Bulgarian sailors win the title in the IRC2 division at the Bonifacio IRC European Championship 2025

Photo: Bulgarian Sailing Federation The Bulgarian crew of the yacht "Ivana & Alex" won the title in the IRC2 division at the Bonifacio IRC European Championship 2025 in Corsica, held between October 7 and 12. This is Bulgaria’s first European...

Architecture Hunter Awards 2025 winners champion social and environmental impact

“The idea behind the Architecture Hunter Awards (AHA) is to give voice not only to established practices, but also to emerging ones—shining a light on new names and perspectives that deserve visibility,” Amanda Ferber, international media platform...

Cloudy weather, rainfall expected in Bulgaria on Friday

On Friday, the minimum temperatures in Bulgaria will be from 6 to 11°C, in Sofia – 7°C. During the day, it will be cloudy over most of the country. In the afternoon, rain will begin in Western Bulgaria, in the mountains above 2,000 meters - snow,...

‘Deport now, appeal later’ scheme for foreign criminals expanded to 23 countries

A hostile environment era deportation policy for criminals is being expanded by the Labour government as it continues its migration crackdown. The government wants to go further in extraditing foreign offenders before they have a chance to appeal...

National Statistics Reports on Bulgarians’ Eating Habits in 2024

On the occasion of the World Food Day, the National Statistical Institute presented on Thursday aggregated data on Bulgarians’ eating habits in 2024. On average, one person in Bulgaria consumes 166 eggs, 10 litres of cooking oil, 12 kilogrammes of...

From Rain to Late-October Sunshine: Bulgaria’s Weather Outlook Until Month-End

Today, rainfall along the Black Sea coast will gradually taper off, with precipitation ceasing by the afternoon. Meanwhile, western regions, particularly in the mountains, will see light rain, accompanied by increasing cloud cover, an early sign...

Party chief Tô Lâm and spouse to visit Finland, Bulgaria

HÀ NỘI — Party General Secretary Tô Lâm and his spouse Ngô Phương Ly will pay an official visit to Finland and a State visit to Bulgaria from October 20 to 24, at the invitations of Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Bulgarian President Rumen...

The invisible threat in industrial environments

As someone who collaborates daily with partners in technology and industrial applications, I witness firsthand how rapidly the landscape is transforming. Industry 4.0 is no longer a concept – it's our present. Systems that were once isolated, like...

Photo Exhibition and Book on Bulgarian Antarctic Expedition Presented in Academy of Fine Arts in Sarajevo

A photo exhibition titled "33 Years of Bulgaria in Antarctica" and a book "Christo Pimpirev: The Antarctic Hitchhiker," authored by researcher Prof. Hristo Pimpirev in collaboration with theatre and film director Iglika Trifonova in the role of...

Wind and Solar Surpass Coal: A Global Turning Point and What It Means for Bulgaria

For the first time, solar and wind energy have overtaken coal in global electricity production, a development that marks a historic milestone in the world’s energy transition. According to the new Global Electricity Mid-Year Insights 2025 report...

Vučić’s Regime Threatens Journalists and Bulgarian-Language Media

Bulgarian-language media and journalists in Serbia remain unprotected by laws that exist only on paper and are not enforced in practice. This alarming reality was highlighted during the conference “Public Information in Bulgarian” held in...

Hidden Crisis: Central Bank Reveals How Wage Hikes and Pensions Are Draining Bulgaria’s Finances

The Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) has identified a clear trend of fiscal deterioration in Bulgaria between 2020 and 2024, primarily due to the sharp rise in expenditures for employee compensation and pensions. These costs, which account for a...

Bugarska NET – Company Formation, Legal Services, and Licensing in Bulgaria

Key Takeaways Bulgaria has a favorable tax environment with a low corporate rate and availability of EU directives. This mix can minimize aggregate taxation while fostering international expansion. EU market access allows you to effortlessly trade...

Bulgarian National Bank Governor Warns of High Inflation, Stresses Prudent Budget Management for 2026

The Governor of the Bulgarian National Bank, Dimitar Radev, has warned that Bulgaria’s annual inflation will exceed expectations and surpass the eurozone average, highlighting the challenges the country faces in preparing the 2026 budget. In an...

Bulgaria's Kozloduy NPP Updates: Sixth Unit Under Maintenance, Eighth Unit Site Expected Approved by Next Autumn

The sixth unit of the Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) is currently undergoing its planned annual maintenance, which has included a temporary shutdown due to an issue with one of its steam generators. According to Tsanko Bachiiski, Chairman of...

Bulgaria and Japan Enter a New Strategic Phase of Economic Cooperation

Bulgaria and Japan have entered a new strategic phase in their economic partnership, Economy and Industry Minister Petar Dilov announced during the official closing ceremony of the World Expo 2025 in Osaka. The international exhibition, held...

Bulgaria’s Customs Systems Fully Ready for Smooth Euro Transition

The Bulgarian Customs Agency has completed the adaptation of all its information systems ahead of the country’s transition to the euro, which is set to become Bulgaria’s official currency on January 1, 2026. The institution confirmed that the...

€75 Million Nuclear Waste Repository Set to Open in Bulgaria by March 2026

The construction of Bulgaria’s National Repository for Low- and Intermediate-Level Radioactive Waste is progressing, with total costs estimated at around 75 million euros. The project is scheduled for completion by March next year, announced...

Rain and Clouds Dominate Bulgaria’s Weather on October 16

Cloudy skies and scattered rain showers are expected across Bulgaria on Wednesday, according to the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology. Light to moderate easterly winds will prevail throughout the country. Morning temperatures will...

Tendency of Fewer Residents Affected by Water Restrictions Continues, Bulgarian Water and Sewerage Holding Says

As of October 15, 34,747 residents have disrupted water supply, according to the water and sewerage operators, within Bulgarian Water and Sewerage Holding EAD, summarized report for the period October 6-13, the company announced on Wednesday. This...