Minister of Regional Development Ivan Ivanov announced that the “Europe” highway is expected to be completed and opened to traffic by the middle of next month. Today, […]
Category: Europe
Bulgaria: Strelcha Takes Precautionary Steps Against Bluetongue Disease
The municipality of Strelcha has implemented a series of preventive measures to curb the spread of Bluetongue disease among ruminants in the region. The decision comes after confirmed outbreaks […]
Retail Markups In Bulgaria Reach Up To 70%, Small Shops Offer Slightly Lower Prices
The Confederation of Independent Trade Unions in Bulgaria (CITUB) has highlighted notable discrepancies between wholesale and retail prices, with markups on certain products reaching as high as 70%. […]
Bulgaria’s Forest Fires: Pirin, Kardzhali, And Tutrakan Under Control, Volunteer Call Issued
Firefighting operations in Pirin continue today, with efforts focused on fully extinguishing the large blaze in the area. The two separate fires above the villages of Ilindentsi and […]
Bulgaria Begins Construction Of NATO Base In Kabile To Strengthen Eastern Flank
The construction of a NATO military base near the village of Kabile in Yambol Province has officially begun, following approval by the Bulgarian Council of Ministers. The project comes after the government signed […]
Bulgaria’s Euro Transition Set To Be Smooth, Expert Says
Dimitar Georgiev, a financial expert and international market analyst, told Bulgarian National Radio that Bulgaria’s transition to the euro is expected to be smooth, with no significant changes in the […]
GDP Growth Continues: Bulgaria Records Steady Increase In Second Quarter
In the second quarter of 2025, Bulgaria’s economy expanded by 3.1% year-on-year, while showing a 0.7% increase compared to the first quarter, according to data released by the […]
VMZ-Sopot And Rheinmetall To Jointly Produce NATO 155 mm Shells In Bulgaria
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 […]
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, […]