Mulled Wine, Music, and Holiday Spirit: German Christmas Market Opens Today in Sofia
The traditional German Christmas Market in Sofia opens its doors today at 6 p.m., welcoming visitors to the City Garden in Alexander Battenberg Square
BULGARIAN TASTE AT THE MONTREAL FESTIVAL
Society | August 26, 2001, Sunday // 00:00
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The Bulgarian films `Dogs` Boarding House` by Stephan Komandarev and `Visited by God` by Petar Popzlatev take place in the World Film Festival in Montreal that started on August 23 and will finish on September 3. The two films are included in the program named `The Contemporary Cinema - Reflection of Modern Time` in which 18 productions from all over the world compete. `Visited by God` by Petar Popzlatev will be shown in Montreal without having an official premiere in Bulgaria. The participation of `Dogs` Boarding-House` was recommended by Germany during the presentation of the film at the panoramic program at the festival in Berlin.
Bulgaria: Average Pension to Rise to 541 Euros in 2026 Amid Swiss Rule Adjustments
The average pension in Bulgaria is projected to reach 541.20 euros (1,060 BGN) in 2026, according to the draft Law on the State Social Security Budget for the same year, recently approved by the government
Society | November 14, 2025, Friday // 10:13
From January 2026: Minimum Wage in Bulgaria to Rise by 12.6%, Reaching 620 Euros
The Bulgarian government has finalized the minimum wage for 2026, setting it at 1,213 leva (620.20 euros) per month, effective January 1
Society | November 14, 2025, Friday // 09:00
Sofia Doubles Parking Fees and Expands Zones Starting January 2026
Starting January 5, 2026, Sofia will see significant changes to its paid parking system, with prices doubling, working hours extended, and the coverage of paid zones expanded
Society | November 13, 2025, Thursday // 17:28
Bulgaria Friday Forecast: Clear Skies with Localized Fog in Lowlands
On Friday, November 14, most of Bulgaria will enjoy sunny weather, though fog will persist in Northern regions, particularly in the Danube plain
New Low-Emission Zones in Sofia Limit Older Vehicles from December to February
From December 1, 2025, Sofia will implement a low-emission zone, restricting vehicles from the I and II ecological groups within the “Small Ring” area
