Building Permits for New Residential Buildings in Bulgaria Up 8.5% Y/Y in Q3 2025

The number of building permits issued for new residential buildings in Bulgaria rose by 8.5% in the third quarter of 2025 compared to the same period of 2024, the National Statistical Institute (NSI) reported on Monday. The number of dwellings in...

'We Want Our Leva': Anti-Euro Demonstration Held in Front of the Bulgarian National Bank

A protest against Bulgaria’s adoption of the euro took place in front of the Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) in Sofia, coinciding with the expected visit of European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde. The demonstration was organized by...

Bulgaria Targets OECD Membership by End of 2026

Bulgaria aims to complete its accession to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) by the end of 2026, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport and Communications Grozdan Karadjov announced. He spoke at the forum...

Lecture by Commissioner Dombrovskis on Bulgaria's accession to the euro area at the University of National and World Economy in Sofia

European Commission Speech Sofia, 03 Nov 2025 Honourable Mister Dean. Dear faculty members, students, ladies and gentlemen. Dobar den. Two years ago, I was honoured and humbled to receive an honorary docto...

Bulgaria Launches 'Winter' Road Safety Campaign with Fines for Non-Compliant Tires

Bulgaria launches its annual “Winter” road safety campaign on November 1, focusing on preparing drivers and vehicles for the challenges of the winter season. The initiative is divided into three targeted campaigns aimed at improving driver...

Bulgaria Enjoys a Warm Autumn Weekend Before November Chill Sets In

Bulgaria is set to enjoy a spell of mild and sunny weather this weekend, though residents should be prepared as colder November conditions approach in the following week. Temperatures over the next few days are expected to reach as high as 23...

Bulgaria considers asking for exemption from US sanctions amid fuel shortage fears - media

Bulgaria is exploring the possibility of requesting an exemption from new US sanctions against Russia's largest private oil company, two sources familiar with the matter say, as it fears the measures will cause severe fuel shortages and a populist...

Bulgaria Celebrates National Awakeners’ Day

On 1 November, Bulgaria honours the legacy of its educators, writers and national revivalists - those who awakened a sense of Bulgarian identity in troubled times. The day, known as National Awakeners’ Day, marks the work of figures who preserved...

Bulgaria seeks exemption to US oil sanctions for Lukoil Burgas refinery — Politico

BRUSSELS, November 1. /TASS/. Bulgaria is exploring requesting an exemption to new US sanctions against Russian oil major Lukoil, the European publication Politico reported citing sources. According to the publication, the government has already...

Bulgarian Sunday School in Athens Hosts Conference on AI in Education

Mimi Nicheva Photo: Facebook /Adriana Lubenova Over 80% of Bulgarians are expected to start using artificial intelligence in the next three years, across all age groups. Today, it is almost impossible to find a Bulgarian student who does not turn...

Bulgaria Celebrates the Day of the National Awakeners

On November 1, Bulgaria celebrates the Day of the National Awakeners – a holiday dedicated to the memory of writers, educators, and freedom fighters who preserved the nation’s spiritual values and moral integrity through the centuries. The day...

Bulgaria’s High-Profile Corruption Case: Varna Mayor Kotsev Remains in Custody as Prosecutors Finalize Indictment

The investigation against Varna Mayor Blagomir Kotsev has officially concluded, marking a new stage in one of Bulgaria’s most closely watched corruption cases. Kotsev, along with four others, is accused of participating in a criminal association...

Bulgaria Today – 31 October 2025

In “Bulgaria Today” on Thursday, October 30, we bring you, first, the latest news from this country. Next on the show: The Bulgarian-Swiss Association "Kanatitza" is building a small Bulgaria outside the homeland. At the end, we bring you the song...

Bulgarian President Radev on the “Serbian World” Project: It Is High Time All European Institutions Take This Issue Seriously

"The Western Balkans are a critical point for security, and the entire attention of the European Union is focused there," said Bulgarian President Rumen Radev in response to a BGNES question regarding the EU’s warnings about the dangers posed by...

Bulgaria Temporarily Bans Petroleum Exports to EU Amid Energy Security Concerns

The Bulgarian Parliament has approved a temporary ban on the export and intra-Community supply of petroleum products, primarily diesel and aviation fuel, to other European Union member states. The decision was passed on Friday with 135 votes in...

EU may cut money for Bulgaria because of delayed anti-corruption reforms

Valdis Dombrovskis Photo: EPA/BGNES It is theoretically possible that Bulgaria could apply for a third payment under the Recovery and Resilience Plan by the end of 2025, European Commissioner for Economy Valdis Dombrovskis announced in an...

Over One-Third of Speeding Violations in Bulgaria Linked to Foreign Drivers

More than a third of all drivers caught speeding on Bulgaria’s roads in the past month were foreign nationals, according to data from the National Toll Administration. Since the introduction of the new average speed control system on 12 road...

Bulgaria: Social Security Hikes Could Threaten Private-Sector Jobs, Deficit at Risk

Simeon Dyankov, chairman of the Fiscal Council and former finance minister under Boyko Borissov, warned on bTV that Bulgaria could face a severe public finance crisis in 2027. He predicted that by then, the European Commission would declare the...

Antisemitic graffiti defaces Sofia synagogue, fallen soldiers memorial in Bulgaria

Report:Romania and Bulgaria have the cheapest mortgage loans in the region

Monday, November 3, 2025 Romania and Bulgaria have the cheapest mortgage loans in the region, considering the average wages and the costs of buying a one-bedroom apartment through a 25-year mortgage loan, according to a market report issued by...