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...

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...

Bulgaria to Participate For First Time in OECD Corporate Governance Factbook Study

Bulgaria has been included in the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development's (OECD) leading biennial study, the OECD Corporate Governance Factbook, the Financial Supervision Commission announced on their website on Friday. The 2025...

Bulgarian fruit, nut and vegetable producers to receive €7.4 million from EU

The European Commission will provide around €50 million from the EU agricultural reserve to fruit, nut and vegetable producers in Bulgaria, Latvia, Lithuania, Hungary, Poland and Romania who have suffered significant damage from adverse weather...

Bulgaria Rolls Out New Siemens Smartron Locomotives to Modernize Fast Trains

Bulgaria’s transport sector marked a milestone today as three new Siemens Smartron electric locomotives officially entered service. Two of the locomotives will operate on the Sofia-Burgas route, while one will serve the Sofia-Ruse line. Transport...

Municipalities to Receive Transport Connectivity Funding under Social Climate Fund, Agriculture and Food Minister Says

Bulgaria will receive over EUR 2 billion from the Social Climate Fund, and the question is how to utilize these resources most effectively, Agriculture and Food Minister Georgi Tahov said during a plenary session titled Financial Horizon 2026 and...

IPS opens Bulgaria’s first battery storage gigafactory

International Power Supply (IPS) has officially opened its new battery energy storage system (BESS) manufacturing facility near Sofia, Bulgaria – a site recognized by the European Commission as a Strategic Project under the Net-Zero Industry Act....

Bulgaria's President: Europe Must Lead Diplomatic Efforts to End the War in Ukraine

Bulgarian President Rumen Radev stated that Europe’s foremost priority must be to find a political solution to the war in Ukraine, emphasizing that this is a necessary step toward achieving lasting peace and stability across the continent....

Bulgaria Endorses Ebonyi’s 1,200-Bed Hospital Project, Vows Stronger Ties With Nigeria

1 The Embassy of Bulgaria in Nigeria has expressed strong support for the proposed 1,200-bed Multifunctional University Hospital in Ebonyi State, which will include associated clinics and an integrated emergency medical services system. Describing...

NAMRB Executive Director Calls for More Coloured Bins and Full Recycling Coverage

The number of colour-coded recycling bins needs to be increased, collection intervals improved, and citizens must be provided with full coverage of infrastructure for separate waste collection, Silvia Georgieva, Executive Director of the National...

Bulgaria Must Make Additional Efforts To Prevent Human Traff...

AKP Phnom Penh, October 10, 2025 — On Thursday, the Council of Europe's Group of Experts on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings (GRETA) published a new report. In its conclusion, the report noted that Bulgaria must make additional efforts...

Bulgaria Endorses Ebonyi’s 1,200-Bed Hospital Project, Vows Stronger Ties

The Embassy of Bulgaria in Nigeria has endorsed the proposed 1,200-bed Multifunctional University Hospital in Ebonyi State, describing it as a visionary initiative that underscores Nigeria’s growing commitment to strengthening its healthcare...

Bulgaria pledges stronger ties with Nigeria, says Ebonyi 1,200-bed hospital will revolutionize health sector

The Embassy of Bulgaria in Nigeria has disclosed its commitment towards deepening diplomatic ties with Nigeria. This is also as it expressed strong support for the proposed 1,200-bed Multi-functional University Hospital in Ebonyi State, which will...

Bulgaria to partner Ebonyi on 1,200-bed university hospital project

The Bulgarian Government has indicated its readiness to collaborate with the Ebonyi State Government on the development of a 1,200-bed Multifunctional University Hospital in the state. The project, which will include associated clinics and an...

President Radev: Elections in Pazardzhik Show Bulgaria Has Become a 'Conquered State'

President Rumen Radev has sharply criticized the political environment in Bulgaria following the recent municipal elections in Pazardzhik, calling them “the embodiment of a conquered state and a reflection of corruption in Bulgarian politics.”...