Bulgaria Today – 30 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...

Financier Hampartzoumian Expects No Major Changes in Bulgaria's Real Estate Market in View of Country's Euro Area Accession

Financier Levon Hampartzoumian Friday said that he does not expect major changes in Bulgaria’s real estate market as a result of this country’s accession to the euro area. He spoke at the 11th National Conference Inspire to Higher 2025: The Real...

EU ambassadors, including Bulgaria's ambassador to Serbia: Right to protest and free media, without violence

Respect for fundamental rights and values, including freedom of peaceful assembly and freedom of the media, are key values of the EU that everyone must defend and support. We call on everyone to act with restraint, calm tensions, and avoid...

Bulgaria scores above EU average for women in STEM, roundtable finds

Ekaterina Zaharieva Photo: BNT Bulgaria has a higher share of women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields than the European Union average, according to a roundtable discussion on “Women in Innovation” held in Sofia. The...

Bulgaria Congratulates Bulgarian Community in Izmail

Today, we can proudly say that we all continue to carry the indomitable and strong spirit of our ancestors and the history of our people, a history with deep roots, a congratulatory message reads. It was sent to the Sveta Sofia Bulgarian community...

Nuclear Ambitions and Smart Storage: Bulgaria Eyes Regional Energy Dominance

Bulgaria is aiming to strengthen its position in the regional energy market, with a strong focus on nuclear power, according to Energy Minister Zhecho Stankov. Speaking at a Bulgarian-Korean energy forum designed to enhance the competitiveness of...

Bulgaria Sets November Gas Price at 33.65 EUR/MWh, Ensuring Winter Stability

The Energy and Water Regulatory Commission (EWRC) has approved the natural gas price for November at 65.82 BGN per megawatt-hour (MWh), equivalent to 33.65 EUR/MWh. This price excludes additional costs such as access fees, transmission charges,...

Bulgaria's Gross External Debt Up by 20% to EUR 53.6 Bln at End-August, Y/Y - Central Bank

Gross external debt amounted to EUR 53,605.9 million (47.7% of GDP 2 ) at end-August 2025, growing by EUR 9,015.2 million (20.2%) from end-August 2024 (EUR 44,590.7 million, 42.6% of GDP), the Bulgarian National Bank said on Thursday. Short-term...

Agriculture remains strategic priority for both Bulgaria and Azerbaijan

Agricultural development continues to stand at the forefront of strategic priorities for both Bulgaria and Azerbaijan, Azernews reports. According to the Bulgarian Ministry of Agriculture and Food, Deputy Minister Lozana Vasileva made the remarks...

1st Infantry Division Executes Shoot House Training in Bulgaria

U.S. Army Soldiers in Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, execute a dry iteration of close-quarters combat training in an urban environment in preparation for a squad live...

1st Infantry Division Executes Shoot House Training in Bulgaria (B-Roll)

U.S. Army Soldiers in Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, execute a dry iteration of close-quarters combat training in an urban environment in preparation for a squad live...

Bulgaria seeks South Korean cooperation on new nuclear projects, energy minister says

Bulgaria wants to continue investing in nuclear energy after more than 50 years of experience in the sector, Energy Minister Zhecho Stankov said on Wednesday. About 70% of Bulgarians support the move, Stankov told a Bulgarian-Korean energy forum...

Bulgaria Proud of Women’s Strong Presence in Science, Startups, and Technology

Bulgaria has every reason to be proud of its achievements when it comes to women’s participation in science, emerging startups, and the field of information technology, Diana Miteva, Chair of the Board of the Bulgarian Ladies Forum said at a round...

Bulgaria Can Become "Balancing Energy Power" in Balkans

Bulgaria can become the balancing energy power of the Balkans, Energy Minister Zhecho Stankov said on Thursday during a Korea–Bulgaria Energy Forum titled "Clean, Secure, Competitive: The Energy Mix for Strategic Autonomy". The event, organized by...

Bulgaria Could Be Removed from the FATF Money Laundering Grey List in Mid-2026, Says Justice Minister

Bulgaria has made significant progress in its efforts to be removed from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list for money laundering, with the Government aiming for this to happen by mid-2026. This was stated by Justice Minister Georgi...

Bulgaria’s Future OECD Membership Seen as Important for Youth Success

Bulgaria’s accession to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is not only a foreign policy priority but also an opportunity for the success and future of young people in the country, said Ivanka Tasheva, Director of the...

Bulgaria Prepares Young People for Future OECD Membership Opportunities

Bulgaria must prepare its young people for the opportunities that its future membership in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) will bring, said Tanya Mihaylova, Director of the Diplomatic Institute under the Foreign...

Bulgaria: Karlovo Council Approves Gunpowder Factory Amid Protests and Tension

The Karlovo Municipal Council has approved the start of the procedure to change the status of land in the village of Karnare for the construction of a gunpowder factory, following a vote of 17 in favor, 10 against, and 5 abstentions. Mayor Emil...

Bulgaria’s parliament overturns president’s veto on intelligence service laws

The National Assembly has rejected President Rumen Radev's veto on changes to the State Intelligence Agency Act (SIA) and the State Agency Technical Operations (SATO) Act, according to BNR reporter Maria Fileva. The changes strip the president of...

Halloween: From Celtic Rituals to Modern Celebration in Bulgaria

On the night of October 31, streets around the world glow with carved pumpkins, costumed figures, and the echoes of ancient tales about spirits and the afterlife. This is Halloween! A holiday with roots that stretch back over a thousand years,...