Endocrinologist: 30% of Adults in Bulgaria Suffer from Obesity

Endocrinologist Assoc. Prof. Yavor Assyov said on Tuesday that approximately 30% of people over the age of 18 in Bulgaria are overweight, placing the country sixth in Europe. He was speaking at an event in Sofia for raising awareness of obesity as...

3.765 Mln Working Age People in Bulgaria at End-2024, National Statistical Institute Deputy Chair Says

As of December 31, 2024, Bulgaria’s working-age population stood at 3.765 million people, representing 58.5% of the country’s total population. Of these, 1.97 million were men and 1.795 million were women, said Deputy President of the National...

"Public Service Media Are Defence Line against Disinformation," Bulgarian National Radio Director Says

"Public service media are among the mainstays of democratic societies, and their mission is more important than ever in the age of disinformation," Bulgarian National Radio (BNR) Director General Milen Mitev said on Tuesday at the opening ceremony...

Ethno and Bulgarian music in Barcelona Gipsy balKan Orchestra concert in Plovdiv

One of the musical highlights of the season is the upcoming concert of the Barcelona Gipsy balKan Orchestra (BGKO). On October 22 in Plovdiv, the international ensemble of musicians will deliver a fiery performance that takes music beyond the...

Bulgaria participates in the International Book Fair in Frankfurt

Photo: Ministry of Culture Minister of Culture Marian Bachev has opened the Bulgarian stand at the 77th Frankfurt Book Fair. The minister expressed gratitude to the organizers of the Bulgarian Book Association, the Bulgarian Cultural Institute in...

Russia’s plan to destabilize France: red paint and pigs’ heads; perpetrators face trial

In 2024, under the cover of darkness on an early May morning, three Bulgarians carried out another act of vandalism as part of a Russian plan to destabilize France; now the men are facing trial, writes Politico. It was still dark when a guard at...

Let’s eat! Newcomers bring the yummy flavours of Bulgaria to Sudbury

Newcomers Anelia Georgieva and Albena Vasileva met in a Toronto shelter six years ago after both arrived from different Bulgarian communities. Now, they’ve settled in Sudbury and are educating Northern Ontario palates to the delicious flavours of...

Final findings of 2024 Census in Moldova: National Statistics Bureau presents data on ethnic, cultural characteristics of population

The National Statistics Bureau (BNS) today presented data on the ethnic and cultural characteristics of the population got from the 2024 Census. They reveal that 76.7 per cent out of the total surveyed individuals identified as Moldovans, while...

Bulgaria, Hungary Hold Cooperation Forum

Hungary is among Bulgaria’s key trade and investment partners, Economy and Industry Deputy Minister Doncho Barbalov said at a forum dedicated to cooperation opportunities between the two countries in the economy and industry. The event is taking...

Has 3I/ATLAS Just Triggered a Prophetic Moment Across the Galaxy?

The unidentified 3I/ATLAS space object has been taking the world by storm as people try to figure out what it is. Harvard professor Avi Loeb, who has been the leading voice on the topic, says that 3I/ATLAS is about to take a monumental step in its...

Russian Intelligence Using Far-Left Open Borders Groups, People Smugglers to Destabalize Europe, Says Bulgaria

Bulgaria has warned that leftist open borders groups are working in conjunction with people smuggling networks and Russian intelligence services to facilitate illegal immigration into Europe. Moscow is allegedly using its intelligence apparatus to...

Aheloy Hosts Traditional Training Camp for Participants in Upcoming Bulgarian Antarctic Expedition

Participants in the upcoming 34th Bulgarian Antarctic expedition have taken part in a traditional training camp in the town of Aheloy, the Bulgarian Antarctic Institute (BAI) said on Monday. During the camp, the logistics team completed a first...

Bulgarian Politicians Want to Block Social Media for Under-15s, Comparing It to Gambling

GERB, the ruling political party in Bulgaria, is exploring the possibility of banning social networks for children under 15, a topic that has recently sparked public debate. Kostadin Angelov, the Chair of the Parliamentary Health Committee and a...

Presidents Radev, Sulyok Emphasize Friendship, Energy Links and Bulgarian Community in Hungary

Relations between Bulgaria and Hungary, the countries of the Western Balkans and EU enlargement, energy connectivity in the EU, and the Bulgarian community in Hungary featured high on the agenda of Monday's meeting between Presidents Rumen Radev...

Students, Teachers from Moldova Begin Bulgarian Language and Culture Course at Ruse University Branch

A total of 50 students and five teachers from the Autonomous Territorial Unit of Gagauzia, Moldova, arrived on Monday at the Taraclia branch of Angel Kanchev University of Ruse to participate in a Bulgarian language and culture programme. The...

Listed: 25 children's cartoon TV shows that everyone loves since 1960s

1. The Magic Roundabout (1965-1977) Dougal the dog and his surreal friends created television magic that appealed to children and adults alike with its whimsical storytelling and memorable characters. 2. Camberwick Green (1966) The first in Gordon...

Faculty of Journalism and Mass Communication at Sofia University Presents Educational Game for Media Literacy

The Faculty of Journalism and Mass Communication at Sofia University hosted a series of workshops dedicated to the Media Masters educational game, which took place in September and October, the university's press centre said on Monday. Over 110...

President Sulyok: Bulgaria is an important ally for Hungary

During his statement to the press, the Hungarian head of state emphasized that over time it has been proven that “Hungarians can count on Bulgaria, and Bulgaria can count on Hungarians” — whether in economic, political, or defense matters, or even...

Hungary Supports Bulgaria's Bid for OECD Membership, President Sulyok Says

Hungary supports Bulgaria in becoming a member of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) as quickly as possible, said Hungarian President Tamas Sulyok after his meeting with Bulgarian President Rumen Radev on Monday....

Bulgarian-Hungarian Cooperation in Higher Education, Agriculture, Tourism Discussed at Forum in Kecskemet

Opportunities for closer cooperation between Bulgaria and Hungary in higher education, agriculture and tourism were the focus of a forum held in Kecskemet as part of the Days of Bulgaria in Kecskemet, Hungary initiative, Bulgaria's Economy...