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"Parisian Nights" - ballet premiere at the Stara Zagora Opera in its jubilee year 2025
Published: April 27, 2025 05:30
The first major ballet event in the festive jubilee programme celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Stara Zagora Opera is the premiere of "Parisian Nights", set to music by Weber, Rachmaninoff and Offenbach. The libretto, choreography and staging are by…
“Yes, Bulgaria” elects: One or two co-chairpersons
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102148904/yes-bulgaria-elects-one-or-two-co-chairpersons
Published: April 27, 2025 05:10
The political formation “Yes, Bulgaria” which is part of the opposition coalition “Democratic Bulgaria” is calling a national conference to elect a new leader or two leaders to replace former chairman Hristo Ivanov who resigned over poor results at the…
European Council President Antonio Costa visits Bulgaria
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102148860/european-council-president-antonio-costa-visits-bulgaria
Published: April 27, 2025 04:35
European Council President Antonio Costa will be paying a three-day visit to Bulgaria 27-29 April. His schedule includes meetings with President Rumen Radev and with Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov. He is also expected to visit production and…
Cloudy and rainy Sunday with thunder in some parts
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102148873/cloudy-and-rainy-sunday-with-thunder-in-some-parts
Published: April 26, 2025 15:05
During the night there will be rain in many parts. In Eastern Bulgaria and in the Northwest the rain will be temporarily intensive, and there will be thunder. Minimum temperatures 7° C. - 12° C., for Sofia around 8° C. On Sunday the weather will be…
Father Ivan Ivanov: Pope Francis advocated for religions to "speak the same language"
Published: April 26, 2025 13:40
After the end of Pope Francis’ funeral ceremony at the Vatican, which was attended by leaders from all over the world, Bulgarian PM Rosen Zhelyazkov noted that Pope Francis had preached peace, justice, equality and fraternity among people. “He wanted…
Bulgarian children who received first communion from the Pope honour his memory
Published: April 26, 2025 11:07
Young Catholics from all over the country met at the Saint Francis of Assisi church in the village of Belozem, Rakovski municipality, to join, online, the journey of His Holiness Pope Francis to his celestial home. Some of the children who received…
Verea festival brings together 30 Bulgarian folklore ensembles in Chicago
Published: April 26, 2025 09:53
Today marks the culmination of the 15th edition of the Verea festival which opened on 24 April. This year’s event brings together 30 dance ensembles and almost 600 participants from the US, Canada and Europe. Last year Europe was represented by one…
PM Rosen Zhelyazkov and the Bulgarian delegation arrive in the Vatican
Published: April 26, 2025 09:41
The Bulgarian delegation, led by Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov has arrived in the Vatican where they will attend Pope Francis’ funeral services. Funeral Mass for Pope Francis to be held in Sofia on 28 AprilPope Francis appeared yesterday wearing an…
Seme Balgarsko festival opens in Sevlievo
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102148794/seme-balgarsko-festival-opens-in-sevlievo
Published: April 26, 2025 08:20
On 26 and 27 April, Sevlievo in Central Bulgaria is hosting the festival “Seme Balgarsko”. For its 11th edition, the organizers have a colourful traditional lineup. “The festival will enable visitors to meet manufacturers of Bulgarian products, arts…
Protest disrupts traffic in the region of Danube Bridge
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102148766/protest-disrupts-traffic-in-the-region-of-danube-bridge
Published: April 26, 2025 07:10
A peaceful civic protest under the motto “Protecting our children – car procession and blocking traffic on Danube Bridge” will take place on Saturday. The participants will start from the municipal parking lot next to the National Revenue Agency…
Bulgarian opera singers with concert in Grasse to mark 145th anniversary of Bulgarian-French diplomatic relations
Published: April 26, 2025 06:52
Vice President Iliana Iotova is paying a visit to Grasse, France at the invitation of the town mayor Mayor Jerome Viaud and the local cultural association Centre d'Art des Collines de Grasse. The visit marks the 145th anniversary of the…
Tom Stoppard's hit play Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead premieres at the National Theatre
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102148155
Published: April 26, 2025 06:05
With Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead, young Boyan Kracholov - one of the most compelling contemporary Bulgarian theatre directors - makes his debut on the main stage of the Ivan Vazov National Theatre. Kracholov won the 2017 Askeer Award in the…
Black Sea Route Epic Tour 2025 from Constanta to Rezovo has started
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102148519/black-sea-route-epic-tour-2025
Published: April 26, 2025 05:40
