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...

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 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...

Bulgaria endorses Ebonyi’s 1,200-Bed Hospital Project, vows stronger ttes with Nigeria

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...

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.”...

Around 160,000 People Currently Affected by Water Shortages, Says Environmental Committee Chair Mladen Shishkov

Approximately 160,000 people in Bulgaria are currently affected by water shortages, said on Monday Mladen Shishkov, Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Environment and Water and Head of the Temporary Committee tasked with investigating all...

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

The number of color-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...

'Polluter Pays' Principle Is Postponed - Environment Minister

Minister of Environment and Water Manol Genov said here on Monday that the implementation of the 'polluter pays' principle has been postponed for various reasons. Genov was speaking at a discussion panel entitled “Reform of Household Waste...

Bulgaria Wins Two ESPA Innovation Awards for Successful Practices in Medical Spa Tourism

Bulgaria received two awards for innovation from the European Spas Association - ESPA Innovation Award, which are presented for the most innovative and successful practices in the field of medical spa tourism in Europe. This happened on the second...

Bulgaria Welcomes Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Agreement

Bulgaria welcomes the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas which could be the first step towards lasting peace and security in the region, the Foreign Ministry in Sofia said on Thursday. "We commend President Trump's leadership and active...

Climate disasters have "eaten up" 1% of the Bulgarian economy in 2025

Since the beginning of the current year, Bulgaria has experienced record heat waves, a series of devastating fires, and a new disaster just days ago – catastrophic floods that claimed human lives. Climate change already has its price – and it is...

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...

Bulgaria to Declare December 31 and January 2 Holidays for Euro Adoption

The Council of Ministers plans to declare December 31, 2025, and January 2, 2026, as public holidays in connection with Bulgaria’s adoption of the euro. This is outlined in a draft decision made available for public consultation, which formally...

Bulgaria Must Make Additional Efforts To Prevent Human Trafficking, GRETA Report States

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 to prevent human trafficking and...

Bulgarian Fiscal Council discusses the implementation of the state budget for 2024

The Fiscal Council discussed the Report on the implementation of the state budget of the Republic of Bulgaria for 2024, the Annual Report on the State of Public and State-Guaranteed Debt as of December 31, 2024, and the Report on the Activities of...

Bulgarian duo caught with gear to steal cooking oil in Ambleside - sentence

Nikolay Kostov, 39, and his brother-in-law Dimitar Murdzhev, 37, were sentenced at South Cumbria Magistrates’ Court on October 8 after they were convicted following a trial of one count of going equipped for theft. Peter Kelly, prosecuting,...

Cloudy Start to the Week: Cooler Temperatures Across Bulgaria on Monday

On Monday, October 13, Bulgaria will see mostly cloudy conditions, accompanied by a light to moderate wind blowing from the west-northwest. Morning temperatures will range between 5°C and 10°C, dropping to around 5°C in Sofia. During the day,...

A Cameroonian cargo ship has sunk in the Bulgarian sector of the Black Sea, The crew has been rescued.

The crew of a cargo vessel sailing under the flag of Cameroon, consisting of 10 Ukrainian sailors, was rescued during an operation coordinated by the Maritime Coordination Center in Varna, BGNES reported. The ship, Aileen, sank rapidly after...