With over 51% of ballots counted in Sunday’s mayoral runoffs across 33 municipalities in North Macedonia, candidates… VMRO-DPMNE Expected to Win 20 More Mayoral Seats in North Macedonia Runoff, Initial Results Show 2025-11-02 21:08:00

The government has successfully combined the best elements of left- and right-wing policies, and the 2026 state… Government Balances Best of Left- and Right-Wing Policies, 2026 Budget Proves It, Deputy PM Zafirov Says 2025-11-02 20:25:47

Eight local election observers in Skopje’s Suto Orizari municipality were stripped of their accreditation for… Eight Observers Stripped of Accreditation in North Macedonia Runoff; Voter Turnout Nears 40% 2025-11-02 19:08:46

Bulgaria is in constant contact with its European partners and the United States regarding the complex situation… Bulgaria Holds Talks with US Authorities on Future of Burgas Refinery – Parliamentary Committee on Energy Chair 2025-11-02 16:03:18

Scores of runners from around the world took to the streets of Istanbul on Sunday for the 47th edition of the… Running for Justice and Freedom: Opposition Leaders Highlight Politics at Istanbul Marathon 2025-11-02 15:56:00

Voter turnout in the run-off of the local elections for mayors in 32 municipalities and the capital Skopje stood at… Voter Turnout Just Below 20% by Midday in Run-off of North Macedonia’s Local Elections 2025-11-02 15:52:56

The Labyrinth of Sofia won first place in the Documentary Film category at the 14th International Zagreb TourFilm… Labyrinth of Sofia Wins Documentary Film Category at Zagreb TourFilm Festival 2025 2025-11-02 12:38:55

One was killed and five were injured in an overnight attack on Zaporizhzhya, Ivan Fedorov, head of the Zaporizhzhya… One Killed, Five Injured in Overnight Attack on Zaporizhzhya 2025-11-02 10:45:03

Egypt is a partner of strategic importance for Bulgaria and the European Union. In recent years, political dialogue… Egypt Is Partner of Strategic Importance for Bulgaria, EU, President Radev Says 2025-11-02 10:33:41

Violinist and long-time concertmaster of the Cairo Opera House Tsvetelina Krasteva and principal trumpet of the… Bulgarian Musicians among Performers at Grand Egyptian Museum Opening Ceremony 2025-11-02 09:28:23

The southern part of Ukraine’s Odesa region came under drone attack again overnight, Oleh Kiper, Head of the Odesa… Two Killed in Drone Attack on Southern Odesa Region 2025-11-02 08:35:22

The market index for wholesale food prices in Bulgaria increased by 0.96% to 2.321 points over the past week,… Food Price Index Up by Nearly 1% in One Week 2025-11-02 08:06:55

Eighteen-year-old Martin Atanasov, creator of an interactive map tracking Bulgaria’s most accident-prone road… Creator of Road Safety Project “Black Run”, Martin Atanasov, Named Awakener of the Year 2025-11-01 19:46:26

Tens of thousands of Serbs gathered Saturday to honour the memory of the victims of the Novi Sad tragedy in northern… Tens of Thousands of Serbs Honour Victims of Novi Sad Tragedy 2025-11-01 19:29:21

European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde recalled in a post on her Facebook page on Saturday that in… European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde: Bulgaria Joins Euro Area in Just Two Months 2025-11-01 18:28:02

National Awakeners’ Day was marked on Saturday in Odesa, Ukraine, with a big concert by Bulgarian singer and… National Awakeners’ Day Celebrated in Odesa 2025-11-01 17:50:48

Bulgarian singer and composer Ilia Lukov concluded his tour in Odesa with wishes for peace, marking the Day of the… Singer Ilia Lukov Concludes Tour in Odesa on National Awakeners’ Day 2025-11-01 16:40:16

The Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) enables Bulgarians around the world to stay connected, BTA Director General Kiril… BTA Connects Bulgarians Worldwide, Director General Valchev Says in Odesa 2025-11-01 15:50:00

Supporting Bulgarian Sunday schools in Ukraine means supporting the country’s educational system and the Bulgarian… Support for Bulgarian Sunday Schools in Ukraine Is Support for Education, Consul General in Odesa Says 2025-11-01 15:34:00

The celebration of National Awakeners’ Day began with the national anthems of Bulgaria and Ukraine at the… Odesa Hosts National Awakeners’ Day Celebrations 2025-11-01 15:01:00