The group cycling tour along the tourist route of the Black Sea Route Epic Tour 2025 started today. According to the extreme sports website 360mag.bg, a group of more than 30 cyclists will spend ten days riding along coastal paths through forests, fields,…
PM Zhelyazkov heads the Bulgarian delegation at the funeral of Pope Francis
Published: April 26, 2025 05:05
Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov will lead the Bulgarian delegation to the funeral of Pope Francis in Rome, Italy, the Cabinet’s press office announced.The delegation also includes Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport and Communications Grozdan…
24 May declared Bulgarian Heritage Day in Las Vegas for the third year in a row
Published: April 26, 2025 04:55
May 24 will be declared Bulgarian Heritage Day by the Mayor of Las Vegas, Shelley Berkley, Bulgaria's Consulate General in Los Angeles announced.The official meeting between the new mayor of the largest and most popular city in the state of Nevada and the…
More afternoon showers over the weekend
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102148455/more-afternoon-showers-over-the-weekend
Published: April 25, 2025 16:05
On Saturday lows will be between 5 and 10°C, around 7°C in Sofia. Before noon it will be mostly sunny and calm. In the afternoon there will be isolated showers and thunderstorms. Maximum temperatures will be between 20 and 25°C, around 21°C in the…
Bulgaria Today – 25 April 2025
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102148049/bulgaria-today-25-april-2025
Published: April 25, 2025 15:00
Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on April 25 hosted by Rositsa Petkova.We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow.Next, we look into Bulgarian culture…
President Radev is taking on the role of opposition leader, says Finance Minister
Published: April 25, 2025 14:52
Bulgarian President Rumen Radev has long been involved in the political life of the country, and now he wants to take on the role of opposition leader. This was stated by Finance Minister Temenuzhka Petkova in Targovishte. "After nearly four years of rule…
Sofia is hosting the Calisthenics World Championship
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102148629/sofia-is-hosting-the-calisthenics-world-championship
Published: April 25, 2025 14:48
Sofia Mayor Vasil Terziev has officially opened the Calisthenics World Championship, which began today at the capital's Asics Arena and will continue until April 27. Calisthenics is a sport that is enjoying increasing popularity, in which athletes build…
Bessarabian-Bulgarian director Vasil Barkov on difficult storylines - in cinema and in life
Published: April 25, 2025 14:45
"The End of the River" is not just any film - it is a film that seeks to find the universal aspects of human experience across borders, while also serving as an expression of cultural dialogue between Bulgaria and Ukraine. Created through the collaboration…
NSI: More than 1/5 of the population in Bulgaria lives in poverty
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102148587
Published: April 25, 2025 13:46
In 2024, the poverty line in the country was €375 per month on average per person in a household. A total of 1,401,300 people, or 21.7% of the population, were living below the poverty line, according to the National Statistical Institute (NSI).Compared to…
Parents protest against plans to introduce compulsory religious education in public schools
Published: April 25, 2025 13:18
A protest has been organised on social media demanding the resignation of Education Minister Krasimir Valchev and the cancellation of the Ministry of Education and Science's plan to introduce a compulsory subject called "Religion and Virtue" in schools,…
Former Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev accused of mismanagement
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102148523/former-interior-minister-ivan-demerdzhiev-accused-of-mismanagement
Published: April 25, 2025 12:27
The Sofia City Prosecutor's Office has brought former caretaker Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev under investigation for mismanagement. The case concerns an annex to the contract for the creation of the new personal documents system, signed by…
Cambridge Day 2025 brings English teachers from Bulgaria and abroad together in Sofia
Published: April 25, 2025 11:04
Cambridge Day 2025 - one of the leading events for English language teachers in Southeast Europe - takes place today at the Balkan Hotel in Sofia. For the 19th consecutive year, the conference, organised by Klett Bulgaria Publishing, gathers experts and…
Bulgaria buys 35 EMUs for state railways
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102148445
Published: April 25, 2025 10:50
A contract for the purchase of 35 electric multiple units (EMUs) has been signed at the Council of Ministers. This is the largest order placed by the Bulgarian state in the last 20 years and the largest investment in rolling stock, announced Transport…
New book about the forgotten Bulgarian origin of our compatriots from Albania and Kosovo
Published: April 25, 2025 10:29
A new book "Bulgarian communities in Albania and Kosovo. Socio-political processes and demographic consequences (1913-2024)" was presented in Sofia. The work of Assoc. Prof. Spas Tashev, demographer at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, was published…
