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,...

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...

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,...

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-...

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...

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...

Bulgarian Wine, Cuisine Are Hidden Treasure, Says UN World Tourism Organization Secretary-General

Bulgarian wine and cuisine are a hidden treasure, UN World Tourism Organization Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili said during the 9th UN Tourism Global Conference on Wine Tourism in Plovdiv on Monday. He emphasized that gastronomy and wine...

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...

Early Flu Season Hits Bulgaria with First Child Case; COVID-19 Cases Also Rising

Bulgaria is seeing an earlier-than-expected start to the flu season, with the first confirmed case detected on October 10 in a child, according to Prof. Iva Hristova, director of the National Center for Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (NCID), in...

Chinese state councilor meets Bulgarian, Iranian and Uzbek leaders

BEIJING, Oct. 14 (Xinhua) -- Chinese State Councilor Shen Yiqin on Tuesday met separately with Bulgarian Vice President Iliana Iotova, Iranian Vice President Zahra Behrouz Azar, and Uzbek Deputy Prime Minister Zulaykho Makhkamova, who are in...

Spain vs Bulgaria FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers Live Streaming Online: Get Free Live Telecast of ESP vs BUL Football Match in IST

Spain vs Bulgaria FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers Live Streaming and TV Telecast Details: Spain welcome Bulgaria in their latest Group E fixture of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers as they look to extend their sequence of victories in this...

Over 100 Bulgarian Settlements Receive Assistance Thanks to Bulgarian Association in Chicago Co-Founder Emilia Ivanova

The Bulgarica Cultural Centre in Chicago has nominated Emilia Ivanova for the Saint Zlata of Meglen Award, the Executive Agency for Bulgarians Abroad (EABA) said here on Monday. “Emilia Ivanova is a co-founder of the Bulgarian Association in...

Ilia Lukov and the Talents of Bessarabia Celebrate 30 Years of Music with Love

The renowned Bulgarian performer Ilia Lukov, together with artistic ensembles from the Houses of Culture in Vasylivka Municipality, will present a concert Friday under the title “Ilia Lukov and the Talents of Bessarabia – 30 Years of Songs with...