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Finance Minister Petkova confirms Bulgaria's readiness for eurozone integration
Published: April 15, 2025 10:37
Finance Minister Temenuzhka Petkova has announced that Bulgaria is ready to join the eurozone. She made the statement at a business breakfast hosted by the American and British Chambers of Commerce in Bulgaria. Minister Petkova emphasised that Bulgaria has…
The new ambassador of Italy has presented his credentials.
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102143710/the-new-ambassador-of-italy-has-presented-his-credentials
Published: April 15, 2025 10:20
Deputy Foreign Minister Elena Shekerletova received the credentials of the new Italian Ambassador in Sofia, Marcello Apicella, the Foreign Ministry said. During the talks, both sides expressed satisfaction with the long-standing friendly relations and…
Ekaterina Kvaratskhelia from Georgia: Peace is a blessing that we should not take for granted
Published: April 15, 2025 09:55
In 1992, a child from Georgia packed her entire life into a small black canvas bag to escape the horror of the bombs… The war through her eyes and the most terrible memories that mark her entire life are described in the autobiographical book "The Black…
Shell to explore for oil and gas in Bulgaria’s economic zone in the Black Sea
Published: April 15, 2025 09:28
Bulgaria’s Minister of Energy Zhecho Stankov and Vanya Ivancheva, Country Chair Shell Bulgaria, signed a contract for oil and gas exploration in Bulgaria’s exclusive economic zone in the Black Sea. The ceremony took place at the Council of Ministers…
Bulgarian Banitsa ranks third in prestigious culinary ranking
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102143579/bulgarian-banitsa-ranks-rhird-in-prestigious-culinary-ranking
Published: April 15, 2025 07:53
The traditional Bulgarian banitsa has ranked third in the Best Cheese Dishes list by Taste Atlas. The Bulgarian Banitsa with Cheese earned 4.5 out of 5 possible points. Dishes from Serbia and Georgia rank 1st and 2nd, respectively. Famous recipes with…
Bulgaria requests assistance from EU and NATO diplomats for Corridor No 8
Published: April 15, 2025 06:58
To date, Corridor No. 8 depends on the willingness and political will of North Macedonia. The agreement for the management of the joint facility—the cross-border railway tunnel—has been sent to Skopje, but has been awaiting their approval for three…
Kaloyan Geshev becomes world champion in mental calculation for the 4th time
Published: April 15, 2025 05:52
Eighth-grader Kaloyan Geshev from the 125th Secondary School Boyan Penev in Sofia won his 4th world title in mental calculation thanks to his speed, accuracy and incredible concentration. The 2025 Mental Calculations World Championships Final took place…
Bulgarian football icon Stoichkov heads to Moldova for Youth Sports Initiative
Published: April 15, 2025 04:35
Bulgarian football legend Hristo Stoichkov will pay his first official visit to Moldova from 15 to 17 April, reports BTA. He arrives as an ambassador for FIFA's Football for Schools programme, which aims to develop youth sport.His programme includes visits…
Bulgaria signs agreement for oil and gas exploration in the Khan Tervel block in the Black Sea
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102143371
Published: April 15, 2025 03:55
A contract for the search and exploration of oil and natural gas deposits in the Khan Tervel Block 1-26, located in Bulgaria's exclusive economic zone in the Black Sea, will be signed at an official ceremony in Sofia today. The agreement will be…
Holy Tuesday recalls the meaning of Christian virtues
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102139580/holy-tuesday-recalls-the-meaning-of-christian-virtues
Published: April 15, 2025 03:05
Holy Tuesday is a day for teachings and final moral instructions. On this day the priests and the Jews listen for the last time to the teaching words of the Son of God in the temple. There, Jesus Christ gives an example of how to give charity – not…
Ahmed Dogan admits there are serious problems in the collective body of his DPS
Published: April 14, 2025 17:20
"In recent years, the collective body of the DPS has had serious problems - as a collective way of life, as a way of making decisions, as a relationship with living people, living voters, with the relevant serious problems and the search for their…
Temperatures up to 15C and cloudy
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102143197/temperatures-up-to-15c-and-cloudy
Published: April 14, 2025 16:05
Cloudy skies are expected across the country on Tuesday, with scattered rain in western Bulgaria. There will be light east-southeast winds, moderate in eastern Bulgaria. Lows will be between 5°C and 10°C, around 7°C in Sofia. Maximum temperatures will be…
Bulgaria Today – 14 April 2025
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102142362/bulgaria-today-14-april-2025
Published: April 14, 2025 15:00
Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on April 14. In “Bulgaria Today” we bring you first the latest news from this country. Next, we tell you more about retro train rides that are turning into an undisputed…
Russian coach Soslan Farniev steps down as head of national wrestling team
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102143301
Published: April 14, 2025 13:13
Coach Soslan Farniev has announced that he will no longer be head coach of the Bulgarian national Greco-Roman wrestling team. He said this after the end of the European Wrestling Championships in Bratislava (7-13 April). In March this year, after retired…
Bulgarian weightlifter Angel Rusev wins fifth consecutive European title
Published: April 14, 2025 12:46
Angel Rusev claimed his fifth European title in a row at the European Championships in Moldova after an extremely dramatic contest in the 55 kg category.The 23-year-old Bulgarian made only one successful attempt in the 55kg category, but it was enough for…
Penka Petrosovitch about the road to the USA and Belgium and an unexpected meeting with … Julia Roberts
Published: April 14, 2025 12:35
Penka Petrosovitch is a music teacher as professional career began at the Music School in her hometown of Burgas. She also achieved success as a choir conductor – initially with the school’s choir and orchestra, and then with the folklore ensemble…
Bulgarian and Turkish Chief Prosecutors meet in Sofia
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102143234
Published: April 14, 2025 11:49
The Bulgarian and Turkish Chief Prosecutors, Borislav Sarafov and Muhsin Şentürk, held an official meeting in the Court House in Sofia. This is Muhsin Şentürk's first official visit to Bulgaria since taking office and follows the visit of a delegation from…
Shadow economy 24% in Bulgaria, says Social Affairs Minister
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102143224/shadow-economy-24-in-bulgaria-says-social-affairs-minister
Published: April 14, 2025 11:40
Bulgarians, especially young people, need to understand that it is essential to have an employment contract to protect their labour rights, Labour and Social Policy Minister Borislav Gutsanov said in Varna.He noted that the informal economy in Bulgaria…
NSI: Agricultural net income down by 1.1% over the year
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102143211/nsi-agricultural-net-income-down-by-11-over-the-year
Published: April 14, 2025 11:26
The total output at basic prices from the agriculture sector in 2024 amounts to €4,970.1 million, which is 7.9% less compared to the previous year. This decline is due to two main factors: a 3.2% decrease in the quantity of agricultural products produced…
Five out of seven paediatricians leave Sofia city hospital
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102143170/five-out-of-seven-paediatricians-leave-sofia-city-hospital
Published: April 14, 2025 10:43
Five out of seven paediatricians at the capital's Fifth Multiprofile Hospital for Active Treatment "Knyaginya Klementina" have submitted their resignations over low salaries, said Dr Tatyana Dolomanzhi, a resident doctor at the health facility. The…
Retro train rides are turning into an undisputed tourist hit in Bulgaria
Published: April 14, 2025 09:35
The steam locomotive train rides organized by the Bulgarian State Railways (BDZ) on various occasions and holidays for lovers of old trains have become a tradition. The puffing train, which emits a lot of steam and smoke, and its sonorous whistle are…
The pop adventure of singer Savina
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102143098/the-pop-adventure-of-singer-savina
Published: April 14, 2025 08:59
Shortly after the Jazzboree group received award for debut in the annual ceremony of the BNR TOP 20 chart, the singer in the formation – Savina, presents her new solo song "Milo moe" (“My Dear”). It emerged at the moment when Savina realized that she is…
Finance Ministry: We do not finance salaries in municipal companies
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102143046/finance-ministry-we-do-not-finance-salaries-in-municipal-companies
Published: April 14, 2025 08:08
“The Ministry of Finance does not finance salaries of employees in municipal and private companies, but activities specified in the State Budget Act, the Road Transport Act and the Regulation on the terms and procedure for providing funds for compensation…
Embassy of Ukraine opens electronic book of condolences for the tragedy in Sumy
Published: April 14, 2025 07:40
The Ukrainian Embassy in Bulgaria has created an electronic book of condolences for the tragedy that took place on Palm Sunday in the city of Sumy.At least 34 people were killed in a Russian ballistic missile strike in the center of the city yesterday,…
Kiril Milov wins second gold for Bulgaria at European Wrestling Championship in Bratislava
Published: April 14, 2025 07:28
Kiril Milov won a second gold medal for Bulgaria at the European Wrestling Championship in Bratislava, Slovakia. In the decisive match in the 97 kg classic style category, he defeated Lucas Lazogianis from Germany with a score of 7:1.Magomed Ramazanov wins…