Bulgaria needs to reorganize and modernize its arms industry, says Minister Zapryanov
Published: April 25, 2025 09:01
If we delay and do not reorganize and modernize our arms industry, in 5-6 years it will be exotic for the European arms market. This is a major challenge", said Bulgaria’s Minister of Defense Atanas Zapryanov during the discussion “The Hague 2025:…
Balkan developments
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102148337/balkan-developments
Published: April 25, 2025 08:33
Students block the entrances to the Radio and Television of SerbiaFor 12 days now, students and citizens have been blocking the entrances to Serbia’s national radio and television broadcaster (RTS) in protest against how the state media is covering …
Bulgaria meets NATO's target of allocation at least 2% of GDP to defense
Published: April 25, 2025 07:53
In 2024, Bulgaria spent USD 2.208 billion (3.964 billion BGN), or 2.04% of its GDP, on defense, reads the annual report of NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. For the first time, the country has met the NATO target set in 2014, which requires each member…
BNB forecasts higher economic growth in Bulgaria in 2025
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102148239/bnb-forecasts-higher-economic-growth-in-bulgaria-in-2025
Published: April 25, 2025 06:47
The Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) has revised upwards its expectations for Bulgarian economic growth in 2025 but lowered its GDP growth forecast for 2026, it transpired from the Bank's regular quarterly Macroeconomic Forecast. In its March forecast,…
A discussion on the reintroduction of religious education in Bulgarian schools was held in Sofia
Published: April 25, 2025 06:29
A discussion on the potential reintroduction of religious education in Bulgarian schools was held at the National Palace of Culture in Sofia. The discussion was organized by the Ministry of Education and Science. Religions will be studied from a…
Bulgaria's Ambassador to the United States has resigned
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102148217/bulgaria-s-ambassador-to-the-united-states-has-resigned
Published: April 25, 2025 06:06
Bulgaria’s Ambassador to the United States Georgi Panayotov has requested an early end to his term, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced. The reasons for his resignation were not specified. Ambassador Georgi Panayotov is a career diplomat with…
Israel takes responsibility for the death of Captain Marin Marinov in the Gaza Strip
Published: April 25, 2025 05:50
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have admitted to mistakenly firing on a UN facility in central Gaza in March, killing an UN staffer, reported BTA. Until now, the IDF had denied responsibility for the March 19 strike in Deir al-Balah on that killed Marin…
Eva Brezalieva and Nikol Todorova to represent Bulgaria at the Rhythmic Gymnastics World Cup in Tashkent
Published: April 25, 2025 03:50
Bulgaria’s top rhythmic gymnast Stiliana Nikolova will miss the Rhythmic Gymnastics 2025 FIG World Cup, which will be held from today until Sunday in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Bulgaria will be represented in the individual competition by Eva Brezalieva and…
A thirty-six-hour theater and cinema marathon begins at the National Academy for Theatre and Film Arts
Published: April 25, 2025 03:05
A thirty-six-hour theater and film marathon will be presented to audiences in Sofia by the students of the National Academy for Theatre and Film Arts "Krastyo Sarafov". The 20th anniversary edition will take place from today until Sunday. …
Afternoon rain showers mainly in the eastern regions
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102147793/afternoon-rain-showers-mainly-in-the-eastern-regions
Published: April 24, 2025 16:05
On Friday, the lowest temperatures will be between 6 and 11°C. In Sofia it will be around 8°C. In the morning hours visibility will be reduced in the plains. Before noon in most of the country it will be sunny. In the afternoon, cumulus clouds will form.…
Bulgaria Today – 24 April 2025
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102147955/bulgaria-today-24-april-2025
Published: April 24, 2025 15:00
In “Bulgaria Today” on Thursday, April 24, we bring you, first, the latest news from this country.Next on the show: Bulgaria in a Special Corner of the Library in Brussels’ Schaerbeek District.At the end of our podcast, we bring you the song "Sama"…
Relatives of people who died in car accidents demand harsher punishments for killers on the road
Published: April 24, 2025 13:23
At a meeting with acting Prosecutor General Borislav Sarafov, relatives of those killed in accidents once again demanded a faster trial and harsher punishments for those convicted. Parents from the “Angels on the Road” association have discussed…
Marena Dzhingova - one of Bulgaria's most remarkable ceramic artists
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102147975/marena-dzhingova-one-of-bulgaria-s-most-remarkable-ceramic-artists
Published: April 24, 2025 13:01
