Author name: България Новините

The Japan-Bulgaria Business Association (JBBA) held its fourth annual meeting at the residence of Ambassador of… Japan-Bulgaria Business Association Holds Fourth Annual Meeting at Ambassador’s Residence 2025-10-24 19:39:56

The Bulgarian state has supported five projects in the village of Ivanovo in Northern Serbia, home to Banat… Sofia Supports Five Community Projects in Banat Bulgarian Village of Ivanovo, Northern Serbia 2025-10-24 19:13:44

The Economic and Social Council (ESC) urged that the new Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) of the European Union… Economic and Social Council Calls for Fairer EU Financial Framework Reflecting Bulgaria’s Interests 2025-10-24 19:06:00

Sofia is hosting a three-day folklore festival dedicated to the Day of Bessarabian Bulgarians, celebrated on October… Sofia Hosts Folklore Festival Dedicated to Bessarabian Bulgarians Day 2025-10-24 18:13:00

A waste collection crisis in Skopje has entered the local election campaign between the two rounds of municipal… Skopje’s Waste Pile-Up Becomes Key Issue in Local Election Campaign 2025-10-24 18:13:00

The target of Budget 2026 should be a budget deficit lower than or equal to 2.9%, with a clear goal of consolidation… Industrial Capital Association Urges Target Deficit Under 3% in 2026 Budget, Maintaining Current Tax System 2025-10-24 16:46:00

Bulgarian-born French singer Sylvie Vartan said she feels “deep down, I am Bulgarian” during a news conference for… Sylvie Vartan: In Bulgaria, I Learned to Love the Things I Love and to Recognize What Is Missing 2025-10-24 16:31:16

Bulgarian-born French singer Sylvie Vartan and acclaimed Italian actor-director Toni Servillo sang together at the… Sylvie Vartan and Tony Servillo Sing Together at BTA 2025-10-24 15:32:11

The Technical University of Sofia celebrates its 80th anniversary. On October 24, 1945, the successor to the Higher… Technical University of Sofia Celebrates its 80th Anniversary 2025-10-24 15:14:13

Minister of Justice Georgi Georgiev said during a briefing at the Council of Ministers here on Friday that his… Justice Minister Says Government Is Acting to Ensure Adequate Fuel Supplies 2025-10-24 14:11:00

The oil refinery near the coastal city of Burgas and several other subsidiaries representing the Lukoil group in… Justice Minister: Burgas Oil Refinery, Lukoil Subsidiaries in Bulgaria Fall under US Sanctions 2025-10-24 09:53:15

Some 28% of employers in Bulgaria plan to increase payrolls until March 2026, another 22% contemplate workforce… 28% of Employers Plan Staff Increase in Next Six Months, 22% Contemplate Cuts, Says Employment Confederation 2025-10-24 09:29:00

Some 50,000 qualified Bulgarian construction workers have left the country in recent years in search of livelihood,… Construction Chamber Chief Talks Outflow of Skilled Bulgarian Workers, Aspirations to Bring Them Back 2025-10-24 07:21:52

A forum on “Tourism and Air Connectivity. Traditional Destinations and New Markets. The Key to Sustainable Growth”… Sofia to Host Forum on Tourism and Air Connectivity 2025-10-24 06:16:00

The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) concluded its 600th plenary session with the election of a new… European Economic and Social Committee Holds 600th Plenary Session and Elects New Leadership 2025-10-23 21:35:03

The ninth edition of the International Guitar Festival GuitArt Festival Plovdiv opened this evening. The event will… Ninth International Guitar Festival Opens in Plovdiv 2025-10-23 21:32:16

Serbia is developing new gas supply routes and sources with the support of the European Union, Mining and Energy… Serbia Developing New Gas Routes, Sources with EU Support 2025-10-23 20:50:12

The Big Band of the National Music Academy in Sofia has begun the new season with new professional-grade… Big Band of the National Music Academy Begins Season with New Instruments 2025-10-23 20:38:18

The Sofia City Library’s Literary Club marked its 10th anniversary with a celebration Thursday that brought together… Sofia City Library’s Literary Club Celebrates 10 Years of Bringing People Together through Words 2025-10-23 20:33:00

The world:

United Nations Day;
National Day of Zambia: Independence Day.

