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

Two representatives of the World Strongman Federation faced off against a 40-tonne 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 metres on their...

Police Find Seven Migrants Travelling Illegally from Bulgaria to Greece

Officers from the General Directorate Border Police discovered seven illegal migrants at the Kulata border crossing, the Ministry of Interior reported on Tuesday. The migrants were hidden in a metal container in a truck travelling to Greece....

Inside the Making of Bulgaria’s Euro Coins: From Minting to the First Starter Kits

For the first time, samples of Bulgaria’s new euro coins were presented on national television by the Chief Treasurer of the Bulgarian National Bank, Stefan Tsvetkov. The coins, which feature images of St. Ivan Rilski, Paisius of Hilendar, and the...

Two Bulgarian strongmen managed to pull 40-ton Airbus A220-300 separately

Two representatives of the Bulgarian Federation of Strength Sports - "Strongman" faced off a 40-ton Airbus A220-300 passenger plane - the newest aircraft of national airliner Bulgaria Air. In a peculiar competition the multiple republican champion...

Not a Destination, But a Beginning': Europe's Elite Gather in Sofia as Bulgaria Prepares for Euro Era

Bulgaria took center stage in European finance today as the country's top officials welcomed the continent's most influential economic leaders to Sofia for a landmark conference on the nation's imminent adoption of the euro. The high-level forum...

Euro Transition Meets Chaos: Bulgaria Imposes Controversial State Software on Businesses

Bulgaria is once again facing a contentious push to impose state-approved software on businesses for retail sales reporting. The draft budget for 2026, published yesterday, reveals that the government plans to make it mandatory for all retail...

Fentanyl Deaths in Bulgaria Soar Tenfold in Just One Year, Experts Warn of Hidden Crisis

Bulgaria has witnessed a dramatic surge in deaths linked to opioids, predominantly fentanyl, over the past year, with figures reported to be ten times higher than in previous years, according to the Ministry of Health. Yulia Georgieva, manager of...

Ivan Ivanov Becomes Second-Youngest Bulgarian to Debut in Men's Top-tier Tennis Tour

Bulgarian tennis talent and two-time junior Grand Slam winner Ivan Ivanov made his debut in the top-tier tennis tour for men, the ATP Tour, on Tuesday, losing 4-6 2-6 to former No. 45 and current No. 117 in the world Jannick Hanfmann. Ivanov took...

First Look at Bulgaria’s Euro: What the New Banknotes Will Look Like from 2026 (VIDEO)

At a joint press conference following the high-level forum “Bulgaria on the Threshold of the Eurozone,” held at the Boyana Residence in Sofia, European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde and Bulgarian National Bank Governor Dimitar Radev...

Finance Minister Petkova: Bulgaria Is Fully Prepared to Join Eurozone Jan. 1, 2026

Bulgaria is fully prepared to introduce the euro on January 1, 2026, both at the national and local levels, stated Finance Minister Temenuzhka Petkova during a high-level conference “Bulgaria on the Doorstep of the Eurozone.” Co-organized by the...

BNB Governor Assures Bulgarian People that Banks Are Fully Prepared for Currency Conversion

Bulgarian citizens should remain calm about the adoption of the euro on January 1, 2026, as the Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) and commercial banks are fully prepared for all processes related to currency conversion and the distribution of euro...

Snow and Rain Hit Parts of Bulgaria on Wednesday - Check If Your Town Is Affected

On Wednesday, much of Bulgaria will see significant cloud cover, with light rain expected primarily in the Southeast and the mountainous areas. Winds will generally be light, coming from the east in Western and Central regions before subsiding,...

Sofia Hosts High-Level Conference ahead of Bulgaria's Eurozone Entry

A high-level conference titled "Bulgaria on the Threshold of the Eurozone" took place at Boyana Residence Tuesday as part of the national campaign of the Ministry of Finance and the Bulgarian National Bank for the introduction of the euro in...

November 4, 1945: Communist Leader Georgi Dimitrov Clandestinely Returns to Bulgaria After 22 Years in Exile

On November 4, 1945, communist leader Georgi Dimitrov clandestinely returns to Bulgaria after 22 years in exile. Georgi Dimitrov was born in the village of Kovachevtsi and moved to Sofia with his family when he was four years old. In 1902, he...

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...

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...