Bulgaria to Join Jutland Declaration for Better Protection of Minors Online

The Bulgarian Government has approved Bulgaria's participation in the Jutland Declaration, which aims to create a safer online environment for children and young people. This initiative is part of the Danish presidency of the Council of Europe....

Debate on Bulgaria’s Eurozone Accession Should Continue Beyond January 1st, Deputy Prime Minister Donchev Says

The discussion about the benefits and challenges of Bulgaria's upcoming accession to the eurozone should not be limited to the country’s entry date on January 1st, but must continue beyond it, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Innovation and...

One in three children in Romania live in poverty, new report says

More than one in three children in Romania, roughly 1.25 million, live in poverty, and the percentage rises dramatically to 75.8% for those whose parents have a low level of education, according to 2024 Eurostat data cited by Save the Children...

Exhibition in Istanbul Highlights Turkish Words Adopted into Other Languages, Including Bulgarian

Popular Turkish words that have entered other languages, including Bulgarian, are featured in an exhibition organized at the Rami Library, the largest library complex in Istanbul. Titled “Verinti”, meaning “a word given from one language to...

Paris-based trio "Orenda" presents an entirely Bulgarian repertoire in Sofia for the first time

To make your dream come true in a Bulgarian rhythm and on French soil. Thus, metaphorically, we can begin the story of Bulgarian musician and pedagogue Stefka Miteva and the Bulgarian-French trio "Orenda", in which she is complemented by Sandrine...

VP Iotova Presents Order of Sts. Cyril and Methodius to Chinese Bulgarist Prof. Ma Sipu

On behalf of President Rumen Radev, Vice President Iliana Iotova awarded the Order of Sts. Cyril and Methodius, First Degree, to Prof. Ma Sipu, the head of State’s press secretariat said Wednesday. The award, presented at a ceremony at Beijing...

National Statistical Institute: Inflation in Bulgaria Drops in September 2025

Consumer inflation in Bulgaria fell by 0.8% in September 2025, with annual inflation at 5.6%, the National Statistical Institute (NSI) said on Wednesday. Year-to-date inflation, as measured by the consumer price index, was 3.4%. Average annual...

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,...

Ukrainians Benefiting from Bulgaria’s Humanitarian Accommodation Program Have Been Halved

The number of Ukrainian refugees housed in Bulgaria under the government’s humanitarian initiative has been reduced by half, Deputy Prime Minister Atanas Zafirov, who chairs the National Operational Headquarters for the thematic program,...

Amb. Apicella at 25th celebration of Confindustria Bulgaria

The Ambassador of Italy in Sofia, Marcello Apicella, spoke at the 25th anniversary celebration of Confindustria Bulgaria, held in the prestigious setting of the Grand Hotel Millennium in Sofia. Addressing those present, Ambassador Apicella...

Slovak President Pellegrini Criticizes EU and Bulgaria for Blocking North Macedonia’s Accession

Slovak President Peter Pellegrini criticized the European Union and indirectly targeted Bulgaria for blocking North Macedonia’s EU accession, saying that the enlargement process should depend solely on the fulfillment of membership criteria and...

This Underrated Ski Region Has Slopeside Grills and Pale Pink Churches

Photographer Kari Medig grew up skiing in Fernie, southeastern British Columbia, and has spent the past 15 years traveling to ski and document the sport, from the iconic Hahnenkamm downhill in Austria to slopes in landlocked Lesotho in South...

Game Time International reports 30% growth in global buyers

Game Time International (GTI), a leading global platform for the game & amusement industry, has shared the key successes of the 17th GTI China Expo, which took place in September at Area A, China Import and Export Fair Complex in Guangzhou....

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...

Can the Next UN Secretary General Save the Aging Institution From Irrelevance?

While at the United Nations the race to replace Antonio Guterres as secretary general gets in gear this month, some at the iconic building in Manhattan’s Turtle Bay region are asking whether at its current state of irrelevancy the institution...

Architectural forum in Vienna reveals Austrian influence on Bulgarian modernism

Photo: Bulgarian Cultural Institute in Vienna The Bulgarian Cultural Institute “Dom Wittgenstein” in Vienna presents the first edition of the “Day of Architecture” series. The event is dedicated to the mutual ties between Austria and Bulgaria in...

Peace activists traveling from Germany to Jerusalem by horse-drawn carriage reach Konya

- Carriage travelers say they are happy to see peace efforts succeed in Gaza, and their mission for peace aligns with new hopes KONYA, Türkiye / ISTANBUL Members of the Germany-based association Friedensglocken (Bells of Peace) have reached the...

Bay Area arts: 11 shows and concerts to catch this weekend

From classic movies with live music to new tunes from Vampire Weekend and a Grateful Dead Celtic band, there’s a lot to see and hear this weekend in the Bay Area. Here’s a partial rundown. Classical picks: Hitchcock + orchestra; New...

Bulgaria Strengthens Ties with Japan: GATE Signs Two Major University Partnerships at EXPO 2025

The Big Data for Smart Society Institute (GATE) at Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski” has formalized two new cooperation agreements with prominent Japanese universities during EXPO 2025 in Osaka, according to the university’s press office....

Bulgarian National Radio programs may be broadcast in Taraclia

Bulgarian National Radio might expand its broadcasting in the Republic of Moldova, particularly in Taraclia district. Discussions on this matter have been held between Ambassador of the Republic of Moldova to Sofia Emil Jacotă and Director-...