Bulgaria

Europe

Former Bulgarian PM Petkov resigns as MP over corruption probe

Three people have been detained in the investigation, including the deputy mayor of Sofia, Vassil Terziev.

25/06/2025

The Road To Green

The Great Bulgarian Vulture Return: Europe turns over a new leaf after centuries of bird persecution

In partnership with The European Commission

Thanks to significant reintroduction efforts, Europe is one of the few places in the world where vulture populations are increasing. But human activities are making this recovery fragile.

25/06/2025

The Road To Green

“It’s like a miracle”: the emotional reintroduction of the Bearded Vulture in Bulgaria

In partnership with The European Commission

Half a century after its extinction, Bulgaria celebrated the reintroduction of one of Europe’s rarest birds of prey — the Bearded Vulture. This is seen as a stepping stone to reconnecting them across Europe, and to other continents.

25/06/2025

EuroVerify

Fact-checking claims about the 'panther' on the loose in Bulgaria

Reported sightings of a large, wild feline in Bulgaria have prompted a stream of images, memes and dubious claims online.

25/06/2025

Europe

Bulgaria searches for elusive and dangerous black panther near Shumen

The authorities have enforced a state of emergency in the country's north-eastern Shumen region after a video and prints were discovered last week pointing to an escaped predator.

24/06/2025

Economy

Bulgaria to adopt the euro: How do countries join the Eurozone?

European Union officials gave the green light on Wednesday for Bulgaria to become the 21st member of the euro currency union, a key EU project aimed at deepening ties between member countries.

05/06/2025

Economy

Bulgaria to adopt the euro as ECB and EU Commission give green light

Bulgaria will be the 21st nation to join the eurozone, with adoption planned at the start of 2026.

04/06/2025

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Bulgarian rose oil hit by cold snap and fears over US tariffs

At dawn in Bulgaria’s rose valley, farmers are harvesting blooms with growing concern over US trade policies and erratic weather threatening this year’s rose oil output.

03/06/2025

Europe

Thousands protest in Bulgaria to maintain national currency

Bulgaria's new government, which was formed last month, has made eurozone membership a key priority. Opposition parties want a referendum to be held.

31/05/2025

Europe

Bulgaria fetes Glagolitic script fathers on St Cyril and Methodius Day

Hundreds of people gathered in the Bulgarian capital on Saturday to lay flowers at the base of the statue of St Cyril and Methodius, creators of the Glagolitic script, which later evolved into the Cyrillic alphabet.

24/05/2025

Europe

Bulgaria’s president to submit request to call eurozone referendum

Some economists claim that the country lacks an acceptable degree of economic condition to join the eurozone and it's not yet ready to adopt the single currency.

09/05/2025

Europeans' Stories

Aging Europe faces a serious shortage of health workforce

The European health workforce faces a severe crisis. Rapidly aging EU countries have an estimated shortage of some 1.2 million doctors, nurses and midwives. Lack of nurses is especially significant. Our reporter Julián López Gómez travelled to Bulgaria, one of the countries most affected.

07/05/2025

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Mistreated bears rehabilitated in Bulgarian wildlife refuge

Former dancing bears, once subjected to harsh training methods, are now living freely in a peaceful mountain sanctuary in Bulgaria.

02/05/2025

Europe

Bulgaria could play key role in European defence, says Antonio Costa

Costa said that his visit to Bulgaria comes at a significant time for the country, following its entry into the Schengen Area and its preparations to join the eurozone.

28/04/2025

EuroVerify

Bulgaria's eurozone accession campaign smeared with false claims

False information about Bulgaria's eurozone accession has been skewing the national conversation around adopting the euro.

25/04/2025

Europe

Folk dancing and dyed eggs as Bulgaria's Ruse celebrates Easter

In Bulgaria, both Orthodox and Catholic Christians celebrate Easter, with the latter usually coming a few days before. Every so often, such as this year, the two take place on the same day.

20/04/2025

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Bulgarians prepare for Orthodox Easter with ancient traditions

Preparations for Orthodox Easter are underway at the Bachkovo Monastery in southern Bulgaria, the second largest and one of the oldest in the country.

18/04/2025

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Stoycho the pink pelican becomes Varna’s coastal celebrity

Varna’s coast has found its feathered celebrity in Stoycho, the pink pelican who struts near the railway station, charms passersby and poses for photos.

11/04/2025

Europe

Bulgaria's government survives parliamentary no-confidence vote

The conservative GERB party condemned the motion as an attempt to derail Bulgaria’s desire to adopt the euro at the beginning of 2026, a move that would consolidate its European integration.

03/04/2025

Europe

Velichie's parliament entry puts Bulgaria's coalition majority at risk

After the Bulgarian Constitutional Court ordered a partial recount of October's election results, the ultranationalist, pro-Russian Velichie party now has 10 seats in parliament.

14/03/2025

Europe

Bulgarians boycott major supermarkets to protest rising food prices

Shoppers are demanding a law to regulate prices and asking supermarkets to limit their profit margins on foodstuffs to less than 30%.

22/02/2025

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Bulgaria honours Saint Haralambos, patron saint of beekeepers

Orthodox Christians in Bulgaria are celebrating Saint Haralambos Day, honouring the patron saint of beekeepers.

10/02/2025

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Masked dancers chase away evil spirits in Bulgaria

The Surva festival in Pernik, Bulgaria, brings together 12,000 performers to drive out evil spirits, mark the end of winter and welcome spring.

28/01/2025

Bulgaria

Bulgarian parliament approves centre-right coalition government

Rosen Zhelyazkov of the GERB party was officially elected prime minister on Thursday after three months of discussion.

16/01/2025

Europe

Bulgaria’s centre-right party tasked with forming new government

The GERB party won 69 seats in the October vote for the 240-member legislature, the most of any party but well short of a majority to govern alone.

15/01/2025

Art

Frida Kahlo, dragons and Taj Mahal shine bright at Sofia’s Lumina Park

A spectacular park crammed with festive light sculptures has opened in Sofia, Bulgaria. Among the internationally inspired designs are the Taj Mahal, dragons from China and the VW camper van.

29/11/2024