"Tableware", "assembly line", "production process" - this is the terminology of the so-called applied artists of 20th century Bulgaria. But one artist, trapped within the confines of a socialist factory, broke free and gave wings to her talent.Marena…
19 percent of Bulgarians support the cabinet
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102147945/19-percent-of-bulgarians-support-the-cabinet
Published: April 24, 2025 12:33
One hundred days after the start of its work, the government of Rosen Zhelyazkov enjoys the approval of 19.2% of Bulgarian citizens, while 66% of them express a negative attitude, according to data of sociological agency "Myara". The attitudes …
Children's hospital to open in Burgas by the end of the year
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102147905/children-s-hospital-to-open-in-burgas-by-the-end-of-the-year
Published: April 24, 2025 11:50
A children's hospital for active treatment will open in Burgas by the end of the year, it became clear during the inspection of its construction by Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov. The medical facility will have 16 wards with 147 beds and will serve…
PP points out corruption as a distinctive feature of the government in its first 100 days
Published: April 24, 2025 10:59
“We Continue the Change” (PP) highlighted corruption as one of the main shortcomings of the hundred days of government of GERB, “BSP – United Left” and ITN. PP has not cancelled plans of filing a vote of no confidence after Bulgaria receives the…
BIA presents its economic policy effectiveness index
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102147815/bia-presents-its-economic-policy-effectiveness-index
Published: April 24, 2025 10:10
Bulgaria faces deep structural challenges. The economy is characterized by low added value and regional challenges, chairman of the Bulgarian Industrial Association (BIA), Dobri Mitrev, said. He presented the BIA index for “Economic Policy…
Donald Trump Jr. to attend business forum in Sofia
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102147744/donald-trump-jr-to-attend-business-forum-in-sofia
Published: April 24, 2025 08:36
The son of the US President - Donald Trump Jr. and Gila Gamliel, Minister of Science and Technology of Israel, will participate in a business forum in Sofia on April 27, organized by the global digital asset platform Nexo, the company announced.The Trump…
Correspondents at the sea side, music charts and more details from the history of Radio Bulgaria
Published: April 24, 2025 08:25
Pop singer Teodor Shishmanov, who is one of the founders of the band "Tonika SV", loved by generations of Bulgarians, has part of his life path connected with Radio Bulgaria. In the period 1985-1988, he was part of the English section. He got into the …
"Sama" is the debut single of Maria Mateev and the KOYANGI band
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102147715/sama-is-the-debut-single-of-maria-mateev-and-the-koyangi-band
Published: April 24, 2025 08:01
Maria Mateev presents her band KOYANGI and their debut single "Sama". The song tells about the battles with oneself and the fear that each of us experiences at a certain stage of our lives. After more than a decade in South Korea, Maria Mateev…
The life of prominent Bulgarian pop singer Lili Ivanova will be shown in new feature film
Published: April 24, 2025 07:49
A feature film is being made about the life of Lili Ivanova, the team of the biggest name in Bulgarian pop music announced. The film has the working title "Lili - Love is Life". Bulgarian pop legend Lili Ivanova awarded the President's Badge of Honour"I…
Bulgaria begins preparations for the presidency of the Danube Strategy
Published: April 24, 2025 06:45
On January 1, 2026, Bulgaria will take over the presidency of the Danube Strategy for the second time (after 2018). This is happening at a difficult time for Europe, a time when the world is changing rapidly, when it is more important than ever to…
Bulgaria prepares to participate in the Three Seas Initiative Summit
Published: April 24, 2025 05:50
Bulgarian President Rumen Radev had a telephone conversation with Polish President Andrzej Duda ahead of the upcoming Three Seas Initiative Summit in Warsaw. Radev highlighted the importance and potential of bilateral industrial cooperation, including in…
Bulgarian-Bessarabian film The End of the River presented in Sofia
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102147417/bulgarian-bessarabian-film-the-end-of-the-river-presented-in-sofia
Published: April 24, 2025 05:15
The premiere of the Bulgarian-Ukrainian film "The End of the River" by Bessarabian-Bulgarian director Vasil Barkov will take place today at 6.30pm at the Cinema House (37, Exarch Joseph Street, Sofia). The film is "an emotional and visually striking work…
BIA unveils annual index of economic policy effectiveness
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102147400
Published: April 24, 2025 04:35
For the second year in a row, the Bulgarian Industrial Association (BIA) will today present its "Effectiveness of Economic Policy" index. The index identifies specific weaknesses in Bulgaria's economic policies that, if addressed, could improve the…
Warm weather with brief showers in the afternoon.
