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A warning for dangerous rainfall has been issued for 12 regions in Southern Bulgaria
Published: November 27, 2025 16:45
On Friday, the lowest temperatures will be between 4°C and 9°C, reaching up to 12°C in the southeast, around 6°C in Sofia. During the next 24 hours, the weather will remain cloudy. It will rain in almost the entire country. During the day, rainfall will…
Bulgaria Today – 27 November 2025
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102244756/bulgaria-today-27-november-2025
Published: November 27, 2025 16:00
Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on November 27.In “Bulgaria Today” we bring you first the latest news from this country.Next on the show:After massive protest in front of parliament building the ruling coalition…
Varna mayor Blagomir Kotsev released pending trial on €102,258 bond
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102246402
Published: November 27, 2025 15:37
The Varna District Court has released the city’s mayor, Blagomir Kotsev, on a financial bond of €102,258. Before the court’s decision was announced, supporters of the mayor and members of the We Continue the Change party gathered outside the courthouse,…
Three detained and five police officers injured at last night's protest in Sofia
Published: November 27, 2025 13:50
Three people, including an Italian citizen, were arrested during last night's protest against the adoption of the 2026 budget in front of the National Assembly, the director of the Sofia Directorate of Internal Affairs, Chief Commissioner Lyubomir Nikolov,…
Government resumes talks with unions and employers after freezing the 2026 budget
Published: November 27, 2025 12:55
'The dialogue between employers and trade unions has been restored. Consultations will begin tomorrow at the Ministry of Finance to iron out all the details. The state is committed to supporting every Bulgarian citizen.' This was written by GERB leader…
After massive protest in front of parliament building the ruling coalition freezes budget for 2026
Published: November 27, 2025 12:52
Minutes before the second and final reading, at the parliamentary budget and finance committee, of the state budget for 2026, the leader of the biggest party represented in parliament GERB Boyko Borissov halted the procedure and sent the draft bill for…
NSI: Bulgarians' international travel increased 15% last year
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102246274/nsi-bulgarians-international-travel-increased-15-last-year
Published: November 27, 2025 12:39
Bulgarian citizens traveled abroad 829,300 times in October, which is 15% more than in October 2024, according to the National Statistical Institute.The most popular destinations were Turkey, Greece, Serbia, Romania, Germany, North Macedonia, Italy,…
State-owned enterprises to combat corruption through an integrity officer
Published: November 27, 2025 11:30
The National Assembly has introduced a new requirement for state-owned enterprises to implement corruption risk management systems, which will also include appointing an integrity officer. The measure is recommended by the Organisation for Economic…
“To Chicago and Back” is now available in English
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102246127/to-chicago-and-back-is-now-available-in-english
Published: November 27, 2025 10:06
The first bilingual edition (Bulgarian-English) of Aleko Konstantinov’s travelogue “To Chicago and Back” has been printed, Consul General of Bulgaria in Chicago, USA, Svetoslav Stankov, announced on his Facebook profile. The work has shaped the first…
Budget 2026 is being frozen, GERB are ready to rule with the old budget
Published: November 27, 2025 09:18
GERB leader Boyko Borissov said that he did not like budget 2026 and it would be frozen. Speaking to the media in parliament, Borissov said that the Joint Governance Council of the formations in the government, the Prime Minister and the Minister…
North Macedonian Prime Minister mocks attacked Macedonian Bulgarian Vladimir Perev
Published: November 27, 2025 06:55
North Macedonian Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski accused attacked Macedonian Bulgarian journalist Vladimir Perev of staging the attack and self-harm, BGNES has reported. On November 21, in a shop in the center of Skopje, Perev was attacked in front…
Christmas town opens in Plovdiv’s central square
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102245860/christmas-town-opens-in-plovdivs-central-square
Published: November 27, 2025 06:05
Plovdiv will offer concerts, bazaars and an ice park for the Christmas and New Year holidays to its citizens and guests, the municipality has announced. Mayor Kostadin Dimitrov will light the Christmas tree in front of the Plovdiv Municipality building…
Bulgaria faces widespread rain and cooler temperatures
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102245687/bulgaria-faces-widespread-rain-and-cooler-temperatures
