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Weather forecast for May 15: Sun in the morning, cumulus clouds in the afternoon
Published: May 14, 2025 15:35
During the night, the skies will clear across the entire country. The weather will be calm in most places. There will be a light to moderate southerly and southwesterly wind in Eastern Bulgaria. The lowest temperatures will range between 4°C and 9°C,…
Bulgaria Today – 14 May 2025
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102156348/bulgaria-today-14-may-2025
Published: May 14, 2025 15:00
In “Bulgaria Today” on Wednesday, May 14, we bring you, first, the latest news from this country.Next on the show: The third no-confidence vote will cement the minority government in Bulgaria.At the end of our podcast, we bring you the song "Samo…
Circle, triangle and cross – the secrets of the Glagolitic script revealed in children's workshops
Published: May 14, 2025 14:52
In 2025, Bulgaria celebrates 1170 years since the creation of the Glagolitic script – the first Slavic alphabet that preceded the Cyrillic alphabet. On this occasion, the National Library organizes special workshops "I Write in Glagolitic", in which…
The protest of Sofia's public transport workers will continue indefinitely
Published: May 14, 2025 14:30
The protest of the workers in Sofia's public transport, which has blocked the capital since the morning, is still ongoing, the chairman of the Federation of Transport Unions in the Confederation of Bulgarian Trade Unions Alexander Shopov told Radio Sofia.…
63% of Bulgarians support the idea of ​​a referendum on the euro: Myara agency survey
Published: May 14, 2025 13:57
The idea of ​​a referendum on the euro is supported by 63.3% of Bulgarians and 35.3% are "against". This is shown by an independent poll by the Myara sociological agency conducted in the period 10-13 May among 803 people and representing the opinions of…
Rosen Zhelyazkov's cabinet with a vision for a 4-year term in office
Published: May 14, 2025 12:14
The government’s program includes 100 priorities, distributed across 19 sectors, with a vision for a full four-year term. This was announced by Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov, who presented a report on what the government has achieved so far under its…
Vyara Pantaleeva rebels in her new song
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102156737/vyara-pantaleeva-rebels-in-her-new-song
Published: May 14, 2025 10:34
Vyara Pantaleeva's latest song, "Samo Spomen/Only a Memory", is a bold and honest call for change in the things that surround her. Not only as an artist, but also as a parent of an 11-year-old child, she is concerned about the environment in Bulgaria in…
Ministers call on Sofia Mayor Vasil Terziev to restructure his budget
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102156724/ministers-urge-sofia-mayor-vasil-terziev-to-review-his-budget
Published: May 14, 2025 10:16
On the occasion of the protest of Sofia’s public transport, Finance Minister Temenuzhka Petkova stated that the Ministry of Finance cannot fund personnel expenses for the municipal company "Public Transport", a BNR reporter informed. In Minister…
"Vazrazhdane" calls for the resignation of National Assembly Speaker Nataliya Kiselova
Published: May 14, 2025 09:02
The parliamentary group of "Vazrazhdane", represented by Kostadin Kostadinov, accused Speaker of the National Assembly Nataliya Kiselova of "suspending" the Constitution and demanded her resignation, BTA has reported. The declaration is on the…
GERB leader Boyko Borissov says the protest in public transport is fair
Published: May 14, 2025 08:37
The protest in the public transport of Sofia blocked the movement of trams, buses and trolleybuses, as well as the educational process in schools. The organizers of the protest, the Podkrepa Trade Union and the Confederation of Independent Trade Unions…
Sofia remains paralyzed without surface public transport
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102156576/sofia-remains-blocked-without-surface-public-transport
Published: May 14, 2025 07:17
A protest under the slogan "Decent work - decent remuneration! There is no economy without transport!" stopped the operation of all bus, trolleybus and tram lines of Sofia public transport this morning. Only the metro is operating normally. The …
The eurozone will provide greater financial stability for Bulgaria
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102156519/the-eurozone-will-provide-greater-financial-stability-for-bulgaria
Published: May 14, 2025 06:08