Public transport workers go on national protest for higher wages
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102142972/public-transport-workers-go-on-national-protests-for-higher-wages
Published: April 14, 2025 06:46
Public transport workers in Sofia, Varna and Ruse took to the streets of the capital under the slogan “Decent work – decent pay! Without transport there is no economy!”, organized by the largest trade unions in the country.The demonstrators blocked the…
35 billion leva are needed for complete rehabilitation of Bulgaria's road network
Published: April 14, 2025 05:40
The complete rehabilitation of Bulgaria's road network, including all compromised road sections, would cost around 35 billion leva, regional minister Ivan Ivanov told bTV. He added that it was not clear where these funds could be found.13,000 reports of…
Passion Week - The days of Christ's suffering
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102142443/passion-week-the-days-of-christ-s-suffering
Published: April 14, 2025 04:30
Passion Week is the last week before Easter. It is also the most austere week of fasting at the end of the long Great Lent, which prepares the faithful for Christ's Resurrection. It begins after the Sunday on which Christians celebrate the Lord's entry…
Minister Gutsanov attends open lesson on the risks of vaping, laughing gas and designer drugs
Published: April 14, 2025 04:00
Social Minister Borislav Gutsanov will attend an open lesson today at the Alexander Pushkin Secondary School in Varna, organized by the State Agency for Child Protection. The event is part of the campaign that informs children and young people …
Warming starts, but snowfall expected in the mountains
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102142769/warming-starts-but-snowfall-expected-in-the-mountains
Published: April 13, 2025 15:35
On Monday, it will be mostly cloudy over most of the country and in some places it will rain. The lowest temperatures will be between 4° and 9°C; in Sofia - about 6°C. The highest will be between 13° and 18°C, slightly lower along the sea coast, in…
Prime Minister condemns Russian missile attack on Ukrainian City of Sumy on Palm Sunday
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102142830
Published: April 13, 2025 14:32
“I am deeply saddened by the news of the horrific missile attack on the center of the city of Sumy on Palm Sunday,” Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov wrote on the social network X. The Prime Minister expressed empathy for the victims, their families,…
Sofia residents protest once again against the war on the roads
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102142816/sofia-residents-protest-once-again-against-the-war-on-the-roads
Published: April 13, 2025 13:27
Citizens of Sofia gathered for a protest once again today in memory of 12-year-old Siyana, who died in a car accident. Mass demonstrations continue across the country against the deadly behaviour of drivers on the Bulgarian roads. “If our society…
Patriarch Daniil: Sin causes sadness, but viceless life and repentance give birth to joy
Published: April 13, 2025 12:25
Patriarch Daniil has served a Holy Liturgy in the Cathedral of St. Alexander Nevsky on the occasion of the Feast of the Entrance of the Lord into Jerusalem. After raising Lazarus from the dead, the Son of God went to Jerusalem, where he was…
PM Rosen Zhelyazkov: The first F-16 is a symbol of ideological change
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102142780/rosen-zhelyazkov-the-first-f-16-is-a-symbol-of-ideological-change
Published: April 13, 2025 11:39
At an official ceremony to welcome the first Bulgarian F-16 Block 70 fighter jet at the 3rd Air Base in Graf Ignatievo, Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov pointed out that the new plane symbolizes the ideological change that began in 2019. “This …
Karlos Nasar declared the best weightlifter in Europe
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102142749/karlos-nasar-declared-the-best-weightlifter-in-europe
Published: April 13, 2025 09:29
Karlos Nasar has been declared “Best Weightlifter in Europe” for 2024 in the rankings of the European Weightlifting Federation and the European branch of the International Sports Press Association. The past year turned out to be the most successful…
Natalia Kiselova: A number of measures are needed for road safety
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102142740/natalia-kiselova-a-number-of-measures-are-needed-for-road-safety
Published: April 13, 2025 09:05
For road safety, it is not enough to change the law, as the measures must be much more, the Speaker of the National Assembly Natalia Kiselova, who attended the Palm Sunday celebration in Lovech, told journalists. “Administrative measures and the…
Why is it important for each lazarka girl to participate in the ritual kumichene on Palm Sunday?
