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Bulgarian Man Sentenced to Two Years in Komotini for Burning Greek Flag

A 26-year-old Bulgarian man has been sentenced to two years in prison by a court in Komotini, Greece

Society » Incidents | July 12, 2025, Saturday // 16:13 | Viewed: 737

Bulgaria Uncovers 12 Illegal Care Homes in One Month, Over 400 Residents Removed

Over the course of nearly a month, Bulgarian authorities have uncovered 12 illegal residential facilities, often referred to as "houses of horrors," resulting in the removal of more than 400 individuals

Society | July 12, 2025, Saturday // 11:14 | Viewed: 997

Bulgaria Braces for Hot and Sunny Weekend: Highs to Reach 36°C

The weather across Bulgaria on Saturday will be mostly sunny, although temporary increases in cloudiness are expected in the eastern regions and mountainous areas

Society » Environment | July 11, 2025, Friday // 17:00 | Viewed: 1950

Bulgarian Citizen Arrested in Komotini for Burning Greek Flag

A 26-year-old Bulgarian national has been arrested in the northeastern Greek town of Komotini for allegedly desecrating a national symbol

Society » Incidents | July 11, 2025, Friday // 15:09 | Viewed: 1623

Sozopol Transforms into Bulgaria’s Cultural Heartbeat with Apollonia Arts Festival 2025

Sozopol is once again set to become Bulgaria’s summer cultural hub as the Apollonia Arts Festival returns this year from August 28 to September 6

Society » Culture | July 11, 2025, Friday // 09:12 | Viewed: 1492

Bulgaria Weather Forecast for July 11: Mostly Sunny with Afternoon Showers in Northeast and Mountains

On July 11, the weather across Bulgaria will be predominantly sunny, though cloud cover is expected to increase at times, especially during the afternoon

Society » Environment | July 10, 2025, Thursday // 17:35 | Viewed: 2193

Fatal Work Accident Near Sofia: Two Ukrainians Killed by Torn-Off Metal Sheets

Two Ukrainian nationals, aged 18 and 35, lost their lives in a tragic accident while working on a roof in the village of Gara Elin Pelin near Sofia

Society » Incidents | July 10, 2025, Thursday // 16:20 | Viewed: 1953

Vrana Park Closes as Sofia Awaits Action from State Authorities

Vrana Park has officially closed to the public, as the Sofia Municipality begins the process of transferring the site back to the Bulgarian state

Society » Culture | July 10, 2025, Thursday // 14:00 | Viewed: 2596

Partial State of Emergency Declared in Bulgaria's Straldzha and Hisarya Municipalities as Wildfires Rage

The mayor of Straldzha municipality in Bulgaria, Atanas Kirov, declared a partial state of emergency following a series of fires that severely affected the area, especially in the villages of Atolovo, Malenovo, and Nedyalsko

Society » Incidents | July 10, 2025, Thursday // 10:00 | Viewed: 2253

Bulgaria Moves to Ban Mobile Phones in Schools and Overhaul Education System

The Bulgarian government has approved sweeping amendments to the Preschool and School Education Act

Society » Education | July 10, 2025, Thursday // 08:33 | Viewed: 3199

Mild Temperatures, Patchy Rain: What to Expect from Bulgaria’s Weather on Thursday

Thursday’s forecast calls for alternating cloudiness across the country

Society » Environment | July 9, 2025, Wednesday // 17:00 | Viewed: 2157

Bulgaria to Introduce Automatic Fines for Driving in Emergency Lanes

By the end of this week, speed cameras connected to the Ministry of Interior's system will begin automatically registering and sanctioning vehicles driving in emergency lanes

Society | July 9, 2025, Wednesday // 16:00 | Viewed: 2678

Planned Water Outages Across Sofia Districts on July 10 Due to Repair Works

Water supply interruptions are scheduled in several areas of Sofia on Thursday, July 10, 2025

Society | July 9, 2025, Wednesday // 14:01 | Viewed: 1686

July 9 Weather Outlook: Showers, Storms, and Temperature Swings Across Bulgaria

On July 9, a cold front will sweep across Bulgaria, influencing the weather patterns throughout the country

Society » Environment | July 8, 2025, Tuesday // 17:08 | Viewed: 3347

Human Negligence Behind 90% of Bulgaria’s Forest Fires

More than 90% of forest fires in Bulgaria are caused by human activity, according to a new analysis by the World Wide Fund for Nature

Society » Environment | July 8, 2025, Tuesday // 16:11 | Viewed: 3473

Cool Ride, Hot Price: Sofia Installs 5,000-Euro ACs in Old Trams

Sofia’s municipal transport company "Stolich Elektrotransport" has initiated a contract to install air conditioning units in the cabins of older tram models at a unit cost exceeding 10,000 leva (5,000 euros)

Society | July 8, 2025, Tuesday // 13:41 | Viewed: 2485

Over 27,000 Fans Unite in Bulgaria at Aniventure Comic Con 2025 for Two Days of Pop Culture Celebration

Aniventure Comic Con 2025 concluded last weekend at the Inter Expo Center with a record turnout, drawing over 27,000 fans from Bulgaria and beyond

Society | July 8, 2025, Tuesday // 12:01 | Viewed: 2507

Summer 2025 to Feature Three of the Shortest Days on Record Due

Scientists have identified three days this summer that will be notably shorter than the typical 24-hour day as Earth’s rotation unexpectedly speeds up

Society » Environment | July 8, 2025, Tuesday // 10:00 | Viewed: 2541

Bulgaria Prepares for Euro Transition: 2,230 Post Offices to Offer Free Currency Exchange

A major turning point is approaching for Bulgaria, as the country prepares to take a historic step towards joining the eurozone

Society | July 8, 2025, Tuesday // 08:39 | Viewed: 2017

Heatwave Continues on Tuesday: Bulgaria Braces for 41°C with Localized Thunderstorms

A scorching day is in store for most parts of the country, with maximum temperatures climbing between 36°C and 41°C

Society » Environment | July 7, 2025, Monday // 17:10 | Viewed: 4047

Survey Reveals Strong Support for Foster Families in Bulgaria, Calls for Reform Intensify

A nationally representative survey conducted in May 2025 by the "Trend" agency on behalf of the National Association for Foster Care (NAPG) reveals increasing public approval of foster care in Bulgaria

Society | July 7, 2025, Monday // 15:03 | Viewed: 2451
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