Bulgaria's accession to the eurozone will help the country's economic development. According to the European Commissioner for Economy Valdis Dombrovskis, quoted by BNT, it is time for the country to take advantage of all the benefits associated with…
Journey to the heart of the Rhodopes – Ardino Municipality enriches its tourist attractions
Published: May 14, 2025 04:50
The Rhodope Municipality of Ardino announced that it has begun preparing its candidacy for participation in the fifth edition of the UN World Tourism Organization's "Best Tourist Villages" initiative. The idea of ​​the international program is not only…
Photo-documentary exhibition about the April Uprising opens in the National Assembly
Published: May 14, 2025 03:05
Today at 12:30 p.m. a photo-documentary exhibition on the topic "The Worldwide Echo of the April Uprising". will be opened in the Marble Lobby of the National Assembly. The great-grandson of William Gladstone - Francis Gladstone will participate in…
The weather remains changeable
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102156094/the-weather-remains-changeable
Published: May 13, 2025 16:45
During the night, in places in Western and Central Bulgaria there will be precipitation, more intense around and after midnight in the Rila-Rhodope region and in the western part of Stara Planina. In some places thunderstorms are possible. The wind…
President Radev: Majority is moving towards the eurozone, but distancing Bulgaria from Europe
Published: May 13, 2025 15:51
In a statement issued today, President Rumen Radev said, "Fearing the outcome of a referendum on Bulgaria's readiness to adopt the euro in 2026, the new parliamentary majority has trampled on the Constitution and the law, using the Speaker of the National…
PM, BNB Governor back euro introduction in joint statement
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102156386
Published: May 13, 2025 15:32
The ruling majority firmly supports the government, which has the prerequisites to complete its full four-year term, Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov announced following a meeting of the Joint Governance Council. The meeting addressed the government’s…
Bulgaria Today – 13 May 2025
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102156281/bulgaria-today-13-may-2025
Published: May 13, 2025 15:00
In “Bulgaria Today” on Tuesday, 13 May, we bring you, first, the latest news from this country.Next on the show: Postponing the free electricity market for household consumers and how it will affect Bulgarians – an analysis by Ivan Gergov.And finally in…
Protest to disrupt public transport in Sofia on 14 May
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102156372
Published: May 13, 2025 14:05
Public transport workers in Sofia have announced a protest for Wednesday, 14 May, which is expected to cause significant disruption before noon. Although Mayor Vasil Terziev had suggested that the protest would take place between 4:00 and 8:00 a.m., union…
Parliament will not discuss president's request for referendum on the euro
Published: May 13, 2025 12:42
National Assembly Speaker Nataliya Kiselova is returning the request for a referendum on the euro to President Rumen Radev, NOVA has reported. BNR sources confirmed the information. The National Assembly will not discuss the proposal, nor will it vote…
The business supports Bulgaria's entry into the eurozone in 2026
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102156191/the-business-supports-bulgaria-s-entry-into-the-eurozone-in-2026
Published: May 13, 2025 11:36
In a position sent to President Rumen Radev, to the Speaker of the National Assembly Nataliya Kiselova and Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov, the Association of the Organizations of Bulgarian Employers (AOBE) states its firm support for Bulgaria's…
The еthnographic еxhibition “Sunken Heritage” raises serious environmental questions
Published: May 13, 2025 11:23
In the early 1960s, it was concluded that Bulgaria’s water resources were insufficient to meet the needs of agriculture. As a result, large-scale construction of artificial water reservoirs began across the country. Between 1950 and 1985, 216 large and…
Germany, Romania and Italy are Bulgaria's main trading partners in the EU
Published: May 13, 2025 11:10
Bulgaria's main trading partners are Germany, Romania, Italy, Greece and France, which account for 62.5% of exports to EU Member States, according to NSI data. In February, exports of goods from this country to the EU decreased by 2.7% compared to a…
What is the Bulgarian President saying with his proposal for a referendum on the introduction of the euro?