Acting Chair of the Odesa City Council Ihor Koval and Deputy Chair of the Odesa Regional Council Vadim Shkarovskoy… Ukrainian Local Officials Extend Greetings to Bulgarian Community at National Awakeners’ Day Celebrations in Odesa 2025-11-01 14:59:00

Bulgaria’s Education and Science Minister Krasimir Valchev and Nova Zagora Mayor Galya Zaharieva have unveiled a… Monument to Former National Enlightenment Minister Stoyan Omarchevski Unveiled in Nova Zagora 2025-11-01 13:54:00

One person was killed and 15 were injured, including a child, in a missile strike on the Ukrainian city of Mykolaiv… One Killed, 15 Injured in Missile Strike on Ukraine’s Mykolaiv 2025-11-01 13:42:00

A protest against the euro changeover in Bulgaria was held at the entrance to the town of Gurkovo in the Stara… Protest аgainst Euro Changeover Held at Entrance to Town of Gurkovo 2025-11-01 13:13:00

Defence Minister Atanas Zapryanov will open an exhibition marking the 140th anniversary of the Serbo-Bulgarian War… Defence Minister to Unveil National Museum of Military History Exhibition Marking 140th Anniversary of Serbo-Bulgarian War 2025-10-31 22:48:00

November 1
Bulgaria:
– National Awakeners Day, first marked in 1922;
– Day of Bulgarian Journalism. 
The world:
-… Observances: November 1-2 2025-10-31 21:13:13

The 7th National Congress of the Bulgarian Medical Association (BMA) began at the Sts Constantine and Helena resort… Bulgarian Medical Association Holds 7th National Congress with International Participants 2025-10-31 19:54:15

On Saturday, November 1, Bulgarian President Rumen Radev will attend the official opening of the Grand Egyptian… President Radev to Attend Grand Egyptian Museum Opening in Giza 2025-10-31 18:22:00

The fourth edition of the Balkan Theatre Festival will take place in Blagoevgrad from November 1 to 7, the local… Blagoevgrad to Host Fourth Balkan Theatre Festival from November 1 to 7 2025-10-31 18:16:11

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan called for an immediate end to the atrocities against civilians in the… President Erdogan Calls for Immediate End to Atrocities against Civilians in Sudan 2025-10-31 18:13:35

At the invitation of Metropolitan Anthony of Western and Central Europe, the British Ambassador to Bulgaria… British Ambassador in Sofia Tours Bulgarian Orthodox Church in London 2025-10-31 18:10:00

The Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) announced that the base interest rate will be set at 1.80% as of November 1, down… Central Bank: Base Interest Rate to Decrease to 1.80% as of Nov. 1 2025-10-31 18:07:00

The renowned Bulgarian performer Ilia Lukov, together with artistic ensembles from the Houses of Culture in… Ilia Lukov and the Talents of Bessarabia Celebrate 30 Years of Music with Love in Vasylivka 2025-10-31 17:52:00

During celebrations for the 195th anniversary of the founding of the village of Vasylivka, Ukraine and the 5th… BTA Director General Calls for Monuments Honouring Prominent Bessarabian Bulgarians 2025-10-31 17:44:48

Hamas on Thursday returned to Israel the remains of deceased hostage Sahar Baruch, 25, who held dual Israeli and… Hamas Returns Body of Hostage who Was Bulgarian-Israeli Citizen 2025-10-31 17:15:00

After a three-year absence, Bulgaria will once again take part in the Eurovision Song Contest, whose 70th… Bulgaria Returns to Eurovision 2026 in Vienna 2025-10-31 17:08:48

Misa Baculov, a municipal councilor from the Be a Hero opposition movement in northern Serbia’s Novi Sad, has been… Opposition Councilor Arrested in Novi Sad Over Alleged Plot 2025-10-31 16:55:00

In 2023, the number of active enterprises in Bulgaria reached 404,257, with 43,353 newly established businesses,… Number of Active Enterprises in Bulgaria Continues to Grow; Northwestern Region Still Has Fewest – Statistics 2025-10-31 14:32:33

A Bulgarian delegation comprising Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) Director General Kiril Valchev, Bulgarian Consul… Bulgarian Delegation Pays Tribute at Monuments in Ukraine’s Bolhrad, Banivka 2025-10-31 14:20:41

