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Foreign Minister Georgiev opens Ruse University branch in Taraclia
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102161884/foreign-minister-georgiev-opens-ruse-university-branch-in-taraclia
Published: May 24, 2025 15:35
Bulgarian Foreign Minister Georg Georgiev opened the first Bulgarian higher education institution outside Bulgaria in Taraclia, Moldova, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced. Mr Georgiev is in the city for today's celebrations for 24 May, the Day of…
From the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences to Cambridge and Regensburg – young talent in musicology Kalina Tomova
Published: May 24, 2025 15:15
Born on May 24, Kalina Tomova is among the most active and successful young musicologists in Europe. From a very young age, Kalina has shown her music talent, playing the piano, singing in the Bulgarian National Radio Children's Choir. She graduated…
A rainy Sunday, temps drop again
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102161770/a-rainy-sunday-temps-drop-again
Published: May 24, 2025 15:15
Over the next 24 hours, a Mediterranean cyclone passing through the Aegean Sea will cause unstable weather in Bulgaria. It will be mostly cloudy with heavy, widespread rainfall. Moderate winds will blow from the north-northwest and from the northeast in…
BTA head: Bulgarian media abroad need systematic support
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102161855/bta-head-bulgarian-media-abroad-need-systematic-support
Published: May 24, 2025 14:01
The 20th World Meeting of Bulgarian Media, organised by the Bulgarian Telegraph Agency, has opened in Sofia. The event, which is being held under the motto 'Media and Knowledge', has brought together representatives of 34 media outlets from 25 countries.At…
The Black Sea Route hiking trail is now officially part of the E3 route
Published: May 24, 2025 12:09
The E3 international tourist route, which includes the Kom-Emine trail along the Stara Planina mountain ridge, is being extended. The European Hiking Federation (ERA) has accepted the Black Sea Route walking trail as an official extension of the E3 route,…
Vice President Yotova: 'The word shaped our world – the world of the Bulgarians.'
Published: May 24, 2025 11:11
In her speech at the official celebration in Sofia on 24 May - the Day of Saints Cyril and Methodius, the Bulgarian alphabet, education, culture and Slavic literature - Vice President Iliana Yotova emphasised that the Glagolitic alphabet, created 1,170…
Restored 19th-century press rolls again in Plovdiv
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102161755
Published: May 24, 2025 10:22
After restoration, a 19th-century printing press from the printing house of Hristo G. Danov - the founder of Bulgarian book publishing - is back in action in Old Plovdiv. According to BNT, visitors to Danov’s house-museum at 2 Mitropolit Paisiy Street can…
Postage stamp issued for 20th World Meeting of Bulgarian Media
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102161713/postage-stamp-issued-for-20th-world-meeting-of-bulgarian-media
Published: May 24, 2025 08:19
A commemorative postage stamp marking May 24 — the Day of Saints Cyril and Methodius, the Bulgarian alphabet, education and culture, and Slavic literacy — as well as the 20th World Meeting of Bulgarian Media, was officially validated today. The ceremony…
School teacher Natalia Staykova – the battle abroad is to preserve the Bulgarian language
Published: May 24, 2025 08:05
Natalia Staykova is a primary school teacher, one of those educators for whom working with children is not just a profession, but a calling. She says that children give her strength and energy. She puts her whole soul and heart into teaching them to read…
“Trend”: Forty-three per cent of Bulgarians have not read a single book in the last year
Published: May 24, 2025 07:57
The majority of Bulgarians (83%) consider reading books to be important. However, according to a survey conducted by the sociological agency Trend on behalf of 24 Hours between 12 and 18 May 2025, four out of ten people (43%) admit that they have not read…
Parades and celebrations for May 24 across the country
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102161692
Published: May 24, 2025 07:09
Today, parades and celebrations marking 24 May — the Day of Saints Cyril and Methodius, the Bulgarian alphabet, education, culture and Slavic literature — are taking place across Bulgaria.In Sofia, the procession begins at 10:30am and will proceed along…
The Cyril and Methodius cultural route reveals over 11 centuries of European historical heritage
Published: May 24, 2025 06:30
In 2021, "The Route of Cyril and Methodius" became one of the 48 European cultural routes, and the Cyrillo-Methodian literary, cultural, and religious tradition received yet another recognition as an inseparable part of the cultural heritage of the…
The Slavic alphabet, created by Saints Cyril and Methodius, was written in Old Bulgarian
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102158208
Published: May 24, 2025 05:25
