Bulgaria and Rheinmetall Sign Agreement to Build Gunpowder and Ammunition Factory

The Bulgarian government and German automotive and arms manufacturer Rheinmetall officially announced on Tuesday morning the start of a project to build a gunpowder and ammunition factory. At a ceremony held at the Council of Ministers building,...

102nd Republic of Türkiye Celebrated in Bulgaria with Friendship and Culture

The 102nd anniversary of the Republic of Türkiye was celebrated in Bulgaria with a special program rich in friendship, culture, and art. The reception, hosted by the Embassy of the Republic of Türkiye in Sofia, once again highlighted the...

Former Finance Minister Predicts Hidden Deficit Could Trigger 2027 Financial Crisis in Bulgaria

Former Finance Minister and Fiscal Council Chairman Simeon Dyankov has warned that Bulgaria is likely to face a major public financial crisis in 2027, predicting that the country will be forced into an excessive deficit procedure. Speaking on BNT,...

GERB Kostadin Angelov Becomes Deputy Chair of Bulgaria’s Parliament

Kostadin Angelov of the GERB was elected Deputy Chair of Bulgaria’s 51st National Assembly on Thursday, receiving 132 votes in favour, 53 against, and 11 abstentions. Angelov succeeds Raya Nazaryan, also from GERB, who was elected Chair of the...

Audrius Gudanavičius on Bulgaria’s Euro Transition: Insights from Lithuania’s Real Estate Market

Audrius Gudanavičius: Lithuania's experience shows that a stable economy is more important than currency Will real estate prices rise after the introduction of the euro? Lithuanians asked themselves the same question ten years ago – and today they...

Kiril Kutin – the first honorary consul of Bulgaria in Norway

On October 24, the Honorary Consulate of Bulgaria in Norway was opened with an official ceremony and a festive concert in the Norwegian city of Stavanger. The first honorary consul is pianist Kiril Kutin, who has established himself as an...

Report: Fragile media freedom progress in Bulgaria at risk of backsliding without urgent reform

While Bulgaria has experienced modest progress on media freedom in the last four years, the situation remains undermined by persistent structural, legal and political challenges, with urgent action needed by government and public authorities to...

VFS Global launches Bulgaria long-term visa services in India across six major cities

VFS Global, the world’s largest outsourcing and technology services specialist for governments and diplomatic missions, has announced the launch of Bulgaria’s long-term visa (D visa) services in India in partnership with the Embassy of Bulgaria in...

COVID-19 Cases Climb in Bulgaria as Vaccine Demand Soars Ahead of Winter

With the arrival of autumn, respiratory illnesses are once again on the rise across Bulgaria, with doctors noting a noticeable increase in COVID-19 infections. Medical professionals say the uptick is expected as colder weather drives people...

No Price Drop Ahead, Only Slower Growth in Bulgaria’s Housing Market, Expert Predicts

Dobromir Ganev, chairman of the National Association “Real Estate,” stated in an interview with Bulgarian National Radio that property prices in Bulgaria are likely to continue rising in line with citizens’ income, particularly in major cities. He...

Sofia Hosts Korea-Bulgaria Energy Forum

A Korea-Bulgaria Energy Forum will be held today, October 30, at the Grand Hotel Millennium Sofia in the Bulgarian capital. The Center for the Study of Democracy, the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Bulgaria, and KOTRA (Korea Trade-Investment...

Warm autumn weather will continue on Thursday in Bulgaria

On Thursday, the minimum temperatures in Bulgaria will be from 1 to 6°C, in Sofia - 2°C. The temperatures in the valleys will be slightly lower in the morning, where there will be conditions for frost. In the hours before noon, it will still be...

Bulgaria’s Tech Sector Matures, Eyes Role in National Defence

Bulgaria’s technology ecosystem has entered a new stage of maturity, marked by stronger vision, collaboration, and concrete solutions to national challenges, the Bulgarian Association of Software Companies (BASSCOM) announced following a meeting...

Bulgaria Braces for Rain, Snow, and Strong Winds Across the Country on Tuesday

Bulgaria continues to face unsettled weather on Tuesday, October 28, with widespread cloud cover and rain expected, according to the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (NIMH). During the morning hours, dense clouds will cover much of...

Bulgaria Risks EUR 2 Mln Fine if Labour Code Changes Are Not Passed by End of 2025, Minister Warns

If Bulgaria does not adopt the proposed amendments to the Labour Code by the end of the year, it will face an infringement procedure, said Labour Minister Borislav Gutsanov at the meeting of the National Council for Tripartite Cooperation (NCTC)...

Bulgaria Invests BGN 10 Mln in Pioneering Laser-Induced Nuclear Fusion Research

The Ministry of Innovation and Growth will allocate BGN 10 million to support a pioneering research project by the Institute of Solid State Physics (ISSP) at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences. The research focuses on laser-induced controlled...

Bulgaria, Amb. Apicella meets generals Mennitti and Scafuri

The Italian Ambassador to Sofia, Marcello Apicella, received on Oct. 21 Carabinieri Corps General Massimo Mennitti, Commander of the Carabinieri "Palidoro" Mobile and Specialized Units in Rome, under whose authority several mobile brigades and...

Bulgaria tightens control over Lukoil sale after fresh US sanctions on Russia

Bulgaria’s parliament on October 24 passed new legislation tightening state control over the sale of Russian oil major Lukoil’s assets in the country, a day after Washington imposed fresh sanctions on Russia’s top energy firms over the war in...

Bulgaria Today – 27 October 2025

In “Bulgaria Today” on Monday, 27 October, we bring you, first, the latest news from this country. Next on the show: A mezzo-soprano from Georgia and a baritone from Romania took top honors at the 2025 Operalia World Opera Competition, held in...

Bulgaria, Rheinmetall to Officially Launch Gunpowder Plant Project on Tuesday

The Bulgarian State and the German automotive and arms manufacturer Rheinmetall will announce the launch of their project to build a gunpowder and ammunition plant on Tuesday at an official ceremony, the Government press office said on Monday. The...