Published: May 13, 2025 10:30
On May 12, 2025, Bulgarian President Rumen Radev signed a proposal to the National Assembly for holding a national referendum with the question: “Do you agree that Bulgaria should adopt the single European currency, the euro, in 2026?” The proposal and its…
Joining the euro area remains Bulgaria's priority
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102156082/the-euro-area-remains-a-priority-for-bulgaria
Published: May 13, 2025 09:21
Bulgaria’s Minister Finance Temenuzhka Petkova has assured the European institutions that the adoption of the euro on January 1 next year remains a key national priority, reported the BNR’s correspondent in Brussels. Speaking to journalists in Brussels,…
Minister of Education Valchev: The reason for introducing the subject "Religion and Virtues" is to strengthen moral education
Published: May 13, 2025 09:04
The main reason for introducing the subject "Religion and Virtues" is to strengthen moral education, Minister of Education and Science Krasimir Valchev said in an interview with public service broadcaster BNT. According to him, “this will be a class in…
National stroke prevention campaign highlights symptoms and risk factors
Published: May 13, 2025 07:30
A campaign called "Path of Knowledge", aimed at raising awareness of the symptoms and risk factors leading to stroke, is starting in Bulgaria, reports the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA). The initiative is organized in connection with the European Stroke…
Beekeepers alarm that bee mortality has reached 90%
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102155946/beekeepers-alarm-that-bee-mortality-has-reached-90
Published: May 13, 2025 06:34
This spring, beekeepers in various regions of Bulgaria have reported a 90% mortality rate among bees. The industry is facing serious challenges due to the expected poor honey yields, and solutions are not possible without institutional intervention. …
Soprano Gabriela Georgieva is the "Musician of the Year 2024"
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102155930/soprano-gabriela-georgieva-is-the-musician-of-the-year-2024
Published: May 13, 2025 06:21
Opera prima Gabriela Georgieva is the "Musician of the Year 2024" in the national poll of the classical music show "Allegro Vivace" on the Bulgarian National Radio. The soloist of the Sofia Opera is among the leading sopranos in Bulgaria. Gabriela…
Bulgarian companies to explore trade opportunities with China at seminar in Beijing
Published: May 13, 2025 03:05
From today until May 29, Bulgarian companies are participating in a two-week seminar in Beijing, organized by the Executive Agency for the Promotion of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises and the Embassy of China in Bulgaria. The seminar is on "Integrated…
Experts discuss the development of the banking sector in Bulgaria
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102155793/experts-discuss-the-development-of-the-banking-sector-in-bulgaria
Published: May 13, 2025 02:55
Banking Today conference is taking place at the Inter Expo Center in Sofia. The forum brings together representatives of the banking, financial and technological community, who will focus on the development of the financial and banking sector in the…
Slight drop in temperatures, rain showers expected on Tuesday
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102155606/slight-drop-in-temperatures-rain-showers-expected-on-tuesday
Published: May 12, 2025 16:35
On Tuesday, over many areas, the cloudiness will temporarily decrease, but in the morning in places in the lowlands there will be short-term fog. Around and after noon, cumulus and cumulus-rainy clouds will develop. Mainly in Southwestern Bulgaria, around…
Members of election commissions are being investigated over missing ballots
Published: May 12, 2025 15:02
The Prosecutor's Office has initiated pre-trial proceedings against members of the Sectional and Regional Election Commissions in Stara Zagora, Kardzhali, Blagoevgrad and Sofia. During an inspection by the Constitutional Court in connection with a case…
Bulgaria Today – 12 May 2025
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102154755/bulgaria-today-12-may-2025
Published: May 12, 2025 15:00
Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on May 12. In “Bulgaria Today” we bring you first the latest news from this country. Next, we tell you more about beer as an art with Lyudmil Fotev in an interview with…
Bulgarian President submits to parliament the proposal for a referendum on the euro
Published: May 12, 2025 13:25
Bulgarian President Rumen Radev submitted to the 51st National Assembly a proposal to hold a national referendum with the question "Do you agree that Bulgaria should introduce the single European currency "euro" in 2026?" The proposal is based on the Law…
Mihaela Fileva releases a new hit song
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102155697/mihaela-fileva-releases-a-new-hit-song
Published: May 12, 2025 12:38