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102147297/warm-weather-with-brief-showers-in-the-afternoon
Published: April 23, 2025 16:05
On Thursday lows will be between 7 and 12°C, 9°C in Sofia. Before noon it will be sunny. Around and after midday, cumulus clouds will develop and there will be brief showers in the western parts of the country. Maximum temperatures will be between 22 and…
Democrats for a Strong Bulgaria demand the resignation of National Assembly Speaker Natalia Kiselova
Published: April 23, 2025 15:10
The Democrats for a Strong Bulgaria party (DSB), one of the formations in the coalition We Continue the Change-Democratic Bulgaria (PP-DB), has called on National Assembly Speaker Natalia Kiselova to resign. The reason is her appearance in the stands…
Bulgaria Today – 23 April 2025
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102146870/bulgaria-today-23-april-2025
Published: April 23, 2025 15:00
In “Bulgaria Today” on Wednesday, April 23, we bring you, first, the latest news from this country.Next on the show: Catholics in Bulgaria fondly remember their meeting with Francis – the Pope of peace and mercy. At the end of our podcast, we bring…
European Commission: Bulgaria and Romania's accession to Schengen strengthens EU economy
Published: April 23, 2025 13:38
The full accession of Bulgaria and Romania to the Schengen area is strengthening the European Union's economy significantly. This is stated in a report by the European Commission on the state of the border-free zone, presented today. The report highlights…
6.2-magnitude earthquake in Turkiye felt in Bulgaria
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102147421/2-magnitude-earthquake-in-turkey-felt-in-bulgaria
Published: April 23, 2025 13:30
A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 6.2 shook Istanbul at 12.49 local time and was felt to varying degrees across Bulgaria, BTA reported, citing the National Seismological Centre at the National Institute of Geophysics, Geodesy and Geography at the…
Funeral Mass for Pope Francis to be held in Sofia on 28 April
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102147390/funeral-mass-for-pope-francis-to-be-held-in-sofia-on-28-april
Published: April 23, 2025 12:46
A special book of condolence was opened today at the Apostolic Nunciature in Sofia following the passing of Pope Francis. “He knew how to engage in dialogue with people of our time with simplicity and sincerity, always seeking that which unites us and…
Ukrainian language model developed by Bulgarian institute INSAIT
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102147274/ukrainian-language-model-developed-by-bulgarian-institute-insait
Published: April 23, 2025 10:49
The INSAIT Institute at the University of Sofia has released its first language model in a foreign language. MamayLM was created for the Ukrainian state and is the most powerful Ukrainian language model to date, according to the Ministry of…
Bulgaria expresses condolences for victims of the attack in the Indian state of Kashmir
Published: April 23, 2025 09:11
The Bulgarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses its deepest condolences to the families of the deceased, as well as wishes for a speedy recovery to those injured in the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, India, which claimed many innocent victims. This…
Prime Minister Zhelyazkov reports on the first 100 days of the government
Published: April 23, 2025 08:35
It is very important, when we talk about the first 100 days of the government, to note that it adopted its program, the state budget and passed two votes of no confidence, Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov said. At the opening of the meeting of the…
Memorial plaque in honour of Dimitar Peshev unveiled in Washington
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102147137/memorial-plaque-in-honour-of-dimitar-peshev-unveiled-in-washington
Published: April 23, 2025 08:17
The Bulgarian Embassy in Washington organized an official ceremony to unveil a memorial plaque in honor of Dimitar Peshev, Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly in the period 1940–1943. He initiated the action against the deportation of Bulgarian…
India is a key partner of Bulgaria in Asia
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102147124/india-is-a-key-partner-of-bulgaria-in-asia
Published: April 23, 2025 08:01
Deputy Prime Minister Atanas Zafirov has met with Ambassador of India to Bulgaria, Arun Kumar Sahu, and discussed the possibilities for deepening the strategic partnership between the two countries. "India is a key partner for Bulgaria in the…
The EU Court of Justice has stopped a popular scheme for fraud with quick loans
