Bulgarians Recall Communist Dictator Zhivkov with a Smile

But it had a dark side to it, nevertheless. Some 300,000 ethnic Turks were forced to leave their homes in the 1980s, after the regime attempted to Bulgarian-ise them by force. Information about the Chernobyl nuclear plant disaster in the Ukraine...

BNB Governor: Bulgaria Gains Sovereignty, Not Loses It, with the Euro

Bulgaria’s integration into the European monetary framework is no longer a distant prospect but an ongoing reality, according to Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) Governor Dimitar Radev. In an interview with the Bulgarian Industrial Association’s...

Bulgarian Drone Maker Eyes Role in Europe’s 'Drone Wall' Defense Plan

The Bulgarian drone manufacturer Dronamics, best known for its cargo drones, is shifting part of its focus toward defense after years of staying away from military applications. According to co-founder and CEO Svilen Rangelov, this decision...

Bulgaria’s rebate policy risks limiting medicine access

Sofia’s deepening reliance on mandatory rebates shifts the healthcare deficit onto companies and jeopardises patients’ access to treatment, the pharmaceutical industry has warned. The Association of Research-based Pharmaceutical Manufacturers in...

Bulgaria can produce its own drones, Minister of Innovation says

Tomislav Donchev Photo: BTA A market study will soon be launched, followed by a competitive tender for Bulgarian developers to supply various types of drones for the Ministry of Defence. This announcement was made by Tomislav Donchev, the Deputy...

Bulgaria’s Eurozone Entry Set to Boost Trade Amid Rising Wages and Inflation, U.S. Report Says

Bulgaria’s upcoming eurozone accession is expected to lower transaction costs with its main trade and investment partners, according to the U.S. Department of State’s annual investment climate report. The report also highlights that labor...

Bulgarian Patriarch Daniil: The Forgetfulness of the Sacred is Our Contemporary Tragedy

“We should not allow artificial intelligence to create the illusion that it can replace or eliminate prayer and asceticism,” emphasized Metropolitan of Sofia and Bulgarian Patriarch Daniil in his speech at the Second International Scientific...

Bulgarian Central Bank Governor: Euro Adoption Is a Gain in Sovereignty, Not a Loss

In an exclusive interview for the Noblesse Oblige magazine of the Bulgarian Industrial Association (BIA) in late September, Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) Governor Dimitar Radev shares his first impressions from attending European Central Bank...

Market Research to Seek Bulgarian Developers of Several Types of Drones for Defence Ministry - Innovation Minister

A market research will begin shortly, followed by a tender procedure for Bulgarian developers for several types of drones based on the Defence Ministry's specifications. This was announced by Tomislav Donchev, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of...

Bulgarian Regulators Clear Uni Energy Acquisition of Gazprom-Linked Nis Petrol

The Commission for Protection of Competition (CPC) in Bulgaria has approved a concentration in the fuel retail sector, allowing Uni Energy to acquire full control over Nis Petrol EOOD, BGNES reported. Following an investigation, the CPC concluded...

Bulgarian Project for Digital Twin of Sofia Wins International Smart City Innovation Award

Sofia University's Big Data for Smart Society Institute (GATE) has received the prestigious Seoul Smart City Prize 2025 in the Tech-InnovaCity - Institution category, the institute’s press office said on Thursday. The award, granted by the World...

Investment in Data Centres Is Useful If Linked to Bulgarian Economy, Development Potential - Innovation Minister

For a future investment in the construction of an Artificial Intelligence (AI) data centre in Bulgaria to be useful, it must be linked to a development centre or have the potential to stimulate the Bulgarian ecosystem and innovative thinking....

Bulgaria Has All Prerequisites to Become Regional Leader in Digital Economy - Minister Dilov

Minister of Economy and Industry Petеr Dilov said here on Thursday that Bulgaria has all the prerequisites to take a leading role in the region in the field of digital economy. It has a developed information technology sector, high connectivity...

Fraser Institute Ranks Bulgaria 56th in World Economic Freedom for 2025

For 2025, Bulgaria was awarded a score of 7.13 out of 10, ranking 56th out of 165 countries, between Greece and Thailand, in the Annual Report on Economic Freedom of the World 2025 released by the Fraser Institute on September 25. Hong Kong and...

The Rhodope village of Momchilovtsi is showcasing Bulgarian yoghurt in Shanghai

A clay pot and a wooden bucket from the village of Momchilovtsi are part of an exhibition at the Milk Museum, which has just opened in Shanghai, the village's mayor, Siika Surkova, told the Bulgarian news agency BTA. Representatives of the Rhodope...

Discover Prague This Autumn: Convenient Flights from Bulgaria

Autumn in Europe takes flight with comfortable journeys to Prague from Bulgaria. With the new season, travelers can explore the Czech capital and its rich culinary traditions, starting at just €79 for a one-way economy ticket and €169 for...

Fraser Institute: Bulgaria ranks 56th in economic freedom worldwide

In its "Economic Freedom of the World, 2025" ranking, the Canadian Fraser Institute gives Bulgaria a score of 7.13 out of a maximum of 10 points. This places the country 56th out of 165. It ranks between Greece and Thailand. In 2024, Bulgaria was...

Academy of Economics in Svishtov Opens New Academic Year

The Academy of Economics in Svishtov opened the new academic year 2025/2026 on Thursday. The ceremony was held in the auditorium named after the first rector, Prof. Dimitar Barov, and marked the beginning of the 90th academic year. “During these...

Masquerade games in Bulgaria and in Ukraine – a highlight of the sixth edition of the OKO Film Festival

Like every year, the current edition from October 3 to 11 has its main theme – folk masquerade games, to which the main photo of all advertising materials eloquently points us. Its author is photographer Ivan Shishiev. "He photographed the...

PM Zhelyazkov Confirms Bulgaria’s Role in Europe's 'Drone Wall'

Bulgaria’s involvement in the European “drone wall” was a key topic at the informal summit of European Union leaders in Copenhagen. The country was represented by Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov, who discussed the plans and Bulgaria’s...