Published: November 26, 2025 17:05
On Thursday, minimum temperatures will range from 3° to 19°C, with eastern areas reaching 15–19°C and Sofia around 6°C. The day will be cloudy with widespread rain. Heavy rainfall is expected in western regions overnight and in central and southern…
Georg Georgiev: Support for Ukraine and pressure on Russia must continue
Published: November 26, 2025 16:41
“Solutions for achieving peace in Ukraine must be based on fundamental principles of the UN Charter, such as sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity.” This was stated by Bulgarian Foreign Minister Georg Georgiev at the informal video …
Bulgaria Today – 26 November 2025
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102244754/bulgaria-today-26-november-2025
Published: November 26, 2025 16:00
Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on November 26. In “Bulgaria Today” we bring you first the latest news from this country. Next, we tell you more about the еuro, which causes some concerns among…
Vratsa invests in culture to boost tourism and local economy
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102245800/vratsa-invests-in-culture-to-boost-tourism-and-local-economy
Published: November 26, 2025 14:54
Despite being in Bulgaria’s poorest region, the North-West, Vratsa Province ranks among the top three in the country for economic development. According to 2023 data from the National Statistical Institute (NSI), it shares third place with Varna on the…
Property prices in Sofia rise 25.5% in a year
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102245784/property-prices-in-sofia-rise-255-in-a-year
Published: November 26, 2025 14:36
The average price of apartments sold in Sofia in the third quarter of 2025 reached €2,310 per square metre, marking an annual increase of 25.5%, according to data from Bulgarian Properties.While new developments remain popular, limited supply and high…
Stockholm Christmas concert to showcase traditional Bulgarian music
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102245723/stockholm-christmas-concert-to-showcase-traditional-bulgarian-music
Published: November 26, 2025 13:20
Bulgarian artists will take part in the festive Christmas concert in Stockholm, organised with the European Commission's representation and embassies, the Bulgarian embassy in the Swedish capital announced on Facebook. The event is scheduled for 8 December…
Bulgaria’s Anti-Corruption Commission probes 'Velichie' party in major property fraud case
Published: November 26, 2025 12:30
Bulgaria’s Anti-Corruption Commission is investigating a large-scale property fraud and money laundering scheme connected to the 'Historical Park', which is associated with Ivelin Mihaylov, the leader of the Velichie party. Those arrested include the…
Natural gas prices to fall by over 4% in December
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102245676/natural-gas-prices-to-fall-by-over-4-in-december
Published: November 26, 2025 12:22
Natural gas prices in Bulgaria are set to fall by just over 4% in December, significantly higher than the previously forecast 1% drop, according to calculations by state-owned supplier Bulgargaz, reported BNR correspondent Yuliyana Kornazheva.This would…
Borissov cites EU defence adjustment to claim a 2026 deficit of 2.7%.
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102245666/borissov-cites-eu-defence-adjustment-to-claim-a-2026-deficit-of-27
Published: November 26, 2025 12:15
The ruling party and the opposition argued about the procedure for the Budget Committee meeting before the final vote on the 2006 budget. Assen Vassilev, chairman of the We Continue the Change party, attempted to block the committee’s extraordinary…
Agriculture and forestry workers protest for higher salaries
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102245587/agriculture-and-forestry-workers-protest-for-higher-salaries
Published: November 26, 2025 10:34
Employees in the agriculture and forestry sector staged a protest in front of the Parliament, demanding higher salaries for workers in departments that are secondary budget administrators. The protest was organized by the National Federation of…
Bulgarian Judges Association raises concern over new antivirus software
Published: November 26, 2025 10:21
Judges have opposed the introduction of a new antivirus agent on their computers. The magistrates fear that it could violate personal data protection rules and compromise the independence of the judiciary. In an official letter, the Bulgarian Judges…
Boyko Borisov: Bulgaria will join the eurozone on January 1 despite protests
Published: November 26, 2025 09:06
GERB leader Boyko Borisov said in Parliament that Bulgaria will become a member of the eurozone on January 1, regardless of protests organized by representatives of We Continue the Change Democratic Bulgaria (PP-DB). He was commenting on opposition…
Footsteps of Cumans, Pechenegs, and DNA reveal the secrets of Ryahovets fortress near Gorna Oryahovitsa
