Greece to transfer remains of Tsar Samuil to Bulgaria
Greece is to transfer the mortal remains of Tsar Samuil – who ruled from 997 to 1014 CE – to
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Author: The Sofia Globe staff
EU ministers approve five European defence projects, including boosting security on Eastern Flank
European Union defence ministers approved on September 28 five European Defence Projects of Common Interest (EDPCIs) to strengthen Europe’s defence
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EU sanctions 10 individuals, 17 entities over unlawful deportation of Ukrainian children to Russia
European Union foreign ministers decided on September 28 to adopt sanctions a further 10 individuals and 17 entities responsible for
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Eurostat: In 2025, 5% of people in the EU drank alcohol every day
In 2025, 4.8 per cent of people aged 16 or over in the European Union consumed alcohol every day, EU
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Bulgaria’s Air Force is hosting a 10-day international flight exercise
The joint flight exercise “European Course for the Improvement of Tactical Training of Military Transport Aviation 2026-3” (ETAR-S 26-3), hosted
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Fitch keeps Bulgaria’s credit rating unchanged at ‘BBB+’, raises outlook to ‘positive’
Fitch Ratings has affirmed Bulgaria’s long-term foreign and local currency ratings at ‘BBB+’ and raised its rating outlook to positive.
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Plovdiv Science Festival 2026: Events in English
The fourth Plovdiv Science Festival is being held from October 22 to 25 2026, and includes events in English. October
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Bulgaria’s 2026 presidential elections: The Sofia Globe’s factfile
September 25 marks the start of the official campaign period ahead of Bulgaria’s 2026 presidential elections on October 25. This
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Finance Minister: Euro cannot be blamed for inflation in Bulgaria
The rise in inflation in Bulgaria coincided with its adoption of the euro but the euro cannot be blamed for
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