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Bulgaria faces further fatal freeze a day after Black Sea devastation

The Sofia Echo staff — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:58:00 +0200

Hazardous weather warnings across the country on February 9, new record-low temperatures, and three people reported frozen to death in Pernik.

Bulgarian Parliament passes controversial Forestry Act amendments

The Sofia Echo staff — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:55:00 +0200

Opposition parties and environmental protection NGOs argued that this and other provisions were the result of lobbyist pressure from ski resort operators.

Bulgaria, Romania suspend shipping on Danube River

The Sofia Echo staff — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:03:00 +0200

Ferry-boat service between the Bulgarian and Romanian banks of the river may continue if the ferry captains decide that the weather conditions allow the safe passage of the boats.

European auditors suggest 'more efficient' use of EU funds for nuclear decommissioning in Bulgaria

The Sofia Echo staff — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:01:00 +0200

Bulgaria shut down two 440MW units at its Kozloduy nuclear power plant in 2004 and two more units with the same installed power in 2006.

US ambassador requests $50 000 USAID for Bulgarian flood victims

The Sofia Echo staff — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:21:00 +0200

We hope this donation can assist those communities which are suffering, and especially those who have lost their homes, James Warlick says.

‘Stronger action’ needed by Bulgaria to implement EC recommendations against crime, corruption

The Sofia Echo staff — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:17:00 +0200

February 8 EC report notes a number of developments in Bulgaria’s progress in judicial reform, the fight against corruption and organised crime, but points to need for stronger action in a number of areas.

Italy, Poland among first EU states to offer Bulgaria aid in coping with flood disaster

The Sofia Echo staff — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:27:00 +0200

European Commissioner Kristalina Georgieva says that it is ‘impressive’ that the support offered comes at a time when Italy and Poland themselves as struggling with the effects of the severe winter.

New states of emergency declared in places in Bulgaria amid winter weather crisis

The Sofia Echo staff — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:02:00 +0200

Bulgaria has requested assistance through the EU Civil Protection Mechanism. European Commissioner Kristalina Georgieva said that Bulgaria would most probably receive European aid but that it was also true that most of Europe was suffering from severe weather.

Winter weather crisis: Bulgaria closes all schools for three days

The Sofia Echo staff — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:24:00 +0200

Education Minister decrees that from February 8 to 10 inclusive, all schools in Bulgaria will be closed.

Situation on Danube ‘critical’ because of large ice drifts

The Sofia Echo staff — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:31:00 +0200

In the Bulgarian stretch of the river, ice cover was reported on February 7 to have reached 80 per cent.

Bulgarian Red Cross, mobile operators, BNT start fund-raising to help people hit by floods

The Sofia Echo staff — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:03:00 +0200

February 8 is a national day of mourning for flood victims in the village of Bisser in Bulgaria’s Haskovo Region.

Avalanche danger in Bulgaria’s mountains amid winter weather crisis: Updated

The Sofia Echo staff — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:00:00 +0200

Mountain Rescue urges skiers and snowboarders not to stray from the official pistes.

Further flooding in southern Bulgaria as another dike breaks

The Sofia Echo staff — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:51:00 +0200

Huge wave headed for the village of Generalovo after Maritsa River burst its banks. Freight lorry movement banned throughout Bulgaria and people asked not to travel. Bulgaria to declare a day of mourning and could approach EU for financial help.

Floods in Bulgaria: Evacuation of district in Svilengrad

The Sofia Echo staff — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:22:00 +0200

Code Red declared in Haskovo and Smolyan. Weather warning that situation will worsen. European Commission ready to help, while Bulgaria’s Cabinet is to vote help to people in Haskovo region.

Eight dead in floods after dam bursts in southern Bulgaria: Updated

The Sofia Echo staff — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:24:00 +0200

People missing, houses damaged and more than 50 evacuated from the village of Bisser in southern Bulgaria as harsh weather crisis continues in the country.

Bulgarian firms fined for underperformance in clearing winter roads

The Sofia Echo staff — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:21:00 +0200

Eleven companies face fines of a total of more than 400 000 leva.

More than 3.5M leva up for grabs in Bulgarian state lottery jackpot

The Sofia Echo staff — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:51:00 +0200

Draw due on February 9 2012.

Village flooded in southern Bulgaria amid latest winter weather woes

The Sofia Echo staff — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:56:00 +0200

Code Red weather warning declared in two districts on February 6, while nine others – including Sofia – are under a Code Orange warning. International train traffic disrupted.

Anonymous hacks website of pro-ACTA group Prophon in Bulgaria

The Sofia Echo staff — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 18:34:00 +0200

Hacking collective Anonymous hacked the website of Bulgarian music industry group Prophon on February 5.

Wintry weather prompts Bulgaria – Romania border checkpoint traffic halt

The Sofia Echo staff — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 18:27:00 +0200

Icy roads are expected across Bulgaria on the night of February 5, and authorities call on motorists to postpone trips.