Published: November 26, 2025 08:50
A 5,000-year-long history lies hidden in the ruins of the medieval fortress “Ryahovets” near the town of Gorna Oryahovitsa where active excavations began ten years ago. On this occasion, on November 17, the Historical Museum in Gorna Oryahovitsa opened an…
Bulgaria at risk of non compliance with the EU's fiscal framework in 2026
Published: November 26, 2025 08:06
Six countries, including Bulgaria, are at risk of non compliance with the EU fiscal framework in 2026. This is highlighted in the 2026 European Semester Autumn Package, adopted by the European Commission. Another 12 countries are urged to continue …
Real Madrid defeats Hapoel Tel Aviv in a EuroLeague basketball game played in Botevgrad
Published: November 26, 2025 07:21
Real Madrid defeated Hapoel Tel Aviv 75:74 (22:18, 17:18, 21:22, 15:16) in a Round 13 EuroLeague basketball match. The game was played at Arena Botevgrad in Bulgaria. The Israeli team chose Sofia and Botevgrad as the venues for their home games due to…
Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov supports the peace plan for Ukraine
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102245424/prime-minister-rosen-zhelyazkov-supports-the-peace-plan-for-ukraine
Published: November 26, 2025 06:57
“Borders cannot be changed by force, and Ukraine’s long-term security must be guaranteed”, Bulgaria’s Premier Rossen Zhelyazkov said during a videoconference meeting of the “Coalition of the Willing”, led by French President Emmanuel Macron and UK …
Bulgaria and China discuss cooperation in the automotive sector
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102245093/bulgaria-and-china-discuss-cooperation-in-the-automotive-sector
Published: November 26, 2025 05:30
Business forum on the topic "Bulgaria - China: cooperation in the automotive sector" is being held on November 26 in Sofia. Its organizers are the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Bulgaria. …
Draft budget 2026 sparks protests
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102245210/draft-budget-2026-sparks-protests
Published: November 26, 2025 04:50
The Bulgarian Industrial Capital Association has called for participation in a protest on November 26 against the budget for 2026, which is about to be adopted at second reading. "We call not only our members, but also all entrepreneurs, business…
Yellow code for strong wind in 16 eastern and southwestern regions
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102245045/yellow-code-for-strong-wind-in-16-eastern-and-southwestern-regions
Published: November 25, 2025 17:50
On Wednesday, the lowest temperatures will be between 3 and 8°C. In the regions with strong wind it will be up to 10-12°C. In Sofia it will be around 4°C. In the western parts of the Danube Plain and the Upper Thracian Plain it will be foggy. During the…
Drones to aid disaster and fire response in Burgas
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102245315/drones-to-aid-disaster-and-fire-response-in-burgas
Published: November 25, 2025 17:01
Following a series of fires in the Burgas area last summer, including one that destroyed homes in a local villa district, the Burgas municipality has acquired high-tech drones equipped with thermal cameras, night vision, and 3D imaging.The two drones,…
Bulgarian police break up migrant smuggling network
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102245312/bulgarian-police-break-up-migrant-smuggling-network
Published: November 25, 2025 16:48
Illegal migrants from Syria, Iraq and Iran have been discovered in Sofia, and ten members of an organised criminal group have been arrested, Deputy City Prosecutor Desislava Petrova told reporters. Two of those arrested have been charged as the leaders of…
Bulgaria Today – 25 November 2025
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102244753/bulgaria-today-25-november-2025
Published: November 25, 2025 16:00
In “Bulgaria Today” on Tuesday, 25 November, we bring you, first, the latest news from this country.Next we’ll take you to a world of horsemen, legends and ancient magic, as Veneta Nikolova tells the story of the Letnitsa Treasure.And finally in our…
Amendments to the draft budget hint at state's readiness to buy Lukoil assets
Published: November 25, 2025 14:47
Two billion euros in additional state guarantees and a concession of the Bulgarian Sports Totalizator are part of changes to the draft budget for 2026, submitted between the first and second readings. The change that increases the potential state…
"Life with an Idiot" by Theodore Ushev wins best film award at a festival in Beijing
Published: November 25, 2025 12:10
The short animated film "Life with an Idiot" by Theodore Ushev won the best film award at the Beijing International Short Film Festival. The animator announced the news on his Facebook profile. "I am very happy because it is rare for an animated…
More than 86% of people say that wage growth in 2025 is not sufficient