Every tree has roots. The bigger the tree, the deeper its roots. We are all united here in Southeast Europe. It is our saints that unite us, not divide us. This was stated in an interview with Radio Bulgaria by Prof. Konstantinos Nichoritis. A graduate of…
Expect poor weather over the holiday
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102161383/expect-poor-weather-over-the-holiday
Published: May 23, 2025 16:05
On Saturday, powerful cumuliform rain clouds will develop over western and southern Bulgaria, and in many places there will be short-lived and significant rainfall. The eastern regions will experience less intense processes. Maximum temperatures in Sofia…
Bulgaria Today – 23 May 2025
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102161235/bulgaria-today-23-may-2025
Published: May 23, 2025 15:00
Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on May 23.In “Bulgaria Today” we bring you first the latest news from this country.Next, we tell you more about how the Bulgarians in Paris mark the Day of the Holy Brothers Cyril…
Peevski proposes changes to the law that would leave PP-DB without subsidies
Published: May 23, 2025 14:50
Parties whose chairmen or co-chairmen are accused of serious intentional crimes under the Criminal Code would not be able to use state subsidies and have state and municipal offices. This is proposed by the chairman of "DPS - New Beginning" Delyan…
Bulgarian AI influencer Ahinora greets MEPs
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102161545/bulgarian-ai-influencer-ahinora-greets-meps
Published: May 23, 2025 14:30
Bulgarian virtual influencer Ahinora made her debut in the European Parliament, greeting MEPs. Ahinora is the first Bulgarian avatar, and now an influencer, generated by artificial intelligence, the European Parliament’s press service announced. She…
Bulgarian media from 25 countries to gather in Sofia on 24 May
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102161536/bulgarian-media-from-25-countries-to-gather-in-sofia-on-24-may
Published: May 23, 2025 14:19
For the past two decades, Bulgarian media outlets based abroad have gathered at an annual event organised by the Bulgarian Telegraph Agency (BTA). This year marks the 20th edition of the event, known as the World Meeting of Bulgarian Media, which will…
The Bulgarian tourism sector is all set for the adoption of the euro, Minister Borshosh says
Published: May 23, 2025 13:38
Minister of Tourism Miroslav Borshosh held a working meeting with his Croatian counterpart, Tonci Glavina, in Zagreb this week, the Ministry of Tourism announced today. The conversation focused on the potential advantages of adopting the euro for one of…
President refers rejected euro referendum request to Constitutional Court
Published: May 23, 2025 13:27
President Rumen Radev today referred a rejected proposal for a national referendum on adopting the euro to the Constitutional Court. He is seeking a binding interpretation of the Constitution, as well as the annulment of National Assembly Chairwoman…
Seattle proclaims 24 May Bulgarian Cultural Heritage Day
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102161478/seattle-proclaims-24-may-bulgarian-cultural-heritage-day
Published: May 23, 2025 13:13
May 24 has been declared Bulgarian Cultural Heritage Day in Seattle, according to BNR correspondent Elena Tsaneva in Chicago.'May 24 marks the creation of the Cyrillic alphabet, which became a cornerstone of literacy and communication for millions of…
A growing number of British tourists are choosing Bulgaria as their holiday destination
Published: May 23, 2025 12:31
The Minister of Tourism, Miroslav Borshosh, met with the Ambassador of the United Kingdom to Bulgaria, His Excellency Nathaniel Copsey. They discussed opportunities for expanding bilateral cooperation in tourism and developing specific initiatives to…
Bulgaria values the humanitarian work of the Order of Malta, PM Zhelyazkov tells Grand Chancellor di Montecupo
Published: May 23, 2025 12:21
In Rome, Bulgarian Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov met the Grand Chancellor of the Order of Malta, Riccardo Paternò di Montecupo. Zhelyazkov emphasised that Bulgaria values the Order's noble and humanitarian activities, which align with the shared…
Renowned Bulgarian journalist Asen Grigorov has passed away
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102161405/renowned-bulgarian-journalist-asen-grigorov-has-passed-away
Published: May 23, 2025 12:04
Asen Grigorov, a respected and recognisable voice in Bulgarian media, has passed away after a short illness. Known for his sharp analysis and fine irony, he was one of the country’s most distinctive journalists. Born in 1966, he began his career with BNT…
Four million Bulgarians will get free home tests for two types of cancer
Published: May 23, 2025 11:52
The Ministry of Health is preparing a programme of home testing for colon and cervical cancer. According to BNR reporter Elena Beykova, the tests will be free and distributed by general practitioners and regional health inspectorates. The campaign is…
Rosen Zhelyazkov gifts Pope Leo XIV with a symbolic omophorion during a Vatican audience.