Published: April 13, 2025 08:56
In the Bulgarian folk tradition, the feasts of Lazarus Saturday and Palm Sunday are related holidays. From Lazarus Saturday (Lazarovden in Bulgaria), girls prepare for the ritual kumichene, which is performed on the morning of Palm Sunday. A very old…
Valentina Georgieva wins gold at Artistic Gymnastics World Cup in Osijek
Published: April 13, 2025 08:29
European Artistic Gymnastics Championship silver medalist Valentina Georgieva won the gold on vault at the Artistic Gymnastics Apparatus World Cup in Osijek (Croatia). She showed excellent performance in her first international start of the year after…
Protests across Bulgaria against the war on the roads
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102142716/protests-across-the-country-against-the-war-on-the-roads
Published: April 13, 2025 07:45
People from all over the country took to the streets to demand stopping the war on the roads and stricter penalties for those who cause accidents. The cause of their anger was the death of 12-year-old Siyana, who died after a collision between a truck…
Nikola Tsolov wins sprint race in Formula 3 in Bahrain
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102142709/nikola-tsolov-wins-sprint-race-in-formula-3-in-bahrain
Published: April 13, 2025 06:55
Bulgarian racing driver Nikola Tsolov achieved exceptional success in Bahrain as he won the sprint race of the FIA Formula 3 Championship. He started fifth on the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, but with brilliant driving he achieved victory. …
The Strelcha Museum presents the exhibition "A Fine Easter, a Finer St. George’s Day".
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102141801
Published: April 13, 2025 04:50
In April and May the visitors of the Strelcha Historical Museum will have the opportunity to get acquainted with the traditions connected with the Easter holiday cycle through the exhibition A Fine Easter, a Finer St. George’s Day. Easter legends and…
Palm Sunday – with a scent of spring and anticipation of the great Resurrection
Published: April 13, 2025 02:55
With a scent of spring and anticipation of the great Resurrection of Christ, Palm Sunday is among the most beloved holidays in Bulgaria. From early morning, people fill the churches and share their joy through prayer at the festive service. In addition…
Warm weather expected on Palm Sunday
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102142553/warm-weather-expected-on-palm-sunday
Published: April 12, 2025 15:50
On Sunday, the lowest temperatures will range between 1°C and 6°C, around 2°C in Sofia. During the day, it will be mostly sunny, with temporary increases in cloudiness. There will be light to moderate southerly and southeasterly winds. It will warm up,…
Protests against the war on the roads took place across the country
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102142620/protests-against-the-war-on-the-roads-took-place-across-the-country
Published: April 12, 2025 15:38
Protests demanding safer roads following the death of 12-year-old Siyana Popova took place across the country. Thousands of people gathered in the square in the village of Telish, Northwestern Bulgaria. "I am a voice, a father who lost his child, killed…
Hieromonk Gavriil elected new abbot of Zograf Monastery
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102142609/hieromonk-gavriil-elected-new-abbot-of-zograf-monastery
Published: April 12, 2025 14:55
The Zograf Monastery on Mount Athos has a new abbot. Hieromonk Gavriil has been elected as the new abbot of the monastery, reported the website of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church. "On Lazarus Saturday, the Zograf Monastery on Mount Athos held elections to…
Protest in Sofia demands rule of law
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102142606/protest-in-sofia-demands-rule-of-law
Published: April 12, 2025 14:42
The Justice for All Initiative organized a protest march titled "Peevski Out of Power". It took place in downtown Sofia on the eve of Constitution Day, April 16. The citizens expressed their support for the constitutionally established principles of the…
Premier Zhelyazkov meets with Turkiye’s President Erdoğan within the frameworks of the fourth Antalya Diplomacy Forum
Published: April 12, 2025 13:35
The relations between Bulgaria and Turkiye—friendly, cooperative and steadily built over decades—are a guarantee for protecting not only national but also the external European borders in a way that serves as an example for Europe, Prime Minister Rosen…
Bulgarian processors import rapeseed from Canada due to a shortage of raw materials
Published: April 12, 2025 13:04
One of the largest cargo ships in the world docked for the first time at the Port of Varna, delivering 58,000 tons of rapeseed, BGNES reported. The shipment arrived from Canada and will be refined in Bulgaria. The delivery was made due to a shortage of…
Sofia Opera's performance of Wagner's Die Walkure opens the opera season in Salerno