Published: November 25, 2025 11:19
The increase in the minimum wage is supported by 54.1% of Bulgarians. 1/3 of respondents believe that the minimum wage should be equal to the living wage. This is indicated by the results of a representative survey by the Myara Agency commissioned by…
A Bridge of Words and Memory – Dimi Komanduci and her project “The Charisma of Bulgarians”
Published: November 25, 2025 09:53
The project “The Charisma of Bulgarians” is, in essence, a bridge between different worlds. With it, Dimitrinka Yordanova Komanduci - psychologist, psychotherapist, vocal coach, and author of “Your Voice Can Change Your Life” - aims to create a connection…
President Rumen Radev: Peace in Ukraine will be written by the victors
Published: November 25, 2025 09:14
“We see a rational plan for a quick peace from President Donald Trump, according to which the situation on the battlefield is developing extremely unfavorably for Ukraine, and he is trying to prevent a worse scenario and additional casualties,”…
IMF assesses Bulgaria's near-term growth outlook as positive
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102244956/imf-assesses-bulgaria-s-near-term-growth-outlook-as-positive
Published: November 25, 2025 08:18
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has concluded the 2025 Article IV Consultation with Bulgaria. According to the IMF’s procedure for assessments and recommendations, domestic demand is driving a robust expansion of the…
''DPS – New Beginning'' urges that local taxes remain unchanged in 2026
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102244943/dps-new-beginning-urges-that-local-taxes-remain-unchanged-in-2026
Published: November 25, 2025 08:02
“I call on all representatives of the Movement for Rights and Freedoms in local government — mayors and municipal councilors — to ensure security and predictability for the people and to take the necessary steps to keep all local taxes and fees…
Veselin Marinov with four consecutive concerts in front of the audience in Sofia
Published: November 25, 2025 07:51
Admirers of schlager music and expressive stage presence are certainly looking forward to the pre-Christmas meeting with Veselin Marinov. It has already been a long-standing tradition for the singer to have a concert in the National Palace of Culture…
Bulgaria rises in global digital quality of life ranking
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102244759/bulgaria-rises-in-global-digital-quality-of-life-ranking
Published: November 25, 2025 07:45
Bulgaria has climbed to 11th place in this year’s Digital Quality of Life 2025 (DQL) index published by Surfshark, up from 18th last year, BTA reported. The index evaluates countries’ digital well-being across five dimensions: fixed broadband…
Bulgaria expects the return of over 2,700 antiques from abroad
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102244898/bulgaria-expects-the-return-of-over-2700-antiques-from-abroad
Published: November 25, 2025 07:22
Around 90% of the antiques seized during an international operation targeting a cultural property trafficking network will be returned to Bulgaria, Deputy Minister of Culture Todor Chobanov told “Nova TV”. “This is an unprecedented operation in terms…
Hate speech in Skopje has led to an attack on journalist Vlado Perev
Published: November 25, 2025 06:56
The journalist and doyen of the Bulgarian community in North Macedonia, Vladimir Perev, was verbally and physically attacked in a shop in Skopje. He himself reported the incident in a publication on the “Tribuna” website. Perev, who is 80 years old,…
Bulgaria joins the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
Published: November 25, 2025 05:35
To mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, a number of cities in Bulgaria will hold marches today under the slogan 'Not one more'. The Bulgarian Fund for Women (BFW) will also be taking part in the marches. According to…
Bulgarian Prime Minister says country ready to help find peace solutions
Published: November 24, 2025 16:02
Speaking at an informal meeting of EU leaders on Friday, Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov said that Bulgaria, as an EU member state and NATO ally, is ready to participate in efforts to find solutions for peace and security.He said that Ukraine’s security…
Bulgaria Today – 24 November 2025
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102244725/bulgaria-today-24-november-2025
Published: November 24, 2025 16:00
In “Bulgaria Today” on Monday, November 24, we bring you, first, the latest news from this country.Next on the show: Bulgaria's first state budget in euros – between two readings in the National Assembly and a wave of dissatisfaction.At the end, we bring…
Bulgaria lacks unified refugee policy, Vice President Iotova says
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102244696/bulgaria-lacks-unified-refugee-policy-vice-president-iotova-says
Published: November 24, 2025 14:49
