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Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com An unknown individual carried out an attack on the Bulgarian Embassy in Skopje on Sunday, the… Bulgarian Embassy in Skopje Vandalized, Foreign Ministry Indignant that North Macedonia Authorities Tolerate Such Attacks 2026 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-11 18:14:00

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com To offer a wide range of organic honey, two brothers from the village of Omarchevo near Nova… Nomadic Hives and Homemade Vinegar: How a Family Farm Embraces Tradition and Quality 2026 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-11 18:04:00

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com The reenactment of the Doylada custom took place in the village of Radyuvene on Sunday. The… Doylada Custom Reenacted in Bulgarian Village of Radyuvene 2026 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-11 17:18:00

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com Bulgaria’s Albert Popov finished 11th in the slalom during a FIS Alpine Ski Men’s World Cup… Albert Popov Climbs to 18th in World Cup Slalom Standings after 11th Place in Adelboden 2026 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-11 17:01:00

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com Turkish actor Can Yaman has been released from police custody, where he was detained on the… Turkish Actor Can Yaman Released from Custody following Arrest in Istanbul Drug Operation 2026 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-11 15:33:22

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com The Bulgarian tourism sector is undergoing a crucial transformation, driven by the country’s… Experts Forecast Significant Gains for Bulgarian Tourism from Eurozone, Schengen Membership 2026 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-11 12:48:00

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com Vazrazhdane leader Kostadin Kostadinov said that his party supports US President Donald Trump’s… Vazrazhdane Supports US President’s Claims to Greenland 2026 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-11 11:47:00

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com Most fruits, vegetables and staple food products have gone up in price on Bulgaria’s wholesale… Most Fruits, Vegetables and Staple Foods Rise in Price on Bulgarian Wholesale Markets This Week 2026 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-11 08:52:43

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com “Archaeology instils in a person a constant spirit of inquiry. Everything else is already a… 110 Years Since the Birth of Professor Ivan Venedikov, Pioneer of Bulgarian Archaeology 2026 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-10 21:44:46

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com Due to strike action in Greece, there may be disruptions to the passage of both passenger cars… Strike Action in Greece May Disrupt Traffic via All Border Crossings with Bulgaria 2026 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-10 20:23:00

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com The Swiss Bulgarian Choir will stage a concert in the Romainmotier Priory, canton of Vaud,… Swiss Bulgarian Choir Plans Concert in Canton of Vaud on February 28 2026 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-10 19:31:53

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com As of January 9, the total volume of Bulgarian leva in circulation stands at BGN 16.1 billion,… 48% of Bulgarian Leva Cash Withdrawn as Euro Exchange Continues 2026 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-10 18:38:03

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com A number of airlines are cancelling flights to and from Iran amid ongoing anti-government… Bulgarian Foreign Ministry Reports Cancelled Flights to/from Iran, Telecoms Blackout 2026 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-10 18:02:06

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com BGN 64 million in losses from underproduction have accumulated at the Kozloduy Nuclear Power… Vazrazhdane MP Says Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant Lost BGN 64 Mln from Underproduction in 40 Days 2026 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-10 17:51:50

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com During a visit to the Medimurje region on Friday, Croatian President Zoran Milanovic commented… Croatian President: NATO Secretary General Is Welcome, But He Does Not Make Decisions 2026 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-10 14:45:05

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com The singles champion in the boys’ events at Wimbledon and the US Open, tennis player Ivan… Tennis Player Ivan Ivanov Named Bulgaria’s Best Young Athlete of 2025 2026 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-10 14:16:00

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com The singles champion in the boys’ events at Wimbledon and the US Open, tennis player Ivan… Tennis Player Ivan Ivanov Named Bulgaria’s Best Young Athlete for 2025 2026 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-10 13:37:00

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com The approach that the Commission for Protection of Competition (CPC) chose when it took office… Competition Protection Commission’s Approach of Dialogue, Self-regulation in Euro’s Introduction Yielding Results – Chairman Karadimov 2026 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-10 13:09:00

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com The Ministry of Economy and Industry plans to gradually implement the Bulgarian Export… Economy Ministry to Introduce Bulgarian Export Navigator Platform by Next Week 2026 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-10 12:46:00

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com The emotions surrounding the adoption of the euro in Bulgaria on January 1, 2026, have… Is Bulgarian Industry Losing Competitiveness? Institute for Market Economics Provides Insights 2026 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-10 12:40:00