Days before celebrating her birthday, Mihaela Fileva presented her fans with a gift - her latest single "Dopamine Hero". In addition to a powerful energy charge and a modern sound, the song also conveys a strong message - don’t chase another dose of…
For 80 years, civil marriage has been the only valid form of matrimony in Bulgaria
Published: May 12, 2025 12:20
80 years ago, on May 12, 1945, an Ordinance-Law on Marriage was promulgated in Bulgaria's State Gazette, which entered into force on May 27, 1945. With its adoption, mandatory civil marriage was introduced as the only valid form of marriage. On the day the…
Students from Bulgaria and the USA set out to trace Bulgarian-Americans
Published: May 12, 2025 12:10
Bulgarian students from both Bulgaria and the USA embarked on a journey to trace the history of Bulgarian-Americans, spending two years researching the story of Bulgarian emigration to America. Their efforts have been documented in the film “In the…
Bulgarian Border police receives 34 drones for fast scanning of vast territories
Published: May 12, 2025 11:20
The Bulgarian Border Police received and presented today 34 unmanned aerial systems capable of quickly scanning large areas. They are equipped with an electronic-optical surveillance system, including a colour and thermal imaging camera, which allows them…
The proposal for a referendum on the euro is unconstitutional: Prime Minister Zhelyazkov
Published: May 12, 2025 11:15
Bulgarian Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov has appealed to the National Assembly through the media not to allow consideration of the proposal for a referendum on the euro, which he claims is unconstitutional. His appeal is in connection with President…
Education Minister Krasimir Valchev talks to students in Stara Zagora about the harm of drugs
Published: May 12, 2025 10:19
As part of the national campaign of the Ministry of Education and Science "Just Say No", Minister Krasimir Valchev explained to high school students from Stara Zagora the harm of drug use, BNT reported. The purpose of the discussion is to prevent the…
Royal symbols from the Second Bulgarian Kingdom adorn sgraffito pottery by the new master craftsmen
Published: May 12, 2025 10:10
There is a special workshop for pottery - of the royal kind – used by the boyar families from the time of the Second Bulgarian Kingdom (12th – 14th C.) in what was once the capital of Bulgaria – Veliko Tarnovo. The workshop is located at the beginning…
Thanks to Donvena Pandoursky, people in Germany pronounce the name Stara Zagora very well
Published: May 12, 2025 09:47
Donvena Pandoursky, a Bulgarian ballet master with an impressive European career, graduated from the State Choreography School in Sofia in the late 1970s and joined the Sofia Opera Ballet. In 1988 she graduated from the Rimsky-Korsakov State…
Charity campaign helps graduates from vulnerable groups and children with disabilities
Published: May 12, 2025 08:52
Days before the start of the prom season, the Ministry of Labor and Social Policy and the Foundation "Persons with Development Problems Assistance" are launching the charity initiative "Prom Dresses with a Cause" under the patronage of Minister of Labor…
BNR, BTA and BNT to stage a protest on May 15
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102155499/bnr-bta-and-bnt-to-stage-a-protest-on-may-15
Published: May 12, 2025 08:15
Employees of the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA), Bulgarian National Television (BNT) and Bulgarian National Radio (BNR) will stage a protest rally this Thursday, May 15, at the intersection in front of Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski", BTA reported.…
Postponing the free electricity market for household consumers and how it will affect Bulgarians
Published: May 12, 2025 08:03
The liberalization of the electricity market for household consumers and their entering the free electricity market, something companies did years ago, is being postponed. At least for now. The reform should have entered into effect on 1 July this…
Lia Karatancheva wins the title at W50 Indian Harbour Beach
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102155451/lia-karatancheva-wins-the-title-at-w50-indian-harbour-beach
Published: May 12, 2025 07:19
Lia Karatancheva won the singles title at the clay court tennis tournament W50 Indian Harbour Beach (USA), with a prize fund of USD 40,000. In the final, the 21-year-old Karatancheva defeated top seed Arina Rodionova (Australia, World Rank 204) 6–2,…
Healthcare professionals organize a protest on the International Nurses Day
Published: May 12, 2025 06:16
On the International Nurses Day, healthcare professionals are staging a protest in front of the Ministry of Health. The protest will be held under the slogan "Dignity, Not Silence". Nurses, midwives, lab technicians and physician assistants are demanding…
Girls from social services will participate in a charity fashion show in Sofia
Published: May 12, 2025 04:05
