On the first day of the New Year, the concentration of particulate matter in Sofia is twice the permitted level. According to the European Air Quality Index, the pollution is a health hazard in 11 cities in the country. The main reasons why..
More than half of Bulgarians over 18 – 55.5% - are against New Year’s night pyrotechnics, indicates a sociological survey by Gallup International Balkan, commissioned by public service TV BNT. 32.2% of the respondents say they are “for” the use of..
The town of Panagyurishte is hosting one of the most spectacular events in Bulgaria - the International Fireworks Festival. It has a competitive nature, with teams from Andorra, Germany and Italy participating this year. The main organizer is the..
The residents of the town of Gabrovo (Central North Bulgaria) will bid farewell to 2022 with a festive concert and fireworks on December 30. According to Mayor Tanya Hristova, it has already been empirically proven that the day before New..
The Four Paws foundation has launched a national campaign named "Beautiful to us is terrifying to them". The campaign calls on Bulgarians to celebrate the holidays more responsibly and refrain from using firecrackers, as the noise of fireworks..
Firecrackers, fireworks and other pyrotechnic devices should be used only during the New Year holidays . This is written in a draft ordinance of the Sofia Municipal Council, whose public discussion will end in January. However, from an interview with..