Published: April 12, 2025 12:12
The Sofia Opera has been invited to open the opera season in Salerno, Italy on April 11 and 13 with a performance of the second part of Richard Wagner's tetralogy Der Ring des Nibelungen (The Ring of the Nibelung) - Die Walkure (The Valkyrie). This is…
President Radev: The delivery of F-16s is just the beginning of the political commitment to the Bulgarian Air Force
Published: April 12, 2025 10:00
The delivery of the F-16 fighter jets is just the beginning of the political commitment to logistics, maintenance and the development of real defense capabilities for the Bulgarian Air Force, said President Rumen Radev at a meeting with the Deputy…
The military research vessel "Sts Cyril and Metodius" returns to Bulgaria after its third mission to Antarctica
Published: April 12, 2025 08:42
The military research vessel RSV 421 "Sts Cyril and Metodius" has returned to Bulgaria after successfully completing its third mission to Antarctica. The ship docked at the Marine Station in Varna, where it was welcomed with a military ceremony. The…
The work of the Bulgarian–Macedonian Commission on Historical Issues is stalled
Published: April 12, 2025 07:40
The latest discussions of the Bulgaria-North Macedonia Commission on Historical Issues were completely unproductive due to the position of the colleagues from Skopje. In essence, there was no productive atmosphere. The colleagues from North Macedonia…
Film director Ted Kotcheff dies at 94
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102142483/film-director-ted-kotcheff-dies-at-94
Published: April 12, 2025 07:06
One of Hollywood's greatest directors and producers, Ted Kotcheff (William Theodore Kotcheff), has passed away at the age of 94. His name is associated with landmark films such as ''The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz'' which earned him the Golden Bear…
Fitch affirms Bulgaria's rating at BBB; Outlook Positive
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102142474/fitch-affirms-bulgaria-s-rating-at-bbb-outlook-positive
Published: April 12, 2025 06:36
Fitch Ratings has affirmed Bulgaria's Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at 'BBB' with a Positive Outlook, reported BTA. ''Bulgaria's ratings are supported by its strong external and public finance balance sheets versus 'BBB'…
Burgas hosts the world competition Sauvignon Selection by CMB
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102141803/burgas-hosts-the-world-competition-sauvignon-selection-by-cmb
Published: April 12, 2025 05:15
Burgas will host the 16th edition of Sauvignon Selection, a major segment of the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles and one of the most prestigious independent wine competitions in the world. Over 1,000 Sauvignon Blanc wines from all over the world will compete…
"Lazaruvane" - a rite symbolising a girl's "coming of age".
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102142406/lazaruvane-a-rite-symbolising-a-girl-s-coming-of-age
Published: April 12, 2025 04:30
Lazarus Saturday is widely known in Bulgaria as Lazarovden, celebrated by Orthodox Bulgarians on the day before Palm Sunday. The main rite is the lazaruvane - a traditional custom centred on themes of love and marriage. Girls over the age of 16, called…
The tenth anniversary edition of Tarnovo Ultra begins
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102142311/the-tenth-anniversary-edition-of-tarnovo-ultra-begins
Published: April 12, 2025 03:25
A record number of participants from Bulgaria and abroad are expected to take part in the tenth anniversary edition of the Tarnovo Ultra Bike and Trail in Veliko Tarnovo, announced the organizers from the sports club “Brown Team”. The competitions –…
Participants from five continents to take part at the Sara-Nora Prima ballet competition in Burgas
Published: April 12, 2025 03:10
Participants from North America, South America, Europe, Asia and Africa have registered for the Sara-Nora Prima international ballet competition and the academy, which will take place simultaneously in Burgas. "The mission of the competition is not…
Cloudy weather and significant rainfall in central regions of Bulgaria
Published: April 11, 2025 16:10
On Saturday, cloudiness will be significant, in many places with rainfall, intense and significant in quantity in the central regions. The lowest temperatures will be between 2° and 7°C and the highest will be between 10° and 15°C. In Sofia, the lowest…
Bulgaria Today – 11 April 2025
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102142062/bulgaria-today-11-april-2025
Published: April 11, 2025 15:00
In “Bulgaria Today” on Friday, April 11, we bring you, first, the latest news from this country.Next on the show: Sakar – land of dolmens, imperial eagles and sustainable tourism.At the end of our podcast, we bring you the song "Do You Believe" performed…
St Lazarus Day celebrated with traditional lazaruvane in Tryavna
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102141800