An impromptu fashion show with the participation of girls from social services and graduates from the 2nd Sofia Secondary School “Acad. Emilian Stanev” will take place today in the capital’s Space in the Largo zone. The event is part of the campaign of the…
MEP Emil Radev organizes international conference against animal cruelty
Published: May 12, 2025 03:10
Under the title “Together against cruelty! New threats and effective solutions in animal protection”, an international conference will be held in Sofia, organized by Emil Radev, MEP and Vice-Chair of the Intergroup for the Protection of Animals in the…
Sun and rain on the first day of the week
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102155248/sun-and-rain-on-the-first-day-of-the-week
Published: May 11, 2025 15:25
On Monday before noon, sunny weather will prevail. In the afternoon, it will mainly rain in the southern half of the country. Minimum temperatures will be between 6°C and 11°C, in Sofia - about 6°C, and highs - between 16°C and 21°C, in Sofia - about…
Rumen Radev hopes that MPs will fulfill their commitments to democracy
Published: May 11, 2025 13:18
“I hope that our MPs will fulfill their commitments not only to the eurozone, but also to democracy. It is surprising that people who call themselves the greatest democrats declare themselves against democracy.” This is how President Rumen Radev commented…
Summer tourist season in Bulgaria will be officially opened on May 31 in Pomorie
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102155245/summer-tourist-season-to-open-on-may-31-in-pomorie
Published: May 11, 2025 11:42
The official start of the summer tourist season will be given on May 31 in Bulgaria's coastal resort Pomorie. By choosing the host city, the Ministry of Tourism focuses on promoting a diverse and sustainable tourist product, combining natural resources,…
Bulgarian Foreign Minister in Athos: The Zograf Monastery is one of the symbols of Bulgarian spirituality
Published: May 11, 2025 11:25
A Bulgarian delegation, led by Foreign Minister Georg Georgiev, attended the enthronement of Archimandrite Gavrii as abbot of the Zograf Monastery in Mount Athos.Hieromonk Gavriil elected new abbot of Zograf Monastery“This is a historical event of great…
Preparations for the introduction of the euro in the non-banking financial sector are at an advanced stage
Published: May 11, 2025 09:25
The preparation of the non-banking financial sector for the introduction of the euro is at a very advanced stage and a significant part of it has already taken concrete measures to adapt to the new currency, the new chairman of the Financial Supervision…
Poverty levels in Bulgaria are rising
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102155185/poverty-level-in-bulgaria-is-rising
Published: May 11, 2025 08:27
More than a fifth of Bulgarians are poor, according to an analysis by the Institute for Market Economics. People living in deficit are increasing to 21.7% based on data on unemployment, low education, higher number of children in the household, older age,…
Bulgarian gymnasts win three medals at the World Cup in Varna
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102155183/bulgarian-gymnasts-win-three-medals-at-the-world-cup-in-varna
Published: May 11, 2025 07:35
One gold and two silver medals were won by Bulgarian participants on the first day of the Artistic Gymnastics World Cup in Varna.Bulgaria's best gymnasts to compete at the FIG World Challenge Cup in VarnaOn floor, Edi Penev became the champion, and his…
PM Rosen Zhelyazkov: Ukraine must achieve a just and lasting peace
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102155181/pm-rosen-zhelyazkov-ukraine-must-achieve-a-just-and-lasting-peace
Published: May 11, 2025 06:45
“Bulgaria has supported Ukraine since the very beginning of the war. We must all do our part to ensure that Ukraine is in the strongest possible position to achieve a just and lasting peace.” This was stated by Bulgarian Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov…
New book unveils ĐĽillennia-Đľld ĐĽysteries of the Sozopol Bay
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102154051/new-book-unveils-millennia-old-mysteries-of-the-sozopol-bay
Published: May 11, 2025 06:05
A newly published book delves into previously unknown archaeological sites in the Bay of Sozopol In his latest book ''Between Sozopol and Talasakra: Unknown Archaeology of the Sozopol Bay and its Western Hinterland'', Prof. Dr. Ivan Hristov takes…
The Gabrovo Carnival will cause an uproar with a rich program and plenty of provocations
Published: May 11, 2025 05:05
From May 12 to 18, the town of Gabrovo will once again become a stage for emotions and creativity with its traditional, colorful carnival full of humor and jokes. This year, the lively fiesta coincides with the 165th anniversary of the city's founding…
A platform by the Cyrillo-Methodian Research Centre raises the level of education in schools
Published: May 11, 2025 04:05