Bulgaria lacks a coherent national policy on refugees despite continued migrant flows, Vice President Iliana Iotova said on Wednesday, calling for a lead institution to coordinate integration efforts.Speaking at a roundtable event on the effective social…
Bulgarian Vladigerov brothers to perform live score for silent film at Vienna’s Metro Kino
Published: November 24, 2025 14:38
The Vladigerov brothers will provide a live musical accompaniment to a silent film at Vienna’s Metro Kulturhaus cinema, marking their second time taking on the challenge. The historic Metro Kino has been run by the Austrian Film Archive since 2002,…
Sofia forum highlights expanding Bulgaria–China research cooperation
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102244669/sofia-forum-highlights-expanding-bulgariachina-research-cooperation
Published: November 24, 2025 14:20
Bulgarian and Chinese researchers discussed scientific cooperation at a forum in Sofia on Friday, attended by representatives of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS), government officials, economists and public figures. Organised jointly by the BAS and…
From palkenski dialect to standard speech – a Bulgarian language lectureship starts in Timișoara
Published: November 24, 2025 13:55
Timișoara, a large multicultural city in western Romania, is the center of the historical community of the Banat Bulgarians. The members of this community are descendants of settlers from the Bulgarian lands nearly three centuries ago, who have preserved…
Unions stage a protest demanding ‘dignified pay’ for the public sector
Published: November 24, 2025 13:41
With the slogan “No to the division of workers! Yes to higher incomes!” the Confederation of Independent Trade Unions in Bulgaria (CITUB/KNSB) held a protest in front of the Members’ Entrance of the National Assembly. The demonstration took place ahead of…
Bulgaria's first state budget in euros – between two readings in the National Assembly and a wave of dissatisfaction
Published: November 24, 2025 12:25
The draft state budget was adopted in first reading by the National Assembly on November 21. However, the planned changes in the financial framework for 2026 triggered an open clash between the ruling coalition, led by GERB party, and the opposition…
The Russian aggression in Ukraine hinders Black Sea cooperation
Published: November 24, 2025 10:59
“Bulgaria remains a firm supporter of Ukraine’s efforts to achieve a just and lasting peace that guarantees its sovereignty and territorial integrity”, Minister of Foreign Affairs Georg Georgiev said at the opening of the 66th Session of the General…
Bulgaria will not bail out eurozone countries with debt, Lilyana Pavlova says
Published: November 24, 2025 09:43
Bulgaria will not have to bail out eurozone countries that are experiencing difficulties. This is what Lilyana Pavlova, former vice president of the European Investment Bank, told the Bulgarian National Radio. "In the contracts we sign and in the…
“Made in EU” wins another European film award
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102244410/made-in-eu-wins-another-european-film-award
Published: November 24, 2025 08:34
The film “Made in EU” by director Stefan Komandarev won the Audience Grand Prize at the 63rd Gijón International Film Festival in Spain. The film triumphed in competition with 95 titles, BTA has reported. “Within a few days, we won the Critics’ Award…
Skopje must include Bulgarians in the constitution, Foreign Minister Georgiev says
Published: November 24, 2025 07:30
I have spoken many times with Minister of Foreign Affairs of North Macedonia Timčo Mucunski. He knows our position very well. His role is to convince his own government to abide by the 2022 consensus. This was what Bulgarian Foreign Minister Georg…
Sofia supports the peace plan in Ukraine, but wants EU's interests to be taken into account
Published: November 24, 2025 06:54
Bulgaria welcomes the consistent efforts of the US and President Donald Trump to establish a just and lasting peace in Ukraine, the Council of Ministers wrote on the government's Facebook page. The final terms of a future peace agreement would…
Marian Serafimov – a young man from Gabrovo who turns enthusiasm into change
Published: November 23, 2025 13:15
In Gabrovo – a city in the geographical center of Bulgaria, once described as the Bulgarian Manchester, but today facing demographic challenges – there are young people who believe that the future can be better and that this largely depends on their…
Stela Nedkova and her Bulgarian corner in Brussels – a restaurant with traditional Bulgarian dishes
Published: November 23, 2025 09:15
For 15 years, Stela Nedkova has been living in Brussels. After completing her education in Bulgaria, she decided to test herself in a different reality to see whether she could handle life’s challenges on her own, without her parents’ help. Stela faced a…
Roman engineering genius comes to life beneath the streets of ancient Ratiaria
