Varna Airport Unveils Innovative Gate Garden Area, Boosting Capacity by 40%

Varna Airport officially inaugurated its new Gate Garden area on Friday, marking a significant expansion in passenger capacity – by approximately 40%. The unique open-air space, covering nearly 2,000 square metres, was introduced as part of the...

Bulgarian President awards Sayyid Badr Presidential Medal of Honour

Sofia: President Rumen Radev of the Republic of Bulgaria awarded the Presidential Medal of Honour to Sayyid Badr Hamad Al Busaidi, Foreign Minister, during an official ceremony at the Presidential Palace in Sofia on Friday. This medal is one of...

Bulgaria and Turkiye Explore Deeper Cooperation in Transport, Energy and Defence

President Rumen Radev discussed opportunities to deepen the partnership between Bulgaria and Turkiye in the fields of transport, energy, digital connectivity, and defence during a meeting today at the presidential institution with the leadership...

Bulgaria Today – 4 July 2025

Hello, dear friends, and welcome to Bulgaria Today, Radio Bulgaria's English-language podcast. On Friday 4 July, we will first bring you the latest news from Bulgaria. Next, we will be talking about vampires! Dr Viktoria Basham, an ethnographer...

Association of European Journalists in Bulgaria Joins European Federation of Journalists

The Association of European Journalists – Bulgaria (AEJ-Bulgaria) joined the largest journalists’ organization in Europe, the European Federation of Journalists (EFJ), AEJ reported on Friday. The organization’s application was unanimously approved...

His Majesty's greetings conveyed to Bulgarian President

SOFIA: President Rumen Radev of the Republic of Bulgaria received Sayyid Badr bin Hamad al Busaidy, Foreign Minister, on Friday at the Presidential Palace in Sofia as part of his official visit to Bulgaria. Sayyid Badr conveyed the greetings of...

Art Students and Teachers to Exhibit at Bulgarian Cultural Institute in Budapest

The Bulgarian Cultural Institute in Budapest will host an exhibition of works by students and teachers from Sofia's Iliya Petrov National School of Fine Arts from July 22, the Institute said on its Facebook page. The exhibition, titled...

Bulgarian President honours Oman’s FM Sayyid Badr with ‘Badge of Honour’

Vietnam, Bulgaria seek to bolster trade-investment ties

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Ambassador Nguyen Thi Minh Nguyet said as the two countries celebrate 75 years of diplomatic relations, the forum is expected to help foster mutual understanding, identify business potential, and elevate bilateral...

Bulgaria and Oman deepen cooperation in the LNG market

The Bulgarian Ministry of Energy and the Omani Ministry of Energy and Minerals have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to deepen cooperation in the global liquefied natural gas (LNG) market by promoting commercial initiatives, logistical links,...

Bulgaria Shows EU’s Second-Highest Annual Increase in House Prices in First Quarter of 2025

Bulgaria showed the EU’s second-highest annual increase in house prices in the first quarter of 2025, according to data released by the Statistical Office of the European Commission (Eurostat) on Friday. The increase in Bulgaria was 15.1%, second...

Bulgaria Reports Highest Annual Increase, Sharpest Monthly Decline in Industrial Producer Prices in EU in May

Bulgaria recorded the highest annual increase (+7.8%) in industrial producer prices among EU member states in May 2025, while also reporting the sharpest monthly decline (-3.7%), according to data released by Eurostat on Friday. In May 2025,...

Bulgaria Upgrades Over 550 km of Railways with EU Support, Deputy Transport Minister Says

Key railway sections across Bulgaria with a total length of over 550 km are in the process of modernization, said Deputy Minister of Transport and Communications Lyuben Nanov. He was speaking Friday at a conference titled "Strategic Infrastructure...

Interior Ministers of Bulgaria, Austria Open Surveillance Zone along Bulgarian-Turkish Border

Bulgarian Minister of the Interior Daniel Mitov and his Austrian counterpart Gerhard Karner opened a new border surveillance zone along the border between Bulgaria and Turkiye here on Friday. It is part of a large-scale project worth BGN 170...

Bulgarian Party Demands NRA Chief’s Resignation Over Inaccurate Food Price Data

The political party "Da, Bulgaria" (Yes, Bulgaria) has called for the resignation of Rumen Spetsov, Executive Director of the National Revenue Agency (NRA), citing what they describe as misleading and incomplete information regarding food price...

"Bulgarica" ​​to present the magic of Bulgarian dances in Illinois

Dance troupe "Bulgarica" ​​from Illinois, USA, will present the diversity and magic of Bulgarian folk dances at the Wheeling International Festival 2025 - an event that brings together cultures from all over the world. The festival will be held on...

Bulgarian rose oil drained by erratic weather, US tariffs

Bulgaria's rose oil is renowned for its distinct quality and aroma. But this year, producers of the country's 'liquid gold' are grappling with a double threat: unpredictable weather and looming US tariffs. Abdulvehab Ejupi has more.

Bulgaria’s Parliament rejects third motion of no confidence in Zhelyazkov government

Bulgaria’s National Assembly voted on July 4 to reject the third motion of no confidence in the Rossen Zhelyazkov government that took office in January. In the 240-seat Parliament, the vote was 130 against and 54 in favour. The motion was tabled...

Bulgarian gov't survives 3rd no-confidence motion

SOFIA, July 4 (Xinhua) -- Bulgaria's government, led by Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov, survived a third no-confidence motion in Parliament on Friday, less than six months after taking office. The motion, submitted by opposition parties on June...

Bulgaria’s Government Survives Third No-Confidence Vote Over Fiscal Policy

Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov’s cabinet has once again survived a no-confidence vote in the Bulgarian parliament - its third attempt since taking office. The motion, initiated by the nationalist “Revival” party over what it described as a failed...