An e-learning platform developed by scientists at the Cyrillo-Methodian Research Centre at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences facilitates the introduction of the scientific approach in secondary education. The information is free of charge and is…
Sunny start, afternoon showers expected
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102155030/sunny-start-afternoon-showers-expected
Published: May 10, 2025 16:05
The night will be mostly clear and calm, although scattered rain clouds may appear over south-western Bulgaria before midnight, bringing occasional showers. Overnight lows will range from 5°C to 10°C, around 5°C in Sofia. Sunday will start mostly sunny. In…
The BSP will not support the referendum on the euro either
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102155073
Published: May 10, 2025 14:34
The BSP - United Left announced that it will not support President Rumen Radev's proposal to hold a referendum on the introduction of the euro. In a joint statement, the united Left said that a referendum on joining the eurozone or setting specific…
Sofia hosts the 20th International Conference of the Bulgarian Association of Surgeons
Published: May 10, 2025 14:15
The 20th International Conference of the Bulgarian Association of Surgeons, Gastroenterologists and Oncologists (BASGO) brought together leading specialists in surgical oncology and gastroenterology in Sofia. The forum was also attended by French surgeon…
European Commission: Euro referendum a matter for Bulgarian authorities
Published: May 10, 2025 13:35
The European Commission has stated that the decision to hold a referendum on the adoption of the euro lies within the competence of Bulgaria’s national authorities. The response follows President Rumen Radev's announcement that he intends to propose such a…
DB and DPS reject Radev's referendum proposal as inadmissible
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102155051/db-and-dps-reject-radev-s-referendum-proposal-as-inadmissible
Published: May 10, 2025 13:00
At a We Continue the Change-Democratic Bulgaria (PP-DB) press conference at the BTA Press Club in Plovdiv, Ivaylo Mirchev of Democratic Bulgaria criticised President Rumen Radev's proposal for a national referendum on the euro, calling it an "extremely bad…
GERB: President's intention to hold referendum on euro is unconstitutional
Published: May 10, 2025 09:39
GERB leader Boyko Borissov told journalists that "the National Assembly should categorically reject the proposal for a referendum". According to Borissov, "it should not even be considered because it is unconstitutional".In Borissov's words, this issue was…
Parliament Speaker Kiselova: Radev's referendum proposal is controversial
Published: May 10, 2025 09:07
President Rumen Radev's intention to call a national referendum has drawn criticism from Parliament Speaker Nataliya Kiselova, who described the proposal as "controversial" during a briefing with journalists.Kiselova noted that while the president has the…
The Bulgarian Patriarchate celebrates 72 years since its restoration
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102154959
Published: May 10, 2025 07:44
On 10 May we mark 72 years since the restoration of the Bulgarian Patriarchate, whose existence ended at the end of the 14th century when Bulgaria fell under five centuries of Ottoman rule. Efforts to restore it began in the Renaissance. In 1870 the…
Burgas students present a digital application for marine conservation
Published: May 10, 2025 07:05
Students from Burgas have combined their interest in technology and nature conservation by creating a digital game in which a sea robot collects plastic and paper waste from a virtual sea, BNR-Burgas reports. The project offers an interactive online …
Prime Minister Zhelyazkov: Referendum on the euro unacceptable
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102154938/prime-minister-zhelyazkov-referendum-on-the-euro-unacceptable
Published: May 10, 2025 06:54
In a statement posted on the Facebook page of the Council of Ministers, Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov said that President Rumen Radev's proposal for a national referendum on the euro was causing confusion in the European institutions. President Rumen…
A new hiking trail connects prehistoric sites in the area of Vetrino
Published: May 10, 2025 05:10
The new eco trail above the village of Nevsha in Vetrino Municipality (Varna Region) is now a reality. The 10-kilometer route, leading to the impressive rock formations known as Golyamo and Malko Bulo, was officially opened in the first days of May by…
Sofia Tech Park hosts National Rubik's Cube Speed-Solving Competition
Published: May 10, 2025 04:45
On May 10 and 11, the interactive science and technology centre "TechnoMagicLand" at Sofia Tech Park will host a national Rubik's Cube speed-solving competition. The event is part of the official calendar of the World Cube Association (WCA) and is…
Folk Celebration with young talents at the European Music Festival in Sofia
