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Bulgaria’s New Home Prices Set to Rise by Up to 15% Amid Eurozone Entry and Supply Shortages
Novinite
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The prices of new homes in Bulgaria are expected to increase by an additional 12-15% by the end of 2025, with a slowdown in growth to around 10% anticipated next year. This forecast was shared by Georgi Shopov, chairman of the National Association...
Bulgaria to acquire additional second-hand minesweepers because of mines in the Black Sea
BNR - Radio Bulgaria
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August 11, 2025
We expect the governments of Belgium and the Netherlands to decide soon on the acquisition of their decommissioned mine hunters by Bulgaria. This was what Minister of Defence Atanas Zapryanov said in Varna. He was guest at the solemn...
Bulgaria’s Ministry Clears Sofia University Dean of Plagiarism Claims
Times News Global
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August 11, 2025
SOFIA, Bulgaria — The Bulgarian Ministry of Education and Science has ruled that a dean at Sofia University is not guilty of plagiarism following investigations into his published work. The dean of the Faculty of Educational Sciences, Asen...
Bulgaria Introduces Up to 10 Free ATM Withdrawals Monthly from Basic Accounts Starting October
Novinite
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Starting October 7, 2025, Bulgarians will be able to withdraw cash from ATMs up to ten times per month without any fees, according to new amendments to the Law on Payment Services and Payment Systems, recently passed by parliament and published in...
Bulgaria Retains Its Position as the EU’s Most Affordable Country in Key Consumer Categories
Novinite
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In 2024, Bulgaria was the most affordable country in the European Union for several major consumer spending categories, according to the latest Eurostat data analyzed by Forbes Bulgaria. The report uses a price level index based on purchasing...
Bulgaria Becomes Moldova’s Sixth-Largest EU Trading Partner
MoldovaLive
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August 10, 2025
Bulgaria ranks as Moldova’s sixth most important economic partner in the European Union. In 2024, trade between the two countries grew by 14.8% compared to 2023, surpassing $267 million. “Trade with Bulgaria is growing, which means more...
38-year-old Greek man sexually abused two underage sisters in Bulgaria
BGNES
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August 10, 2025
A 38-year-old Greek citizen has been charged with sexually assaulting a minor in Bulgaria and her younger sister online. Criminal proceedings have been initiated against him by the Cybercrime Directorate of the Greek Police for a case of child...
Famous Russian theater director drowns in Bulgaria
BGNES
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August 10, 2025
Russian theater director Yuri Butusov drowned while on vacation in Bulgaria, BGNES reported. The incident occurred in Sozopol, where a wave knocked him over and carried him away. His body is in Burgas. "He went to the sea to swim, he was...
Parliament Chair Kiselova: We Gather in Koprivshtitsa for 13th Time to Hear Bulgaria's Beautiful Folk Song
Bulgarian News Agency
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"For the 13th time, we gather in Koprivshtitsa, in the foothills of the mountains, to hear the beautiful Bulgarian folk song, to admire the splendid traditional costumes, the embroidery, and the talent of men and women, girls and boys of all...
New EU-US Trade Deal Likely to Have Negligible Macroeconomic Impact on Bulgaria, Think-Tank Predicts
Bulgarian News Agency
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The most recent trade deal between the European Union and the United States drew negative reactions in Europe. The predominant view on this side of the Atlantic is that the agreement is a defeat, although it was probably the best option. Looking...
Russian Tourist Visits to Bulgaria Plunge Nearly Tenfold Since 2019
Novinite
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The number of Russian tourists visiting Bulgaria has dropped sharply, declining nearly tenfold compared to pre-2019 levels, according to Russian Ambassador Eleonora Mitrofanova, as reported by RIA Novosti. Last year, just over 50,000 Russian...
Business Hiring Declines as Production Shrinks in Bulgaria
Novinite
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Data from a major job posting platform and the National Statistical Institute (NSI) indicate that businesses in Bulgaria are slowing down their hiring efforts, a trend linked to a reduction in production levels. In July, job advertisements dropped...
Bulgaria’s Secondary Property Market Shrinks Ahead of Eurozone Entry
Novinite
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The availability of properties on Bulgaria’s secondary market has declined, with expectations surrounding the country’s upcoming adoption of the euro playing a significant role. Many owners anticipate being able to sell at considerably higher...
Bulgaria Urges Immediate Release of Israeli Hostages Held by Hamas
Novinite
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Bulgaria has called for the immediate and unconditional release of all Israeli hostages currently held by Hamas under what it describes as inhumane conditions. The position was published by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on its official page on...
Bulgaria’s Viktoriya Tomova Advances to Cincinnati Second Round
Novinite
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Viktoriya Tomova, Bulgaria’s top-ranked women’s tennis player, advanced to the second round of the Cincinnati tournament after defeating American Ann Li 6:4, 7:5 in a match lasting one hour and 42 minutes. The victory came late Friday into...
2nd Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment Conducts Live Fire Exercise in Bulgaria (Reel)
DVIDS - Georgia
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August 9, 2025
U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to 2nd Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Mobile Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), participate in a live fire exercise at Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, Aug. 8, 2025. The training...
1,200 Amateur Cyclists to Compete in 3rd L’Еtape Bulgaria by Tour de France in Peshtera
Bulgarian News Agency
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Peshtera is hosting the third edition of the amateur road cycling race L’Etape Bulgaria by Tour de France. On August 10, 1,200 cyclists from 16 countries will compete in two distances - 58 km and 112 km, Daniel Dukov, a representative of the...
Defence Minister Says Bulgaria Plans to Acquire Minehunters from Belgium, Netherlands
Bulgarian News Agency
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Speaking here on Saturday, Defense Minister Atanas Zapryanov said that the governments of Belgium and the Netherlands are expected to decide soon whether to decommission minehunters that Bulgaria plans to acquire. Zapryanov made the statement...
What Moldova sells and buys from Bulgaria, its sixth largest trading partner in the EU
IPN
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August 9, 2025
0 Windows, electrical wires and cables, along with detergents and cleaning solutions, are among the main products that Moldova imports from Bulgaria, the country’s sixth largest trading partner in the European Union, IPN reports. According to data...
Bulgaria among Moldova's Top Six EU Trading Partners, Bilateral Trade Up 14.8% in 2024, Y/Y
Bulgarian News Agency
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Bulgaria ranks among the top six European Union trading partners for Moldova, according to data from Moldova’s Ministry of Economic Development and Digitalization. In 2024, trade between the two countries exceeded USD 267 million, marking a 14.8%...