Published: November 23, 2025 08:15
Just days ago, archaeologists uncovered part of the complex underground infrastructure that once served the Roman baths of Ratiaria - one of the most important ancient cities in Bulgaria’s northwest. Founded in the 1st century in the area of today’s…
Karpachevo, the center of the universe
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102243316/karpachevo-bulgarias-tiny-universe
Published: November 23, 2025 07:15
In a small village hidden in the heart of the Devetashko Plateau, life pulses with admirable energy. Karpachevo has become a symbol of how a community, united by a shared purpose, can defy demographic decline and breathe new life into a fading region. The…
Iconic glass platform “The Peak” in the Rhodope Mountains has been renovated
Published: November 23, 2025 05:05
The panoramic platform “The Peak,” a beloved spot among tourists in the Rhodope Mountains, has been renovated. On the initiative of the “Krepostta – Mogilitsa” Tourist Association, the facility - located at 1,351 meters above sea level - was repaired and…
"People and Streets” from the cult Bulgarian classic "The Boy Goes Away"
Published: November 22, 2025 10:15
Photos: ubc-bg.com, архив, Facebook/ Filmotechno podcastDiscover more Bulgarian music in Radio Bulgaria's series "Highlights of Bulgarian musical culture":Highlights of Bulgarian musical culture: ''Barefoot times'' - a childhood memoryHighlights of…
Online catalogue of Bulgarian folk songs and dances "sets off" on a European tour
Published: November 22, 2025 08:40
On 22 November, the Association of Bulgarian Folk Ensembles Abroad (ABFEA) will present its project, 'Online Catalogue of Bulgarian Horo and Other Dances', in three European cities: Lyon, Munich and Copenhagen.'Our goal is to preserve Bulgarian traditions…
Warning: Bear! Incident in Karlovo sparks new debate about coexisting with the predator
Published: November 22, 2025 07:05
Security cameras captured a bear in a residential neighborhood of the town of Karlovo a few days ago. The predator came down to the houses in the northern part of the town and walked calmly along the streets until it was startled by a passing car. After…
When horsemen and mystical rituals come to life in gold and silver – the Letnitsa Treasure
Published: November 22, 2025 05:00
In the world of the Thracians, who had no written language, the most important messages were conveyed through art. The Letnitsa Treasure is precisely such a message — about power, beliefs, and the path to wisdom. This unique discovery, dated between…
“Young Wine Parade” in Old Plovdiv еnchants with аromas and the spirit of tradition
Published: November 22, 2025 04:10
The seventeenth annual celebration of young wine in Plovdiv was officially opened on 21 November. The wine marathon, which will continue throughout the weekend, promises an unforgettable culinary and cultural journey through the authentic atmosphere of the…
Days of Turkish Culture in Balchik
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102243670/days-of-turkish-culture-in-balchik
Published: November 22, 2025 03:55
Days of Turkish Culture will be held on November 22 and 23 in the Palace Cultural Center in Balchik. The event under the motto "Destination: Turkiye" is being held with the participation of cultural institutions from the country. Among the participants…
It will be warm and windy with possible precipitation in the southeastern regions
Published: November 21, 2025 17:50
On Saturday, the lowest temperatures will be between 9 and 14°C; in Sofia - it will be around 9°C. In the morning there will be fog and poor visibility in the valleys and fields in Western Bulgaria. During the day there will be variable cloudiness,…
On November 21 we mark the Day of the Orthodox Christian Family
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102243821/on-november-21-we-mark-the-day-of-the-orthodox-christian-family
Published: November 21, 2025 17:20
On November 21, the day of the Presentation of Virgin Mary (or the Entry of the most Holy Theotokos into the Temple), the Orthodox Bulgarians also celebrate the Day of the Christian Family and the Learning Youth. The holiday was established by the…
Father of 12-year-old Siyana, who lost her life in a road accident, hands over resignation request to Supreme Court of Cassation Chairperson
Published: November 21, 2025 17:01
Nikolai Popov - the father of 12-year-old Siyana, who lost her life in a heavy road accident, handed over to the Chairperson of the Supreme Court of Cassation Galina Zakharova a request from over 22 thousand people against corruption in the judicial system…
Vice President for Europe of the American Jewish Committee in Sofia: Tolerance is part of the identity of Bulgarian society
Published: November 21, 2025 16:54
The tolerance of the Bulgarian people, proven over the centuries, is a guarantee against xenophobia and anti-Semitism, which have no roots in our society. This was stated by President Rumen Radev at a meeting in Sofia with Anne-Sophie Sebban-Bécache, Vice…
