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Milk Crisis in Bulgaria: Consumers Suffer, Producers Barely Break Even

The Commission for the Protection of Competition (CPC) has highlighted a troubling disparity in Bulgaria’s dairy sector: consumers face some of the highest prices for dairy products in the European Union, while local producers and processors struggle to s

Business » Industry | 19 minutes ago

Bulgaria's Weather on Wednesday: Sunshine and Temperatures Up to 18 Degrees

On Wednesday, March 11, Bulgaria can expect mostly sunny weather with daytime temperatures reaching up to 18 degrees, according to the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (NIMH). Mornings will be colder, and in parts of Eastern Bulgaria, fog a

Society » Environment | 41 minutes ago

Nikola Tsolov Shakes Up Formula 2: Bulgarian Teen Now a Top F1 Prospect

Nikola Tsolov has emerged as a top contender in the 2026 Formula 2 season, following his victory in the opening race in Melbourne, Australia.

Sports | 1 hour ago

Von der Leyen Warns EU: Turning Away From Nuclear Was a Strategic Error

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has called the European Union’s decision to reduce its reliance on nuclear energy a strategic misstep, highlighting the bloc’s dependence on imported fossil fuels

World » EU | 1 hour ago

Only 18 of Bulgaria’s 247 Bomb Shelters Ready for Immediate Use Amid Rising Tensions

Amid rising tensions in the Middle East, authorities have taken a closer look at Bulgaria’s bomb shelters, focusing on their availability and condition

Politics » Defense | 1 hour ago

Bulgaria Among EU Leaders for Lowest Electricity and Gas Prices, Eurostat Confirms

Electricity and natural gas prices in Bulgaria remain among the lowest in the European Union, according to the latest figures published by the European statistics agency Eurostat for the first half of 2025.

Business » Energy | 1 hour ago

Bulgaria Seeks Next EU Cash: Acting PM Tells von der Leyen Work on Payments Is Accelerating

Caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov held talks with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Paris, focusing on Bulgaria’s progress under the Recovery and Resilience Plan and the upcoming payments expected from the European Union

World » EU | 2 hours ago

Bulgaria Has Fuel for 90 Days

Bulgaria currently has sufficient reserves of motor fuels and raw materials to cover normal domestic consumption for more than three months, Deputy Finance Minister Stanimir Mihaylov told lawmakers during an extraordinary sitting of the National Assembly

Business » Energy | 2 hours ago

Bulgarian Prosecutor’s Office: EPPO Confirmed Serious Violations by Teodora Georgieva

The Bulgarian Prosecutor’s Office has issued a detailed institutional statement responding to what it described as political attacks against both the national prosecution service and the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO)

Politics | 2 hours ago

Bulgarian Politics: Radev Rejects Claims of Hiding, Calls on Government to Confront Rising Risks

Former President Rumen Radev, who is leading the Progressive Bulgaria coalition in the upcoming early parliamentary elections on April 19, criticized the caretaker government for underestimating the risks facing the country following the strikes against I

Politics | 3 hours ago

Botas Deal Drives Bulgaria’s Energy Costs Up 15% - More Than Middle East Crisis

Energy expert Nikolay Kacharov, speaking to Bulgarian National Radio, highlighted that Bulgaria’s energy costs have risen significantly due to contractual obligations, even before considering increased gas prices caused by the conflict in the Middle East

Business » Energy | 4 hours ago

Ukraine Strikes Back: Forces Break Through Russian Lines in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast

Ukrainian forces have achieved significant advances on the Oleksandrivka front in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, marking the culmination of months of careful planning and preparatory operations

World » Ukraine | 5 hours ago

Greece Offers Vouchers and Tax Cuts to Offset Rising Fuel and Food Prices

The Greek government is preparing a set of support measures to help households and businesses cope with rapidly rising fuel and food prices.

World » Southeast Europe | 5 hours ago

Bulgaria’s Defiant Stand: How a Nation United to Save 50,000 Jews from the Holocaust

In Sofia, President Iliana Yotova participated in official commemorations at the Memorial Plaques of the Rescuers of Bulgarian Jews next to the St. Sophia Cathedral and at the Monument of Salvation in the St. Kliment Ohridski Garden

Society » Culture | 5 hours ago

Turkey Deploys Patriot Missiles After Iranian Strikes, NATO Steps Up Defense

Turkey has begun deploying a Patriot missile defense system in the central part of the country following a new incident involving an Iranian ballistic missile that entered Turkish airspace

World » Southeast Europe | 6 hours ago

European Gas Prices Post Sharpest Single-Day Drop Since 2023

Natural gas prices across Europe fell sharply on Tuesday, dropping 16% to around €47 per megawatt-hour after spiking to a three-year high above €69/MWh the previous day.

World » EU | 6 hours ago

Bulgarian F-16s Fly Over Sofia - Not Related to Iran (VIDEO)

Bulgarian F-16s carried out training flights over Sofia on Tuesday, March 10, as part of a planned exercise organized by the Ministry of Defense.

Politics » Defense | 6 hours ago

Trump Says Iran War Will End “Very Soon” - Tehran Fires Back: We Decide When It Ends

U.S. President Donald Trump said the war with Iran could end “very soon,” though he stopped short of providing a clear timeline and warned that the fighting could escalate if Tehran interferes with global oil supplies.

World | 6 hours ago

Bulgarian Snowboarder Malena Zamfirova Undergoes Major Operation After Czech Resort Accident

Bulgaria’s leading snowboard athlete Malena Zamfirova has undergone a major surgical procedure in a hospital in Graz, Austria. The intervention lasted more than six hours and was completed around 3 p.m. local time, according to information released by the

Sports | 7 hours ago

Tehran Insists the Missiles Shot Down Over Turkey Did Not Originate from Iran

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian reached out to his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdoğan by phone to address a growing diplomatic tension, asserting that Iran bore no responsibility for the ballistic missiles that entered Turkish airspace

World | 7 hours ago

Washington Weighing a Rollback of Oil Sanctions on Russia

Trump and Putin connected by phone for the first time this year, holding what the Kremlin described as a substantive conversation covering the war in Iran, the situation in Ukraine, and Venezuela's role in global oil markets.

World » Russia | 7 hours ago
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