Prime Minister Rumen Radev said Bulgaria is seeking to strengthen its economic and investment ties with Germany, particularly with the federal state of Baden-Württemberg, during a meeting with a delegation […]
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The Bessarabian Bulgarians of Ukraine: From the Bolhrad Gymnasium to the Budjak Front Line
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 […]
Baba Alino Case: 25 Detained, Including Varna Municipality Employees
An investigation linked to the “Baba Alino” case has led to the detention of 25 individuals, including five employees of Varna Municipality, as authorities expand […]
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 […]
57% Of Bulgarians Confident Country Will Successfully Host Eurovision 2027
A new Alpha Research survey shows strong public optimism in Bulgaria regarding the country’s ability to organise Eurovision 2027, following what is described as Bulgaria’s win secured through the success […]
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 […]
Eurovision 2027 Could Bring Bulgaria Up to EUR 70 Million in Economic Gains
Send to KindleBulgaria: Eurovision 2027 Could Bring Bulgaria Up to EUR 70 Million in Economic GainsHosting Eurovision 2027 could bring Bulgaria between EUR 45 million […]