Sofia prepares to host the 66th General Assembly of PABSEC
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102243806/sofia-prepares-to-host-the-66th-general-assembly-of-pabsec
Published: November 21, 2025 16:33
I expect that in Sofia, the parliamentarians from the member states of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation (PABSEC) will make forward-looking decisions that will support cooperation and the development of the countries in the…
Grigor Dimitrov receives yet another nomination for a prestigious sportsmanship award
Published: November 21, 2025 16:29
Grigor Dimitrov has been nominated for the Stefan Edberg Sportsmanship Award for the season on the highest level of men’s tennis – the ATP Tour. Joining the winners from the past three years of the Stefan Edberg Sportsmanship Award – Grigor Dimitrov…
Bulgaria Today – 21 November 2025
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102243228/bulgaria-today-21-november-2025
Published: November 21, 2025 16:00
Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on November 21 hosted by Rositsa Petkova.We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow.Next, in Travel we take you to…
Children from a Bulgarian school in Norwich made 3D folk costumes and learned about embroidery
Published: November 21, 2025 14:50
Over the past two weeks, during the history classes of the Bulgarian Sunday School "Rodolyubie" in Norwich, England, first and second grade students had the opportunity to immerse themselves in the magic of Bulgarian folk costumes and embroidery, BTA…
Bulgaria invests 115 million euros in secure satellite communications infrastructure
Published: November 21, 2025 14:18
In 2026, the Ministry of Innovation and Growth will invest nearly 115 million euros in national infrastructure for secure satellite communications and in joint projects between business and academia. The funds will be distributed in eight new…
European Public Prosecutor's Office investigates fraud with agricultural subsidies in Bulgaria
Published: November 21, 2025 13:43
As part of an investigation led by the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) in Sofia, the police carried out several searches and seizures this week on suspicion of fraud with EU subsidies for agriculture, BTA has reported, quoting information…
Opposition calls for occupation of parliament
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Published: November 21, 2025 12:04
"We Continue the Change" (PP) party called for a protest and blockade of the National Assembly building to stop the adoption of the budget for next year. The MPs are discussing the budget at first reading. PP received support for their idea from…
Foreign students in Bulgaria have more than doubled for 10 years
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102243600/foreign-students-in-bulgaria-have-more-than-doubled-for-10-years
Published: November 21, 2025 11:49
The share of foreign students in Bulgaria has more than doubled in the last decade. In 2013, they were nearly 4 percent while in 2025 their number reaches 9% of active students. This is indicated by the annual Ranking of Higher Education Institutions…
Balkan developments
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Published: November 21, 2025 09:39
Kosovo is heading for early elections after nine months of failed attempts to form a governmentKosovo President Vjosa Osmani has dissolved Parliament, Koha Ditore reports. This decision came after the proposed cabinet, put forward by Glauk Konjufca,…
Bulgaria has coordinated a major international operation against antiquities trafficking
Published: November 21, 2025 09:01
Over 3,000 antiques worth more than EUR 100 million have been seized in an international operation, coordinated from Sofia, the Greek police reported. One of the largest antiquities smuggling networks has been dismantled with the support of Europol and…
Another American joins the Bulgarian women’s national basketball team
Published: November 21, 2025 08:37
The Bulgarian women’s national basketball team will rely on another naturalized player following Khaalia Hillsman. Coach Tanya Gateva will be able to include Stephanie Kostowicz in the EuroBasket 2027 qualifiers in March 2026, the Bulgarian Basketball…
President Rumen Radev appoints ambassadors to Slovakia, Serbia and Tunisia
Published: November 21, 2025 08:26
President Rumen Radev has issued decrees appointing ambassadors to Slovakia, Serbia and Tunisia. Snezhana Ivanova Yoveva-Dimitrova has been appointed ambassador to Slovakia, Angel Aleksandrov Angelov to Serbia, and Boryana Ivanova Simeonova to Tunisia.…
A museum of the iron opens in Bulgaria's Plovdiv – the only one in the Balkans
Published: November 21, 2025 08:10
A fire-breathing dragon will greet visitors at the first Iron Museum in the Balkans, which opens on 21 November in Plovdiv. From its mouth, words of encouragement will flow- inviting people, eager for new knowledge, to dive into the history of a household…