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com On January 10, 1954, the first ski lift in Bulgaria was opened near the Aleko Hut in Vitosha… January 10, 1954: Bulgaria’s First Ski Lift Unveiled in Vitosha Mountain 2026 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-10 08:54:13

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com The Turkish Directorate of Religious Affairs (Diyanet) has joined efforts to overcome the… Turkiye’s Religious Affairs Directorate Joins Efforts against Birth Rate Decline with Financial Assistannce Project 2026 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-10 08:44:00

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com The scariest monsters are the ones that live inside people, writer Vasil Popov said in an… Mamnik Author Popov: The Scariest Monsters Live Inside Us 2026 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-09 22:59:00

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com Around 60 paintings from the past four to five years went on show in the foyer of the Tear and… Artist Andonov Brings Nothing Is What It Is Exhibition to Sofia Theatre Foyer 2026 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-09 21:44:00

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com January 10
On this date in Bulgarian history:

1944: Sofia suffers its worst RAF and USAF bomb… Observances: January 10-11 2026 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-09 20:38:18

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com The Council of the European Union on Friday greenlighted the signature of the EU agreement with… EU Council Gives Go-Ahead for Mercosur Deal 2026 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-09 20:06:28

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com A Russian drone strike on port infrastructure in Odesa Oblast killed one person, Odesa Oblast… Russian Drone Strike Hits Odesa Port, Killing Syrian Crew Member 2026 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-09 19:18:37

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com A new group of logisticians arrived at the Bulgarian Antarctic Base on Livingston Island on… New Logistics Team Joins Bulgarian Antarctic Expedition 2026 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-09 18:27:45

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com The Greens/EFA group in the European Parliament announced that the EU member states on Friday… Greens Announce Unofficially that EU Has Approved Mercosur Agreement despite Opposition 2026 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-09 18:26:08

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com A new media project aimed at preserving and promoting the rights of national minorities is… New Media Project Launched in Bosilegrad, Serbia, to Preserve, Promote Minority Rights 2026 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-09 17:45:00

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com Serbia’s national oil company NIS said on Friday it has contracted the import of the first… Serbia’s NIS Contracts Import of First Oil Quantities for 2026 2026 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-09 17:36:48

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com Bulgarian Petar Gergyovski won the parallel giant slalom event at the Alpine Snowboard European… Petar Gergyovski Wins Parallel Giant Slalom at Alpine Snowboard European Cup in Italy 2026 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-09 17:22:18

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com The Bulgarian Museums Association and the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) signed a media… Bulgarian Museums Association and BTA Sign Media Partnership Agreement 2026 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-09 17:14:00

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com Nickolay Mladenov, who is set to become the Director of the Board of Peace for Gaza, met Friday… Nickolay Mladenov, Tipped to Become Gaza Board of Peace Director, Meets Palestinian Vice President 2026 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-09 16:34:00

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com Museums must transform from existing for something into existing for someone, said Dr. Ognyan… Museums Must Transform from Existing for Something Into Existing for Someone, Says Bulgarian Museums Association Chair 2026 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-09 16:27:00

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com An event dedicated to the development of cultural tourism in Bulgaria was held in Plovdiv on… Tourism Minister, Experts Discuss Development of Cultural Tourism in Bulgaria 2026 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-09 16:23:00

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com There must be confidence that cultural heritage can be profitable, said Prof. Svetla Dimitrova,… Cultural Heritage Can Be Profitable, Says Chairwoman of Bulgarian National Committee of International Council of Museums 2026 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-09 15:19:00

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com A delegation of the European Parliament Committee on Employment and Social Affairs (EMPL) has… Reducing Child Poverty Must Remain a Clear EU Priority, MEPs Say after Visit to Bulgaria 2026 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-09 14:43:00

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com Joining the eurozone will create additional disciplinary pressure on Bulgaria to improve… Joining the Eurozone Will Create Additional Pressure to Boost Competitiveness and Fiscal Sustainability – Central Bank Governor 2026 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-09 14:33:00

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com The government has approved EUR 15 million in funding for the Ministry of Youth and Sports for… Funding Approved for Hosting Giro d’Italia – Bulgaria Grande Partenza 2026 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-09 14:00:26

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com Bulgaria’s industrial production index fell by 1.7% in November 2025 compared with the previous… Annual Industrial Production Decline in Bulgaria Deepens in November 2025 2026 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-09 11:56:07

