Bulgaria: Mystery Drone Forces Brief Closure of Airspace above Sofia Airport
Airspace above Sofia’s Vasil Levski Airport was temporarily shut down on Saturday after security systems detected a drone in the vicinity of the capital’s main aviation hub
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Musicians’ Strike Halts Performances at Bulgarian National Radio
Musicians from the Bulgarian National Radio (BNR) have suspended all concert activities starting Friday, protesting what they describe as insufficient salaries.
Bulgaria Weather Forecast: Sunny Weekend Ahead with Mild Temperatures
During the night, cloud cover will shift toward western regions but will gradually clear, leaving most of the country with mostly clear skies by morning.
326 Bulgarians to Return from Dubai as Bulgaria Expands Evacuation Efforts
A total of 326 Bulgarian citizens are returning from Dubai today on a special flight organized by the state. Gulliver Airlines is operating the Airbus A330-203, departing from Sofia in the early afternoon and arriving at Al Maktoum International Airport i
Evacuation of Bulgarians from the Middle East Continues as Dozens Remain Stranded in Dubai
The process of bringing Bulgarian citizens home from the Middle East is ongoing, as authorities continue to coordinate evacuations from several countries in the region
Sofia Secures Waste Collection Contracts in Six Districts Until 2031
The Sofia Municipality has completed contractor selection procedures for two waste management zones in the capital: Zone 2, covering Vazrazhdane, Oborishte and the central part of Triaditsa, and Zone 5, which includes Iskar, Kremikovtsi and Pancharevo
Bulgaria Friday Forecast: Sunshine in the West, Clouds and Light Rain in the East
On Friday, March 6, Bulgaria will experience varying weather across its regions. In the eastern part of the country, skies will remain mostly cloudy, with light rain possible in some areas during the afternoon
Only in Bulgaria: Children’s Fractures Treated with Pizza Cardboard
In Razlog, medical staff faced two unusual cases within a single week, where broken limbs of young children were immobilized using cardboard instead of proper splints.
Google Street View Cars Return to Bulgaria, Covering 20,000 km Across Cities and Roads
Google Street View cars are back on Bulgarian roads, starting a new mapping tour that will span from March 5 until the end of October.
Bulgaria Tops EU Unemployment Rankings with Record Low 3.1% in January
Unemployment across the euro area reached a new historic low in January 2026, easing to 6.1% from 6.2% in December 2025, according to Eurostat. At EU level, the jobless rate also edged down, standing at 5.8% compared with 5.9% a month earlier.
Over 700 Bulgarians Set for Evacuation as State Flights Arrive from Abu Dhabi and Dubai
A government aircraft arriving from Abu Dhabi touched down at Sofia Airport at around 2.30 a.m., carrying evacuated Bulgarian nationals.
Bulgaria: New Locomotive “Vasil Levski” Ready to Hit the Rails Tomorrow
At Karlovo station, Martin Angelov, executive director of "Holding BDZ" EAD, officially unveiled the latest addition to Bulgaria’s railway fleet - the “Smartron” electric locomotive named after the national hero Vasil Levski. The locomotive is set to begi
Bulgaria Weather Shake-Up: Cold Air and Showers Hit Thursday
Thursday will see a marked change in Bulgaria’s weather, with mostly cloudy skies and widespread precipitation across many areas in Western and Central regions, according to the NIMH forecast for March 5.
Bulgarian Posts Stops Deliveries to Israel, Iran, and Gulf States After Airspace Closures
Bulgarian Posts has announced a temporary halt on accepting shipments to several Middle Eastern countries
Bulgaria Launches Special Flights to Bring Citizens Home Amid Middle East Tensions
Bulgaria has launched the evacuation of its citizens from the Middle East, with organized flights departing today and tomorrow from Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Oman, according to the Ministry of Transport and Communications.
Bulgaria’s March Forecast: Temperatures from Minus 7 to 26 Degrees, Variable Precipitation Expected
The National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (NIMH) has released the weather forecast for March, indicating that temperatures across Bulgaria will vary between minus 7 and minus 2 degrees at their lowest
Bulgaria Launches Evacuation Flights to Rescue Citizens from the Middle East
The evacuation of Bulgarian citizens stranded in the Middle East amid the escalation between Iran, the United States and Israel is set to begin on March 4, according to official information
Mostly Sunny Wednesday Across Bulgaria, Highs Reach 16°C
Wednesday will bring predominantly sunny conditions across Bulgaria, though patches of morning fog are expected in some plains and low-lying areas before visibility improves.
March 3rd: Celebrating the Day Bulgaria Was Freed
Five centuries is a long time to wait. That is how long Bulgaria spent under Ottoman rule - from the late 14th century until the morning of March 3, 1878, when a peace treaty signed in a small village outside Constantinople gave the Bulgarian state back t
Bulgaria Launches Coordinated Emergency Flights to Rescue Citizens from Middle East Chaos
The United Arab Emirates has initiated emergency flights to assist passengers stranded due to the ongoing Middle East crisis
Thousands of Bulgarians Stranded Across Middle East as Flights Remain Canceled
Thousands of Bulgarians remain stranded in the Middle East as flights continue to be canceled due to escalating regional tensions
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