Bulgaria Issues EUR 100 Million Worth of Internal Debt

100 million euros worth of internal debt in government bonds is being offered to investors.

Protests of Restaurateurs in Ruse, Dobrich and Haskovo

Protests by businesses affected by the anti-epidemic measures are growing. On the first day of the new restrictions, restaurateurs, employees in restaurants, but also people from other industries take to the streets of several cities in the country. And t

Official Census in Bulgaria starts off Today at Midnight

From midnight begins the official census of the population of Bulgaria.

Bulgaria: How are Businesses Preparing for New COVID-19 Measures

New COVID measures will become a reality on September 7, and businesses are already tightening their ranks for mass protests across the country. The gyms will operate at a capacity of 30%.

Restaurant and Hotel Keepers in Bulgaria Say No to Tighter Anti-Covid Measures

Restaurant and hotel owners took to the streets in Bulgaria to protest the tightening of COVID-19 measures in the country set to take effect on 7 September until the end of October.

Bulgaria: Minimum Pension Becomes BGN 370

The minimum pension in Bulgaria will be BGN 370 (EUR 189.15) from October 1 this year - this is what the deputies in the Committee on Budget and Finance voted for today during the second reading of the budget update for 2021.

President Radev Thinks over Date of Parliament Dissolution and New General Election

President Rumen Radev said he wouldseek a rational solution for the date of dissolution of the National Assembly and the scheduling of the parliamentary elections.

Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra under Baton of Valery Gergiev Give Fund Raising Concert in Sofia

World-renowned conductor Valery Gergiev and soloists of the Mariinsky Theatre Symphony Orchestra, together with the Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra will perform a charity concert in support of the initiative to build a new acoustic musical complex in Bulgari

Lethal gun violence Gains Currency in Sweden

Stockholm was again a scene for lethal gun violence at the end of August as four separate shootings in the capital left one person dead and another seriously wounded – incidents so common the Swedish media is talking of a “new normal”.

Aghans Apprehensive of Taliban Government, Women Dare Protesting

Afghanistan As Catalyst for Creation of EU Military Rapid Reaction Force

EU needs to create a rapidly deployable military force to intervene around the world, two senior officials said on Thursday cited by new agencies.

EU to Step up Pressure on Bulgaria about North Macedonia

EU pressure on Bulgaria about North Macedonia will be more intense in the coming months, Bulgarian President Rumen Radev predicted on Wednesday at the Bled Strategic Forum in Slovenia, which brings together Balkan and EU leaders.

Expert: There Might be a New Rise in Gas Prices as Early as January 1

The current increase in prices will be felt in our bills for January, Vasko Nachev believes. We can expect new "price slaps" from the beginning of next year. This opinion was expressed by energy expert Vasko Nachev.

Greek medics Protest against Mandatory Vaccination. Ten Thousand Suspended from Work

10,000 health workers in Greece have been suspended from work today because they have not been vaccinated against Covid-19, BNR reported.

WHO Keeps Close Eye on New Coronavirus Strain Called "Mu""

The World Health Organization has said it is monitoring a new coronavirus variant known as "Mu", which was first identified in Colombia in January 2021, AFP reported.

Sofia District Heating Director: Heating Should Rise in Price by 20% from New Year

“Heating should rise in price by 20% from the New Year.” This was stated by the executive director of Toplofikacia Sofia, eng. Alexander Alexandrov on bTV. According to him, this is a reasonable update, because the price of natural gas has risen by 101% s

Balkan Countries on EU Waiting List form Own Mini-Schengen

Witnessing the leaders of Serbia, Albania, and North Macedonia share a moment of collective jubilation is not something that happens every day, especially in a region known for its past rifts and differences.

Delta Variant Comes out on Top in Covid-19 Infections in Bulgaria

The analysis of 394 clinical samples sent to the National Centre for Infectious and Parasitic Diseases for sequencing of SARS-CoV-2 show that in 389 samples or 98.

Caretaker Economy Minister: I Will Not Run for President

The caretaker Minister of Economy stated that he supports current president Rumen Radev.

EU Has Vaccinated 70 percent of Population, Plans to share Vaccines with other Countries

The EU has reached on Tuesday a crucial milestone with 70% of the adult population now fully vaccinated, European Commission announced.

At Least Two Deaths Reported As Hurricane Ida Ploughs through New Orleans

More than 1 million homes and businesses in Louisiana and Mississippi, including all of New Orleans, were left without power on Monday, as Ida, one of the most powerful hurricanes ever to hit the US mainland, pushed through on Sunday, AP reported.