Bulgaria and the Euro: What Happens to National Monetary Sovereignty?
One of the most debated topics around Bulgaria’s upcoming transition from the lev to the euro is whether the country is giving up its sovereignty
Sofia remains the most densely populated area in Bulgaria, with 5,022 people per square kilometer, according to the latest figures released by the National Statistical Institute.
Nationwide, population density stood at 58 people per square kilometer at the end of 2024. In urbanized areas, this figure was significantly higher - 1,214.7 people per square kilometer - but marked a slight decrease of 6.2 compared to the previous year.
Following the capital, the most densely populated districts are Blagoevgrad, with nearly 2,000 people per square kilometer (1,999.2), and Plovdiv, where the density is 1,830.9.
On the opposite end, the sparsest populations in urbanized areas are found in the districts of Vidin (534.9), Dobrich (565.5), and Targovishte (613.6).
Bulgaria’s total land area covers 110,996.76 square kilometers. More than half of that - 54.5% - is classified as agricultural land. Forests make up about one-third of the territory, while urbanized areas occupy just 5 percent.
Astronomical summer officially started in Bulgaria on Saturday, June 21, at exactly 05:42 AM
Saturday will bring mostly sunny skies across the country, though the morning hours may see increased cloud cover over parts of Central Northern Bulgaria
The guiding principle in Bulgaria’s Law on the Introduction of the Euro is consumer protection
Renowned Hollywood director Martin Campbell, known for iconic action hits like “GoldenEye,” “Casino Royale,” and “The Mask of Zorro,” will be a special guest at this year’s Aniventure Comic Con in Sofia
The political party “Da, Bulgaria” (Yes, Bulgaria) has submitted a new legislative proposal aimed at increasing transparency in food pricing
Zornitsa Rusinova, Chairperson of the Economic and Social Council, has raised concerns about a noticeable regional disparity in the prices of certain goods across Bulgaria
Borderless Bulgaria: How Schengen Benefits Are Transforming Trade and Logistics
Bulgaria's Mortality Rate Remains Highest in Europe