Published: April 11, 2025 13:50
The historic town of Tryavna will celebrate St Lazarus' Day, traditionally held on the Saturday before Palm Sunday. The Bulgarian custom, known as lazaruvane, is closely linked to the themes of love and marriage and will be re-enacted this Saturday, April…
General Labour Inspectorate identifies 51,000 violations in the first three months of 2025
Published: April 11, 2025 13:44
In the first quarter of 2025, the control bodies of the General Labour Inspectorate Executive Agency shut down three times more sites, workplaces, machines and equipment that posed a direct threat to the life and health of workers, compared to the same…
Police detain tourist bus driver with over 2 permille of alcohol in his blood
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102142263/police-detain-tourist-bus-driver-with-2-permille-of-alcohol
Published: April 11, 2025 13:14
The police in the town of Veliko Tarnovo (Central North Bulgaria) detained a tourist bus driver with more than 2 permille of alcohol in his blood while on duty. A tourist agency had hired a transport company from Pleven to transport its tourists…
Balkan developments
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102142199/balkan-developments
Published: April 11, 2025 12:01
Romanian police and military personnel worked as mercenaries in CongoAccording to a report by the Romanian Ministry of the Interior, 11 of its employees worked as mercenaries in Congo while on sick leave, Digi24 reported. The Ministry of Defense also…
Rosen Zhelyazkov: Bulgaria is an active participant in initiatives aimed at strengthening the defense capabilities of the EU and NATO
Published: April 11, 2025 11:32
As an EU member state and a NATO ally, Bulgaria is an active participant in solidarity initiatives aimed at strengthening our deterrence and defense capabilities, Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov said in his speech at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum. …
Grigor Dimitrov faces Alex de Minaur in the quarterfinals in Monte Carlo
Published: April 11, 2025 10:26
Grigor Dimitrov plays today for a place in the semifinals of the Masters series tournament in Monte Carlo with a prize fund of 6.1 million euros. He will face Alex de Minaur from Australia. In his last match, the Bulgarian tennis player achieved…
INSAIT has been positioning Bulgaria on the world's technological map for 3 years
Published: April 11, 2025 09:23
Since its establishment on April 11, 2022, the Institute for Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence and Technology – INSAIT has achieved a number of successes and continues to position Bulgaria on the world's technological map. There have been…
"Do You Believe" – A blues project by Angel Dyulgerov
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102142051/do-you-believe-a-blues-project-by-angel-dyulgerov
Published: April 11, 2025 09:22
Angel Dyulgerov is a guitarist, violinist, composer, arranger and band leader who, in recent years, has worked with some of the biggest stars of Bulgarian music, such as Lili Ivanova, Lubo Kirov and many others. Alongside his participation in a number…
Legislative changes accelerate introduction of digital technologies in small settlements
Published: April 11, 2025 08:25
The parliament adopted on second reading amendments to the Electronic Communications Networks and Physical Infrastructure Act. The aim is to shorten the terms for issuing documents for construction and putting digital technologies into operation, BTA…
Stoeva sisters secure medal at European Badminton Championships
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102141971/stoeva-sisters-secure-medal-at-european-badminton-championships
Published: April 11, 2025 08:10
Sisters Stefani Stoeva and Gabriela Stoeva have secured medals at the European Badminton Championships by qualifying for the semifinals of the women's doubles competition in Horsens (Denmark). The Bulgarians, who are seeded No. 1 in the doubles, won…
National Social Security Institute: The social security income in Bulgaria is 888.63 EUR
Published: April 11, 2025 07:56
The average social security income for the country for February 2025 is 888.63 EUR, the National Social Security Institute (NSSI) has reported. Compared to the previous month, there is a rise of 2.42 EUR. In the period March 1, 2024 to February 28,…
Fewer road accidents reported in Sofia, pedestrians - risky participants in traffic
Published: April 11, 2025 07:16
Since the beginning of the year, there has been a trend of decreasing traffic accidents on the territory of Sofia, as well as the number of people killed and injured in them compared to 2024, Commissioner Nikolay Krusharski, Head of the Traffic Police…
Snowfall and strong winds cut off electricity in over 100 villages in Northeastern Bulgaria
Published: April 11, 2025 06:12
Snowfall and strong winds in Northeastern Bulgaria caused power outages in more than 100 villages in the regions of Ruse, Silistra, Shumen, Targovishte, Dobrich and Varna. Hurricane-strong wind knocked down a 50-meter crane near the Fishing Port in…