Bulgaria:

Day of Technical University… Observances: October 24 2025-10-23 20:25:53

Bulgaria and Vietnam signed a declaration upgrading bilateral relations to the level of a strategic partnership… Bulgaria and Vietnam Elevate Relations to Strategic Partnership 2025-10-23 19:43:00

The average annual return of Bulgaria’s universal pension funds stood at 7.48% for the 24-month period ending… Average Return of Bulgaria’s Universal Pension Funds Reaches 7.48% Over Past Two Years 2025-10-23 18:42:11

The path toward the European Union remains the direction North Macedonia wants to follow, but the key questions are… Mickoski Says North Macedonia’s Path Remains toward EU, but Fairness and Tangible Gains Must Be Ensured 2025-10-23 18:32:47

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that it is good for the European Union to have a large military… Zelenskyy: It Is Good for EU to Have Large Military Arsenal and for Russia to Know It 2025-10-23 18:26:00

Agriculture and Food Minister Georgi Tahov met with Vietnam’s Minister of Agriculture and Environment Tran Duc… Bulgarian, Vietnamese Agriculture Ministers Discuss Ways to Deepen Bilateral Cooperation 2025-10-23 18:07:05

Trade between Bulgaria and Vietnam increased by 15% in the first half of 2025 to nearly USD 145 million, Economy and… Economy Minister: Bulgaria-Vietnam Trade Grows by 15% in First Half of 2025 2025-10-23 17:59:00

The opposition Social Democratic Union of Macedonia (SDSM) called on Thursday for Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski… North Macedonia’s SDSM Urges PM Mickoski to Clarify Whether Migrant Centres Were Discussed in UK 2025-10-23 16:51:21

President Rumen Radev told reporters on Thursday that he expects that all measures to prevent a fuel crisis in… President Radev Expects All Measures to Prevent Fuel Crisis in Bulgaria to Be Taken 2025-10-23 15:22:00

Bulgarian Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov sent a congratulatory letter to his new Japanese counterpart Sanae… PM Zhelyazkov Sends Congratulatory Letter to Newly Elected Japanese Counterpart 2025-10-23 13:54:15

Topics related to contemporary political and geostrategic aspects of energy and climate diplomacy were discussed at… Bulgarian Energy and Climate Diplomacy Discussed at Forum in Sofia 2025-10-23 13:28:26

The Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) announced on Thursday that it is conducting a review and analysis of the potential… Central Bank Reviews, Analyses Potential Impact of U.S. Sanctions Against Russian Oil Companies on Bulgaria’s Banking System 2025-10-23 12:26:20

The US sanctions against Russian oil companies Rosneft and Lukoil directly affect Bulgaria in a negative way, MECh… MECh Leader Vassilev Warns that US Sanctions against Top Russian Oil Companies Will Impact Bulgaria’s National Security 2025-10-23 10:28:29

The Yes, Bulgaria party, which is part of the opposition Continue the Change – Democratic Bulgaria coalition,… Opposition Yes, Bulgaria Warns Against “Mafia Takeover” of Lukoil Refinery in Burgas 2025-10-23 10:20:57

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic Wednesday visited Milan Bogdanovic, a 57-year-old man who was shot outside the… Serbian President Pays Hospital Visit to Supporter Injured in Shooting Outside Parliament 2025-10-22 22:19:00

The world:
– Hungary: Day of proclamation of Third Hungarian Republic (since 1989) and 1956 Revolution Memorial… Observances: October 23 2025-10-22 19:38:44

The 81st anniversary of Bulgaria’s participation in the final stage of World War II was commemorated near Stracin,… 81st Anniversary of Bulgaria’s Participation in Final Stage of WWII Commemorated in North Macedonia 2025-10-22 19:01:52

Bulgarian Culture Week, dedicated to the Day of Bessarabian Bulgarians, will be held in Odesa from October 27 to… Bulgarian Culture Week to Be Held in Odesa October 27-November 1 2025-10-22 18:19:28

Almost unanimously – 97% of hoteliers in Bulgaria say they experience difficulties, to varying degrees, in… Nearly All Bulgarian Hoteliers Report Difficulties Recruiting Staff, National Survey Shows 2025-10-22 17:40:09

