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.
Bulgaria Detains Journalists Probing EU Funds Fraud
Bulgarian police in Pernik, a small town on the outskirts of the country's capital Sofia, on Thursday detained two investigative journalists from the independent platforms Rise Romania and Bivol Bulgaria as they researched a story on fraud involving European funds, the media outlets announced.
MoI: Over 58 Tonnes of Cannabis Seized this Crop Season, 12 Detained
Sofia. Over 58 tonnes of cannabis have been seized since the start of this crop season, Deputy Minister of Interior Milko Berner said during the Ministry's regular monthly briefing, Focus News Agency reports. He said 20 tonnes had been found in a single night.
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 Lyulin Highway Closes for Repair
Lyulin highway will be closed for repair today, API reported. The restriction of movement takes effect at 13:00 and will continue until 18:00.
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Various Events and Concerts throughout the Country on Labor Day
Concerts, competitions, games and movie screenings will mark Labor Day across the country. The events are organized by the two national trade unions CITUB and KT Podkrepa.
A Man Drowned in the Struma River
A man around 50 years old died after drowning in the Struma River in Pernik, the Regional Directorate of the Ministry of Interior announced.
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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.
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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.