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102161363
Published: May 23, 2025 11:16
Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov presented Pope Leo XIV with a specially crafted omophorion during an audience at the Apostolic Palace in the Vatican. This liturgical vestment symbolizes spiritual and episcopal authority, according to the Council of…
Balkan developments
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102161267/balkan-developments
Published: May 23, 2025 10:25
The independent mayor of Bucharest is the new president of RomaniaNicusor Dan won the second round of the presidential election in Romania. With a voter turnout of 64.7 percent on May 18, he received 53.6 percent of the vote. His opponent, the far-right…
Retro train will travel between Sofia and Pernik on the occasion of Children's Day
Published: May 23, 2025 09:32
On the occasion of International Children's Day - June 1, the Bulgarian State Railways is organizing a retro attraction trip from Sofia to Pernik and back, informs BTA. All traveling children will receive gifts.The train will be pulled by the legendary…
Social Minister Borislav Gutsanov: Retirement age should not be touched
Published: May 23, 2025 07:27
The retirement age should not be changed – this is the position expressed by Social Minister Borislav Gutsanov talking to the Bulgarian National Television. He recalled that according to the law, it should reach 65 years by 2037. “This topic should be…
The Bulgarian Sunday School in Cairo reopens after a long pause
Published: May 23, 2025 07:00
The work of the Bulgarian Sunday School "St. St. Cyril and Methodius" in Egypt has been restored after a long interruption, announced the Minister of Foreign Affairs Georg Georgiev during a two-day visit to Cairo, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported.…
Citizens in Sofia will go on protest against trade unions
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102161131/citizens-will-go-on-protest-against-trade-unions-in-sofia
Published: May 23, 2025 06:52
Sofia residents are protesting against the two largest trade unions today, the Bulgarian National Radio reported. Their demonstration will be held under the motto “No to the priority of low-skilled labor over knowledge”.“The event is a civil initiative…
Bulgarian and Italian PMs plan joint projects in the defense industry
Published: May 23, 2025 05:45
Strengthening bilateral economic cooperation between Bulgaria and Italy, participation in joint defense projects and achieving peace in Ukraine were the topics of the meeting between Bulgarian Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov and Italian Prime Minister…
The Day of the Holy Brothers Cyril and Methodius is also a celebration of faith for compatriots in Paris
Published: May 23, 2025 05:15
On May 25, the Bulgarian compatriots in Paris and the surrounding area gather at the traditional festival in Morainvilliers, dedicated to the holiday of Slavic writing and culture. All Bulgarian schools, compatriots and friends of Bulgaria are invited. …
Dobrich hosts Festival of Crafts and Art
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102160810/dobrich-hosts-festival-of-crafts-and-art
Published: May 23, 2025 04:40
On May 23, 24 and 25, the Festival of Crafts and Art takes place in Dobrich. Artists from all over the country will take part in it and present Bulgarian traditions and culture. Graduates of specialized educational institutions will also take part and…
Primorsko turns into center of sailing and culture
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102160872/primorsko-turns-into-center-of-sailing-and-culture
Published: May 23, 2025 04:05
Primorsko is the new seaside capital of sports and culture, the municipality announced. Today, the European Sailing Cup event for the Olympic classes ILCA 6 and ILCA 7 officially starts in the town. The competition, in which 50 yachts from 10 countries…
Temperature reaches up to 29°C on Friday
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102160687/temperature-reaches-up-to-29c-on-friday
Published: May 22, 2025 16:05
Friday will be mostly sunny. Cumulus clouds will form in the afternoon and in many places there will be short-term, temporarily intense precipitation - significant in the Danube Plain and Eastern Bulgaria. Temperatures will rise and the highest will…
Most foreign workers are employed in tourism, construction and transport
Published: May 22, 2025 15:03
Most foreign workers in Bulgaria are employed in tourism, construction and transport.This information comes from Atanas Katsarchev, chief economist of the "Podkrepa" trade union, who spoke to BNR. He added that, due to the lack of medical personnel,…
Bulgaria Today – 22 May 2025
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102160386/bulgaria-today-22-may-2025
Published: May 22, 2025 15:00
