This year marks the 40th anniversary of the first Bulgarian expedition to climb Everest, the world's highest peak.   On 20 April 1984, 41-year-old Hristo Prodanov climbed the most difficult western slope without an oxygen mask . He reached the summit at 6.10pm and reported his climb by radio. He remained there for 32 minutes.  On his way down, he reported that it was getting dark and the weather was bad, so he was going to abort his descent and look for a place.. See more

Two million laying hens have been culled in Bulgaria since an outbreak of avian influenza began in October. Over 40% of laying hens are affected by the disease.  These alarming figures were reported to BNR by Ivaylo Galabov, chairman of the Union of Poultry Breeders in Bulgaria . According to him, this sector of the poultry industry was the most developed and export-oriented, as Bulgaria exported about 20% of egg production, and now a large part of export.. See more

The first shipment of fresh nuclear fuel for the Kozloduy nuclear power plant has arrived at the port of Varna - West. The fuel, manufactured by the US company Westinghouse, was delivered by the Dutch-flagged ship Adamas, public broadcaster BNT reported.  It will be transported today in special containers by rail from the port terminal to the nuclear power plant. Access to the port has been restricted due to the dangerous nature of the cargo. This is the first.. See more