Bulgaria and Romania Invite Turkey to Join NATO's Black Sea Special Operations HQ

Bulgaria and Romania have formally invited Turkey to take part in establishing NATO's Regional Component Command Headquarters for Special Operations in the Black Sea region. The Bulgarian government approved the text of an official letter from the …

Exhibition Exploring Border Regions between Bulgaria, Greece, Turkiye to Be Displayed at National History Museum

After two years of research and exploration in the border regions between Bulgaria, Greece and Turkiye, the European project B-Shapes enters its "Episode 2" with the exhibition "Through the Prism of Borders". It will be hosted at the …

Bulgaria seizes 34.2 kg of cocaine at Danube Bridge

SOFIA, April 2 (Xinhua) -- Bulgarian authorities have seized 34.207 kg of cocaine at Danube Bridge near Vidin at the border with Romania, the National Customs Agency (NCA) said on Wednesday. The illicit drug, split into 30 packets, was discovered on Monday …

Bulgaria wants Sts. Cyricus and Julitta Island to become part of UNESCO heritage

If Bulgaria manages to implement the prepared project for Sts. Cyricus and Julitta Island, it could become part of the UNESCO cultural and historical heritage. This was announced by Vice President Iliana Iotova at a meeting in Sozopol at the invitation of …

Bulgaria, Azerbaijan, Georgia and Turkiye to Cooperate in Green Electricity

The Bulgarian government approved the draft of a memorandum of understanding between the energy ministries of Bulgaria, Azerbaijan, Georgia and Turkiye concerning cooperation in the transmission of, and trade in, green electricity, the Council of Ministers …

Bulgaria's Restaurateurs Plan Nationwide Protests for Lower VAT

Restaurants in Bulgaria have organized protests to demand a return to the 9% VAT rate for the tourism sector, despite the 2025 budget passing with a 20% VAT for the restaurant industry. The protests will include temporary closures of establishments, though …

Housekeepers, chefs and receptionists in demand most along Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast

Housekeepers (76%), cooks (68%), receptionists (57%), waiters (50%), bar tenders (26%) and technical staff (23%) are in demand most for the tourist season 2025 on the Bulgarian Black Sea coast. Only 10% of the hotels are looking for staff at a managerial …

Bulgaria brings five people to trial over deaths of 18 Afghan migrants

(Last Updated On: )The Pakistan government has pushed out the deadline to next week for hundreds of thousands of Afghan refugees to return to their country due to Eid al-Fitr. AFP reported that a government official said on condition of anonymity that “the …

The first of 16 new F-16 fighter jets from the US land in Bulgaria

Capturing spring in Bulgaria: A blooming season through our lens

Spring in Bulgaria is a time of vibrant renewal, marked by blooming flowers and milder weather. As the snow melts away, the countryside transforms with colorful wildflowers such as snowdrops, crocuses, and tulips, filling fields and meadows. The mimosa, …