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Bulgaria has received the award of Russian tourists for best destination for family holidays.
The award is presented by the Russian edition of National Geographic Traveler magazine after a survey among its readers.
Bulgaria ranked ahead of Croatia, Greece, Montenegro and Russia itself. A total of 60 countries took part in the competition.
The European External Action Service (EEAS) has dismissed Russia’s recent accusations regarding the destruction of Soviet monuments in Bulgaria and other countries as unfounded
Serbia’s intelligence agency has reportedly conducted tests on dogs using sound guns in cooperation with Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB), according to documents obtained by POLITICO
US President Donald Trump claimed that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, rather than Russian President Vladimir Putin, is slowing progress toward a potential peace deal
European governments are pressing the European Union leadership to appoint a dedicated representative to lead negotiations with Russia aimed at resolving the ongoing war in Ukraine
Tourists staying in Bucharest are now subject to a new overnight levy after the Romanian capital introduced an accommodation tax of 10 lei per night, equivalent to about €2 or roughly 3.91 leva
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has called for Europe to reestablish direct communication with Russia to strengthen its position in negotiations aimed at ending the war in Ukraine
The Bulgarian passport offers its holders visa-free access to 178 countries and territories, placing it 11th globally for travel freedom and expedited border crossing, according to Henley & Partners.
Wizz Air has announced the opening of three new direct air routes from Bulgaria for the summer season of 2026, strengthening its presence on the local market and expanding travel options from Sofia and Varna
Hotels in Bulgaria are transitioning to the euro without major issues, according to Georgi Duchev, executive director of the Bulgarian Association of Hotel Management Professionals
The U.S. State Department has rated Bulgaria as one of the safest destinations for travelers in Europe, assigning it a Level 1 status, the lowest risk category
Sofia’s Vitosha Boulevard continues to hold its status as Bulgaria’s most expensive shopping street, with average rents reaching 726 euros per square meter per year,
Bulgaria has officially introduced a visa programme for digital nomads, allowing foreigners to live and work in the country for extended periods
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