Bulgaria’s economy expanded by 3.1% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026, placing the country fifth in the European Union in terms of economic growth, according to data […]
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Revealed: How Bulgaria Has Been Arming Ukraine for Four Years
Bulgaria has been one of Ukraine’s most significant arms suppliers since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022. That much has been known in general terms for […]
Bulgaria’s Border Police Get 213 New Vehicles And Cameras in €10.5M Upgrade
The General Directorate Border Police (GDBP) has taken delivery of 213 new vehicles and 88 cameras as part of EU-funded projects worth a total of 10.5 million euros, according to officials. The […]
Bulgaria Says No More Weapons for Ukraine: “They Need People, Not Arms,” Minister Claims
Bulgaria does not intend to provide additional weapons to Ukraine, Defense Minister Dimitar Stoyanov announced while outlining the priorities of the Ministry of Defense during the current government’s mandate. […]
Bulgaria Faces Risk of Losing Chess Star Nurgyul Salimova Amid Federation Dispute
Bulgaria risks losing its top chess player, Nurgyul Salimova, amid an ongoing institutional dispute in the country’s chess administration. The controversy centers on the existence of two rival federations and the […]
Bulgaria Plans Defence Spending Increase to 5% of GDP by 2035
The Bulgarian government has approved a national plan to gradually increase defense spending to 5% of GDP by 2035, according to the Council of Ministers. The decision was […]
Why Coffee in Central Sofia Costs More Than in Italy and Cologne
Coffee pricing patterns in Sofia are raising questions about how Bulgaria’s hospitality sector compares with established European markets, particularly in high-traffic tourist zones such as Vitosha Boulevard. In […]
Bulgaria Aims to Emulate Poland’s Economic Success and Boost Foreign Investment
Bulgaria is seeking to deepen economic ties with Poland and attract more Polish investment, with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy, Investments and Industry Alexander Pulev stating that Sofia […]
Alibegov Claims Targeted Campaign Against Bulgarian Black Sea Resorts Despite Rising Tourist Numbers
The chairman of the Bulgarian Association of Restaurants, Richard Alibegov, said on Bulgarian TV that a targeted negative campaign is being conducted against Bulgaria’s Black Sea resorts, arguing […]
Finance Minister: Bulgaria Not Alone as Several EU and Eurozone States Face Excessive Deficit Procedure
Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Galab Donev defended the government’s position on Bulgaria’s public finances, arguing that the country’s placement under the European Union’s excessive deficit procedure should not […]