The eurozone is set to increase the number of coins produced for Bulgaria as the country prepares to join the single currency. In recent years, annual euro coin production […]
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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. […]
Turmoil And Transition: Key Events In The Balkans In 2025
The Balkans experienced a turbulent 2025, with political upheavals, natural disasters, tragic incidents, and social unrest shaping the year. In Serbia, anti-government demonstrations continued following the collapse […]
Bulgaria Records Weakest Construction Growth As EU Sector Recovers
In October, construction production in the European Union showed a rebound after two months of decline, while Bulgaria continued to experience a contraction, according to Eurostat data. Across the EU, construction activity rose […]
Bulgaria’s Mortgage Boom: Housing Loans Jump Nearly 30 Percent in A Year
Housing lending by Bulgarian banks continued to expand strongly, with mortgage loans recording particularly sharp growth. Data from the Bulgarian National Bank show that by the end […]
Pro-Ukrainian Russian Volunteer Corps Confirms Death Of Its Commander in Nighttime Combat Operation
Denis Kapustin, known by the call sign WhiteRex and serving as commander of the Russian Volunteer Corps, was killed during a combat operation on the Zaporizhzhia front on […]
Bulgaria: Two Women Die In House Fires During Holiday Period
Two fatal house fires were recorded in Bulgaria over the past day, claiming the lives of two women and injuring four other people, according to information published by the General Directorate […]
Bulgaria’s Central Bank Buys 2 Tons Of Gold Ahead Of Euro Adoption
The Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) has purchased 66,000 troy ounces of gold, equivalent to 2,053.2 kilograms, in a move linked to Bulgaria’s upcoming adoption of the euro. […]
Bulgarian Authorities Find 83 Violations Of The New Euro Law In One Day
In a single day of inspections, Bulgaria’s Consumer Protection Commission (CPCo) identified 83 violations of the Euro Law, reflecting ongoing challenges for businesses adapting to the country’s new currency requirements. […]
Burgas Surpasses Varna And Plovdiv In Residential Construction Growth
Burgas has emerged as a leader in residential construction, surpassing both Varna and Plovdiv in the number of new housing starts and total built-up area, according to the latest data […]