executive Agency has suggested that employers should take into consideration the high temperatures and provide healthy and safe work conditions to their employees.

Society | August 16, 2010, Monday // 14:33 | Viewed: 1683

Bulgaria's Traffic Police to Deprive 150 000 of Driver's Licenses

The Bulgarian Traffic Police have announced that they will take away the driver's licenses of at least 150 000 people in October and November.

Society | August 16, 2010, Monday // 12:50 | Viewed: 6427

6-Km Backup Reported at Turkish-Bulgarian Border

A long line of heavy duty trucks has formed at the Turkish - Bulgarian border cross point at Kapukule near the town of Edirne.

Society | August 16, 2010, Monday // 10:40 | Viewed: 2017

Sofia Traffic Police Offices Extend Business Hours

The employees of the Traffic Police Offices in the Bulgarian capital Sofia will work on two shifts beginning Monday, the Interior Ministry informs.

Society | August 16, 2010, Monday // 10:12 | Viewed: 2984

Bulgaria Restores Balkans' Top Monastery Complex

Bulgaria will finally be able to restore one of the largest monastery complexes on the Balkans - the medieval "St.

Society » Archaeology | August 16, 2010, Monday // 09:41 | Viewed: 2148

Bulgarian Pilgrims Hail Mary at Rila Monastery

Thousands of believers flocked to Bulgaria's famed Rila Monastery to celebrate the great Christian Orthodox holiday Dormition of the Holy Mother of God.

Society » Culture | August 15, 2010, Sunday // 20:14 | Viewed: 3021

Bulgaria Braces for Scorching Heat

The over 35 C heat wave that swept Bulgaria this week will continue during the first half of the next.

Society » Environment | August 15, 2010, Sunday // 19:01 | Viewed: 6788

Bulgarian Eco Activists to Clean up Seven Rila Lakes

Bulgarian environmental activists are organizing a cleanup of trash in the area of the famous Seven Lakes in the southwestern Bulgarian mountain of Rila, August 24-29.

Society » Environment | August 15, 2010, Sunday // 16:08 | Viewed: 10702

Bulgarian Capital Sofia ‘Breathes’ with Temporary Pedestrian Street

Ivan Shishman Street in downtown Sofia was turned pedestrian for Sunday in a bid to reduce air pollution from traffic and favor commuting by foot.

Society | August 15, 2010, Sunday // 14:39 | Viewed: 3092
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