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com Severe weather conditions swept across large parts of the Balkans this week, as powerful winds,… Balkans in Grips of Extreme Weather 2026 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-09 10:47:00

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com The National Revenue Agency (NRA) has imposed fines amounting to almost BGN 200,000 due to… National Revenue Agency Has Imposed Fines Totalling BGN 200,000 Over Euro Changeover Violations 2026 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-09 09:20:00

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com Romanian wines are less familiar to Bulgarians, but they are well received, BTA learned from… Romanian Wines Less Familiar to Bulgarians but Well Received – Wine Expert 2026 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-09 08:28:31

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com Due to ongoing roadblocks by protesting Greek farmers, border traffic between Bulgaria and… Border Traffic Disruptions Possible due to Strike Action in Greece 2026 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-09 08:03:00

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com The Ministry of Electronic Governance, designated as the lead agency for the implementation of… Bulgaria Still Lacks Oversight of High-Risk AI Systems, Sanctions under AI Act Remain Unclear, Ministry Says 2026 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-09 07:18:38

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com Bulgaria:
– Day of the Higher Naval School of Varna.
On this date in Bulgarian history:
1881 -… Observances: January 9 2026 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-08 20:44:15

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com As Bulgaria formally joined the eurozone on January 1, reactions from experts, government… Mixed Public Support but Broad Institutional Backing as Bulgaria’s Eurozone Accession Takes Effect 2026 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-08 19:53:26

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com The Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) signed a long-term cooperation and partnership agreement with… BTA Signs Long-Term Cooperation Agreement with Chepelare Municipality 2026 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-08 19:30:17

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com Yes, Bulgaria will table a draft decision in Parliament to require the Council of Ministers to… Yes, Bulgaria Moves to Resume Sofia Airport Concession Fees in 2026 2026 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-08 17:58:28

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com The Prime Minister of North Macedonia, Hristijan Mickoski, said on Thursday that the refusal of… North Macedonia PM Bashes SDSM Leader for Rejecting Talks on Caretaker Government Reform 2026 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-08 17:50:08

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com Transportation companies are suffering heavy losses due to ongoing roadblocks at the border… Bulgarian Truck Companies Suffer as Greek Farmers Block International Roads 2026 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-08 17:09:00

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com Bulgarian national team snowboarder Alexander Krashniak opened the new year with a strong… Strong Showing by Snowboarder Alexander Krashniak in Parallel Giant Slalom in Italy 2026 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-08 17:02:00

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com Bulgaria has taken a major step toward modernizing its energy sector with the official… Energy Ministry: Commissioning of Major Battery Storage Project Marks Key Step in Bulgaria’s Energy Modernization 2026 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-08 16:42:01

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com Bulgaria’s accession to the euro area on January 1, 2026 marks the culmination of a long… Bulgaria Joining Eurozone Is Culmination of Convergence Journey, New Phase of Economic Integration – Colliers Report 2026 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-08 16:18:00

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com Bulgaria’s IT sector will be actively involved in the development of the European Digital… Caretaker E-Government Minister: Bulgarian IT Sector to Be Actively Involved in Building European Digital Identity Wallet 2026 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-08 16:17:00

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com On Thursday, Serbia woke up to snow-covered and icy roads, with trams and trains stopped in the… Trolleybuses, Trams Suspended in Belgrade due to Ongoing Snowstorm 2026 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-08 16:08:54

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com The 178th anniversary of the birth of Bulgarian poet and revolutionary Hristo Botev was… Flowers and Tributes Mark Hristo Botev’s Birth Anniversary in Chisinau and Corten 2026 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-08 15:41:26

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com Leader of the opposition Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR) George Simion called on… Romanian Opposition Leader George Simion Calls for Protest on January 15 2026 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-08 14:29:25

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com The Financial Supervision Commission (FSC) issued the first license in Bulgaria under the… Watchdog Issues First License in Bulgaria under Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation 2026 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-08 12:05:06

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com Unemployed people registered with employment offices will help municipalities with preliminary… Unemployed to Assist Municipalities in Cleaning River Beds to Prevent Floods – Labour Minister 2026 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-08 11:06:00

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com The naval research vessel Sv. Sv Kiril I Metodii (RV 421) visited the Spanish Antarctic base… RSV 421 Delivers Equipment for Laboratory at Spanish Antarctic Base 2026 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-08 09:34:00

