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Ranger Dies after Falling over Cliff in Bulgaria's Stara Planina

The dead body of a ranger was found Wednesday near Lyulyakovitsa district after a two-day search in Bulgaria's Stara Planina. Immediate reports claim the 56-year-old man fell over a cliff while being on a beat in the area on Monday.

Society | February 27, 2008, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2286

Mayor of Bulgaria's Sea Capital Meets Commander from US Sixth Fleet

The Mayor of the city of Varna Kiril Yordanov welcomed Tuesday Captain Matthew Sharpe of the USS San Jacinto from the Sixth American Fleet.

Society | February 26, 2008, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1810

Sulphur Dioxide Chokes Bulgaria's Galabovo Once Again

High concentration of sulphur dioxide in the southern Bulgarian town of Galabovo was reported Monday for the third time in February.

Society | February 26, 2008, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1857

Bulgaria Poultry Farmers Stage Protest, Demand Subsidies

Bulgarian poultry farmers from the northeastern region of Dobrich stage a rally on Tuesday, protesting over the lack of subsidies for their products. The farmers are to give their list of demands to the Dobrich district governor, who is then to inform th

Society | February 26, 2008, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1409

Bulgaria Road Carnage Claims 2 Lives Overnight

A total of two lives were claimed in 25 heavy car crashes reported overnight across Bulgaria, according to the data of the country's Interior Ministry. Other 29 people were injured in the hits, as one of them is in critical condition.

Society | February 26, 2008, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1212

Eco-Activists Approach EC Again over Bulgaria's NATURA 2000

Bulgarian eco-organizations have lodged another complaint against the Bulgarian government with the European Commission over violations of the Natura 2000 programme. According to the eco-activists, the construction of wind power stations in the area of K

Society | February 25, 2008, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1839

Bulgarian Motorcyclists Protest over Increased Vehicle Taxes

About a hundred Bulgarian motorcyclists protested Monday in Sofia against the 25% vehicle tax hike planned by the capital's municipality. According to protesters, the hike is not logical, as motorcycles are more ecological than cars and do not cause traf

Society | February 25, 2008, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2100

Bulgarian Truck, Tourist Bus Crash in Austria, 16 Hurt

A total of 16 people have been injured in a heavy crash between a Bulgarian truck and a tourist bus that occurred Sunday night in Vienna. According to immediate reports the bus was transporting Romanian tourists.

Society | February 25, 2008, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1922

1 Dead, 34 Injured in Overnight Road Hits in Bulgaria

One passenger died as 21 heavy car crashes were reported overnight across Bulgaria, according to the data of the country's Interior Ministry. Other 34 people were injured in the hits, as three of them are in critical condition.

Society | February 25, 2008, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1026

Electronic Sound Picked for Bulgaria's Eurovision 2008 Bid

An electronic dance song was surprisingly picked to represent Bulgaria at the Eurovision 2008 contest in Belgrade.

Society | February 24, 2008, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 5519

4 Bulgarian Lose Their Lives in 21 Overnight Crashes

A total of four passengers died as 21 heavy car crashes were reported overnight across Bulgaria, according to the data of the country's Interior Ministry. Other 22 people were injured in the hits, as one of them is in critical condition.

Society | February 22, 2008, Friday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1804

Hundreds of Bulgarian, Foreign Companies Join Spa Expo in Sofia

More than 320 companies from 20 countries are to present their products at the international spa expo that has been opened Thursday in the National Palace of Culture in Sofia. "Bulgaria could delight each and every tourist, who decides to visit it," the

Society | February 21, 2008, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2742

Bulgaria Road Carnage Claims Another Life Overnight

One passenger died as 11 heavy car crashes were reported overnight across Bulgaria, according to the data of the country's Interior Ministry. Other 13 people were injured in the hits, as one of them is in critical condition.

Society | February 21, 2008, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1183

Bulgaria Issues Coin Commemorating Liberation War

Bulgaria's National Bank is to emit Thursday a new coin commemorating the 130th anniversary since Bulgaria's liberation from the Ottoman Empire after the Russo-Turkish War of 1877-8. The coin will be issued in 10,000 copies with a nominal value of BGN 10

Society | February 20, 2008, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1752

12 Handsome Bulgarians Vie for Mr. Manhunt Title

A total of 12 handsome Bulgarian men will take part in the most prestigious male models contest Mr. Manhunt, which is to be held in Sofia's club Dali on Thursday.

Society | February 20, 2008, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 22862

Yet Another Life Claimed in Overnight Crashes in Bulgaria

One person died in eight heavy car crashes reported overnight across Bulgaria, according to the data of the country's Interior Ministry. Other nine passengers were injured in the hits, as several of them are in critical condition.

Society | February 20, 2008, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1537

Bulgaria Restores Symbol of Russo-Turkish War End

A monument to Russian Generals Vassiliy Kataley and Dimitriy Filossofov, which symbolizes the end of the Russo-Turkish War, was unveiled Tuesday with a special ceremony in Sofia. The sight took its original condition in connection with the 130th annivers

Society | February 19, 2008, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2171

Bulgaria Village Mayor Helpless against Roma Squatters in English Family's Home

Several months after a Roma family moved illegally into an English-owned house in the village of Gostilitza in central Bulgaria, local authorities are still unable to cope with the situation.

Society | February 19, 2008, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 13566

Bulgaria Sees Warm Spell, Mercury Zooms up to 15C

The temperatures in Bulgaria are expected to rise to 15C in the next few days to bring the long-awaited warm spell after weeks of cold and snowy weather. The mercury will zoom up by several degrees every day until Saturday as on Sunday it is to drop slig

Society | February 19, 2008, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1599

Bulgaria Commemorates the Apostle of Freedom

Commemorative ceremonies on the occasion of the 135th sad anniversary from the hanging of Bulgaria's Apostle of Freedom Vassil Levski are held across the country on Tuesday. A ceremony, which will force changes in traffic, is to start at 6 pm in downtown

Society | February 19, 2008, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 5163

Bulgaria Road Carnage Claims 3 Lives Overnight

A total of three lives were claimed in 11 heavy car crashes reported overnight across Bulgaria, according to the data of the country's Interior Ministry. Other 12 people were injured in the hits, as one of them is in critical condition.

Society | February 19, 2008, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1109
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