Thu, Feb 09 2012
Photo: Nick Iliev
The ambitious scheme envisages the construction of a vast new ski complex in Vitosha Nature Park, which, upon completion, will have increased capacity of the ski resort, in terms of ski runs and lifts by as much as seven fold.
Possibly the most dramatic and epic stretch of mountain, anywhere in Bulgaria. Enjoy
Part three of The Sofia Echo’s series on hiking in Bulgaria. This time we go to Pirin Mountain, considered by many to be the best place for hiking in Bulgaria
Part One of Four: this sequence will explore Bulgaria's tallest mountains, Rila, Pirin, Vitosha and Stara Planina, and some of the most beautiful and enchanting routes to reach them. Watch this space for part two, next week!
Recent studies, including those by NASA, indicate the average global surface temperature since 1880 has gone up 0.8 degrees Celsius and is on course to continue rising by 0.1 degrees every decade.
EU negotiators are urging other parties at the COP17 climate talks in Durban to agree to a 'roadmap' that would lead to a climate treaty that would legally bind governments to cut emissions blamed for climate change.
Agriculture and rural areas in the Western Balkans: status update.
The world's deep-sea catch is steadily declining, and the high vulnerability of these fish populations and diverse marine ecosystems is well documented.
BGWEA has estimated that Bulgaria's installed renewable energy capacity will reach between 2000 MW and 3000 MW by 2020, given the current number of projects.
They already screwed up the Seven Lakes...goddamn greedy little demons !