Bulgarian Students to Experience EU Institutions in Brussels Through Youth Academy
In April 2026, Bulgarian high school students will have the opportunity to spend a week in Brussels as part of the From Idea to Law - Youth Academy program
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Weekend Outlook: Sunshine, Light Winds and Rising Temperatures Across Bulgaria
On November 15, 2025, Bulgaria will enjoy another sunny day, according to the forecast from the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology
Price Balance Maintained in Bulgaria’s Small Consumer Basket Ahead of Winter
According to the latest monitoring by the Confederation of Independent Trade Unions in Bulgaria (CITUB), the prices of goods in the small consumer basket have shown minimal change over the past month
Bulgaria Faces No Water Crisis, Deputy PM Confirms
Deputy Prime Minister Atanas Zafirov stated on Friday during parliamentary Question Time that Bulgaria is not facing a water crisis at present
Bulgarian Bagpipes Poised for UNESCO Recognition
Bulgaria’s nomination of “Bagpipes and bagpipe playing in Bulgaria - transmission of knowledge and skills” has cleared a key stage toward inclusion on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanit
Mulled Wine, Music, and Holiday Spirit: German Christmas Market Opens Today in Sofia
The traditional German Christmas Market in Sofia opens its doors today at 6 p.m., welcoming visitors to the City Garden in Alexander Battenberg Square
Bulgaria: Average Pension to Rise to 541 Euros in 2026 Amid Swiss Rule Adjustments
The average pension in Bulgaria is projected to reach 541.20 euros (1,060 BGN) in 2026, according to the draft Law on the State Social Security Budget for the same year, recently approved by the government
From January 2026: Minimum Wage in Bulgaria to Rise by 12.6%, Reaching 620 Euros
The Bulgarian government has finalized the minimum wage for 2026, setting it at 1,213 leva (620.20 euros) per month, effective January 1
Sofia Doubles Parking Fees and Expands Zones Starting January 2026
Starting January 5, 2026, Sofia will see significant changes to its paid parking system, with prices doubling, working hours extended, and the coverage of paid zones expanded
Bulgaria Friday Forecast: Clear Skies with Localized Fog in Lowlands
On Friday, November 14, most of Bulgaria will enjoy sunny weather, though fog will persist in Northern regions, particularly in the Danube plain
New Low-Emission Zones in Sofia Limit Older Vehicles from December to February
From December 1, 2025, Sofia will implement a low-emission zone, restricting vehicles from the I and II ecological groups within the “Small Ring” area
Less Than 1%: Electric Vehicle Drivers in Sofia Reject Claims They Burden Parking
The Sofia Municipality is preparing amendments to the city’s parking ordinance that will increase parking fees and alter the existing regulations for various driver categories
Calm and Sunny Thursday in Bulgaria, Fog to Linger in Valleys and Plains
On Thursday, November 13, Bulgaria will see generally sunny weather, although the Danube Plain is expected to remain shrouded in fog for much of the day
Bulgaria Experiences Most Powerful Magnetic Storm of the Year
The Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS) has reported an extremely strong magnetic storm recorded early this morning over the country
Weather on November 12: Clear Skies Return Across Bulgaria, Mild Temperatures Expected
On Wednesday, November 12, most of Bulgaria will see predominantly sunny weather, with only thin, high clouds passing across the sky
Century-Old Church and Rare Artifacts Discovered at Near Bulgaria's Ahtopol
Archaeologists in Ahtopol have uncovered the longest ancient church on Bulgaria’s Southern Black Sea coast, challenging previous assumptions about the area’s history
Traffic Crackdown Begins: Drivers and Pedestrians in Bulgaria Face Stricter Rules This Winter
Bulgaria has launched the second phase of its “Winter” road safety operation, with traffic police stepping up monitoring of both drivers and pedestrians to ensure compliance with road regulations
Bulgaria Honors Saint Mina, Protector of Families, Travelers, and the Lost
Today, the Bulgarian Orthodox Church honors the memory of Saint Great Martyr Mina (Saint Menas), one of the most revered saints in the Christian calendar
Bulgarians Trust Magic and Conspiracies Over Themselves, Psychiatrist Warns
Prof. Hristo Kozhuharov, head of the Second Psychiatric Clinic in Varna, reflected on a recent survey by Trend that revealed a striking tendency among Bulgarians to attribute personal setbacks and societal events to supernatural or external forces
Bulgaria: Consumer Basket Hits 100 Leva (€51) as Seasonal Food Prices Rise
Wholesale food prices in Bulgaria have edged up, pushing the average consumer basket for 27 essential items to 100 leva (€51.20) this week
Heavy Rainfall and Strong Winds Hit Central and Northern Bulgaria on November 11
On Tuesday, November 11, Bulgaria will experience widespread rainfall
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