Bulgaria: Public Sector Wages to Rise by 5% in January
Public sector employees in Bulgaria are set to receive a 5% salary increase starting in January, announced outgoing Finance Minister Temenuzhka Petkova
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Retailers in Bulgaria Under Fire as Euro Adoption Sparks Unjustified Price Surge
With Bulgaria’s recent adoption of the euro, early signs of price manipulation and unfair practices by retailers have emerged. Bogomil Nikolov from the Active Consumers Association highlighted several concerning cases reported by viewers
Bulgaria’s Surva Festival Returns: 60 Years of Mind-Blowing Masks and Masquerade Magic
The International Festival of Masquerade Games “Surva” has officially opened in the Bulgarian city of Pernik, bringing ten days of color, sound, and ancient ritual to the town. This year marks the festival’s 60th anniversary, a milestone for one of Bulgar
Tragedy in Sofia: Mother and Two Daughters Die in Overnight Apartment Fire
A devastating fire in Sofia’s Svoboda district claimed the lives of three women overnight, authorities confirmed. The victims were a 75-year-old mother and her two daughters, aged 51 and 47, who died from smoke inhalation on the fourth floor while attempt
Bulgaria Cuts Student Loan Interest from 7% to 3% to Support Education
Bulgaria’s Parliament has approved changes to the Law on Lending to Students and Doctoral Students, reducing the interest rate on student loans from 7% to 3%
Bulgaria Reports December 2025 Inflation of 0.1%, Annual Rise Hits 5%
In December 2025, Bulgaria recorded a monthly inflation rate of 0.1%, while annual inflation reached 5.0%, according to the National Statistical Institute (NSI)
Snow and Cold Sweep Parts of Bulgaria on Friday, Northeastern Regions at Risk of Ice
In Bulgaria, cloud cover from the northeast will continue to thicken overnight, while the southwestern half of the country is expected to remain mostly clear with occasional high clouds.
Ministry of Interior Strengthens Technical Fleet with New Vehicles Amid Pending SUV Contract
The Ministry of Interior has strengthened its technical fleet with the delivery of 30 new light-duty vehicles, commonly referred to as “banicharki,” intended for the maintenance and servicing of siren systems across regional and municipal structures
Bulgaria Imposes Fines Up to €50,000 for Price Gouging After Euro Launch
Two weeks after Bulgaria adopted the euro, tensions in the retail sector are growing as many stores continue to return change in levs rather than euros
Bulgaria: Consumer Protection Commission Reports Surge in Complaints After Euro Adoption
Just two weeks after Bulgaria officially adopted the euro, the Consumer Protection Commission (CPCo) is handling an unprecedented volume of consumer reports.
Sunny Thursday Ahead with Gusty Winds Across Bulgaria
On Thursday, Bulgaria will enjoy mostly sunny weather, though clouds are expected to increase from the northeast as the day progresses, according to the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (NIMH).
Bulgaria Considers Soft Drink Tax in Bold Move Against Childhood Obesity
Health experts in Bulgaria are advocating for the introduction of a tax on sweetened soft drinks as part of a broader effort to curb non-communicable diseases.
Bulgaria Unveils First 2026 Postage Stamp Celebrating Eurozone Membership
Bulgaria officially marked a symbolic milestone today with the validation of its first postage stamp for 2026, titled “Bulgaria in the Eurozone”.
Bulgaria On the Brink of a National Flu Epidemic as More Regions Prepare Restrictions
Bulgaria is entering a phase of a nationwide flu outbreak, with further spread expected over the coming two weeks, Chief State Health Inspector Assoc. Prof. Angel Kunchev warned during a briefing in Varna
Fire Breaks Out at Major Pillow Manufacturer’s Warehouses in Bulgaria
A fire has erupted in warehouse facilities located on the grounds of the former Mashstroy industrial site in Troyan, used by one of Bulgaria’s leading manufacturers of pillows and bed linen.
2025 Ranks Among the Warmest Years Ever, Climate Data Show
After a year marked by extreme events, new climate data confirm that 2025 ranks as the third warmest year ever recorded globally.
Bango Vasil Brings Joy to Bulgaria’s Roma Communities: Happy Roma New Year!
As the calendar turns in Bulgaria, the Roma community celebrates a special occasion that shines with color, music, and tradition - the Roma New Year, or Bango Vasil, observed on January 14
Net Migration Shift: More Bulgarians Return Home from Britain
An increasing number of Bulgarians are returning home from the United Kingdom. According to data from June 2025, roughly 11,000 Bulgarian citizens have left the UK, while fewer than 4,000 have arrived
Bulgaria Weather January 14: Foggy Mornings, Cloudier East, Calm Black Sea Winds
Bulgaria weather forecast for Wednesday, January 14, predicts varied conditions across the country, with fog lingering around the Danube and cloudier skies over central and eastern regions.
Bulgaria Two Weeks into the Euro: Minor Problems, Quick Fixes
Bulgaria has now been part of the eurozone for nearly two weeks, with the euro officially replacing the lev as the country’s currency from January 1, 2026
Bulgaria: Damaged Euro Banknotes Cannot Be Exchanged or Used in Payments
The Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) has clarified that euro banknotes that are scratched, intentionally damaged, or otherwise defaced cannot be reimbursed and should not be accepted in transactions
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