Bulgaria’s share of the European Union’s economic output has doubled since the country joined the bloc in 2007, according to the latest Eurostat data. In 2025, Bulgaria accounted for […]
Month: July 2026
Bulgaria Among EU Leaders in R&D Growth as Science Budget Surges
Bulgaria has recorded one of the fastest increases in public funding for research and development in the European Union over the past decade, but the country remains far behind the EU average […]
Sofia Ranked Europe’s Most Underrated Capital by British Publication
A British publication has named Sofia the most underrated capital city in Europe, praising Bulgaria‘s capital for its affordable prices, rich history, vibrant cultural scene, local cuisine, and easy access to […]
Low Danube Levels Drive Record Bulgarian Electricity Exports and Extra Revenue
Bulgaria is generating millions of leva in additional revenue due to the ongoing Danube crisis, as the regional energy market has reacted to the situation with higher electricity demand and exports, Energy Minister Iva […]
Bulgaria Issues Highest Travel Warning for Cuba over Power and Fuel Crisis
The Bulgarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has advised Bulgarian citizens to avoid traveling to Cuba unless absolutely necessary, including for tourism, citing the country’s worsening crisis. The […]
Bulgaria’s Energy Minister Defends Secret Botas Deal, Says Protocol Cannot Be Published
Energy Minister Iva Petrova said the protocol freezing the gas agreement between Bulgaria‘s Bulgargaz and Turkey’s Botas for 15 months is confidential and will not be made public because […]
Bulgarian Tour Operator Declares Bankruptcy After Leaving Hungarians Stranded
The Sofia-registered tour operator Robinson Tours has declared insolvency after leaving dozens of Hungarian tourists without the vacations they had already paid for on Bulgaria‘s Black Sea coast. The company announced […]
Varna Court Halts Demolition of 12 Buildings in Baba Alino
The Varna Administrative Court has suspended the planned demolition of 12 residential buildings in the Baba Alino area near Varna, ruling that the structures cannot be removed until the legal disputes over […]
Bulgaria’s National Audit Office Investigates Delyan Peevski Over Conflict of Interest Allegations
The Bulgarian National Audit Office has launched conflict of interest proceedings involving MP Delyan Peevski following a formal complaint alleging a mismatch between his declared assets and his actual lifestyle. The […]
Bulgaria Ends Dual Pricing in Leva and Euro: See When
Bulgaria’s mandatory period for displaying prices in both leva and euro will end on August 8, 2026, marking another step in the country’s transition to the single European currency. The dual […]