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Thunderstorms and Hail Alerts: Cold Front Brings Sharp Weather Changes to Bulgaria on July 17

A significant weather shift is expected across Bulgaria on Thursday, July 17

Society » Environment | 9 hours ago | Viewed: 677

Childhood Vaccination Rates Lag in Europe - Fueling Further Resurgence of Measles and Whooping Cough

Childhood vaccinations against measles, whooping cough, and other diseases in the WHO European Region - comprising 53 countries in Europe and Central Asia

Society » Health | July 16, 2025, Wednesday // 14:01 | Viewed: 707

Audit Uncovers Deep Flaws in Bulgaria’s Nuclear Waste Management Project

A recent audit by the Bulgarian National Audit Office has uncovered serious deficiencies in the management and construction of the country’s National Repository for Long-Term Storage of Low- and Intermediate-Level Radioactive Waste

Society » Environment | July 16, 2025, Wednesday // 10:00 | Viewed: 903

Wildfires in Bulgaria's Kyustendil and Rila Brought Under Control After Coordinated Response

A fire that broke out between the villages of Blazhievo and Dzherman on Monday has affected approximately 1,000 acres of dry grassland

Society » Environment | July 16, 2025, Wednesday // 09:23 | Viewed: 816

Traffic Resumes on Opalchenska Street in Sofia Following Full Reconstruction

Opalchenska Street in Sofia has officially reopened to traffic between Todor Aleksandrov and Slivnitsa Boulevards

Society | July 16, 2025, Wednesday // 09:12 | Viewed: 694

Rain Returns to Eastern Bulgaria Amid Otherwise Sunny Wednesday

On Wednesday, much of the country will see predominantly sunny skies

Society » Environment | July 15, 2025, Tuesday // 17:32 | Viewed: 1779

Taxi Meters in Bulgaria to Show Prices in Euros from January 1

Starting January 1, taxi meters in Bulgaria will begin showing fares in euros

Society | July 15, 2025, Tuesday // 16:00 | Viewed: 1476

Rain Helps Contain Blaze in Rila Mountains as Firefighters Battle Hidden Hotspots

A wildfire in Rila Monastery Nature Park is now under control, though smoke continues to rise from smoldering fallen trees

Society » Environment | July 15, 2025, Tuesday // 15:56 | Viewed: 1170

Who Is to Blame for the Burgas Fire? Over 30 Homes Destroyed Amid Claims of Negligence

A devastating fire swept through a villa area near the coastal city of Burgas in Bulgaria

Society » Environment | July 15, 2025, Tuesday // 15:08 | Viewed: 1838

Frida Kahlo’s Heir and Agoria Headline Sofia Art Fair 2025

Sofia is set to become the focal point of contemporary art in the region from October 2 to 5, 2025, as the second edition of Sofia Art Fair unfolds at Sofia Tech Park

Society » Culture | July 15, 2025, Tuesday // 12:00 | Viewed: 1650

The Fire Near Burgas Has Been Fully Extinguished, While Blaze in Rila Still Burns

Bulgarian firefighters have fully extinguished the large blaze that broke out in the "Ostricite" villa zone near Burgas on Monday

Society » Environment | July 15, 2025, Tuesday // 09:00 | Viewed: 2350

ECHR Sides with Sofia Municipality in Roma Housing Case, Lifts Interim Measures

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has annulled the interim measures previously imposed in the case concerning the Roma residents of the "Zaharna Fabrika" neighborhood in Sofia

Society | July 14, 2025, Monday // 18:26 | Viewed: 1987

Temporary Disruption on Sofia Metro Line 4: No Service to 'Obelya' Due to Station Construction

The fourth line of the Sofia metro (M4) will temporarily suspend service to its final stop at "Obelya" station

Society | July 14, 2025, Monday // 18:08 | Viewed: 1765

New Sanctions and Controls Proposed to Prevent Unfair Price Hikes in Bulgaria

The Bulgarian government is preparing to introduce amendments to the Euro Introduction Act aimed at curbing unjustified price increases during the transition to the euro

Society | July 14, 2025, Monday // 17:05 | Viewed: 1672

Unstable Weather in Western Bulgaria: Showers and Thunderstorms Expected on July 15

Unstable conditions are expected across parts of western and central Bulgaria on Tuesday, with localized rain showers and thunderstorms developing during the day

Society » Environment | July 14, 2025, Monday // 17:01 | Viewed: 1813

Bulgaria Has Some of the EU’s Highest Prices for Flour, Rice and Dairy Products

Flour, rice, and fresh milk are now some of the priciest goods in Bulgaria when compared to the rest of the European Union

Society | July 14, 2025, Monday // 16:35 | Viewed: 2205

Mass Evacuation Near Burgas After Fire Engulfs Dozens of Houses

A major fire broke out late Monday morning in the "Ostricite 2" villa zone near the city of Burgas, leading to significant property damage and a large-scale evacuation effort

Society » Incidents | July 14, 2025, Monday // 14:31 | Viewed: 8409

Wildfires Rage as Protests Erupt: Bulgaria Faces Dual Crises in Forestry Sector

A protest organized by employees from Bulgaria’s state forestry and hunting farms escalated on Monday near the 119th kilometer of the Trakia highway, not far from Plovdiv

Society » Incidents | July 14, 2025, Monday // 13:20 | Viewed: 1782

Bulgaria Braces for Soaring Temperatures and High Fire Risk Amid Unstable Weather

The day will be mostly sunny, with occasional cloud cover, and some light rain in the mountain areas

Society » Environment | July 14, 2025, Monday // 09:18 | Viewed: 2658

Massive Forest Fires Challenge Bulgaria’s Firefighters and Volunteers in Difficult Terrain

A massive fire near Belogradchik has been brought under control, but the destruction is severe

Society » Environment | July 14, 2025, Monday // 09:08 | Viewed: 3218

FROM TODAY: New Toll Cameras Begin Catching Emergency Lane Violators Across Bulgaria

Starting today, toll cameras on Bulgaria’s highways will begin issuing fines to drivers caught using emergency lanes unlawfully

Society | July 14, 2025, Monday // 08:30 | Viewed: 1951
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