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...

World's best hotel named - and five of the top 50 are in the UK

By ALESIA FIDDLER - TRAVEL REPORTER Published: 06:22 EDT, 31 October 2025 | Updated: 16:41 EDT, 31 October 2025 From Tokyo to Vienna, there are plenty of fabulous hotels all around the world - but the top 50 have now been named. The very best can...

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...

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...

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...

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...

LB Bulgaricum, Meiji's Joint Research Laboratory Expected to Open in First Half of 2026, Says Economy Ministry

A joint-research laboratory of LB Bulgaricum EAD and Meiji is expected to open in the first half of 2026, it transpired during talks between Economy Minister Peter Dilov and Chief Executive Officer of Meiji Holdings Co Katsunari Matsuda at the...

Right Word | How Muslim Population Growth Is Changing Religious Demography In India And The World

Last Updated:October 14, 2025, 14:38 IST The shifting religious demography driven by rapid Muslim population growth — both globally and in India — has significant social, cultural, and political implications According to a Pew Research Center...

Sofia to Host Bulgarian National Volleyball Team Matches at European Volleyball Championship 2026

On Tuesday, the management board of the Bulgarian Volleyball Federation (BVF) announced during an ad hoc meeting that Sofia will host the Bulgarian national team's matches in the group stage of next year's European Men's Volleyball Championship....

Azerbaijan’s cultural heritage highlighted in Sofia

Sofia, October 14, AZERTAC The Sofia University, named after St. Kliment Ohridski, hosted a roundtable themed "Presentation of the Cultural Heritage of Azerbaijan in Bulgaria." The event was organized by the “Support to the Development of...

St Zlata of Meglen Award Symbol of Gratitude to People Preserving Bulgarian Identity Worldwide

The Saint Zlata of Meglen Award is not just a prize, but a symbol of gratitude to those who preserve the Bulgarian identity around the world, Executive Director of the Executive Agency for Bulgarians Abroad (EABA), Rayna Mandzhukova, said in an...

How the First Organized Spa Treatment in Bulgaria Began in Hisarya

Hisarya (South Bulgaria) is the first organized spa resort in Bulgaria. The beginnings of hydrotherapy in the country date back to 1882, when the authorities of the autonomous province of Eastern Rumelia initiated the first steps toward scientific...

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...

Saint Petka Honored Across Bulgaria as Winter Season Begins

Today, Bulgarians celebrate Petkovden – the day dedicated to St. Paraskeva of Epivat, also known among the people as St. Petka of Bulgaria. The Orthodox Church honors her memory as that of a revered protector of faith, home, and family. Those...

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...

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...

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'...