Pernik

Bulgarian and Romanian Journalists were Detained, the Interior Ministry Said it was just for Questioning (Updated)

Two journalists - Bulgarian and Romanian - have been detained by the Pernik police in connection with a European corruption investigation. This was announced late on Thursday evening on the Facebook page of Bivola investigative website.

The Quaint Medieval Town of Zemen in Western Bulgaria Takes you on a Time Travel

By Neeta Lal 

As we drive 70 km southwest of the Bulgarian capital city of Sofia towards Pernik province, the urban Legoland paves way for a Van Gogh-esque setting. 

Blooming flowers, emeraldgreen fields, towering pine and oak trees fill our car's glass windows like vibrant watercolours. 

The Winter Came Back

Orange code for snow and strong winds is declared for 18 districts in northern Bulgaria, as well as Sofia-city, Sofia-region, Pernik and Kyustendil region. The yellow code is in effect for the rest of the country, with the warning there for precipitation rain that will pass into snow. The level of the Danube is constantly monitored.

The Ministry of Energy will Check the Heating in Pernik

In connection with the increased accidents and interruption of the heat supply, the Minister of Energy Temenujka Petkova ordered a team of the department to check in "Toplofikacia-Pernik". The fuel reserves maintained by the district heating company as well as the technical conditions for heating will be checked.

BDZ Provides 4000 Additional Seats in the Trains Between Sofia and Pernik for the Surva Festival

BDZ provides 4000 additional seats in the trains between Sofia and Pernik for the Surva Festival.

Pernik hosts the Sourva International Masquerade Festival, which started yesterday and will continue until Sunday.

The festival has been organized since 1966, and since 1985 it has been international.

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