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 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 […]
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 […]
While Europe Faces a Housing Crunch, Bulgaria Stands Out for Making Better Use of Living Space
Bulgaria is among the European countries where residential space is used most efficiently, according to recent Eurostat data. While many parts of Europe face growing pressure from housing […]
Bulgaria’s Finance Minister Donev Presents 2026 Budget With 5.7% Deficit and Broad Revenue Measures
Finance Minister Galab Donev presented Bulgaria’s draft 2026 state budget, setting a deficit at 5.7% of GDP, or about 7.2 billion euros, and outlining a series of fiscal and structural measures […]
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 […]