VMZ-Sopot, Bulgaria’s state-owned arms manufacturer, is set to partner with Rheinmetall, the largest defense company in Europe, for the joint production of NATO-standard 155 mm artillery shells on Bulgarian […]
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Drought And Neglect Push Bulgarian Cities Toward Severe Water Rationing
The summer drought has hit Bulgaria once again, with Pleven experiencing some of the most severe consequences. The city has introduced strict water rationing, cutting supply not only overnight but also […]
Bulgarian Businesses Face 25 Million-Euro Expense To Update Cash Registers Ahead Of Euro Adoption
Businesses face a 50 million leva expense to update cash registers for dual currency use, euros and leva, ahead of Bulgaria’s eurozone entry. Employers guarantee that by October 8, […]
Bulgaria’s First ‘Stryker’ Armoured Vehicles Enter Production Ahead Of 61st Brigade Deployment
The production of Bulgaria’s first “Stryker” armoured combat vehicles for the Land Forces is underway and progressing according to the planned timeline, Brigadier General Stoyan Shopov, Chief […]
Bulgaria’s Shumen Turns Black Panther Craze Into Tourist Attraction
After gaining unexpected fame due to the sighting of a black panther roaming freely, the city of Shumen is turning the buzz into a tourist attraction. Local authorities are developing a […]
Bulgarian Banks Post Nearly 1 Billion Euros Profit In First Half Of 2025
By the end of June 2025, the banking sector in Bulgaria had recorded a net profit of 1.97 billion leva (1 billion euros), according to the latest figures released […]
Fires Across Bulgaria Finally Contained After Week-Long Battle And Heavy Rain
After days of battling intense wildfires across the country, Bulgarian emergency services have finally brought the situation under control. The recent heavy rainfall played a decisive role […]
Terror At Bulgaria’s Sunny Beach: Mentally Ill Man Sets Fire, Attacks Tourists With Knife
A disturbing incident unfolded at a residential complex in Bulgaria’s Sunny Beach resort, where what should have been a peaceful holiday turned into a nightmare for dozens of […]
EU Wildfires Double In 2025: Bulgaria Among The Hardest Hit
In the first seven months of 2025, the European Union has seen a significant rise in wildfire activity, with the area affected by flames doubling […]
Bulgaria Taps Massive EU Loan To Supercharge Military Support For Ukraine
Bulgaria has joined eight other European nations in formally applying for low-interest loans from the European Union to jointly purchase weapons. These arms will serve dual purposes: supporting Ukraine and upgrading the military capabilities […]