President Rumen Radev on Friday conferred the President’s Honorary Badge on Bulgarian cultural figures, on the eve… President Honours Arts and Culture Luminaries ahead of National Awakeners’ Day 2025-10-31 13:07:57

“Bulgaria in Jazz” is the theme of LIK magazine’s October issue. The publication of the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA)… LIK Magazine’s October Issue to Be Dedicated to Jazz Music’s Presence in Bulgaria 2025-10-31 12:56:02

The parliamentary Budget and Finance Committee adopted at an extraordinary Friday sitting a draft resolution… Budget and Finance Committee Adopts Draft Resolution for Temporary Restriction of Petroleum Products Export to EU Member States 2025-10-31 12:04:02

An international conference, iN Sofia 2025, opens in the Bulgarian capital on Friday, bringing together key European… International Conference iN Sofia 2025 Brings Together Key European and Bulgarian Institutions, Business Leaders, Politicians 2025-10-31 07:52:30

The 23rd national conference with international participation on “The Knowledge Society and 21st Century Humanism”… National Conference on “The Knowledge Society and 21st Century Humanism” Opens in Sofia 2025-10-31 07:17:13

Bulgarian Finance Ministry Forecasts 3% Economic Growth in 2025
Bulgaria’s economy is expected to grow by 3% in… Bulgarian Finance Ministry Forecasts 3% Economic Growth in 2025 2025-10-30 23:18:00

The tenth edition of the Moving Body festival opened in Varna with the Czech performance Treatment of remembering by… Tenth Edition of Moving Body Festival Brings Together Artists from Czechia, Italy and Bulgaria 2025-10-30 22:44:00

The world:
– World Savings Day. 
– Halloween. Festival, very popular in the US, Britain and Ireland. Pope Boniface… Observances: October 31 2025-10-30 21:35:00

BTA Director General Kiril Valchev said here on Thursday: “Because of the place of the Bessarabian Bulgarians in… BTA Director General Addresses Bulgarians in Bolhrad 2025-10-30 21:05:29

Bulgarian Consul General in Odesa Svetoslav Ivanov said here on Thursday evening: “For us, Sofia is the capital of… Bulgarian Consul General in Ukraine: Bolhrad Is Symbolic Place of Importance for Bulgaria 2025-10-30 20:30:00

“I am grateful for the honorary distinction Golden Age, which I accept as recognition of the Bulgarian News Agency’s… BTA Director General: Golden Age Award Recognizes BTA’s Significant Contribution to Bulgarian Culture Development, Promotion 2025-10-30 20:21:00

Amid air-raid sirens, the restored monument to Bulgarian poet and revolutionary Hristo Botev (1848-1876) was… Restored Monument to Bulgarian Revolutionary Hristo Botev Unveiled in Ukraine’s Izmail 2025-10-30 18:41:25

The week-long celebrations for the Day of Bessarabian Bulgarians, October 29, continued in Ukraine on Thursday. Amid… Celebrations for Day of Bessarabian Bulgarians Continue in Ukraine’s Izmail, Bolhrad 2025-10-30 18:27:00

A Korea-Bulgaria Energy Forum titled “Clean, Secure, Competitive: The Energy Mix for Strategic Autonomy” was held at… Korea-Bulgaria Energy Forum Held in Sofia 2025-10-30 18:14:36

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport and Communications Grozdan Karadjov expressed confidence that… Bulgaria Eyes OECD Membership in 2026, Linking Accession to Economic Growth and New Opportunities 2025-10-30 17:31:31

Party for Freedom (PVV) or Democrats 66 (D66) party? This question is more relevant than ever after the snap… Photo Finish to Determine Final Result in Tightly Contested Early Elections in Netherlands 2025-10-30 16:00:35

A spokesperson for the European Commission Thursday called for a differentiated view of announcements of nuclear… European Commission Views Announcements of Russian, US Nuclear Testing Differently 2025-10-30 14:54:35

President Rumen Radev issued a decree appointing of Eleonora Dimitrova Dimitrova as Bulgarian Ambassador to Brazil… President Appoints Eleonora Dimitrova as Bulgarian Ambassador to Brazil 2025-10-30 14:35:21

Shumen has long been part of Europe, it has always been a place where history meets the future, a city of knowledge,… Shumen Has Long Been Part of Europe, Adoption of Euro Is Natural Continuation of European path 2025-10-30 12:48:53