€377 billion for weapons–Germany’s most extensive rearmament programme since Hitler

Speaking to the conservative Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung over the weekend, Chancellor Friedrich Merz (Christian Democratic Union—CDU) once again confirmed his goal that Germany should build “the strongest conventional army in Europe.” A few...

Will Lamine Yamal Play Tonight in Spain vs Bulgaria FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers Match? Here’s the Possibility of Barcelona Star Featuring in Starting XI

The Spain national football team have three wins in their three FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers Group E matches. The last one was a 2-0 victory against Georgia, where Yeremy Pino and Mikel Oyarzabal netted one each. The sensational...

6 Hidden Destinations That Are Safer Than Most Tourists Think

Popular travel spots capture the headlines, yet countless destinations remain unfairly overlooked despite boasting impressive safety records. Social media algorithms favor flashy hotspots while quietly secure nations stay hidden from mainstream...

Bulgaria Attracts Growing Number of Turkish Retirees

Bulgaria is increasingly emerging as a preferred destination for Turkish pensioners. Since 2024, they have been able to apply for long-term residence permits in the country, and Turkish media report that the option has generated strong interest. A...

The ethnic Romanians in Istria

The ethnic Romanian community in Croatia, in Istria peninsula, is one of the least known ethnic Romanian communities from outside Romania's borders. The History Show Steliu Lambru, 13.10.2025, 14:00 Romania’s neighbours the Republic of Moldova,...

Squatting Slavs: a culture, a stereotype or just a meme?

This paper is going to be analyzing the emergence, the historical background and the popularization as well as the sociolinguistic and cultural implications of a widely popular among Eastern Europeans e – the Squatting Slav. Itis also going to try...

Bulgarian Pianist Donka Angatscheva Awarded Austria’s Gold Decoration of Honour

Bulgarian pianist Donka Angatscheva has been awarded the Gold Decoration of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria, presented to her on behalf of Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen, her team announced on Saturday. So far, only six...

Chinese VP meets Papua New Guinean deputy PM, Bulgarian VP

BEIJING, Oct. 13 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice President Han Zheng on Monday afternoon held separate meetings with Papua New Guinean Deputy Prime Minister John Rosso and Bulgarian Vice President Iliana Iotova, who are in Beijing for the Global Leaders'...

1,182 Active Concessions in Bulgaria, Nearly Half of Which Are Municipal, Deputy PM Karadjov Says

According to the National Concessions Register as of October this year, Bulgaria has 1,182 active concessions, nearly half of which – 507 – are municipa, said Grozdan Karadjov, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport and Communications,...

Over 60% of Bulgarian Teachers Ready to Strike Amid Salary Concerns

A strong majority of Bulgarian teachers are prepared to take part in an effective strike, according to a recent survey conducted by the Education Trade Union at the Podkrepa Confederation of Labor. More than 60 percent of educators indicated...

How Wine Tourism Is Blending Art, Culture, and Innovation in Europe’s Oldest Cities

In the heart of Plovdiv, one of the world’s oldest living cities, wine tourism took on a new meaning this October. The UN Tourism Global Conference on Wine Tourism, held in Bulgaria from October 6–7, explored how art, creativity, and tradition can...

FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers: Luis de la Fuente Likely To Rotate Spain’s Squad As Ferran Torres Drops Out of Bulgaria Game Due to Injury

Mumbai, October 13: Spain can all but ensure their place at next summer's FIFA World Cup with a win against Bulgaria on Tuesday, although coach Luis de la Fuente has lost another player to injury. The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) reported...

China's Mid-Autumn Festival celebrated in Bulgaria with cultural festivities

(Xinhua) 13:38, October 13, 2025 A girl tries on Chinese traditional attire during celebrations marking China's traditional Mid-Autumn Festival in Sofia, Bulgaria, Oct. 11, 2025. (Photo by Marian Draganov/Xinhua) SOFIA, Oct. 11 (Xinhua) --...

Dissident Russians Try to Settle in Bulgaria, But Struggle to Get Asylum

Earlier this year, BIRN was contacted by another Russian citizen seeking asylum in Bulgaria, 22-year-old Parahin Grigoriy Alexeevich, born in Novokuznetsk. He said he had been involved in protests in Russia from as early as 2016, when he attended...

Vice President Presents Bulgaria’s Progress on Gender Equality Policies at Global Forum in Beijing

Vice President Iliana Iotova addressed the Global Leaders' Meeting on Women forum held in Beijing on Monday by saying that innovation mus be turned into an ally, not a new barrier to human rights. "Women cannot be allowed to pay the invisible...

Lizt Alfonso Dance Cuba to perform in Bulgaria for the first time

Following its success in Thailand, where the company performed as a guest at the 27th Bangkok International Festival of Dance & Music, the largest and most prestigious annual arts event in that Asian nation, the Cuban company is moving to a new...

Bulgaria Becomes One of First Countries to Gain Consular Access to Their Citizens in Sumud Flotilla Case

The Bulgarian Consul in Israel has visited Vassil Dimitrov, a Bulgarian national from the Global Sumud Flotilla who is among the activists detained by Israel, the Foreign Ministry in Sofia reported on Friday. The meeting was arranged after timely,...

Bulgaria and Poland Strengthen Economic Links in Wake of Schengen Expansion

Business leaders from Bulgaria and Poland gathered this week to map out a new phase of cooperation, underscoring the momentum created by Bulgaria’s fresh integration milestones within the European Union. At the forefront was the message that...

Young adults transform Bulgarian schoolyard in weeklong service project

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Bulgaria Today – 3 October 2025

In “Bulgaria Today” on Friday, 3 October, we bring you, first, the latest news from this country. Next , Ivan Gergov takes a closer look at the issue of tax increases – and whether they are truly necessary to safeguard Bulgaria’s budget after the...