On a motion by Renew Europe, the European Parliament Wednesday held a debate on “the ongoing assault on the… EP Debates on “Ongoing Assault on Democratic Institutions and Rule of Law in Bulgaria” 2025-10-22 16:18:00

Fifteen people, including three children, were injured in a drone attack on the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia on… Fifteen People Injured in Drone Attack on Zaporizhzhia, Says Regional Governor 2025-10-22 16:13:24

Deputy Prime Minister Atanas Zafirov took part in the opening event marking the start of activities under the… Deputy PM Zafirov Launches Activities under Swiss-Bulgarian Civic Engagement and Transparency Facility 2025-10-22 16:03:35

Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov participated in the Berlin Process Summit 2025,  which took place in London on… PM Zhelyazkov Participates in Berlin Process Leaders’ Summit 2025-10-22 15:40:00

Seventeen illegal migrants were detained while entering Bulgaria through the Lesovo border control checkpoint on the… Seventeen Illegal Migrants Detained at Lesovo Border Crossing 2025-10-22 15:39:42

The four package waste recovery organizations in Bulgaria, Ecopack, Ecobulpack, Bulecopack and Eco Partners, are… National Campaign Aims to Encourage Separate Waste Collection 2025-10-22 13:41:44

Bulgaria’s Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov talked with King Charles III during a royal reception marking the Berlin… PM Zhelyazkov Meets King Charles III in London, Invites Him to Visit Bulgaria 2025-10-22 12:45:00

Theodore Ushev’s film Life with an Idiot was presented for the first time in Bulgaria at the French Institute on… Theodore Ushev’s Life with an Idiot Premieres in Bulgaria at CineLibri Festival 2025-10-22 12:18:23

The Bulgarian Embassy in Mexico will host a piano concert featuring Prof. Romeo Smilkov on Wednesday evening, the… Bulgarian Embassy in Mexico Hosts Piano Concert Featuring Romeo Smilkov 2025-10-22 09:15:20

Twenty-two originals by artist Georges Papazoff will be exhibited at the Bulgarian Cultural Institute in Paris… Bulgarian Cultural Institute in Paris to Host Georges Papazoff Exhibition 2025-10-21 21:53:00

A mural of a human figure on a wall (graffiti)  in Belgrade, dedicated to tennis legend Novak Djokovic, was defaced… Belgrade Mural of Tennis Legend Novak Djokovic Defaced Amid His Support for Anti-Government Protests 2025-10-21 21:23:00

On this date in Bulgarian history:
1879: First Provincial Assembly of Eastern Rumelia opens in Plovdiv (sits until… Observances: October 22 2025-10-21 19:58:18

Bulgaria sees the restoration of the water cycle, ensuring clean and accessible water for all, and promoting a… Bulgarian Environment Minister Highlights Water Cycle Restoration, Clean Water Access as Key to EU Sustainability 2025-10-21 18:30:13

There is broad agreement within the European Union (EU) to consider introducing stricter conditions for receiving… EU Considers Introducing Stricter EU Funding Conditions 2025-10-21 18:16:53

A historic event for Bulgaria in one of the world’s fastest-growing sports took place in Sofia. For the first time… In Bulgarian First, Sofia Hosts FIP Padel Tournament 2025-10-21 16:49:00

The Bulgarian delegation, led by Deputy Finance Minister Metodi Metodiev, took part in the meeting of the Economic… Bulgarian Delegation Participates in Economic Development Review Committee Meeting of OECD in Paris 2025-10-21 16:46:38

In the second quarter of 2025, Bulgaria’s government debt-to-GDP ratio was 26.3%, the third lowest in the EU,… Bulgaria’s Government Debt-to-GDP Ratio Third Lowest in EU in Q2 2025 2025-10-21 16:32:54

The European Commission said it is making EUR 3 million available for projects that aim to strengthen people’s… European Commission Supports Media Literacy Projects with EUR 3 Mln 2025-10-21 16:14:04

Credible public finances are the foundation of sustainable growth and the anchor of stability and confidence,… Reliable Public Finances Crucial for Sustainable Growth and Stability, Says BNB Governor at IMF Meeting in Washington D.C 2025-10-21 16:03:00