In “Bulgaria Today” on Thursday, 22 May, we bring you, first, the latest news from this country.Next on the show: Bulgarians are choosing mountain and rural vacations over traditional seaside holidays. Guesthouses now offer early booking discounts,…
Bulgarian delegation is in Rome and the Vatican on the eve of 24 May
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102160942
Published: May 22, 2025 14:49
Led by Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov, the Bulgarian delegation is visiting Rome and the Vatican on 22 and 23 May 2025. Traditionally held on the eve of 24 May, the Day of the Holy Brothers Cyril and Methodius, the Bulgarian alphabet, enlightenment,…
Bulgarian products are increasingly well-known and in demand on the Chinese market
Published: May 22, 2025 13:32
Bulgaria is represented with its own stand at the 4th China-CEEC Expo & International Consumer Goods Fair, which is being held from May 22 to 25. "The interest of Chinese consumers in Bulgarian products is undeniable. Yogurt, cosmetics and rose products…
Elka Rouskov has been relieved of her duties as Honorary Consul of Bulgaria in the USA
Published: May 22, 2025 12:38
The Council of Ministers has adopted a decision to relieve Ms. Elka Rouskov from her duties as Honorary Consular Officer of Bulgaria with headquarters in the city of Seattle and with a consular district covering the territory of the state of…
Government to take measures against growing number of youth gangs
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102160802/government-to-take-measures-against-growing-number-of-youth-gangs
Published: May 22, 2025 11:46
The majority of the so-called "locals" (participants in youth gangs that have sprung up in the country in recent years) have already been identified and work is being done with their parents, Minister of Interior Daniel Mitov said. The gangs consist of…
Break the bubble: “Nali” is a track about tuning into life
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102160765/break-the-bubble-nali-is-a-track-about-tuning-into-life
Published: May 22, 2025 11:09
After a break due to changes in the line-up, the band Nana & The Gang is back with a new track. Vladi Zidarov (drums, mixing and mastering), Miro Gaidarski (bass) and Iliana Yordanova (vocals) present Nali — a song with a motivational message. The band…
Bulgarian Studies return to the academic map in the USA
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102160734/bulgarian-studies-return-to-the-academic-map-in-the-usa
Published: May 22, 2025 10:32
Starting from the 2025/26 academic year, the Bulgarian language, history, folklore, and traditions will become part of the Bulgarian Studies program at one of the most prestigious higher education institutions in the USA – the University of Illinois, the…
Bulgaria's Permanent Delegation to NATO was subject to cyberattack, MP says
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102160727/bulgaria-s-permanent-delegation-to-nato-was-subject-to-cyberattack
Published: May 22, 2025 10:25
In April this year, a cybersecurity breach was detected in the Permanent Delegation of Bulgaria to NATO, PP-DB MP Ivaylo Mirchev announced. According to information of BNR reporter Dobromir Videv, the attack was carried out with the aim of demanding…
Trend: More than half of Bulgarians do not feel informed about the introduction of the Euro
Published: May 22, 2025 08:14
55% of Bulgarians do not feel informed about the introduction of the euro in Bulgaria, while 41% express the opposite opinion, according to a survey by “Trend,” reported BGNES. 59% of respondents support President Rumen Radev’s initiative to hold a…
Healthcare professionals threaten to go on strike
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102160595/medical-specialists-threaten-to-go-on-strike
Published: May 22, 2025 07:27
The Trade Union of Bulgarian Medical Specialists has declared readiness for protest actions and an effective strike, according to a statement published on Facebook addressed to the Prime Minister, the Ministers of Finance and Health, the Ombudsman and…
EP decides whether to lift the immunity of Nikola Minchev and four other MEPs
Published: May 22, 2025 06:49
The European Parliament has launched a procedure at the request of the Belgian authorities of to lift the immunity of five MEPs, including former Bulgarian National Assembly Speaker Nikola Minchev from the “Renew Europe” group, BTA reported. The request…
Bulgaria and 15 other EU countries: Third countries should support the European initiative to end the war in Ukraine
Published: May 22, 2025 06:00
Bulgaria and 15 other EU countries sent a letter to Kaja Kallas, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, calling on her to initiate joint diplomatic efforts aimed at securing global support for a ceasefire in Ukraine, the…
Bulgarian institutions become part of the cultural route for Saints Cyril and Methodius
Published: May 22, 2025 04:15
Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski", the National High School for Ancient Languages and Cultures "Constantine-Cyril the Philosopher", the Bulgarian Cultural Institute in Bratislava and the Glagolitica Foundation will be accepted today as full members…
An exhibition will present works of Jaroslav Vesin - a colorful Czech in Bulgaria
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102160453/jaroslav-vesin-a-colorful-czech-in-bulgaria
Published: May 22, 2025 03:05
On May 22, an exhibition called "A Colorful Czech in Bulgaria" will open at the National Museum of Military History in Sofia at 4:00 p.m. It is dedicated to the 165th anniversary of the birth and 110th anniversary of the death of Jaroslav Věšín - the first…
Expect more sunshine, rain, and unsettled weather
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102160159/expect-more-sunshine-rain-and-unsettled-weather
Published: May 21, 2025 16:05
On Thursday, lows will be between 9 and 13°C, reaching 9°C in Sofia. It will be mostly sunny during the day, but the atmosphere will be unstable with the development of cumuliform clouds around noon. Rain is expected, and thunderstorms and hail are also…
Bulgaria Today – 21 May 2025
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102160341/bulgaria-today-21-may-2025
Published: May 21, 2025 15:00
Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on May 21 hosted by Rositsa Petkova.We start with a summary of the leading news stories from Bulgaria and the weather forecast for tomorrow.Next, we continue to bring you closer to…
Banking services in Bulgaria are among the most accessible in the EU
Published: May 21, 2025 14:57
Banking services in Bulgaria are among the most accessible in the EU, according to an analysis by the Association of Banks in Bulgaria. According to it, banks in Bulgaria offer the lowest interest rates in Europe on newly granted loans to households for…
Bulgaria attracts 50,000 medical tourists a year
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102160304
Published: May 21, 2025 13:17
Around 50,000 medical tourists from abroad visit Bulgaria each year. Most of them come for dental care, which is of a high standard and 60–70% cheaper than in other European countries. Arkadi Sharkov of the Bulgarian Hospital Association announced this…
Bulgaria ranks 58th among football exporters, CIES report shows
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102160277/bulgaria-ranks-58th-among-football-exporters-cies-report-shows
Published: May 21, 2025 12:45
Bulgaria ranks 58th globally in the export of football players currently playing abroad, according to a report by the Football Observatory (CIES), based in Neuchâtel, Switzerland. At present, 123 Bulgarian footballers are playing outside the country, with…
Bulgaria will not be forced to shut down coal power plants during winter, says Energy Minister
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102160258
Published: May 21, 2025 12:12
Bulgaria will not be forced to shut down its coal-fired power stations or coal-powered district heating systems during the winter. Energy Minister Zhecho Stankov made this statement ahead of the opening of the RE-Source Southeast 2025 forum, held at Sofia…
The Sliven Metropolis is opposed to the Nestinarstvo tradition
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102160190/the-sliven-metropolis-is-opposed-to-the-nestinarstvo-tradition
Published: May 21, 2025 11:15
Metropolitan Arseniy of Sliven has spoken out against the nestinari (fire dancers), prohibiting them from using icons during their rituals. This announcement was made on the Sliven Metropolis's official website and Facebook page.In his statement, the…
Tour operators and travel agents expect summer season hikes of 10% or less
Published: May 21, 2025 10:33
The Association of Bulgarian Tour Operators and Travel Agents (ABTTA) expects tourism growth in Bulgaria to slow down due to the unfavourable economic situation in many of its source markets. It is not yet clear what effect Bulgaria's accession to the…
Not just a guesthouse, but an interactive experience – rural tourism in Bulgaria is evolving
Published: May 21, 2025 10:02
Hotel and tour booking platforms in Bulgaria report strong interest not only in the country’s seaside and spa resorts but also in holidays at rural guesthouses. On the eve of the peak summer season, most Bulgarians are opting for holidays in the…
The Confederation of Labor "Podkrepa" opposes the easing of the regime for hiring workers from non-EU countries
Published: May 21, 2025 08:47
The Confederation of Labor "Podkrepa" has strongly opposed the proposed measures for a more favorable regime for hiring staff from non-EU countries. "The government is proposing a measure to ease labor migration quotas, suggesting that up to 50% of a…
How will the adoption of the euro affect real estate prices in Bulgaria?