Published: April 23, 2025 07:48
The EU Court of Justice in Luxembourg has restricted the practices of quick loan companies. The magistrates ruled that the guarantors' fees must be included in the price of the loan, in the so-called annual percentage rate of charge. If it is not…
Hristo Grozev says hybrid war is ideology and industry for Moscow
Published: April 23, 2025 06:19
For Russia, hybrid war is an ideology and industry, investigative journalist Hristo Grozev told MEPs from the special committee for the protection of European democracy. Grozev joined the meeting online, at which Russian hybrid threats against Europe…
Bulgaria has met the last criterion of 3% budget deficit for entering the eurozone
Published: April 23, 2025 05:53
Sofia has met the last criterion for entering the eurozone. After meeting the inflation criterion, the data on the budget deficit for 2024 should have been released according to the EU methodology. In 2024, the institutional sector "General…
European defence offers opportunities for Bulgarian manufacturers
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102146728/european-defence-offers-opportunities-for-bulgarian-manufacturers
Published: April 23, 2025 04:15
The Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry is hosting an information seminar today on the topic "European defence and opportunities for Bulgarian business in the development and production of defence products". The main goal of the seminar is to…
Annual "Knight of the Book" awards are presented today
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102146699/annual-knight-of-the-book-awards-are-presented-today
Published: April 23, 2025 04:05
On World Book and Copyright Day, this evening at 7:00 p.m., the annual "Knight of the Book" Awards - 2025 will be presented at a ceremony in the "Peroto" literary club. The awards are presented to individuals whose work and efforts have contributed to…
Temperatures decrease slightly, rain expected in the western regions
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102146659/temperatures-decrease-slightly-rain-expected-in-the-western-regions
Published: April 22, 2025 15:55
On Wednesday, the lowest temperatures will be between 7 and 12°C. In Sofia it will be around 8°C. Before noon it will be sunny. In the afternoon, rainy clouds will develop over the western massifs and there will be short-term rain and thunderstorms.…
Commission to assess revisions to Bulgaria's Recovery and Resilience Plan
Published: April 22, 2025 15:15
The European Commission has announced that it has received a request from Bulgaria to revise its national recovery and resilience plan. The Commission will examine the request, submitted by the country on 16 April, and forward it to the EU Council for…
Public sector salaries cannot be increased by more than 5%, says Social Affairs Minister
Published: April 22, 2025 15:00
The state cannot afford to increase public sector salaries by 10% this year, as demanded by trade unions. This was stated by Social Affairs Minister Borislav Gutsanov. The minister pointed out that taxes had not been changed, while pensions had been…
Bulgaria Today – 22 April 2025
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102146515/bulgaria-today-22-april-2025
Published: April 22, 2025 15:00
In “Bulgaria Today” on Tuesday, 22 April, we bring you, first, the latest news from this country.Next on the show: Bulgaria's only glass museum is in the eastern town of Beloslav, near Varna. Veneta Nikolova tells us about the museum's fascinating…
Bulgaria and East Timor discuss cooperation in education, agriculture and IT
Published: April 22, 2025 13:35
The President of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, José Ramos-Horta, is on a working visit to Bulgaria. This is the first bilateral visit since the establishment of diplomatic relations between Bulgaria and East Timor in 2003. At a meeting with …
Catholics in Bulgaria fondly remember their meeting with Francis – the Pope of peace and mercy
Published: April 22, 2025 13:30
Shepherd of the soul, priest of all with open hearts, modern prophet – these are some of the definitions with which Pope Francis remains in the memory of people regardless of affiliation and faith. In 2019, he visited Bulgaria, choosing his visit to…
Traffic through the Petrohan Pass will be stopped on Wednesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Published: April 22, 2025 12:50
On April 23 and 24 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. the movement of all vehicles through the Petrohan Pass - Road II-81 will be limited because the removal of trees within the boundaries of the road. While the necessary activities are being carried out in the…
