Two Bulgarian Strongmen Pull 40-Ton Airbus A220-300 at Sofia Airport

Two representatives of the World Strongman Federation faced off against a 40-ton Airbus A220-300 passenger plane at the Vasil Levski Airport in Sofia on Tuesday. Each of them managed to pull the aircraft a distance of up to 15 meters on their own....

The Bulgarian euro outlook unveiled in Budapest

Photo: Embassy of Bulgaria to Budapest On 29th October 2025 on the premises of the Representation of the European Commission in Hungary, Európa Pont, the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria to Hungary presented a posters’ exhibition dedicated to...

"Yes, Bulgaria" political party defines Budget 2026 as an "economic tsunami"

"Yes, Bulgaria" party (part of "Democratic Bulgaria") have defined the budget for next year as an "economic tsunami". MP Ivaylo Mirchev was firm that the pary will oppose it when the project comes up for discussion in parliament. "Yesterday we...

“Creator of the Year” recognizes Bulgaria’s most talented artisans

On November 8 in Hall 11 of the National Palace of Culture, Bulgaria’s best masters and artisans will be awarded for the third time. The founder and driving force behind the “Creator of the Year” initiative is Nikolay Traykov, who visited “Radio...

Bulgaria Supports Vision for Strong, Inclusive, and Sustainable Education Systems

Addressing the 43rd session of the UNESCO General Conference, held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, on Monday, Deputy Minister of Education and Science Nikolay Vitanov said that Bulgaria supports the vision for a strong, inclusive, and sustainable...

Bulgaria relies on the honorary consuls in the country to help create new partnerships

Bulgaria relies on the efforts of honorary consuls from around the world to help establish new partnerships in the fields of economy, trade, innovation, education and tourism. Our country can become more visible by restoring its positions and...

PM to EU Economy Commissioner: All Systems in Bulgaria Ready to Operate with Euro from January 1

All systems in Bulgaria are ready to operate with the euro from January 1, 2026. “We continue to work intensively to ensure a smooth, transparent and successful transition to the single European currency,” said Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov...

Serbian Defence Ministry Delegation Arrives on Two-Day Working Visit to Bulgaria

A delegation from the Serbian Defence Ministry, headed by Acting Assistant Minister for Budget and Finance Goran Momcilovic, arrived on a two-day working visit to Bulgaria on Tuesday, the Bulgarian Defence Ministry reported. The purpose of the...

Prime Minister to IMF Managing Director: Bulgaria Strictly Fulfilling Commitments on Path to Euro

Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov told International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva on Tuesday that the Bulgarian government is strictly adhering to its commitments in the process of the country’s adoption of the single...

Yes, Bulgaria Party Describe 2026 Draft Budget as Worst Since Zhan Videnov Era

Yes, Bulgaria Co-Chair Ivaylo Mirchev described the draft budget as the worst since the Zhan Videnov era, calling it an economic tsunami and a direct threat to businesses. "We will oppose such a budget in Parliament," he added, speaking to...

BNB Governor: Banks in Bulgaria are ready for the euro

Citizens should remain calm about the introduction of the euro in Bulgaria from January 1, 2026, as the Bulgarian National Bank and commercial banks are ready for all processes related to the currency conversion and distribution of euro banknotes....

EC: North Macedonia Is Not Taking Decisive Steps Toward the EU, Must Include Bulgarians in Its Constitution

EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos told the European Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee that North Macedonia must implement its constitutional amendments and that there has been no progress on this issue over the past year. “North Macedonia...

The euro makes countries stronger and more competitive; Lagarde confronts eurosceptics in Bulgaria

Brussels – The euro is beneficial, and even more today: it offers more competitiveness, more global weight, and more resilience in the face of turbulence, European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said at the conference on Bulgaria’s entry...

Bulgarian Schools to Ban Mobile Phones as of January 2026

A ban on the use of mobile phones in schools is expected to come into force in January 2026 with the conclusive adoption of amendments to the Preschool and School Education Act, Education and Science Minister Krasimir Valchev said on Monday in the...

President Radev presents national flag to the 34th Bulgarian Antarctic expedition

Bulgarian President Rumen Radev has presented the national flag to the participants in the 34th Bulgarian Antarctic Expedition. At a ceremony in the Hall of Arms, the flag was accepted by the head and doyen of Bulgarian research in the White...

Bulgaria Today – 3 November 2025

In “Bulgaria Today” on Monday, November 3, we bring you, first, the latest news from this country. Next on the show:New study sheds light on the church life of Bulgarians in Bessarabia. At the end, we bring you the song “Hubavoto Predstoi” to the...

Bulgaria to Ban Mobile Phones in Schools Starting January

The use of mobile phones in Bulgarian schools is set to be prohibited starting in January, following the anticipated adoption of the second reading of amendments to the Preschool and School Education Act. Minister of Education and Science Krasimir...

Bulgaria Braces for Cold Front: Rain, Snow, and Wind Expected Across the Country

A cold front is moving across Bulgaria over the next 24 hours, bringing a dramatic change in the weather, according to the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (NIMH). Overnight, cloud cover will be extensive across the country, with...

Paying in Levs or Euros in January 2026: Change in Either Currency Allowed During Bulgaria’s Euro Transition

From January 2026, Bulgarians will be able to make payments in both levs and euros across all shops, restaurants and service establishments, without facing any sanctions for receiving change in levs. The transition period, lasting through January,...

Bulgaria to Join Multinational Purchase of French CAESAR Howitzers

Bulgaria will join a multinational purchase of French CAESAR self-propelled howitzers together with Croatia, Estonia, Portugal and Slovenia, a move coordinated by France’s DGA procurement agency, according to a statement from Croatia’s defence...