Bulgaria has the opportunity to reap the full benefits of eurozone membership , but this will require stronger fiscal discipline, effective management of transition risks, and accelerated structural reforms , the International Monetary Fund (IMF)..
A Bulgarian parliamentary delegation led by Raya Nazarian, Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly and Chair of the Bulgaria-Japan Friendship Group, is visiting Japan at the invitation of Fukushiro Nukaga, Speaker of the House of Representatives of the..
From 23 to 30 September, all EU member states will take part in the European Week of Sport. To mark the occasion, a two-day sports fair will be held at the Asics Arena in Sofia. Around 35 sports federations are expected to join the event, according to an..
A rare lunar spectacle is expected to be visible over Bulgaria on Sunday, 7 September, when a total lunar eclipse – often referred to as a Blood Moon – will colour the Moon shades of orange and red. The eclipse occurs just days before the Moon reaches..
The government has approved a state guarantee of up to EUR 15 million for student and doctoral loans in 2026 . The initiative aims to widen access to higher education by allowing not only Bulgarian citizens but also nationals of other European Union..
Wine tourism is taking centre stage in Bulgaria’s efforts to position itself as a year-round destination . At a recent meeting with the Bulgarian Association for Wine Tourism, T ourism Minister Miroslav Borshosh outlined plans to make wine a strategic..
One of India’s most renowned dance ensembles, performing in the Odissi style, will showcase its art in Bulgaria. From 13 to 17 August, fans of Indian culture in Kyustendil, Sofia, Burgas and Varna will have the opportunity to enjoy performances by the..
Through the delicate stitches of Bulgarian embroidery, Iren Velichkova-Yamami tells the story of Bulgaria. Two years ago, she donated a hand-embroidered map of Bulgaria to the National History Museum, and now she is about to present her book, Bulgaria in..
A Bulgarian military contingent has departed for a peacekeeping mission in Kosovo , BNR’s Shumen correspondent reports. A total of 97 service members (90 men and 7 women) were officially sent off today. The contingent is part of NATO’s Kosovo Force..
Bulgaria may host the start of the 2026 Giro d’Italia, Tourism Minister Miroslav Borshosh said on Wednesday. Speaking at a joint press conference with Sports Minister Ivan Peshev at the Council of Ministers, Borshosh said that the government had..
