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 a single book in the last year.
The main reason given by those who have not read any books in the last year is lack of interest (43%), followed by lack of time (34%). Lack of interest is particularly prevalent among the youngest respondents, those under 30.
Reading paper books remains the most popular format among Bulgarians (61%). Just over a fifth (21%) prefer e-books. Paper editions remain popular among the older population. Only 4% of Bulgarian citizens listen to audiobooks.
On Wednesday, minimum temperatures will range from 18 to 23°C , in Sofia – 18°. It will be a sunny and hot day, with a yellow heat warning in place for western and central Bulgaria. There will be a light to moderate easterly wind. Maximum..
The number of companies requesting licenses for weapons-related activities from the Commission for Export Control and Non-Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction has been rising. This is indicated in the report of the commission..
Security services in Bulgaria are conducting searches and seizures at homes and offices in Sofia and other parts of the country. The operations are being carried out at the request of Ukraine’s National Anti-Corruption Bureau, as part of an..
The Holy Trinity Bulgarian Orthodox Church in Madison, Illinois, is hosting the Sixth Annual Bulgarian Festival and invites the local Bulgarian community..
Bulgarian citizens with criminal charges will be deported from the UK without the right to appeal the decision before expulsion . Bulgaria is among 15..
President Rumen Radev has returned amendments to the State Property Act to Parliament for further discussion, the President’s press office announced. The..
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