Greek bank rally maturing, research firm cautions investors

Autonomous Research has adopted a more cautious stance towards Greek bank stocks, saying that the market has already priced in much of the sector’s positive story. According to the independent research and analysis firm, Eurobank is the only major...

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...

Bulgaria supports fruit and vegetable growers after weather losses

Agriculture Minister Georgi Tahov announced in Sofia that farmers in the fruit and vegetable sector whose crops were damaged this year by drought and frost will receive €7.4 million (US$7.9 million) in aid from the European crisis reserve. Tahov...

Flu Season May Hit Bulgaria Early

Assoc. Prof. Angel Kunchev, Bulgaria’s Chief State Health Inspector, warned that this year’s flu wave could arrive earlier than usual. Speaking on BNT, he explained that similar trends have already been observed abroad, particularly in Japan,...

VP Iotova Discusses Stronger Bulgaria-China Ties at Beijing Summit

Vice President Iliana Iotova met with her Chinese counterpart Han Zheng in Beijing, the President’s Press Secretariat said on Tuesday. Iotova is attending the World Women Leaders’ Summit, organized by China and the United Nations Entity for Gender...

Wizz Air CFO Ian Malin on the Company's Commitment to Bulgaria and the Sofia Marathon

Wizz Air continues to strengthen its presence in Bulgaria, not only as a leading airline but also as a supporter of health, sports, and tourism. Ahead of the official opening of the Wizz Air Sofia Marathon 2025 in Sofia on 12 October, Novinite...

Hungary offers Putin safe passage for Budapest summit despite ICC arrest warrant

Preparations for organising the planned summit between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are progressing at full speed, Prime Minister Viktor Orban told state media on October 17, state news agency MTI writes. Despite...

Our dream retirement turned into a nightmare: British expats Christine and Eric Thompson were lured to Bulgaria by a slower pace of life and cheap cost of living....now they are desperate to leave

When British expats Christine and Eric Thompson moved to Bulgaria in 2016 they were dreaming of a slower pace of life surrounded by stunning scenery with a low cost of living. But nine years later the couple say they are desperate to leave after...

Bulgaria Prepares for 2030: Every Citizen Must Have a Digital Wallet

By the end of 2030, all Bulgarian citizens will be required to have a digital wallet installed on their mobile devices, an electronic tool that will hold personal and professional data, recognized both within Bulgaria and throughout the European...

‘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...

Climate crisis now threatens 43% of natural World Heritage sites, IUCN warns

Nearly half of the planet's natural World Heritage sites, such as the Great Barrier Reef, are now under severe threat from climate change, according to a major new assessment. The World Heritage Outlook 4 report, released at the The International...

Cloudy Skies Across Bulgaria with Showers and Fog in the Mountains on October 15

On October 15, Bulgaria will experience predominantly cloudy weather, with scattered rain showers expected in the eastern regions and across the mountains, particularly heavy in the Rhodope area. Winds will be light from the northwest in most...

Eurozone Membership, Stable Tax Policy to Boost Investment Interest in Bulgaria, Says BCCI President

Maintaining the current tax policy and joining the eurozone are key factors for enhancing the attractiveness of Bulgaria’s economic environment and will contribute to increased investment interest in the country, said Tsvetan Simeonov, President...

October Polls Show Stable Government Support and Tight Race for Third in Bulgaria

A new Gallup survey conducted in Bulgaria during the first half of October shows continued confidence in the government majority and a stable political environment, while also indicating increased mobilization among the core supporters of...

LB Bulgaricum, Meiji's Joint Research Laboratory Expected to Open in First Half of 2026, Says Economy Ministry

A joint-research laboratory of LB Bulgaricum EAD and Meiji is expected to open in the first half of 2026, it transpired during talks between Economy Minister Peter Dilov and Chief Executive Officer of Meiji Holdings Co Katsunari Matsuda at the...

How the First Organized Spa Treatment in Bulgaria Began in Hisarya

Hisarya (South Bulgaria) is the first organized spa resort in Bulgaria. The beginnings of hydrotherapy in the country date back to 1882, when the authorities of the autonomous province of Eastern Rumelia initiated the first steps toward scientific...

St Zlata of Meglen Award Symbol of Gratitude to People Preserving Bulgarian Identity Worldwide

The Saint Zlata of Meglen Award is not just a prize, but a symbol of gratitude to those who preserve the Bulgarian identity around the world, Executive Director of the Executive Agency for Bulgarians Abroad (EABA), Rayna Mandzhukova, said in an...

Bulgarian Red Cross launches campaign to assist 640,000 socially disadvantaged citizens

From 13 October until 28 November, the Bulgarian Red Cross will hand out products, purchased by the Social Assistance Agency, to vulnerable citizens, the press centre of the organization has announced. The initiative is part of the “Food and basic...

‘You can learn a lot by losing’: meet Don Manuel, the 104-year-old chess player

The year Manuel Álvarez Escudero learned to play chess, fascist bombs rained down on Guernica, echoing across Pablo Picasso’s enormous, monochrome canvas, the Hindenburg exploded in the sky over Lakehurst, and John Steinbeck published a short book...

Bulgaria Marks 70 Years of UN Membership with Commemorative Stamp Issue

A commemorative postage stamp marking the 70th anniversary of Bulgaria’s membership in the United Nations (UN) was officially issued at a ceremony at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bulgaria, the Ministry’s press office said on Friday. The...