Podcast in English
Text size
Bulgarian National Radio © 2025 All Rights Reserved

Bulgaria's President congratulates Stoyka Krasteva on winning the gold in Tokyo

Bulgaria's boxer Stoyka Krasteva won the Olympic gold
Photo: BGNES

President Rumen Radev congratulated, in a telephone conversation Bulgarian boxer Stoyka Krasteva for winning the gold medal for Bulgaria at the Olympic Games in Tokyo. According to the President, her success brings joy to the entire Bulgarian nation. Radev also pointed out that Stoyka Krasteva was an encouraging example and inspiration for many young Bulgarian talents dedicated to sports.

The village of Varbitsa near Pleven where the family of our Olympic champion lives, is celebrating her Olympic title today. "There is no greater happiness than this for Varbitsa, this is happening for the first time," locals said.



Последвайте ни и в Google News Showcase, за да научите най-важното от деня!
Listen to the daily news from Bulgaria presented in "Bulgaria Today" podcast, available in Spotify.

More from category

The only wooden church in Bulgaria marks its holiday

The Church of the Transfiguration of the Lord in Borovets - the only wooden church in Bulgaria, marked its holiday today. A liturgy was served by Bishop Gerasim of Melnik. The Speaker of the National Assembly, Natalia Kiselova, was among the official..

published on 8/6/25 7:46 PM

Weather to stay warm with local mountain showers

On Thursday, minimum temperatures will range from 14 to 22°C, reaching a low of 14°C in Sofia. It will be mostly sunny during the day , with temporary cloud cover and brief showers in the mountains. There will be light to moderate winds in the east of..

published on 8/6/25 7:05 PM

"We Continue the Change" start petition "Bulgaria is not for sale"

"We Continue the Change" (PP) is starting a petition against the sale of over 4,400 state properties by the government, the party's press center reports, quoted by BTA. The petition is under the motto "Bulgaria is not for sale!". The party points out..

published on 8/6/25 6:50 PM