Byala Slatina

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15 Minutes Hail and Disaster in Byala Slatina, Northwestern Bulgaria

Rain turned into hail - with the size of the ice pieces like a walnut, came over Byala Slatina and caused huge damage to the town. Older people say they do not remember such a thing.

Affected by the storm are Pleven and Knezha, but a disastrous situation has been announced only in the municipality of Byala Slatina.

Policeman Investigated For Allegedly Stealing Aid For Flood Victims

A policeman from Bulgaria's town of Byala Slatina is suspended from work, reports BNT public broadcaster. 

According to the TV channel the police started an internal investigation after witnesses reported that he was stealing aid for the flood victims in the nearby town of Mizia.  

Manslaughter Proceedings Opened over Flood Victim in NW Bulgaria

Pre-trial proceedings for manslaughter have been opened over the flood victim in the northwestern Bulgarian town of Mizia.

The flood claimed the life of one on Sunday, with one person still missing, after the Skat River overflowed, flooding the lower parts of the town, according to reports of the Bulgarian National Television.