Bulgarian Patriarch Daniil: The Forgetfulness of the Sacred is Our Contemporary Tragedy

“We should not allow artificial intelligence to create the illusion that it can replace or eliminate prayer and asceticism,” emphasized Metropolitan of Sofia and Bulgarian Patriarch Daniil in his speech at the Second International Scientific...

Train Disruptions in Bulgaria Due to Fallen Trees

Bulgarian State Railways has reported significant train delays and cancellations caused by fallen trees damaging overhead power lines during recent heavy snowfall. Key routes affected include Vidin–Sofia, Razgrad–Samuil, and Vratsa–Pleven, with...

Bulgaria's success in PACE sparks heated debate in parliament

Stanislav Balabanov of ITN Photo: BTA The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) has decided to end its monitoring of Bulgaria, with 101 votes in favour, 3 against, and 1 abstention. Speaking from the parliamentary rostrum,...

Bulgaria Achieves Historic Milestone as Council of Europe Ends 26-Year Monitoring

Bulgaria marks a historic milestone as the Council of Europe officially ends its post-monitoring dialogue with the country after 26 years. The plenary session voted in favor of a special resolution recognizing Bulgaria’s achievements, with the...

Bulgarian Central Bank Governor: Euro Adoption Is a Gain in Sovereignty, Not a Loss

In an exclusive interview for the Noblesse Oblige magazine of the Bulgarian Industrial Association (BIA) in late September, Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) Governor Dimitar Radev shares his first impressions from attending European Central Bank...

Bulgarian Embassy in Tel Aviv Seeks Access to Detained Bulgarian Aboard Sumud Flotilla Vessel

The Bulgarian Embassy in Tel Aviv has requested consular access to a Bulgarian citizen detained by Israeli authorities during an operation against the Sumud flotilla, as well as assurances that his rights will be respected, the Bulgarian Foreign...

BNB Governor: Bulgaria Gains Sovereignty, Not Loses It, with the Euro

Bulgaria’s integration into the European monetary framework is no longer a distant prospect but an ongoing reality, according to Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) Governor Dimitar Radev. In an interview with the Bulgarian Industrial Association’s...

Two Bulgarian Performances to Be Staged at ITF SkupiFestival in Skopje

Two Bulgarian performances will be staged at the 19th International Theater SkupiFestival, which opened in Skopje on September 29 to October 4. On the stage of the Albanian Theater Skopje, on Friday, Yalta Art Room will present its performance of...

1st Infantry Division Conducts M1A2 Abrams Table IV & V Gunnery In Bulgaria

1-16th Infantry, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, conducted M1A2 Abrams tank gunnery Table IV and V training Sept. 29 through Oct 2, 2025, on Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria. The training focused on developing individual...

Bulgarian Regulators Clear Uni Energy Acquisition of Gazprom-Linked Nis Petrol

The Commission for Protection of Competition (CPC) in Bulgaria has approved a concentration in the fuel retail sector, allowing Uni Energy to acquire full control over Nis Petrol EOOD, BGNES reported. Following an investigation, the CPC concluded...

Bulgarian Project for Digital Twin of Sofia Wins International Smart City Innovation Award

Sofia University's Big Data for Smart Society Institute (GATE) has received the prestigious Seoul Smart City Prize 2025 in the Tech-InnovaCity - Institution category, the institute’s press office said on Thursday. The award, granted by the World...

Bulgaria Participates at Tourism Expo Japan 2025 World Exhibition in Aichi

Bulgaria took part in the world exhibition Tourism Expo Japan 2025 from September 25 to 28, in the Japanese city of Aichi, the Bulgarian Embassy in Tokyo announced on its official Facebook page on Thursday. The Bulgarian stand was organized by the...

Petrohan Pass Closed due to Heavy Snowfall, Villages in NW, SW Bulgaria Left without Power

For a second consecutive day, heavy snow continues to fall at the Petrohan Pass in the Balkan Mountains – the shortest route connecting the northwestern regions of Montana and Vidin to Sofia. Five snowploughs are working to clear the road, but...

Orange Code in 20 Regions: Heavy Rain, Snow and Strong Winds Hit Bulgaria

An orange weather warning is in effect today for 20 regions across Bulgaria, with forecasters cautioning about heavy rainfall and snowfall in the mountains, as well as powerful winds in the eastern part of the country. The remaining eight regions...

"Macedonian Almanac" revives the historical truth about the Macedonian Bulgarians

"We must stand on historical truth in order to build good neighborly relations with North Macedonia", said Bulgaria’s President Rumen Radev at Sofia University during the presentation of a prototype edition of the "Macedonian Almanac''. The first...

Bulgaria Has All Prerequisites to Become Regional Leader in Digital Economy - Minister Dilov

Minister of Economy and Industry Petеr Dilov said here on Thursday that Bulgaria has all the prerequisites to take a leading role in the region in the field of digital economy. It has a developed information technology sector, high connectivity...

Bulgarian citizen among those detained on Gaza flotilla blocked by Israeli navy

Bulgarian citizen Vasil Nikolaev Dimitrov is among those detained after Israeli naval forces intercepted ships from the Global Sumud flotilla attempting to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza, BGNES reports. His name appeared on the flotilla's...

Bulgaria's Borissov: 'The World Is Heading Towards War'

GERB leader Boyko Borissov warned today that the world is “confidently heading towards war,” describing the current global security situation as extremely alarming. Speaking in parliament ahead of a vote to curb the president’s authority over the...

Bulgarian Among Those Detained as Israeli Navy Blocks Gaza Aid Flotilla

A Bulgarian citizen is among those detained after Israeli naval forces intercepted ships from the humanitarian flotilla "Global Sumud," which attempted to break the blockade of Gaza. According to information published on the flotilla’s official...

Bulgaria supports the creation of European drone wall

Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov said in Copenhagen that Bulgaria supports the creation of a European drone wall. He participated in the informal meeting of the European Council in the Danish capital, the government's press service reported. "In...