Published: May 21, 2025 08:35
The expected adoption of the single European currency from January 1, 2026 is one of the many topics dividing society. In addition to being a cause for political quarrels, the euro is also a cause for concern among some Bulgarian citizens. The most…
"Imaginary Man" - a new musical adventure with Innerglow and Svilen from Ostava
Published: May 21, 2025 08:28
Innerglow - the rock band, whose music mixes electronic sounds with live instruments, will present a new single "Imaginary Man" (original title "Измислен човек"). It also features Svilen Noev, the well-known frontman of the cult band Ostava. The guys from…
Bulgaria is among the leading exporters of herbs in Europe and worldwide
Published: May 21, 2025 07:21
In recent years, Bulgaria has been collecting and processing 15,000 tons of herbs annually. Nearly 90% of them are exported. More than 200 herbs are widely used in the pharmaceutical, cosmetic and food industries. Active trade covers more than 20 key…
Transport Minister Karadjov: Bulgaria still insists on five crossings on the Danube River
Published: May 21, 2025 06:30
Bulgaria is still on the position that there should be five crossings on the Danube River, Deputy Premier and Minister of Transport and Communications Grozdan Karadjov said at a meeting of the National Assembly Committee on Transport and Communications,…
Scientists from 14 countries meet to discuss the legacy of Christian missions in the Middle Ages
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102159779
Published: May 21, 2025 06:10
An international scientific conference will be held in Sofia from 21 to 24 May, the days preceding the celebration of Saints Cyril and Methodius, announced the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS). The conference, titled "Christian Missions in the European…
Bulgaria supports the EU’s collective position on Ukraine
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102159929/bulgaria-supports-the-eus-collective-position-on-ukraine
Published: May 21, 2025 05:58
Bulgaria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Georg Georgiev represented Bulgaria at the regular meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported. Minister Georgiev emphasized Bulgaria’s consistent support for the…
The Web Report ethical journalism awards to be presented
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102159764/the-web-report-ethical-journalism-awards-to-be-presented
Published: May 21, 2025 05:25
According to the organisers of the Dir.bg website, the awards for the eighth edition of the Web Report ethical journalism competition will be presented at a ceremony on 21 May. The competition aims to showcase and reward journalistic excellence, integrity,…
Patchy clouds and sun, showers mainly in the west
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102159632/patchy-clouds-and-sun-showers-mainly-in-the-west
Published: May 20, 2025 16:05
On Wednesday, minimum temperatures will range from 8 to 14°C. In Sofia, it will be around 8°C. During the day, cloud cover will increase from west to east, with light rain possible in some western areas before noon. There is a heightened probability of…
President Rumen Radev meets with Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba
Published: May 20, 2025 15:08
Bulgaria’s President Rumen Radev met in Tokyo with Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba as part of his visit to Japan. Rumen Radev and Shigeru Ishiba signed a joint declaration on elevating bilateral relations between Bulgaria and Japan to the level of…
Bulgaria Today – 20 May 2025
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102159196/bulgaria-today-20-may-2025
Published: May 20, 2025 15:00
In “Bulgaria Today” on Tuesday, May 20, we bring you, first, the latest news from this country.Next on the show: Osaka calls for stronger economic ties between Bulgaria and Japan.At the end of our podcast, we bring you the song "My Places" performed by…
2 kilometers remain to be built on the Bulgarian side of Corridor No. 8
Published: May 20, 2025 14:27
Only 2 kilometers remain to be built on the Bulgarian side of the railway corridor known as Corridor No. 8, which is intended to connect the Adriatic Sea with the Black Sea through Albania, North Macedonia and Bulgaria, Permanent Secretary of the…
St. Methodius Day to be celebrated in Ellwangen, Germany
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102159724/st-methodius-day-to-be-celebrated-in-ellwangen-germany
Published: May 20, 2025 13:03
According to the Bulgarian Cultural Centre in Berlin, St. Methodius Day will be commemorated in Ellwangen on 24 May. The tradition of celebrating the day in the town was established in 1970 at the initiative of Bulgaria and with the support of the mayor at…
Education minister launces the construction of the National STEM Centre in Sofia
Published: May 20, 2025 12:54
At a special ceremony, Krasimir Valchev, the Minister of Education and Science, broke ground on the construction of the National STEM Centre in Sofia Tech Park (STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics - ed.). The project is valued…
