For the first time on stage in Bulgaria – a harp octet

3 Photo: Facebook/ Kohar Andonian An ensemble of two or more harps is nothing new to the Bulgarian stage. What is new, though, is to be able to hear a harp octet – definitely a novelty for the country. We owe the idea, the programme selection and...

When Art Meets Data: What Michelin’s Keys and Guest Reviews Really Say

Why do some of the world’s most celebrated hotels receive lower guest ratings than others with fewer accolades? The answer lies in how excellence is defined. As Michelin’s new Key system expands globally, its view of what makes a hotel exceptional...

GERB MEP Urges Bulgaria to Deny Airspace to Russian President Putin

Alexander Yordanov, former Speaker of the National Assembly and MEP from GERB, expressed skepticism about Bulgaria’s ability to intercept a flight carrying Russian President Vladimir Putin. Writing on Facebook, Yordanov said he does not believe...

Sofia Court of Appeal Deletes Bulgarian Orthodox Old-Style Church

After a year of litigation, the Sofia Court of Appeal has opened proceedings for the liquidation and deletion of the Bulgarian Orthodox Old-Style Church from the register of religious denominations. This comes a few months after the Sofia City...

Bulgaria’s Annual Inflation Slows to 5.6% in September Amid Largest Monthly Drop of the Year

The National Statistical Institute (NSI) has released the final Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for September 2025. According to the figures, annual inflation in Bulgaria, measured as the change compared to September 2024, reached 5.6%. On a...

Bulgarian Woman of the Year 2024 Ekenova for BTA: Recognition Gives You Strength to Fly

“Recognition is like wings – it gives you the strength to fly, but it also makes you responsible. It’s not a final destination, but the beginning of a new journey. It reminds us not to grow arrogant, but to keep building, to extend a helping hand,...

British Couple’s Bulgarian Dream Turns into Health and Lifestyle Nightmare

British expatriates Christine and Eric Thompson moved to Bulgaria in 2016, drawn by the promise of a quieter life, scenic landscapes, and lower living costs, writes the Daily Mail. Nine years later, however, they report to the Daily Mail that...

Research work by Bulgarian scholar traces new directions in ethnology

2 Assoc. Prof. Dr. Natalia Rashkova Photo: Desislava Shapkarova When a contribution in the sphere of science is transformed into the basis for subsequent in-depth research the boundaries between countries and continents seem to melt away –...

EU Launches New LGBTIQ+ Strategy

This month, the European Commission released its LGBTIQ+ Equality Strategy 2026–2030, a renewed and ambitious step in the European Union’s commitment to equality, inclusion, and human rights. Building on the 2020–2025 framework, it reaffirms the...

President Radev and Hungary's President Sulyok Mark Bulgarian-Hungarian Friendship Day in Smolyan

President Rumen Radev welcomed Hungarian President Tamas Sulyok to Smolyan on Sunday to mark Bulgarian-Hungarian Friendship Day and the centenary of Hungarian poet and translator Laszlo Nagy. The presidents visited the Laszlo Nagy House-Museum and...

Why medical students are choosing Bulgaria over UK

Gill DummiganNorth West ShareSave Freya Mandapalli, 19, is among many medical students who are choosing to study abroad A growing number of young people from across the North West are choosing to study in Eastern Europe due to a strict cap on...

'Islam Must Adapt To Sweden' — Swedish Deputy PM Urges Public Burqa, Niqab Ban

Via Remix News, Sweden’s Deputy Prime Minister Ebba Busch has called for a nationwide ban on burqas and niqabs in all public places, saying the country must “wake up from its naivety” about Islamism and act decisively to protect Swedish values and...

Bulgaria Shines at EXPO 2025: Over 320,000 Visitors Explore National Pavilion in Osaka

Bulgaria’s presence at EXPO 2025 in Osaka, Japan, has been hailed as a resounding success, with over 320,000 visitors from around the world touring the national pavilion over the six-month exhibition period. Managed by the Bulgarian Small and...

New Auto Parts Plant of Shanghai Unison Aluminium Products Co. Opens in Trakia Economic Zone

A new automotive parts plant of China's Shanghai Unison Aluminium Products Co.,Ltd. opened in Trakia Economic Zone on Wednesday. Deputy Prime Minister and Innovation and Growth Minister Tomislav Donchev said at the inauguration he believes firmly...

Bulgaria to Introduce National Strategy for Processing, Extractive Industries

Bulgaria will have a national strategy for the processing and extractive industries, said Jeliaz Enev, Economic Policy Director at the Economy and Industry Ministry, during a discussion panel at the Annual Meeting of Local Authorities in the...

Bulgaria Considers Social Media Ban for Children Under 15 Amid Growing Health Concerns

The ruling party in Bulgaria, GERB, is considering a potential ban on social networks for children under 15, an issue that has recently gained attention in public discourse. The debate was initiated by Education Minister Krasimir Valchev, who...

‘Islam must adapt to Sweden’ — Swedish deputy prime minister calls for public burqa and niqab ban

Sweden’s Deputy Prime Minister Ebba Busch has called for a nationwide ban on burqas and niqabs in all public places, saying the country must “wake up from its naivety” about Islamism and act decisively to protect Swedish values and social...

Aylin Lazova from Radio Bulgaria on her debut poetry collection "The Dying out of Betelgeuse"

She is an educated, young woman passionate about astronomy and physics, but has also devoted her energy and talent to the word. She is part of the family of the Bulgarian National Radio's foreign-languages program Radio Bulgaria and today we...

Bulgarian Orthodox Church marks Petkovden, the day of Saint Petka

On October 14, the Bulgarian Orthodox church pays homage to Saint Paraskeva, also called St. Petka of Tarnovo and the day is known in Bulgaria as "Petkovden". Saint Petka was born in the 11th century in the town of Epibat, on the Sea of Marmara,...

Bulgarian Church Commemorates Saint Paraskeva of Epivates

Saint Venerable Paraskeva of Epivates, known among our people as Petka of Bulgaria, is one of the most highly revered female saints in Bulgaria and in the Orthodox Christian world. She was born in the 11th century in the town of Epivates...