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The "Blue Flag" program's international jury has recognized the excellence of 23 Bulgarian beaches and the Marina "Dinevi" by awarding them with the prestigious certificate. This recognition is granted based on various criteria, including water quality, environmental education, safety measures, and the availability of services and facilities.
This year, over 5,000 beaches across 51 countries have received the "Blue Flag" certification, as reported by the Bulgarian organization "Sin Flag". Among the distinguished beaches in Bulgaria are Arkutino, Duni South, Duni, Sozopol Harmanite, Sozopol Central, camping "Chernomorets", Pomorie East, Nessebar South, Sunny Beach South, Sunny Beach Central, Sunny Beach North, Saint Vlas Central, Saint Vlas New Beach, Saint Vlas East, Obzor Central, White South, "Chernomorets" Hut, Sunny Day, Golden Sands, Kranevo North, Albena, and White Lagoon.
The market for brand new passenger cars in Bulgaria saw notable growth in 2025, according to data from the Association of Automobile Manufacturers and their authorized representatives
Financier Levon Hampartzumyan has forecast a gradual rise in loan interest rates in Bulgaria, noting that current levels are historically very low and cannot be sustained indefinitely.
An unofficial outline of the expected caretaker cabinet headed by Andrey Gyurov has begun to circulate, with multiple familiar political figures likely to return to government
Twenty new high-clearance vehicles have been added to support state authorities in safeguarding Bulgaria’s territories within the EU’s Natura 2000 ecological network
In 2024, Bulgaria ranked second in the European Union in terms of road fatalities, according to a European Commission report assessing progress toward the goal of halving road deaths and injuries by 2030
Anton Kutev, former spokesperson for three caretaker governments, expressed confidence that former President Rumen Radev will secure a victory in the upcoming elections and establish a government regardless of circumstances
Revenue from overnight stays in Bulgaria continued to rise at a solid pace at the end of 2025, with hotel income in December increasing by 12.5 percent on an annual basis
Bulgaria saw a record influx of Romanian tourists in 2025, according to the latest figures from the National Statistical Institute
The fully renovated underground parking facility at Terminal 2 of Vasil Levski Airport in Sofia has officially opened, offering parking for over 900 vehicles.
Foreign travel activity picked up noticeably toward the end of 2025, with both outbound trips by Bulgarians and inbound visits by foreigners posting their strongest growth in months, according to data from the National Statistical Institute.
Tourism can play a central role in boosting Bulgaria’s overall economic development, but this requires a clearly defined long-term strategy, particularly when it comes to cooperation with neighboring countries.
Wizz Air has announced a major expansion of its operations in Bulgaria, unveiling plans to base an eighth aircraft at Sofia Airport and launch five new direct routes starting in summer 2026.
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