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Astronomical Summer Begins: Bulgaria Welcomes the Longest Day of the Year

Astronomical summer officially started in Bulgaria on Saturday, June 21, at exactly 05:42 AM

Society » Environment | June 21, 2025, Saturday // 10:26 | Viewed: 511

Sunny Weekend Ahead: Warmer Weather Expected Across Bulgaria on June 21–22

Saturday will bring mostly sunny skies across the country, though the morning hours may see increased cloud cover over parts of Central Northern Bulgaria

Society » Environment | June 20, 2025, Friday // 17:42 | Viewed: 1375

Dual Pricing, Strict Monitoring: What to Expect from Bulgaria’s Euro Adoption Law

The guiding principle in Bulgaria’s Law on the Introduction of the Euro is consumer protection

Society | June 20, 2025, Friday // 16:24 | Viewed: 1125

Hollywood Director Martin Campbell Arrives in Bulgaria for Aniventure Comic Con 2025

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

Society | June 20, 2025, Friday // 16:17 | Viewed: 1163

Supermarkets in Bulgaria Could Face New Rule to Publish Daily Prices of Basic Goods Under Proposed Law

The political party “Da, Bulgaria” (Yes, Bulgaria) has submitted a new legislative proposal aimed at increasing transparency in food pricing

Society | June 20, 2025, Friday // 14:59 | Viewed: 1540

Retail Chains Accused of Charging More Outside Sofia

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

Society | June 20, 2025, Friday // 13:43 | Viewed: 1618

Mystery Animal Spurs Closure of Shumen Plateau: Authorities Investigate Possible Puma or Jaguar

Access to walking paths around the Shumen Plateau Nature Park, particularly near Kyoshkave and the "Creators of the Bulgarian State" monument, has been temporarily suspended

Society » Incidents | June 20, 2025, Friday // 11:30 | Viewed: 2552

Bulgaria Bans Sale of Disposable Vapes in Nationwide Crackdown

Bulgaria’s National Assembly has approved a nationwide ban on the sale of disposable electronic cigarettes

Society | June 20, 2025, Friday // 10:14 | Viewed: 1835

Rain and Thunderstorms Expected in Parts of Bulgaria on June 20

The weather across Bulgaria on June 20 is expected to be predominantly sunny

Society » Environment | June 19, 2025, Thursday // 17:00 | Viewed: 2671

Bulgaria Cracks Down on Price Hikes: Basic Goods Surge Ahead of Eurozone Entry

An inspection by Bulgaria’s National Revenue Agency (NRA) has found that prices for essential food items - the so-called “small consumer basket” - have risen significantly

Society | June 19, 2025, Thursday // 16:01 | Viewed: 10686

CNN Ranks Bulgaria’s Shopska Salad Among the World’s Finest

CNN has included Bulgaria’s iconic Shopska salad in its latest roundup of the best salads in the world

Society » Culture | June 19, 2025, Thursday // 15:16 | Viewed: 6094

Cyclist Killed, Another Injured After Car Ploughs Through Bike Lane Near Kazanlak

A serious road incident late Thursday night near the Bulgarian town of Kazanlak has left one cyclist dead and another seriously injured

Society » Incidents | June 19, 2025, Thursday // 11:30 | Viewed: 1318

2,000 Leva Converts to 1,022.59 Euro: Key Answers on Bulgaria’s Transition to the Euro

The Confederation of Independent Trade Unions in Bulgaria (CITUB) has compiled and answered some of the most common questions it receives regarding the country’s upcoming adoption of the euro

Society | June 19, 2025, Thursday // 08:48 | Viewed: 2564

Sofia Police Searching for Missing 16-Year-Old Emil Antonov

The Sofia Metropolitan Directorate of Interior is continuing the search for 16-year-old Emil Antonov

Society » Incidents | June 18, 2025, Wednesday // 18:26 | Viewed: 1999

Emergency Flight Evacuates Israeli Tourists from Bulgaria Amid Travel Disruptions

A group of Israeli tourists staying in resort areas near Varna, Bulgaria, were flown back to their home country on a special Israir flight

Society | June 18, 2025, Wednesday // 18:05 | Viewed: 1674

Summer Weather Continues on Thursday: Up to 36°C Across Bulgaria, Storms Possible in Some Areas

The day will begin with sunshine across the country

Society » Environment | June 18, 2025, Wednesday // 17:56 | Viewed: 1933

Tesla Charging Stations in Bulgaria Shift to Paid Service

Charging at Tesla’s network stations in Sofia and Plovdiv has become a paid service as of June 15

Society | June 18, 2025, Wednesday // 13:27 | Viewed: 2078

Evacuated Bulgarians Land in Sofia After Long Journey from Israel

A total of 148 people, including over 50 Bulgarian citizens, landed safely in Sofia at around 2:30 a.m. on June 17

Society | June 18, 2025, Wednesday // 09:10 | Viewed: 2188

Eco-Tax Hike Pushes Appliance Prices Up by 15% in Bulgaria

Retail prices for household electrical appliances in Bulgaria are set to rise by up to 15%

Society | June 18, 2025, Wednesday // 08:43 | Viewed: 2060

Ship Collision Off UAE Coast Involves Bulgarian Captain, No Injuries Reported

The captain of the vessel involved in a maritime collision near the Strait of Hormuz is a Bulgarian national

Society » Incidents | June 17, 2025, Tuesday // 22:43 | Viewed: 1962

First Group of Bulgarian Citizens Safely Evacuated from Israel to Egypt

A group of Bulgarian citizens has been evacuated from Israel via a land route to Egypt

Society » Incidents | June 17, 2025, Tuesday // 17:57 | Viewed: 1792
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