Bulgaria

Moments

Bulgaria is a top destination for 2022 wellness breaks - here's why

In partnership with Bulgaria Travel

From balneological resorts set amongst a backdrop of abundant mineral springs to temperate weather that lends itself to climatotherapy, we explore the best Bulgaria has to offer in terms of year-round treatments, recreation and rest for your holidays in 2022.

27/11/2021

Bulgaria

Human error likely caused Bulgaria's deadly bus crash - investigators

Officials say they have recovered the bodies of 45 victims from the scene.

25/11/2021

Bulgaria

Bulgaria and North Macedonia mourn victims of bus crash inferno

The crash is considered one of the deadliest traffic accidents in Europe for a decade.

24/11/2021

Destinations

7 ways you can explore the Bulgarian mountains during any season

In partnership with Bulgaria Travel

Whether biking, hiking, skiing or swimming is your thing, we take a look at the best ways to explore Bulgaria's ranges and peaks in 2022 with their breathtaking scenery away from the organised masses.

23/11/2021

Bulgaria

'Huge tragedy': At least 45 people killed in bus crash in Bulgaria

Officials say at least 45 people have been killed in a bus crash on a motorway 40 kilometres south of Bulgaria's capital Sofia.

23/11/2021

Bulgaria

Nine elderly residents killed in fire at Bulgarian nursing home

The Interior Ministry said the blaze “started from the roof of the building” but the cause is not yet known.

22/11/2021

Bulgaria

Bulgaria's Rumen Radev wins presidential re-election: Exit polls

Bulgarians were voting today for the fourth time in seven months.

21/11/2021

Bulgaria

Bulgaria elections: New anti-graft PP party leads after Sunday's vote

A newly launched centrist movement has a three-point lead over Bulgaria's former ruling GERB party, with 75% of Sunday's vote counted.

14/11/2021

Bulgaria

Polls open for Bulgaria's third parliamentary election this year

Bulgaria's third parliamentary election this year takes place with no early signs that the outcome could end the country's political uncertainty.

14/11/2021

Destinations

Why Bulgaria is the perfect destination for sunbathing and skiing

With seven mountain ranges and 378 kilometres of coastline, Bulgaria is the best destination for both winter sports and chilling out on the beach.

12/11/2021

My Europe Series

Bulgaria gets ready for its third election in eight months

A new anti-establishment party, We Continue the Change, could be poised to take second place and form an opposition government.

12/11/2021

Bulgaria

Terrorist linked to Paris attacks mastermind arrested in Bulgaria

The suspect was sentenced in 2015 by a Belgian court for his alleged role in an Islamist recruitment network.

12/11/2021

Bulgaria

Bulgarians head to polls for 3rd parliamentary election of the year

Two previous votes had already taken place in April and July, but the country's largest three parties failed to produce a working coalition government.

11/11/2021

Bulgaria

Euroviews. The Bulgarian government must make the UN torture report public | View

This week the UN Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture raised concerns about the treatment of migrant children in Bulgarian detention centres. But the report will stay confidential - unless Sofia decides otherwise. Not good enough, says UN expert advisor Iveta Cherneva

11/11/2021

Bulgaria

Bulgaria and Romania break records for daily COVID-19 deaths

According to the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), just 25.5% of Bulgaria's adults are fully vaccinated, compared with 37.2% in Romania. This is well below the 75.2% average for the EU/EEA.

02/11/2021

Bulgaria

Bulgarian presidential candidate charged after attacking LGBT+ centre

"All I ever aimed for was creating safer spaces for our community," said a victim of the violence. "Yesterday my biggest fear came true: our community centre was destroyed and I got punched in the face."

02/11/2021

Bulgaria

Bulgaria sends 350 soldiers to Turkish border over migration levels

Bulgaria's interior ministry says the number of migrants illegally entering the country has more than trebled in 2021.

01/11/2021

Bulgaria

Bulgaria's COVID nightmare that no one wants to own

Bulgarian politicians have been embroiled in year-long politicking as the country nears its third consecutive election. Yet with two weeks to go, focus has shifted on skyrocketing COVID death and infection rates.

29/10/2021

Bulgaria

COVID pass doubts in Bulgaria amid low vaccine uptake

Only around 25% of Bulgarian adults are fully vaccinated, with health officials blaming public mistrust in vaccines and the government.

25/10/2021

Bulgaria

Bulgaria launches COVID-19 pass amid rising infections

With just one in four adults fully inoculated, the government hopes the measure will boost vaccine uptake.

19/10/2021

Earth News

Thousands of miners march to protect the coal industry in Bulgaria

Hundreds of families are destined to lose their jobs, say miners, if coal plants are shut down.

14/10/2021

Earth News

Bulgaria slammed over 'irreversible' ecological impact of shipwreck

A cargo vessel carrying over 3,000 tonnes of nitrogen fertiliser has been stranded off Bulgaria's northern coast for more than three weeks.

14/10/2021

Bulgaria

Bulgarian coal miners protest for job security amid EU closures

Organisers of the protest said they were defending Bulgaria’s energy independence.

13/10/2021

Bulgaria

Bulgaria to hold third parliamentary election this year in November

Bulgaria already held parliamentary elections in April and July this year, but the country's largest three parties failed to produce a working coalition government.

15/09/2021

Musica

Sonya Yoncheva explores her creative prowess with 'Gala in Sofia'

Sonya Yoncheva, the Bulgarian star soprano, explores a new role and is now organising concerts herself. Accompanied by Plácido Domingo, she puts her mastery of music and stage to the test in "Gala in Sofia" with the awe-inspiring Alexander Nevsky Cathedral as a backdrop.

09/09/2021

Bulgaria

Bulgaria battles surge in COVID-19 cases amid vaccine opposition

Since the start of the pandemic, more than 19,000 people in Bulgaria have died of COVID-19.

08/09/2021