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4 dead in freezing weather in Serbia, Bulgaria [Jan 30, 2012] Heavy snow and freezing weather led to four deaths and left two people missing Monday in Serbia and Bulgaria, prompting authorities to close down schools and introduce emergency measures. [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria's 'Astonishing' Snow Storm [Jan 12, 2012] A heavy snow storm hit Bulgaria last week, leaving villages and towns in the dark, cold and dry, blocked roads, traffic havoc, scores stranded in snow drifts, and a number of schools closed. Some threaten civil unrest after being left in distress for a week. Top Bulgarian winter resorts, which count on January revenues as does the national economy, experienced power outages and lack of drinking ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Power out as heavy snow hits Bulgaria [Jan 10, 2012] SOFIA, Bulgaria, Jan. 10 (UPI) -- Authorities in Bulgaria Tuesday declared emergencies in 190 villages and towns without electrical power for a fifth day as heavy snow blanketed the country. [via YahooNews] More >>

Snow causes chaos in Bulgaria, cuts off power [Jan 07, 2012] Heavy snow has caused chaos in Bulgaria, leaving hundreds of villages without electricity. [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria PM to Govt: Will Snow Catch You with Pants Down? [Dec 10, 2010] Bulgaria's Prime Minister Boyko Borisov has brandished plans to make sure everyone does his job properly so that the authorities are not "surprised" by the first heavy snow this year. [via YahooNews] More >>

March Blizzard Grips Bulgaria (Novinite.com) [Mar 10, 2010] A March winter storm gripped much of Bulgaria, bringing heavy snow and strong winds. Photo by BGNES [via YahooNews] More >>

March Blizzard Grips Bulgaria (Novinite.com) [Mar 10, 2010] The heavy snow continues to create significant problems all over Bulgaria Wednesday, with the situation being the most serious in eastern Bulgaria. [via YahooNews] More >>

Eastern Bulgaria Braces for Blizzard (Novinite.com) [Feb 06, 2010] Eastern Bulgaria is facing another blizzard over the next few days, the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology warns Saturday. The forecast is for strong winds and heavy snow, which will create dangerous driving conditions. [via YahooNews] More >>

Eastern Bulgaria Braces for Blizzard (Novinite.com) [Feb 06, 2010] A winter storm gripped much of Bulgaria Saturday, bringing heavy snow and strong winds. Photo by Sofia Photo Agency [via YahooNews] More >>

Eastern Bulgaria Gripped by Heavy Snow (Novinite.com) [Jan 19, 2010] Eastern Bulgaria woke up Tuesday in the grip of a heavy snow storm with treacherous roads, power outages and canceled school classes. In the Region of the Black Sea City of Burgas, about 20 towns and villages are without electricity and schools in several villages are closed over impassable roads. [via YahooNews] More >>

Eastern Bulgaria Gripped by Heavy Snow (Novinite.com) [Jan 19, 2010] A winter storm gripped much of Bulgaria Tuesday, bringing heavy snow and strong winds, with some areas in the country without electricity, while ice and snow have stranded many vehicles. [via YahooNews] More >>

Heavy Bulgaria Snow, Ice Causes Sofia Traffic Chaos (Novinite.com) [Jan 05, 2010] Heavy snow across North and Western Bulgaria has caused traffic delays and has bought much of the capital Sofia to a halt as traffic jams have built up in the city center. [via YahooNews] More >>