Hristijan Mickoski attacks Bulgaria again over the ‘Macedonian minority’ issue
Published: November 21, 2025 07:35
The Prime Minister of North Macedonia and leader of the ruling party VMRO-DPMNE, Hristijan Mickoski, has once again accusеd Sofia of failing to respect the rights of the “Macedonian minority” in Bulgaria. At the opening of the VMRO–DPMNE Albania…
Leading Bulgarian musicians join Estonia’s Evgeny Mravinsky festival
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102243277/leading-bulgarian-musicians-join-estonias-evgeny-mravinsky-festival
Published: November 21, 2025 07:35
On 23 and 24 November, in Narva and Tallinn, the Narva City Symphony Orchestra (Narva Linna Sümfooniaorkester) under chief conductor Anatoli Shchura presents an intriguing programme featuring works by Mozart, Alfred Schnittke, and Bulgarian composer…
Iliana Iotova: President Radev’s proposal for a referendum on the euro is still in Parliament
Published: November 21, 2025 06:55
“The time for a referendum on the euro has irreversibly passed”, said Vice President Iliana Iotova, BGNES reported. “I see no grounds for President Rumen Radev to submit once again to Parliament his proposal for a referendum on the euro. The ruling of…
Read. For Real: Bulgaria marks Reading Day
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Published: November 21, 2025 05:55
Bulgaria celebrates National Reading Day on the third Friday of November. The Reading Foundation is leading the initiative under the motto: “Read. For Real”.According to the OECD's PISA 2022 study, 53% of 15-year-old students in Bulgaria have difficulty…
Career Fair supports young people in exploring future professions
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Published: November 21, 2025 05:35
On November 21–22, 2025, the 11th edition of the Career Fair will take place at the John Atanasov Hall in Sofia Tech Park. The forum aims to support early career orientation for young people in Bulgaria and is organized by the Bulgarian Global Compact…
Friday has it all: clouds, fog, rain and wind
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Published: November 20, 2025 17:05
Over the next 24 hours, cloudy and foggy conditions are expected across much of the western Danube and Upper Thracian plains. Rain is likely in western Bulgaria and the Rila-Rhodope region, especially in the south-west. During the day, there may be clearer…
Bulgaria Today – 20 November 2025
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Published: November 20, 2025 16:00
In “Bulgaria Today” on Thursday, November 20, we bring you, first, the latest news from this country.Next on the show: Folklore formation "Ludi-Mladi" is a connection with the homeland for Bulgarian children in Athens.At the end, we bring you the song…
Bulgaria strongly condemns the Russian attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure
Published: November 20, 2025 15:47
Bulgaria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Georg Georgiev took part in the regular Foreign Affairs Council, held in Brussels. The ministers discussed the EU’s commitments to Ukraine’s security and the continuation of comprehensive support for the country. …
The first quaternary treatment plant was opened in Bulgaria
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102243253/the-first-quaternary-treatment-plant-was-opened-in-bulgaria
Published: November 20, 2025 15:45
The first quaternary wastewater treatment plant in Bulgaria was opened today in the village of Benkovski, Maritsa Municipality. “Today we are launching a pilot project that marks the beginning of a new stage in water management in Bulgaria. A project…
Bulgaria joins prestigious European wine route
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102243239/bulgaria-joins-prestigious-european-wine-route
Published: November 20, 2025 15:29
Bulgaria has officially become part of the European cultural route “The Wine Route” (Iter Vitis). The certificate of membership was presented to Tourism Minister Miroslav Borshosh, recognizing the country’s inclusion in a network of leading European…
A Bulgarian Christmas tree with a cause to light up Las Vegas
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102243197/a-bulgarian-christmas-tree-with-a-cause-to-light-up-las-vegas
Published: November 20, 2025 14:33
On December 15 at 6 p.m., the traditional festive ceremony for lighting the Bulgarian Christmas tree in Las Vegas will take place at BESO Restaurant, according to eurochicago.com. The tree will be adorned with ornaments featuring Bulgarian motifs, most of…
Fifty-five couples celebrate 50 years of marriage by renewing their vows
Published: November 20, 2025 13:51
On the eve of Christian Family Day, 21 November, dozens of couples from Dimitrovgrad renewed their wedding vows after spending more than half a century together. A total of 55 couples, all married for at least 50 years, took part in the celebrations. Among…