The wealth of Bulgarians reaches a historic high - study says
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102159623/the-wealth-of-bulgarians-reaches-a-historic-high-study-says
Published: May 20, 2025 11:16
At the end of 2024, Bulgarians' wealth hit a record high of 1 trillion leva (€511.29 billion), which is five times higher than the gross domestic product. According to a study by the Expert Club on Economics and Politics, reported by BNR's Natalia…
Importing workers is a 'growing pain of development', Deputy Prime Minister Karadzhov has declared
Published: May 20, 2025 11:03
Speaking at the national discussion Access to the labour market in Bulgaria for third-country nationals: challenges and solutions, Deputy Prime Minister Grozdan Karadzhov said that labour shortage is one of the biggest problems the government faces. He…
Mary Boys Band’s latest song – "My Places", and more surprises from the band
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102159558
Published: May 20, 2025 09:57
Mary Boys Band included a new initiative as part of celebrating their 30th anniversary – to release their albums on vinyl. They chose the album ''Samo za teb'' (Only for You) – the second in their collection – to be the first one released on vinyl.…
The request for a referendum on the euro will not affect the report on Bulgaria's readiness to adopt it: Natalia Kiselova
Published: May 20, 2025 09:04
President Rumen Radev intends to refer the matter to the Constitutional Court. But this will not affect the expected report from the European Commission on the country's readiness to join the eurozone, the Speaker of the National Assembly Natalia Kiselova…
Bulgarian President invites Japanese businesses to invest in Bulgaria at forum in Tokyo
Published: May 20, 2025 07:52
Bulgarian President Rumen Radev extended an invitation to Japanese business to invest in Bulgaria. This happened during an economic forum in Tokyo organized by the Japan External Trade Organization JETRO. At the forum, Radev who is on official visit to…
The 56th edition of Sofia Music Weeks festival will draw music lovers with exciting events
Published: May 20, 2025 07:17
Sofia Music Weeks is one of the longest-running and most strongly established cultural forums in Bulgaria. Despite the numerous difficulties in its over 50-year-long history, the festival continues to enjoy the interest of thousands of classical music…
Public transport in Sofia resumes its normal operation
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Published: May 20, 2025 06:48
The normal movement of buses, trolleybuses and trams in Sofia is being restored as of today, after last night the unions announced an end to the 6-day blockade of public transport.The blockade of Sofia's public transport to be lifted on Tuesday Vehicles…
Bulgarian President Radev invites his new Romanian counterpart Nikusor Dan to visit Bulgaria
Published: May 20, 2025 06:43
Bulgaria's Head of State Rumen Radev has officially invited Romania's new President Nikusor Dan to visit Bulgaria, the Bulgarian President's press office announced.Rumen Radev congratulates winner of Romanian presidential election Nicusor DanIn a telephone…
Macedonian Bulgarian on trial in Bitola for quoting Ivan Mihaylov
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Published: May 20, 2025 06:05
Lyupcho Georgievski, chairman of the cultural club "Ivan Mihaylov" in the town of Bitola, banned by the Macedonian authorities, will stand trial on May 21 at 10:30 a.m. He is accused of quoting Ivan Mihaylov's memoirs on Facebook using literary Bulgarian.…
Bulgarian and Polish defence industry companies meet in Veliko Tarnovo
Published: May 20, 2025 05:15
Today, defence industry companies from Bulgaria and Poland are meeting in Veliko Tarnovo for a conference entitled 'European defence consolidation: challenge and opportunity'. The event is being held under the patronage of Deputy Prime Minister Tomislav…
Third-country workers are the focus of a national debate
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Published: May 20, 2025 04:45
A national debate entitled Access to the labour market in Bulgaria for third-country nationals: challenges and solutions is taking place in Sofia today. Organised by the Bulgarian Industrial Association and the National Board of Tourism, the event is…
The blockade of Sofia's public transport to be lifted on Tuesday
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Published: May 19, 2025 16:27
Public transport in Sofia will resume as of Tuesday, May 20, Todor Kapitanov, Vice President of the Confederation of Independent Trade Unions in Bulgaria (CITUB), told journalists. Today, at a meeting between Premier Rosen Zhelyazkov and trade union…
Morning sun, afternoon showers, temperatures remain low for the season
Published: May 19, 2025 16:05
On Tuesday, minimum temperatures will range from 8 to 12°C. In Sofia, it will be around 8 °C. The day will be mostly sunny, with scattered clouds and a chance of light rain in the afternoon. The wind will blow from the west-northwest, reaching moderate to…