Moto Expo 2025: Over 65 exclusive premier motorcycle models and test rides in Sofia
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102141753
Published: April 11, 2025 05:25
Shortly after the opening of the motorcycle season in Sofia at the end of March, Bulgaria's capital city will host the country's largest motorcycle exhibition. The event takes place from today until April 14 at Arena 8888 Sofia. Between 700 and 800 bikes…
The Sts Cyril and Methodius ship returns from its third Antarctic mission
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102141762
Published: April 11, 2025 05:10
The Bulgarian research vessel Sts. Cyril and Methodius - Research Survey Vessel 421 will be ceremonially welcomed at the port terminal in Varna today. It was expected to dock at 10 am but due to bad weather the ship is now expected at 4 pm. The ship is…
Sakar – land of dolmens, imperial eagles and sustainable tourism
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102141419/sakar-land-of-dolmens-imperial-eagles-and-sustainable-tourism
Published: April 11, 2025 02:45
Sakar, one of the most mysterious and little-known mountains in Bulgaria, is slowly but surely becoming a new destination for sustainable tourism. The area, located between the Eastern Rhodopes and Strandzha Mountain, has remained away from tourist…
Cloudy with occasional showers
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Published: April 10, 2025 16:05
Friday will be cloudy, but there will be no rain during the day. Precipitation will start in the evening in eastern Bulgaria and continue during the night over the rest of the country. Minimum temperatures will be between minus 2°C and 3°C, around 0°C in…
Bulgaria returns the remains of the Sarafovo bomber to Lebanon
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Published: April 10, 2025 15:33
Bulgaria is returning to Lebanon the remains of the terrorist who, in 2012, blew himself on a bus carrying Israeli tourists, BGNES reported. The terrorist attack took place at Sarafovo Airport—the deadliest assault on Israelis abroad since 2004. In the…
Parliament approves at first reading three draft amendments to the Family Code
Published: April 10, 2025 15:01
Bulgaria’s National Assembly approved at first reading three draft amendments to the Family Code. GERB-SDS propose introducing the possibility of shared parenting in cases of divorce, with the court ruling also addressing the issue of the child’s…
Bulgaria Today – 10 April 2025
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Published: April 10, 2025 15:00
In “Bulgaria Today” on Thursday, April 10, we bring you, first, the latest news from this country.Next on the show: The idea for classes on virtues and religions in school sparks wide public debate.At the end of our podcast, we bring you the song…
Bulgaria is a key player in the region's energy transition, says energy minister
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102141735
Published: April 10, 2025 14:42
Energy Minister Zhecho Stankov attended the tenth edition of the Delphi Economic Forum in Greece. "Bulgaria is a reliable partner in the region's energy transformation and security," he said during his speech at the panel "Addressing Energy Regional…
Testing of Average speed control systems started today
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102141657/testing-of-average-speed-control-systems-started-today
Published: April 10, 2025 12:59
Testing of the sectional average speed control system began today. The tests are being conducted by the National Toll Authority in cooperation with the Bulgarian Institute of Metrology and are aimed at verifying the accuracy of the measurements before the…
Police bust human smuggling ring active since 2022
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102141606/police-bust-human-smuggling-ring-active-since-2022
Published: April 10, 2025 12:04
On 7 April, the Directorate for Combating Organised Crime dismantled a migrant smuggling network. Three people were arrested - the organiser and two of his associates. The organiser is a third-country national who has been denied refugee status in Bulgaria…
46 years ago today: Georgi Ivanov became the first Bulgarian cosmonaut
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Published: April 10, 2025 10:29
On this day 46 years ago, Georgi Ivanov made history as the first Bulgarian to go into space. On 10 April 1979, at 20:34 Moscow time, the Soyuz-33 spacecraft was launched into orbit with Georgi Ivanov and Soviet commander Nikolai Rukavishnikov on…
DEEP ZONE Project with a new version of the iconic song "Istina"
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Published: April 10, 2025 09:30
DEEP ZONE Project presents "Istina/Truth" – their version of the well-known song by Milena Slavova, which marked the Bulgarian music at the turn of the new millennium. The author of the new arrangement - Dian Savov from DEEP ZONE Project – says that he …