Dr. Spas Tashev presents a new study on the Bulgarian diasporas in Albania and Kosovo
Published: April 22, 2025 11:59
"The socio-political processes among the Bulgarian communities in Albania and Kosovo from the early 19th century to the present, and the influence they have on the demographic development and territorial distribution of our compatriots in these regions,…
"Save Sofia" withdraws trust from mayor Terziev
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102146762/save-sofia-leaves-the-coalition-for-governing-sofia
Published: April 22, 2025 11:41
The leader of "Save Sofia" Boris Bonev announced at a briefing that the regional political party is withdrawing its trust from the mayor of the capital, Vasil Terziev. It is also leaving the coalition with "We Continue the Change" - "Democratic…
The Salon of Arts festival returns to the National Palace of Culture after a ten-year hiatus
Published: April 22, 2025 10:42
The most genre-diverse festival produced by the National Palace of Culture has been revived under the motto "Dialogue of Colors and Thoughts", with a central theme— the unifying power of art. The National Palace of Culture has over ten festival formats,…
105th anniversary of the birth of Valeri Petrov – the Knight of Poetry
Published: April 22, 2025 10:29
Today we mark the 105th anniversary of the birth of academician Valeri Petrov - poet, novelist, screenwriter, playwright and translator.Born in Sofia on 22 April 1920 under the name of Valeri Nissim Mevorakh, he graduated in medicine from Sofia University.…
The most successful Bulgarian-Serbian TV series will have premiere in Sofia
Published: April 22, 2025 10:19
The Serbian-Bulgarian series "Operation Saber" will be presented on April 23 in Sofia. The screening of the first episode is in the Odeon Cinema. Goran Stankovic and Vladimir Tagic, directors and screenwriters of the film, will be guests of the Media…
Bulgaria’s debt for 2024 amounts to 24.1% of the GDP
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102146639/bulgarias-debt-for-2024-amounts-to-241-of-the-gdp
Published: April 22, 2025 09:16
Bulgaria’s debt for 2024 amounts to BGN 48.846 billion (EUR 24 billion), or 24.1% of the country’s GDP, preliminary data from the National Statistical Institute (NSI) show. In 2023, the country's debt was BGN 42.383 billion (EUR 20.8 billion), or 23.1%…
62% of Bulgarian workers earn less than the living wage
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102146586/62-of-employed-bulgarians-earn-below-the-living-wage
Published: April 22, 2025 08:21
A working individual living in a one-person household needs a net monthly income of 1,521 BNG (EUR 747) to cover basic needs. A three-member household needs 2,738 BGN (EUR 1,344). The income needed to cover minimum living costs increases by 3.3% on a…
Sofia recommended as the best European destination for spring tourism
Published: April 22, 2025 06:42
Travelers planning a spring escape might want to consider Sofia, which has been named the top European capital for a road trip getaway this season, according to newsweek.ro, citing the website DiscoverCars.com. The ranking evaluates cities based on hotel…
New Bulgarian University launches its Spring Days of the Arts initiative
Published: April 22, 2025 05:50
The New Bulgarian University announces the start of its initiative Spring Days of the Arts, a celebration of creativity and culture. From today until 5 June, more than 30 cultural and artistic events will take place, involving students, faculty and…
National Assembly Speaker Natalia Kiselova visits the Children's Easter Festival in Bosilegrad
Published: April 22, 2025 05:39
The political situation should give us the opportunity to start working with our compatriots outside the country, who have Bulgarian self-identity and citizenship, so that the Bulgarian spirit and memory can be preserved, National Assembly Speaker…
Rumen Radev receives President of East Timor Jose Ramos-Horta
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102146405/rumen-radev-receives-president-of-east-timor-jose-ramos-horta
Published: April 22, 2025 05:25
President Rumen Radev will today meet with President of the Democratic Republic of East Timor Jose Ramos-Horta, who is on a working visit to our country.The two will discuss opportunities for cooperation between Bulgaria and the youngest Asian country.…
Beloslav where glass is born: The tradition, the museum and the living art
Published: April 22, 2025 04:15
The only Museum of Glass in Bulgaria is in Beloslav, a small town on one of the arms of Varna Lake. It was here, in 1893, that the Mushalan brothers laid the foundations of glass-making in Bulgaria, as they founded the first glass factory – which has …
Sunny Tuesday with occasional showers.