Published: May 10, 2025 04:35
A vibrant celebration of Bulgarian folk traditions will take place as part of the European Music Festival in Sofia. On 12 May, students from the National Music Academy "Prof. Pancho Vladigerov" - talented young performers of Bulgarian folk music - will…
Sofia Tech Park is hosting national Rubik's Cube speed-solving tournament
Published: May 10, 2025 03:10
A Rubik's Cube speed-solving competition will be held at the interactive science and technology center of Sofia Tech Park - TechnoMagicLand on May 10 and 11. The event is part of the official calendar of the World Cube Association (WCA) and is organized by…
President Rumen Radev to initiate referendum on euro adoption
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102154871
Published: May 9, 2025 19:58
In a national address, Bulgarian President Rumen Radev announced that he was submitting a proposal to the National Assembly to hold a national referendum. The question will be: "Do you agree that Bulgaria should adopt the single European currency, the…
President Rumen Radev proposes national referendum on the adoption of the euro
Published: May 9, 2025 18:17
In an address to the Bulgarian citizens, the Bulgarian head of state Rumen Radev has announced that he is submitting a proposal to the National Assembly to hold a national referendum. The question in it is "Do you agree that Bulgaria should adopt the…
Rain expected in Southern and Eastern Bulgaria, daytime temperatures will go down on Saturday
Published: May 9, 2025 16:35
On Saturday, minimum temperatures in Bulgaria will be from 8 to 13°C, in Sofia - around 9°C. During the day it will be cloudy with temporary breaks in the clouds over the western regions. In the southern and eastern parts of the country it will rain, the…
The "Roses of Bulgaria" festival brings together Bulgarians in Brazil
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102154801/the-roses-of-bulgaria-festival-brings-together-bulgarians-in-brazil
Published: May 9, 2025 15:48
The "Roses of Bulgaria" festival will be held at the Museum of Emigration in Sao Paulo, Brazil on May 10. The cultural event is organized by the Bulgarian School in Sao Paulo, jointly with the Embassy of Bulgaria in Brazil and at the initiative of the…
Librarians take to the streets to protest low pay
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102154791/librarians-take-to-the-streets-to-protest-low-pay
Published: May 9, 2025 15:11
Librarians, backed by trade unions, have staged a protest in front of Sofia Library, demanding higher salaries.According to a recent decision by the Council of Ministers, those working in the field of information and bibliographic services will receive a…
Bulgaria Today – 9 May 2025
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102154445/bulgaria-today-9-may-2025
Published: May 9, 2025 15:00
In “Bulgaria Today” on Friday, 9 May, we bring you, first, the latest news from this country.Next on the show: Bulgaria could adopt the euro as early as 1 January 2026. Leaders are ready - but many citizens are not. EU decision coming June 4th. Ivan…
Burgas celebrated the feast of its celestial patron Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker
Published: May 9, 2025 14:44
The spring St. Nicholas Day gathered hundreds of Burgas residents at Troikata Square, where cooks offered delicious fish soup, mussels, paella and pizza with octopus, reports BNR - Burgas. The feast in honour of the celestial patron saint of the port city…
Bulgaria commemorates the 80th anniversary of the victory over Nazism
Published: May 9, 2025 13:18
The date May 9 marks 80 years since the end of World War II and the victory over Nazism. The memorial day was marked by laying wreaths and flowers at the Monument to the Unknown Soldier with the participation of the Speaker of the Parliament Natalia…
Anti-drone systems to be installed at Bulgarian airports
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Published: May 9, 2025 11:58
The installation of anti-drone systems at airports in Bulgaria will begin in the coming months. During today's parliamentary control meeting in the National Assembly, Transport Minister Grozdan Karadzhov announced that the Civil Aviation Administration…
Balkan Developments
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Published: May 9, 2025 11:23
Romanians to vote once again for president on May 18 George Simion and Nicusor Dan are the two candidates who will face each other in the runoff of the presidential election in Romania on May 18. Simion, who is candidate of the nationalist party…
Various events in Sofia mark 80th anniversary of the end of World War II and Europe Day
Published: May 9, 2025 10:39
Europe Day was marked by raising the EU flag in front of the presidential building in Sofia earlier today. The ceremony was attended by President Rumen Radev, Parliament Speaker Natalia Kiselova, Vice President Iliana Iotova, Bulgarian Patriarch Daniil,…
Do Bulgarians celebrate Europe Day or Victory Day on May 9?
