Articles in "Bulgaria"

Bulgarian Border Authorities Seize $7 Million of Marijuana

Kapitan Andreevo Border Checkpoint (BTA) - An attempt to smuggle 739 kg of marijuana worth over 6 million euros ($7 million) was prevented ...

From Tulips to Trees: Sofia Municipality Expands Urban Green Spaces

Sofia (BTA) - Over 840,000 flowers, including the selected variety of tulips "Serdika", were planted by the Sofia Municipality in 2025, ...

Bulgarian Food Market Stable, No Price Turmoil Linked to Euro Transition, Authorities Say

Sofia (BTA) - The consumer basket is currently worth EUR 52, said Vladimir Ivanov, Chairman of the State Commission on Commodity Exchanges ...

From World Cup Bronze to Nurturing Talent: Bulgaria Honors Dimitar Penev

Sofia (BTA) - Thousands paid tribute at the Vasil Levski National Stadium on Monday to the late Dimitar Penev, who will be remembered for ...

Sofia Closes Roads to Popular Mountain Site Due to Hurricane-Force Winds

Sofia (BTA)- The Sofia Municipality announced on Sunday, it was temporarily closing the two main roads leading to the popular Vitosha ...

Bulgaria Enters Eurozone With Smooth Overnight Currency Transition

Sofia (BTA) - As the new year began Bulgaria's currency transition, Borika AD, the national payment infrastructure operator reported that ...

Fireworks and Festivities Can Overwhelm Autistic Kids, Expert Warns

Pernik (BTA) - The loud noise from fireworks, flashing lights, and festive bustle can cause reactions of fear, uncertainty, and stress in ...

Bulgarian Banks Rule Out ATM Shutdowns During New Year’s Currency Changeover

Bulgarian ATMs will be loaded with leva until the last day of 2025, with possible temporary interruptions in the operation of specific ...

Bulgaria Advances Military Modernization, but Staffing Shortages Persist

Sofia (BTA) - Higher pay for service members, numerous amendments to the Defence and Armed Forces Act, and the arrival of the first eight ...

Bulgaria’s Antarctic Laboratory Wins National ‘Building of the Year’ Award

Antarctica (BTA) - Borislav Alexandrov, the first Bulgarian geodesist to set foot on Antarctica and Head of the Geodesy and Geoinformatics ...


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