In the southern Ukrainian town of Bolhrad, on the steppe between the Danube and the Dniester, stands a 19th-century school building that predates the modern […]
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Michelin Rejects Sofia: Inspectors Flag Major Problems in Bulgaria’s Restaurant Scene
Sofia has failed to secure a place in the prestigious Michelin Guide after inspectors completed their assessment of the Bulgarian capital this year. According to chef Boris Petrov, […]
Qatar Airways Leaves Bulgaria, Ending Direct Doha-Sofia Flights After 15 Years
Qatar Airways is ending its operations in Bulgaria, bringing an end to more than 15 years of direct flights between Doha and Sofia in a move that the country’s tourism […]
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 […]
Direct Varna-Warsaw Air Link Launched As Summer Travel Options Expand In Bulgaria
Wizz Air, the largest airline operating in Bulgaria by market share, has officially launched a new direct connection between Varna and Warsaw (Modlin), with the inaugural flight taking place on May […]
EU Gains 1 Million People In A Year, But Bulgaria Remains in Demographic Decline
The European Union’s population stood at 451 million on January 1, 2025, marking an increase of around one million people compared with the previous year, according to […]
Sofia-Burgas Train Hits Horse-Cart: Mother And Toddler Die, Others Survive
In a tragic accident near Sliven, a 2-year-old child and his 35-year-old mother were killed this morning when a Sofia-Burgas passenger train collided with a horse-cart at the “Debelata Koriya” railway crossing. […]
Bulgaria Showcases Tourism At Japan’s Leading Travel Exhibition
The Ministry of Tourism of Bulgaria took part in Tourism Expo Japan (TEJ), held from September 25 to 28, 2025, at the Aichi Sky Expo in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture. The country was featured […]
Over 1 Million Winter Seats Added On Bulgaria–Tel Aviv Routes
Wizz Air, a major airline in Europe and Bulgaria, is significantly expanding its winter 2025 flight schedule to and from Tel Aviv, offering over 1 million seats […]
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 […]