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The Ministry of Justice has revealed a remarkable surge in applications for Bulgarian citizenship, with numbers doubling over the past three years. Data indicates a significant rise from 11,447 applications in 2020 to 23,439 applications submitted by November 24, 2023.
Remarkably, the surge isn't solely domestic; there has been an exponential increase in Turkish citizens seeking Bulgarian passports. Over the same three-year period, their numbers soared nearly tenfold, from 660 applicants in 2020 to a staggering 5,935 in 2023.
However, this influx has led to complications. The Ministry reported an increasing number of applicants submitting forged or false documents, causing substantial processing delays. The Citizenship Council, to counter this issue, has initiated additional checks, elongating processing times to approximately 8-9 months, as per BGNES reports.
When exchanging Bulgarian leva for euros at post offices, all clients will be required to present a valid identity document
Bulgarian pensioners living abroad must take steps to ensure they continue receiving their pensions without interruption by submitting
In April 2026, Bulgarian high school students will have the opportunity to spend a week in Brussels as part of the From Idea to Law - Youth Academy program
Bulgarian brokerage firms have been implicated in an international investigation into a Russian money-laundering scheme. According to Intelligence Online
Bulgarian racing talent Nikola Tsolov is set to make his Formula 2 debut ahead of schedule this month.
A Turkish military cargo plane crashed in Georgia on Tuesday, killing all 20 service members on board
As Bulgaria prepares to adopt the euro on January 1, operators of vending machines for coffee, snacks, and other goods are negotiating a possible one-month extension to reprogram their devices
Today, Bulgaria will experience another strong geomagnetic storm, according to data
Bulgaria can expect unusually warm weather through the end of November
A recent nationwide survey conducted by the TREND agency on behalf of the Technology Industry Alliance shows that Bulgarians hold a very positive view of the telecommunications sector in the country
Taxi services in Plovdiv have become more expensive as of today, with both the kilometer rates and the initial charge updated. The new daytime tariff is now 1.37 leva (about 0.70 euro)
Starting January 1, 2026, consumers in Bulgaria will need to pay extra attention to receipts, as the total amount will now be listed first in euros
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