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Published: April 21, 2025 16:05
Tuesday will be mostly sunny. Over Western and Central Bulgaria cumulus and cumulonimbus clouds will develop and it may rain in places. Minimum temperatures will be between 5° and 10°C, around 7°C in Sofia, and maximum temperatures between 21°C and 26°C,…
Pope Francis appeared yesterday wearing an omophorion from Bulgaria
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102146343/pope-francis-appeared-yesterday-wearing-an-omophorion-from-bulgaria
Published: April 21, 2025 13:19
On his last Easter, Pope Francis appeared before the faithful wearing an omophorion that he received as a gift during his visit to Bulgaria in 2019.Pope Francis remembered: Reactions from BulgariaThe word omophorion comes from the Greek word for "cover" or…
Support a Dream gathers underprivileged youth for a ball
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102146311/support-a-dream-gathers-underprivileged-youth-for-a-ball
Published: April 21, 2025 12:14
President Rumen Radev's "Support a Dream" charity initiative has attracted the support of musicians, stylists, designers and donors, the head of state's press secretariat said. A prom hosted by the president each spring brings together high school seniors…
Pope Francis remembered: Reactions from Bulgaria
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102146278/pope-francis-remembered-reactions-from-bulgaria
Published: April 21, 2025 10:53
"I am deeply saddened by the passing of His Holiness - a true friend of Bulgaria and a global symbol of peace, compassion and unity," Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov wrote on social media platform X in response to the news of the death of Pope Francis.…
Citizens will show their support for Roma families from "Zaharna Fabrika" tonight
Published: April 21, 2025 08:57
Citizens will tonight show their solidarity with the Roma families from the Zaharna Fabrika neighbourhood in Sofia who were left homeless after their homes were demolished on April 15. At 19:00, they will gather at the site of the demolished houses and…
The faithful from all over the country took part in a procession with a miraculous icon of the Virgin Mary
Published: April 21, 2025 08:39
Hundreds of believers from all over the country gathered at the Bachkovo Monastery to take part in the traditional liturgical procession with the miraculous icon of the Virgin Mary. The procession began at 8am, accompanied by the ringing of bells and led…
In Bright Week we glorify the Holy Apostles and the Virgin Mary
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102146176/in-holy-week-we-glorify-the-holy-apostles-and-the-virgin-mary
Published: April 21, 2025 07:36
On the second day after Easter begins Bright Week. It is so called because of the light that Christ's Resurrection brings to the world. According to Orthodox tradition, it is a time when the Holy Apostles and the Virgin Mary are glorified. Bright Week ends…
Ivet Goranova is the winner of the most prestigious tournament in karate
Published: April 21, 2025 06:43
Ivet Goranova won the gold medal in the 55kg kumite category at the Karate 1-Premier League tournament in Cairo, Egypt. This is Bulgaria's first ever title in the world's most elite and competitive karate series.Goranova, who won Olympic gold in Tokyo…
Bulgaria Today – 21 April 2025
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Published: April 21, 2025 05:00
Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on Easter Monday, April 21. In our festive podcast we are to tell you about a Bessarabian-Bulgarian from Moldova who has found a home in Bordeaux. Ivan Stoyanov raises his…
Ivan Stoyanov: I set out to earn a living - and found Life
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102140966/ivan-stoyanov-i-left-to-earn-a-living-and-i-gained-life
Published: April 21, 2025 04:15
Ivan Stoyanov is a Bessarabian Bulgarian from Moldova. Our team met him in the Bulgarian church of Sophronius of Vratsa, where we were working on another episode of the Bridge of Faith podcast, dedicated to the Bulgarian Orthodox community in Lyon, France.…
A bilingual book about Ivaylo Balabanov will mark the 80th anniversary of his birth
Published: April 21, 2025 04:10
"Bulgarian" is the title of a new bilingual book featuring the works of Ivaylo Balabanov (1945-2021), which is being prepared for print on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the birth of the unforgettable Bulgarian poet. Printing the book in both…
National Assembly Speaker to present awards to winners of Easter competition in Bosilegrad
Published: April 21, 2025 03:35
The Speaker of the National Assembly Natalia Kiselova will today award the winners of the 32nd Children's Easter Festival in the Serbian town of Bosilegrad. The children will compete in three categories – for the strongest, most beautiful and most original…
Stara Zagora celebrates Easter with songs and dances on the square
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102146030/stara-zagora-celebrates-easter-with-songs-and-dances-on-the-square
Published: April 21, 2025 02:05
A colorful Easter celebration under the slogan “Let’s sing and dance on Easter, on the square” will take place today in the open air in the town of Stara Zagora.A number of folklore groups and singers from the region will take care of the good mood. All…