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com The priorities of Cyprus’ Presidency of the Council of the European Union (EU) and the… Priorities of Cyprus EU Presidency to Be Presented in Sofia 2026 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-08 08:01:14

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com The Turkish Navy will take over the command of the Black Sea Mine Countermeasures Naval Group… Turkiye Takes Over Command of Black Sea Mine Countermeasures Naval Group 2026 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-08 07:08:39

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com Students, part of the university blockades in the northern Serbian city of Novi Sad, announced… Students Call New Anti-government Protest in Serbian City of Novi Sad on Jan 17 2026 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-07 22:13:57

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com Bulgaria:
Midwives’ Day. Also a popular feast day dedicated to children and birthing women. 
On… Observances: January 8 2026 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-07 20:34:00

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com The Bulgarian Finance Ministry on Wednesday denied allegations that the month-long euro and lev… Finance Ministry Denies Allegations that Euro-Lev Dual Circulation Will Continue After January 31, 2026 2026 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-07 20:18:00

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com The Turkish Independent Industrialists and Businessmen Association (MUSIAD) supports free… Turkish Independent Industrialists and Businessmen Association Supports Free Trade, Vice Chairman Sar Says in Sofia 2026 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-07 19:46:04

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com The owner of the oil tanker Kairos has transferred the full amount for the vessel’s removal… Owner of Oil Tanker Kairos Covers Full Costs of Removal 2026 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-07 19:23:22

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com The former General Director of the National History Museum of Romania, Ernest… Former Director of National History Museum of Romania Claims Dutch Museum Lied on Security Measures 2026 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-07 19:08:57

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com The world famous Philip Koutev National Folklore Ensemble was set up 76 years ago on… January 7, 1950: Philip Koutev National Folklore Ensemble Set Up 2026 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-07 18:24:09

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com Parts of a Roman marble pool, a medieval church and dozens of valuable artefacts, including… Parts of Roman Marble Pool, Medieval Church among Latest Discoveries at Aquae Calidae in Burgas 2026 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-07 17:29:28

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com Yambol will host the 27th Kukerlandia International Masquerade Festival from February 26 to… Kukerlandia International Masquerade Festival to Kick Off on February 26 in Yambol 2026 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-07 17:28:16

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com North Macedonia’s Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski on Wednesday said he had seen a… PM Mickoski: Sofia Demands Not Only Inclusion of Bulgarians in Constitution, but Rather “Complete Redefinition of Macedonian Identity” 2026 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-07 16:36:00

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com More than 40,000 18-year-olds, including 621 from Bulgaria, are getting the chance to travel… DiscoverEU: 621 Bulgarian Youths Receive Free Railway Travel in Europe 2026 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-07 15:09:57

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com The cash desks of the Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) and of the local offices of the Cash… Central Bank, Cash Service Company Cash Desks to Exchange BGN to EUR on Saturdays until Month’s End 2026 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-07 14:03:11

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com Romania’s President Nicusor Dan has been stranded at a Paris airport due to heavy snowfall in… Heavy Snowfall Leaves Romanian President Dan Stranded in Paris 2026 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-07 13:27:39

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com Less than 10% of pharmacies in the country are experiencing problems with dispensing medicines,… Less than 10% of Pharmacies Struggle to Dispense Medicines Due to Software Issues 2026 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-07 13:11:51

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com Euro area annual inflation is expected to be 2.0% in December 2025, down from 2.1% in November… Euro Area Annual Inflation Down to 2.0% in December 2025 2026 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-07 12:44:43

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com Following reports from citizens about irregularities with exchanging Bulgarian lev banknotes… Ombudsman Refers Currency Exchange Irregularities to Association of Banks in Bulgaria 2026 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-07 11:05:14

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com The National Social Security Institute has provided monthly information on the cash execution… Public Social Insurance Revenues Reach 89.9% of Annual Plan by November 2025 2026 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-07 09:00:08

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com Curator Dobromir Ivan presents 16 artists in the exhibition Fortuna Vincit Omni. The display… Mystical Jars and Surreal Objects Displayed in Two Sofia Art Galleries 2026 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-07 07:30:56

Balgarianovinite.com Balgarianovinite.com Actress Simona Halacheva presents documentary photography in the exhibition Thank You, Japan!… Actress Simona Halacheva Showcases Documentary Photography from Japan 2026 Balgarianovinite.com 2026-01-07 07:10:12