MECH files vote of no confidence in the government
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102141398/mech-files-vote-of-no-confidence-in-the-government
Published: April 10, 2025 08:25
The MECH party is filing a motion of no confidence against the government, the leader of Vazrazhdane, Kostadin Kostadinov said on the sidelines of the National Assembly. The MP said that it was organized by his political force, which gentlemanly gave…
Grigor Dimitrov qualifies for round of 16 in Monte Carlo
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102141342/grigor-dimitrov-qualifies-for-round-of-16-in-monte-carlo
Published: April 10, 2025 07:37
Grigor Dimitrov had to play a three-set match against the 255th in the world Valentin Vacherot, but in the end he managed to qualify for the third round of the Masters series tournament in Monte Carlo with a prize fund of 6.1 million euros. The …
Maximum speed on highways to become 130 km/h
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102141297/maximum-speed-on-highways-to-become-130-km-h
Published: April 10, 2025 06:36
Drivers should drive with a maximum speed of 130 km/h on highways, which is ten less than the current permitted speed, MPs of the parliamentary Committee on Transport decided, adopting the amendments to the Road Traffic Act at first reading. “The …
Magomed Ramazanov wins European wrestling title in Bratislava
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102141256/magomed-ramazanov-wins-european-wrestling-title-in-bratislava
Published: April 10, 2025 05:39
Olympic champion Magomed Ramazanov has won the freestyle wrestling title in the 86 kg category at the European Championships in Bratislava. After a remarkable comeback in the final, the Bulgarian athlete won against neutral-status participant…
EC awards translation prize to 11th grader Alexandra Atanasova
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102141147/ec-awards-translation-prize-to-11th-grader-alexandra-atanasova
Published: April 10, 2025 03:05
Bulgarian 11th grader Alexandra Atanasova is among the 27 winners of the 18th European translation contest for secondary school students Juvenes Translatores, organized by the Directorate-General for Translation of the European Commission.As part of the…
The Chamber Orchestra of the Bavarian Radio visits Sofia for Easter
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102140322/the-chamber-orchestra-of-the-bavarian-radio-visits-sofia-for-easter
Published: April 10, 2025 03:05
The Chamber Orchestra of the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra with artistic director Radoslaw Szulc is among the special guests at the 25th European Music Festival in Sofia. The first performance of the elite ensemble in the capital city will take…
Bulgarian students with awards from the US Youth Business Summit 2025
Published: April 9, 2025 15:59
Students and teachers from two educational companies of the National Commerce and Banking High School won awards at the global business competition Youth Business Summit 2025 – US, organized by the US Headquarters of Educational Enterprises, the Ministry…
Rain and snow expected on Thursday
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Published: April 9, 2025 15:50
On Thursday, the cloud cover will increase significantly, and rain showers will begin. There will be moderate winds. Strong and gusty westerly and northwesterly winds are expected in the Danubian Plain and the western part of the Upper Thracian Plain.…
Sofia public transport employees to protest on Monday, block central junctions
Published: April 9, 2025 15:50
Sofia public transport workers will protest on Monday, April 14, demanding increase in wages. The decision to protest was made after meetings between the industry and the Sofia Municipality. The transport workers do not agree with the municipality's…
President Rumen Radev: Europe can cope with challenges if it raises its ambitions
Published: April 9, 2025 15:35
On April 9 and 10, Bulgaria's President Rumen Radev participated in the Delphi Economic Forum in Greece. The event brings together heads of state and government, representatives of academia, business and the non-governmental sector, who discuss the…
Bulgaria Today – 9 April 2025
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Published: April 9, 2025 15:00
In “Bulgaria Today” on Wednesday, April 9, we bring you, first, the latest news from this country.Next on the show: Garden "Inspiration" and how young people with special needs create a community and a future.At the end of our podcast, we bring you the…
The images of Paisius of Hilendar and St. Ivan Rilski will be depicted on Bulgarian euro coins
Published: April 9, 2025 12:05
The images of Paisius of Hilendar and St. Ivan Rilski will adorn Bulgarian euro coinsThe revised graphic design of the Bulgarian national side of the euro coins has been approved by the Governing Council of the Bulgarian National Bank. The two-euro coin,…