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Published: May 9, 2025 09:28
Europe Day or Victory Day? May 8th or May 9th? It is not that we do not constantly encounter socially divisive topics, and the current date – May 9th celebrating the victory over Nazi Germany in 1945 in World War II also causes debates in Bulgaria year…
National interest is protected in agreement with Greece on the water of Arda River
Published: May 9, 2025 08:42
The national interest is protected. There is no dominant or subordinate position in inter-neighborly relations. This is how Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov responded to a parliamentary question from Vazrazhdane party about the agreement between…
Bulgaria did not stop the plane of the Serbian president from flying to Moscow
Published: May 9, 2025 07:37
Bulgaria had no reason to prohibit the plane of President of Serbia Aleksandar Vučić from flying over Bulgarian airspace en route to Moscow for the military parade on May 9. This was what Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov said in response to a question in…
With the introduction of the euro all accounts will be converted free of charge
Published: May 9, 2025 06:37
The Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) will stop announcing the base interest rate after the introduction of the euro as national currency. This is stated in the series of questions and answers with which the central bank explains the introduction of the…
Bulgaria congratulates newly elected Pope Leo XIV
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Published: May 9, 2025 05:58
Congratulations to the new Pope Leo XIV! May he work with wisdom and dedication for a more peaceful world and dialogue between all, Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov wrote in "X" on the occasion of the election of the new head of the Vatican and the Roman…
The final of the 2025 FameLab Bulgaria competition- part of the Sofia Science Festival
Published: May 9, 2025 05:05
The FameLab International Science Communication Competition aims to discover, train and give a platform to the world’s most promising new scientists. The competition was created in 2005 by the Cheltenham Science Festival, the largest and most…
Pleven Medical University gives diplomas to 122 young doctors from 19 countries
Published: May 9, 2025 03:05
The young foreign doctors of the Pleven Medical University will receive their diplomas on May 9. The festive procession of the graduates will start from the central city square "Vazrazhdane" and will end at the Summer Theater of the Rectorate, where…
Open doors day in Sofia Library on Librarian Day
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Published: May 9, 2025 02:55
The Sofia Library will celebrate Librarian's Day, May 9, with an Open Doors Day, the organizers announced. A literary reading with a musical program will be held on Slaveykov Square. The library will show visitors two photo-documentary exhibitions."The…
The personal success stories of Bulgarians in New York shape perceptions of Bulgaria in the U.S.
Published: May 8, 2025 17:26
"United We Stand" - Bulgaria's national motto - will be put into action on May 8 by the Bulgarian community in New York City, amid the realities of the times and the distance from home. At 7 pm local time, the Bulgarian Consulate General and the NYC…
Las Vegas bustling with preparations for Bulgarian festival
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Published: May 8, 2025 16:27
"We may be 10 hours behind Bulgaria, but our compatriots on the West Coast of the United States deeply cherish everything that connects them to Bulgaria and their roots," said Maria Samichkova, spokesperson for the Bulgarian Society of Nevada, in an…
Sunny but cooler weather
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Published: May 8, 2025 16:05
Friday will be mostly sunny but windy. Cloud cover will increase from the south-west in the afternoon, with rain spreading across most of the country in the evening and continuing overnight. Minimum temperatures will range between 7°C and 12°C, around 8°C…
Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov: Bulgaria meets all criteria for the eurozone
Published: May 8, 2025 15:12
Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov has highlighted the stability of public finances as a key element on the country's path to Eurozone membership.Speaking to Vice President of the Europe and Central Asia Region at the World Bank, Antonella Bassani,…
Bulgaria Today – 8 May 2025
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Published: May 8, 2025 15:00
Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on May 8.In “Bulgaria Today” we bring you first the latest news from this country.Next, we tell you more about the LUNAR Festival of Lights 2025, which takes place in Sofia.At the…
Law changes envisage emergency calls to 112 to be localized
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Published: May 8, 2025 14:38
The National Assembly has adopted important changes related to the National Emergency Call System - 112. They provide for the construction of a new generation of communication centers, which will be able to determine the exact location of people seeking…
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