Easter Monday in Bulgaria: Tradition and Family Visits
Orthodox Easter Monday is the day following Easter Sunday and is observed across Bulgaria as part of the wider Easter celebration within the Orthodox Christian tradition
Bulgarian-Russian Tourist Forum Will be Held in April in Veliko Tarnovo
- Tweet
Send to Kindle
Ministry of Tourism
This was made clear during the working visit to Moscow of Minister Nikolina Angelkova, reported NOVA TV.
A Bulgarian-Russian regional tourist forum will be held in Veliko Tarnovo in April. This was made clear during the working visit to Moscow of Minister Nikolina Angelkova.
"The event will be another occasion for the representatives of the Russian business to touch on the cultural and historical wealth of our country," said Angelkova.
She talks in the Russian capital with Zarina Dogusova, head of the Federal Agency for Tourism, as well as with the Director General of the Association of Regions of Russia, Svetlana Anufrienko.
The topic of the conversation was also the possibility of signing a Memorandum of cooperation in the field of tourism. Minister Angelkova thanked Ms. Anufrienko for the participation of the Bulgarian-Russian business forum in the field of tourism, which was opened in Sofia by Prime Minister Boyko Borissov and Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev. The Minister expressed hope that the cooperation will continue in the future, which supports the development of tourism in Bulgaria and Russia.
Related Articles:
Bulgaria Sees Modest Monthly Industrial Growth, But 8% Yearly Drop Persists
Industrial output in Bulgaria posted a modest monthly increase in February 2026, but continued to decline sharply on an annual basis, according to preliminary, seasonally adjusted data from the National Statistical Institute.
Trade Unions Warn: Prices in Bulgaria Won’t Fall Back Even If Fuel Gets Cheaper
The president of the Confederation of Bulgarian Trade Unions, Plamen Dimitrov, has warned that inflation in Bulgaria is likely to exceed earlier projections, even if fuel prices begin to decline
ECB: Euro Adoption Brought Only Limited, One-Off Price Impact in Bulgaria
The introduction of the euro in Bulgaria has so far produced only a limited and largely one-off effect on consumer prices, according to an analysis by the European Central Bank
“Christ is Risen!” Bulgaria Celebrates Easter
Easter is the most important religious holiday in the Orthodox Christian calendar and is widely celebrated across Bulgaria. It marks the resurrection of Jesus Christ and follows the completion of Holy Week, which includes Good Friday and Holy Saturday
Bulgaria Marks Holy Saturday Ahead of Easter Night
Holy Saturday, known in Bulgaria as Lazarus Saturday’s continuation of the Easter cycle, is a quiet but deeply symbolic day in the Orthodox Christian calendar
Fewer Listings, Higher Costs: Bulgaria’s Vacation Property Market Faces 30% Surge
Specialists in the real estate and tourism sectors are forecasting a notable rise in the prices of vacation properties in Bulgaria, with estimates pointing to an increase of between 25% and 30%
Easter Skiing in Bulgaria: Bansko Opens with Deep Snow and Discounted Lift Passes
The ski zone above Bansko is set to welcome visitors during the Easter holidays with exceptional late-season conditions, as snow cover near Todorka Peak has reached close to three meters
President Yotova Urges Bulgaria to Promote Itself as Safe Destination to Save Tourist Season
President Iliana Yotova has called for Bulgaria to be actively promoted as a safe and competitively priced destination in order to secure a strong tourist season, during a meeting with caretaker Tourism Minister Irena Georgieva
Half of Bulgarian Holiday Rentals Set to Vanish from Airbnb and Booking Under New EU Rules
From May 20, 2026, around half of Bulgarian short-term rental listings are expected to disappear from platforms such as Airbnb and Booking, as new EU rules on digital registration and data exchange come into force
Sofia Airport Expands Big: 30 Airlines, 94 Destinations in Summer 2026 Schedule
Sofia’s Vasil Levski Airport is entering the summer 2026 season with a significantly expanded flight network, offering more destinations and greater connectivity across Europe and beyond
Bulgaria's Foreign Ministry: Do Not Travel To Cuba
The Bulgarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has elevated the travel risk level for Cuba to Level 4, advising citizens to avoid travel to the country except in situations of extreme necessity.
