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, […]
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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 […]
Church and Politics Collide as Bulgaria’s PM Rejects Sanctions on Russian Patriarch Kirill
Bulgaria’s Prime Minister Rumen Radev has drawn political attention after comparing the roles of the Bulgarian Patriarch and Russia’s Patriarch Kirill, in remarks that sparked a broader debate about religion, sanctions, and […]
Fuel Shock: Bulgaria Sees Biggest Price Surge in Entire EU
Bulgaria recorded the sharpest annual increase in fuel and lubricant prices across the European Union in May, according to Eurostat data. Compared with the same month a year earlier, prices in the […]
Bulgarian Competition Commission Fines Firms Over Misleading “Butter” Labeling
The Commission for the Protection of Competition (CPC) in Bulgaria has imposed fines totaling 309,689 euros on two companies over the misleading marketing of a product presented as butter. The sanctions […]
Will Higher Taxes on Second and Third Homes Cool the Property Market in Sofia?
Sofia’s housing market is entering a new phase in which the focus is gradually shifting from the traditionally dominant southern districts to emerging areas in the north of […]
Ukrainian Investor Nevzorov Rejects Allegations in “Baba Alino” Case
Ukrainian investor and KYB corporation owner Oleg Nevzorov has rejected allegations of misconduct and political protection in connection with an ongoing investigation related to the “Baba Alino” construction project […]
Bulgaria to Assemble Chinese EVs for EU Market in Lovech Area
Bulgaria is preparing to restart passenger car manufacturing, with plans for the country to become the exclusive EU production hub for the upcoming GWM Ora 5, an electric […]
Bulgaria’s Patriarch Daniil Supports No Sanctions on Russian Church Leader Kirill
Bulgarian Patriarch Daniil declined to directly address whether opposing sanctions on Russian Patriarch Kirill contradicts Bulgaria’s national interest, as the Holy Synod of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church held a scheduled session alongside […]
Bulgaria’s 2026 Budget Draft Sets Highest Deficit Since Videnov Era, Triggers Political Clash
The Bulgarian government presented its draft budget for 2026 on Wednesday, setting a deficit of 5.7% of GDP, the highest figure in three decades, and immediately drew fire from […]