Bulgaria Launches 'I Choose Bulgaria' Program to Bring Citizens Home with Financial Incentives

The Bulgarian government has launched a new initiative aimed at encouraging compatriots abroad to return and work in the country. Starting today, the Employment Agency will begin accepting electronic applications from Bulgarians interested in...

Bulgaria's Ministry of Health Eyes Mandatory Chickenpox Vaccination for Children to Cut Severe Cases and Risks

The chickenpox vaccine is expected to significantly reduce hospitalizations, complications, and severe cases of the disease, Prof. Iva Hristova, director of the National Center for Infectious and Parasitic Diseases, explained on BNT. The Ministry...

Democratic Bulgaria Chair Atanassov: Parliament Blockade Aims to Show Who Runs the Country

Тhe blockade of Parliament was intended to show the public who runs the country, said Atanas Atanassov, leader of Democrats for a Strong Bulgaria (DSB), co-chair of Democratic Bulgaria (DB) and MP of Continue the Change – Democratic Bulgaria...

EU, Bulgaria Push Forward Green And Digital Transition Initiatives

(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, September 18. Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bulgaria Elena Shekerletova took part in the regular meeting of the EU General Affairs Council in Brussels, Trend reports. As part of the...

Introduction of the EES system starts at border crossings of Bulgaria

On October 12, 2025, the phased introduction of the Entry/Exit System (EES) at the border crossings of Bulgaria begins. The system will apply to citizens of non-EU countries who travel to European countries using the EES for a short-term stay of...

Bulgarian Writer Ivan Landzhev Represents Bulgaria at Impact Bucharest Forum alongside Global Leaders

Ivan Landzhev is the only Bulgarian participant at Impact Bucharest, a major international business and technology event taking place Wednesday and Thursday in the Romanian capital. The event gathers over 200 global leaders, including former U.S....

FIVB Men’s World: Bulgaria not surprised after Pool E sweep

Bulgaria celebrates during a win over Chile to sweep Pool E in the FIVB Men’s World Championship.–VOLLEYBALL WORLD PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — Bulgaria showed no signs of slowing down after completing a Pool E sweep with a 25-17, 25-12, 25-12 rout...

Bulgaria Seeks 4 LNG Cargoes as Alexandroupolis Returns

Bulgaria is seeking four LNG cargoes via the returning Alexandroupolis import terminal in Greece during the upcoming autumn-winter season, as Southeastern Europe works to loosen dependence on Russian pipeline gas.

Bulgaria admitted over 27,000 foreign workers from 77 non-EU countries to its labor market

In the first half of the year, the Employment Agency admitted 27,109 citizens from 77 non-EU countries to the Bulgarian labor market under all procedures related to the employment of foreigners. This represents 78% of the total number of foreign...

Bulgaria Faces Flag Ban at 2026 Winter Olympic Games

Bulgaria may be banned from competing under its national flag at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, warned on Wednesday Vesela Lecheva, who has been elected President of the Bulgarian Olympic Committee (BOC). The reason...

Bulgaria: MPs take part in blood donation drive in Parliament

Sofia, Sept 17 (BTA/GNA) – Members of Parliament donated blood here on Wednesday as part of a campaign in the National Assembly, initiated by the Health Committee and held under the auspices of Parliament Chair Nataliya Kiselova. This is the third...

Bulgaria and the US signed a nuclear agreement

Bulgaria’s Energy Minister Zhecho Stankov and US Energy Secretary Chris Wright signed a joint statement to reinforce cooperation on the development and implementation of innovative civil nuclear technologies, the Bulgarian ministry announced....

Bulgaria Today – 17 September 2025

In “Bulgaria Today” on Wednesday, September 17, we bring you, first, the latest news from this country. Next, we take a look at the Historical Routes initiative aimed at promoting Sofia’s historic architecture. At the end, we bring you the song...

Bulgaria's President Blocks Security Agency Appointment, Warns of Peevski's Control Over the Government

President Rumen Radev has formally declined to appoint Denyo Denev as head of the State Agency for National Security (SANS), citing concerns over the influence of the political party “DPS-New Beginning” on the current government. According to...

Bulgaria Inflation Up Slightly in August, EU and Euro Area Stable

Annual inflation rate in Bulgaria slightly rose in August at 0.1% month-on-month, Eurostat reported on Wednesday. Data based on the Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) showed a modest acceleration in annual consumer price growth to 3.5% in...

Arrest in Bulgaria reignites calls for accountability in Beirut blast case

The arrest of Igor Grechushkin in Bulgaria earlier this month has breathed new life into the long-stalled investigation into the devastating 2020 Beirut port explosion, one of the deadliest non-nuclear blasts in modern history. For years,...

Bulgaria Faces Fifth No-Confidence Vote: Opposition Accuses Government of 'Captured State'

The Bulgarian National Assembly is once again facing a political test, as lawmakers debate the fifth motion of no confidence against Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov’s cabinet. The latest challenge, tabled on the grounds of “Internal Security and...

Bulgaria Cruises Past Chile 3–0 to Top Group E at Men’s Volleyball World Championship

Bulgaria’s national men’s volleyball team defeated Chile in straight sets — 3:0 (25:17, 25:12, 25:12) — in just over an hour and ten minutes of play at the FIVB Men’s Volleyball World Championship in Pasay City, the Philippines. With this victory,...

Finance Minister Petkova Says Assen Vassilev Led Bulgaria's Public Finances to Collapse

Reacting to a statement made by Continue the Change leader Assen Vassilev MP, Finance Minister Temenuzhka Petkova said on Facebook that in his capacity as finance minister, Vassilev had led public finances to collapse. Petkova said that Vassilev...

Bulgaria is among the countries that do not accept EU sanctions against Israel

Bulgaria is among the countries that are expected to block most of the European Commission's proposals for sanctions against Israel over its actions in the Gaza Strip, "Politico" writes. This is likely to happen on September 17 at a meeting in...