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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.

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.

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.

Bulgaria

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

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

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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.

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.

World News

As virus surges in Eastern Europe, leaders slow to act

While several Western European countries are seeing spikes in infections, it is nations to the East that are driving fatalities.

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.

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.

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.

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.

World News

Dutch hospitals sound alarm as eastern Europe reports record deaths

Coronavirus deaths in Russia hit a new record after a nine-day non-working period ended in most of the country’s regions.

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.

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."

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.

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.

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.

World News

Eleven mafia suspects arrested on suspicion of luxury car tax evasion

Police in Germany, Italy, and Bulgaria conducted raids against suspected members of the 'Ndrangheta mafia organisation.

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.

Green 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.

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