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Bulgarian Bus Overturns in Turkey, 11 Injured Including 2 Bulgarians

A bus with Bulgarian registration veered off its path, resulting in 11 injuries, two of which are reported to be severe

Society » Incidents | April 20, 2024, Saturday // 09:16 | Viewed: 2184

Weather in Bulgaria For The Weekend: Anticipate Varied Conditions of Rain, Clouds, and Winds

Over the next 24 hours, expect cloudy skies with rainfall across the eastern half of the country, where precipitation may be intense in some areas. Meanwhile, the western half will see clouds clearing during the day, becoming mostly sunny

Society » Environment | April 19, 2024, Friday // 20:18 | Viewed: 2158

Bulgaria Takes Action Against Whooping Cough Outbreak: Minister Kondeva Announces Measures

In response to the recent deaths of two newborns due to whooping cough, the Ministry of Health in Bulgaria has implemented measures to curb the spread of the disease

Society » Health | April 19, 2024, Friday // 16:14 | Viewed: 2493

Taxi Drivers in Bulgaria Demand Significant Fare Increase

Amidst growing discontent among taxi operators across Bulgaria, drivers in major cities like Burgas, Varna, and now Plovdiv are demanding a substantial hike in fares to cope with rising operational costs

Society | April 19, 2024, Friday // 15:30 | Viewed: 2323

Tragic Loss: Two Infants Succumb to Whooping Cough in Bulgaria

Two infants from Kyustendil have tragically lost their lives after contracting whooping cough

Society » Incidents | April 19, 2024, Friday // 13:06 | Viewed: 3125

LUNAR Festival 2024: Illuminating Sofia's Nightscape Once Again

Sofia's Lunar Festival of Lights is back, illuminating the city with more than 20 captivating light installations across its most iconic landmarks.

Society | April 19, 2024, Friday // 12:17 | Viewed: 2318

Weather In Bulgaria On April 19: A Mix of Rain and Wind

Overnight, rainfall across the country will temporarily cease, with some areas experiencing breaks in the clouds

Society » Environment | April 18, 2024, Thursday // 21:30 | Viewed: 2490

WHO Sounds Alarm Over Spread of Bird Flu to Humans: 'Huge Concern'

The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a stark warning regarding the spread of bird flu (H5N1) to various species, including humans, expressing deep concern over its impact and potential consequences

Society » Health | April 18, 2024, Thursday // 13:41 | Viewed: 2182

Honoring Saint Martyr Victor: Name Day Celebrations for Victor and Victoria

Today marks the commemoration of the holy martyr Victor, celebrated by Christians worldwide

Society | April 18, 2024, Thursday // 10:33 | Viewed: 1764

12-Year-Old Bulgarian Kaloyan Geshev Achieves Triple Champion Status in Mental Calculation

Seventh-grader Kaloyan Geshev from Sofia's 125 SU "Boyan Penev" school has once again showcased his remarkable talent in speed calculation, clinching the title of three-time champion in mental math

Society » Education | April 18, 2024, Thursday // 09:36 | Viewed: 2050

Weather In Bulgaria On April 18: Expect Rain and Cooler Tempretures

Overnight, the precipitation zone will gradually shift eastward, with significant amounts expected in parts of Central and Eastern Bulgaria, accompanied by thunderstorms

Society » Environment | April 17, 2024, Wednesday // 18:24 | Viewed: 2718

Exciting News: Opening of Varna's New Central Bus Station in May

Architects Martin Hristov and Galina Baleva, who have crafted the design, revealed that a novel central bus station in Varna is scheduled to be inaugurated in late May

Society | April 17, 2024, Wednesday // 16:35 | Viewed: 2356

Storm 'Renata' Hits Romania with Strong Winds and Heavy Precipitation

Romanian media outlets have reported that storm "Renata" has made landfall in Romania, bringing with it strong winds and heavy precipitation. Following two weeks of record high temperatures, the mercury has plummeted by 15-20 degrees Celsius, as reported

Society » Environment | April 17, 2024, Wednesday // 15:28 | Viewed: 3059

Bulgaria's Aniventure Comic Con Welcomes Fantastic Beasts Actor Dan Fogler

Excitement is brewing among fans of the magical world as actor and comedian Dan Fogler, renowned for his roles in the "Fantastic Beasts" franchise, gears up to visit Bulgaria for the Aniventure Comic Con festival on July 6 and 7

Society | April 17, 2024, Wednesday // 13:53 | Viewed: 2268

British Columbia to Declare May 24 as Bulgaria Day

Bulgaria will soon be celebrated in the heart of British Columbia and the city of Vancouver as May 24 is set to be declared Bulgaria Day, announced Velislava Panova, Consul General of Bulgaria in Toronto, to the BNR.

Society | April 17, 2024, Wednesday // 12:57 | Viewed: 2659

The Resurgence of Natural Gas: A Clean and Affordable Energy Solution

The concluded winter presented unusually elevated temperatures and a 'milder' heating season for thousands of Bulgarians

Society » Environment | April 17, 2024, Wednesday // 10:09 | Viewed: 2084

Bulgaria: Brestovitsa Residents Protest Against Muddy and Polluted Tap Water

For the past four years, residents of the picturesque village of Brestovitsa in Plovdiv have been grappling with a troubling issue: muddy water contaminated with manganese flowing from their taps

Society » Environment | April 17, 2024, Wednesday // 09:37 | Viewed: 2350

Profession Shortage: Bulgaria's Vocational Education Struggles with Demand Mismatch

Vocational education encompasses approximately half of high school students and is available in every district nationwide, reaching around 80% of all municipalities

Society | April 17, 2024, Wednesday // 08:58 | Viewed: 1902

Weather In Bulgaria On April 17: Expect Clouds, Showers, and Thunderstorms

Overnight, expect considerable cloud cover, particularly in western regions, accompanied by showers. In Northwestern Bulgaria, expect a west-northwest wind bringing colder air

Society » Environment | April 16, 2024, Tuesday // 17:42 | Viewed: 2728

Bulgaria Proposes Lowering Highway Speed Limits

The Bulgarian government has proposed a significant change to the country's road traffic regulations, aiming to reduce the maximum speed limit on highways from 140 km/h to 130 km/h

Society | April 16, 2024, Tuesday // 14:06 | Viewed: 4081

Outrage in Bulgaria as Grave of Late Patriarch Neophyte Desecrated

Shock and outrage spread through Bulgaria as news emerged that the grave of the late Patriarch Neophyte was desecrated by unknown perpetrators, the Bulgarian Orthodox Church revealed on Tuesday morning

Society » Incidents | April 16, 2024, Tuesday // 11:48 | Viewed: 2738
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