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Sofia Mayor Reports on Post-Storm Operations

Following the heavy rain and hailstorm in Sofia, Mayor Vasil Terziev reported that the city received 230 distress calls to emergency services and 34 signals at the Metropolitan Municipality's contact center

Society » Environment | 7 minutes ago | Viewed: 55

30-Year-Old Man Survives Lightning Strike in Sofia

A 30-year-old man was struck by lightning in the "Mladost 1" district of the capital

Society » Incidents | 1 hour ago | Viewed: 521

Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms Hit Bulgaria: Yellow Code Alert in 13 Regions

A yellow code for heavy rainfall has been issued today for 13 regions in Bulgaria

Society » Environment | 1 hour ago | Viewed: 527

Emergency Response in Sofia as Hailstorm Causes Flooding and Damage

A powerful storm accompanied by hail and rainfall wreaked havoc in several Sofia districts

Society » Environment | May 22, 2024, Wednesday // 18:34 | Viewed: 2112

From Sofia to Burgas: Events and Celebrations Commemorating May 24th Across Bulgaria

May 24th holds profound significance for Bulgaria as it commemorates the Day of the Bulgarian Alphabet, Bulgarian Enlightenment, and Culture.

Society » Culture | May 22, 2024, Wednesday // 17:48 | Viewed: 1307

Max Launches in Bulgaria: Double the Content of HBO Max and More

Subscribers in Bulgaria now have access to Max, Warner Bros. Discovery's enhanced streaming service, which boasts a multi-genre library

Society | May 22, 2024, Wednesday // 15:01 | Viewed: 1779

Bulgaria's Life Expectancy Rises but Lags Pre-Pandemic Levels

The National Statistical Institute (NSI) data reveals that the anticipated average life expectancy for Bulgaria's populace, projected for the period spanning 2021 to 2023, stands at 73.5 years

Society | May 22, 2024, Wednesday // 14:00 | Viewed: 965

Sofia Mayor Reveals Funding Options for Vitosha Lifts Modernization Project

Sofia Mayor Vasil Terziev revealed that the modernization of the Vitosha lifts is estimated to require between 100 and 150 million euros

Society | May 22, 2024, Wednesday // 12:00 | Viewed: 882

Nitrogen Dioxide Pollution in Sofia Exceeds Official Limits

New year-round measurements conducted by the eco-association "Za Zemiata" (For the Earth) reveal that nitrogen dioxide pollution levels in Sofia remain consistently high

Society | May 22, 2024, Wednesday // 11:00 | Viewed: 1103

Ammunition Truck Crashes on Struma Highway During Transit Through Bulgaria

An ammunition truck that crashed on the "Struma highway" was passing through Bulgaria,

Society » Incidents | May 22, 2024, Wednesday // 10:17 | Viewed: 1045

Weather in Bulgaria: Scattered Showers and Thunderstorms Across the Country

Today, most of the country will experience sunny weather, though Western and Central Bulgaria will see unstable air masses

Society » Environment | May 22, 2024, Wednesday // 08:12 | Viewed: 1183

Bulgarian Railways Considers Video Surveillance in Trains for Enhanced Security

Bulgarian State Railways (BDZ) is planning to introduce video surveillance on its trains

Society | May 21, 2024, Tuesday // 12:31 | Viewed: 1325

AI Voice Controversy: Scarlett Johansson vs. OpenAI

Scarlett Johansson has expressed her concerns about the voice used in OpenAI's ChatGPT

Society | May 21, 2024, Tuesday // 11:05 | Viewed: 1172

Bulgaria's Maria Bakalova Stars in Controversial Trump Biopic 'The Intern' at Cannes

At the Cannes Film Festival, a biographical movie featuring Bulgarian actress Maria Bakalova, titled "The Intern," made its debut

Society | May 21, 2024, Tuesday // 11:00 | Viewed: 1686

Nina Dobrev Injured in Serious Moped Accident, Faces Long Recovery

Canadian actress of Bulgarian origin, Nina Dobrev, revealed on Instagram that she was involved in a serious accident with an electric moped.

Society | May 21, 2024, Tuesday // 09:17 | Viewed: 1537

Honoring the Equals of the Apostles: Saints Constantine and Helena in Bulgaria

Bulgarians honor Saints Constantine and Helena, who are venerated as the Equals of the Apostles

Society » Culture | May 21, 2024, Tuesday // 09:06 | Viewed: 2195

From Monastery Ruins to Ancient Graves: Excavations in Sozopol

Bulgarian archaeologists made remarkable discoveries during excavations at the future bus station site in Sozopol after completing the initial phase of research

Society » Archaeology | May 20, 2024, Monday // 16:03 | Viewed: 2269

Tragic Death of 5-Year-Old Child in Ambulance En Route to Blagoevgrad Hospital

A 5-year-old child from the village of Kocherinovo in the Stob area tragically passed away while being transported to the Emergency Department of the regional hospital in Blagoevgrad

Society » Incidents | May 20, 2024, Monday // 11:00 | Viewed: 1634

Weather in Bulgaria: Rainy Start to the Week

The new week in Bulgaria will commence with overcast skies, particularly pronounced in the western regions where rain, sporadic showers, and thunderstorms may occur

Society » Environment | May 20, 2024, Monday // 10:11 | Viewed: 1719

Universities in Bulgaria Close Doors in Protest Over Insufficient Funding

In Bulgaria, 44 universities will not open their doors today as a form of protest

Society » Education | May 20, 2024, Monday // 09:43 | Viewed: 1606

Sofia Taxi Drivers Launch Indefinite Protest Over Parking Issues

The National Taxi Trade Union has initiated an indefinite protest in Sofia, expressing deep dissatisfaction with the current state of taxi parking provisions in the city

Society | May 20, 2024, Monday // 09:35 | Viewed: 1497
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