Bulgaria Today – 19 May 2025
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Published: May 19, 2025 15:00
In “Bulgaria Today” on Monday, May 19, we bring you, first, the latest news from this country.Next on the show: Journey to the heart of the Rhodopes – Ardino Municipality enriches its tourist attractions.At the end of our podcast, we bring you the song…
The Mayor of Sofia calls GERB's actions regarding the transport strike populist
Published: May 19, 2025 14:48
Sofia Mayor Vasil Terziev accused GERB leader Boyko Borissov and Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov of populism and reckless actions. Earlier today, the government announced it would allocate an additional 15 million leva (7.7 million euros) in subsidies…
Pope Leo XIV received silver coins featuring Bulgarian monasteries from the Bulgarian Orthodox Church
Published: May 19, 2025 14:04
A delegation led by Metropolitan Anthony and Professor Ivan Ivanov — a priest and theologian — represented the Bulgarian Patriarchate at the enthronement and inauguration of Pope Leo XIV on 18 and 19 May.They delivered an official congratulatory address to…
Eurostat: Inflation in Bulgaria slows to 2.8%
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Published: May 19, 2025 13:01
According to Eurostat estimates, price growth in the EU slowed down to 2.4% year-on-year in April 2025, compared to 2.5% in March. According to data reported by BTA, Bulgaria's annual inflation rate slowed down to 2.8% in April, down from 4% in March.…
Osaka calls for stronger economic ties between Bulgaria and Japan
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102159099/osaka-calls-for-stronger-economic-ties-between-bulgaria-and-japan
Published: May 19, 2025 12:14
'The land of the rising sun' — this evocative name resonates beautifully with Bulgarians. The country is also known as the 'cherry blossom garden', the 'mighty financial powerhouse' and the 'land of the samurai'.These descriptions are all accurate,…
Government allocates €7.7 million to Sofia public transport in response to workers' protest
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Published: May 19, 2025 11:47
The government has agreed to provide an additional €7.7 million in subsidies for Sofia's public transport. This was agreed at a meeting today between Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov and union leaders, according to BNR reporter Tsvetelina Stoyanova. Mayor…
Sofia breaks tourism records – what attracts foreigners to the Bulgarian capital?
Published: May 19, 2025 11:28
“It grows but never ages!” The motto of Bulgaria’s capital city has proven to be true over time – Sofia continues to develop and turn into a beautiful European city, despite numerous challenges and imperfections. And it’s not just growing in terms of…
Emperor Naruhito receives President Radev
https://bnr.bg/en/post/102159027/emperor-naruhito-receives-president-radev
Published: May 19, 2025 10:41
President Rumen Radev was received by Emperor Naruhito of Japan. The meeting in Tokyo lasted half an hour, as per protocol.During his visit, the Bulgarian president delivered a lecture on bilateral relations between Bulgaria and Japan at Waseda University.…
Over 300 young dancers take the stage in Sofia on 21 May for the European Music Festival
Published: May 19, 2025 10:02
The European Music Festival invites Sofia residents to a colorful and lively music and dance show, Europe Dances, on 21 May 2025 at 6:30 p.m. under the domes of the Largo.Now in its ninth year, this traditional festival event will once again bring together…
Grafa releases a new album "Synergy" and presents his own version of "The Little Prince"
Published: May 19, 2025 09:30
Grafa’s new 16th studio album “Synergy” is built around a complete and deeply personal concept that connects his musical past, present and future. In this collection of ten songs, the artist takes us through his memories and outlines new directions. He…
Mayor of Las Vegas honors celebrations of Bulgarians in Nevada for Day of Bulgarian Culture
Published: May 19, 2025 09:24
For yet another year, Bulgarians in Las Vegas gathered on the eve of May 24 to dedicate a special day to Bulgarian language, culture, cuisine, and traditions.“For the first time, the Mayor of Las Vegas personally attended the Bulgarian festival - Ms.…
Exhibition presenting ancient city of Heraclea Sintica enjoys great interest in Europe
Published: May 19, 2025 09:13
The mobile exhibition "Secrets and Riddles from Heraclea Sintica, Time Travel" will open on May 26 at Slovakia's National Museum. It will remain in Bratislava until the end of July, the director of the museum in the town of Petrich, Katya Stoyanova, told…
Bulgarian language will be taught at the University of Illinois
Published: May 19, 2025 08:57
The Bulgarian Studies program at the University of Illinois – one of the most prestigious in the United States – will include Bulgarian language, Bulgarian history, folklore and traditions as of the next academic year, Bulgaria's Ministry of Education and…
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