January 8 Forecast: Clear Weather with South-Southwesterly Winds
The weather across Bulgaria on January 8 is expected to be predominantly sunny
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Bulgaria’s Unemployment Drops to 3.9%, EU Holds Steady at 5.9%
Unemployment in Bulgaria decreased to 3.9% in November 2024, down from 4.0% in October and significantly lower than the 4.4% recorded in November 2023,
New Schengen Rules Impacting Children’s Travel from Bulgaria
The recent implementation of Schengen rules in Bulgaria has led to the introduction of changes in travel regulations
Ivanovden and St. John's Day: Celebrated by Nearly 330,000 Bulgarians
On January 7, nearly 330,000 Bulgarians celebrate St. John's Day or Ivanovden, marking the feast day of St. John the Baptist
Weather in Bulgaria on January 7: Sunny Morning, Cloudy Evening, Mild Temperatures
The weather in Bulgaria on January 7 is expected to show varying conditions across the country. In the morning, the skies will be mostly sunny
Bulgarians Brace for Higher Telecom Costs as Operators Raise Prices
Vivacom subscribers have reported receiving messages about upcoming price increases for various services, effective February 8, 2025
No Evidence of Border Police Violence Against Migrants, Says Bulgarian Minister
Acting Minister of Internal Affairs Atanas Ilkov announced that there is no evidence of violence by border police officers against migrants
In One Week Five Migrants Lost Their Lives in Bulgaria's Strandzha Mountain
In the past week, five migrants have tragically lost their lives in the Strandzha mountain area near the "Indzhe Voyvoda" settlement
Epiphany in Bulgaria: Holy Rituals, Icy Waters, and the Blessing of Battle Flags
Today, Bulgaria celebrates Epiphany, one of the most significant Christian holidays, marked with solemn church services across the country
Mostly Sunny Day Ahead for Bulgaria, Fog in Some Areas
On January 6, Bulgaria will experience mostly sunny weather accompanied by high clouds
Bulgaria Faces Challenges in Social Spending, Education, and Healthcare
Bulgaria is falling behind the EU average in terms of government expenditure as a percentage of GDP, particularly in the areas of social protection, education, and healthcare
Bulgaria Discards Over 5 Million COVID-19 Vaccine Doses, Costing 145 Million Leva
Bulgaria has spent over 145 million leva on Covid-19 vaccines that were discarded between 2022 and 2024, according to Acting Minister of Health Galya Kondeva
New Year Brings Boost to Disability and Social Assistance Benefits in Bulgaria
As of January 1, 2025, the poverty line in Bulgaria has been raised to 638 leva, marking an increase of 112 leva, or 21.3%, compared to the previous year
Bulgarians Shocked by Sudden Bread Price Hikes
Consumers across Bulgaria are noticing a rise in bread prices, with reports from various cities highlighting increases in recent days
Sofia Commemorates 147 Years Since Liberation from Ottoman Rule
Today marks the 147th anniversary of Sofia's liberation from Ottoman rule. To honor the occasion, the Sofia Municipality announced plans to lay wreaths
Sofia MENAR Opens with Award-Winning Films from the Middle East and North Africa
The 17th edition of Sofia MENAR will open on January 17 with the Jordanian film Inshallah a Boy
Bulgaria's 2025 Working Calendar: Key Holidays and Long Weekends
In 2025, Bulgaria's working calendar will feature 249 working days, totaling the standard 1,992 working hours
Sunny Skies and Mild Temperatures Expected Across Bulgaria This Weekend
January 4 is expected to be sunny and calm, with fog lingering in low-lying areas during the morning. Visibility should improve by midday and into the afternoon
Aging Infrastructure Leaves 200 Households in Bulgarian Village Without Water Supply
Nearly 200 households in the village of Krumovo, near Plovdiv, faced a dry start to the New Year as water supply issues persisted for a fifth consecutive day
Bulgaria’s Schengen Membership Brings Relief to Drivers and Carriers
Bulgaria's entry into the Schengen area has already begun to positively impact transport operations, according to the latest reports
Most Popular Baby Names in Bulgaria for 2024 Revealed
According to data from the National Statistical Institute (NSI), the most popular names for newborns in Bulgaria for 2024 continue to be Victoria and Georgi
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