NSI: 16 157 foreign students at Bulgarian universities in 2024/25 academic year
There are 16 157 foreign students enrolled at universities and specialised higher schools studying for bachelor’s and master’s degrees in
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Bulgaria issued more than 96 000 Schengen visas in 2024
Bulgaria issued 96 142 Schengen visas in 2024, the European Commission (EC) said in figures published on May 20 2025.
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Bulgarian military vehicles on the move ahead of planned exercises
Movement of Bulgarian military personnel and equipment on national roads and railways began on May 20, ahead of the exercises
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Deal set to end public transport strike in Bulgaria’s capital
Leaders of trade unions involved in the public transport strike in Bulgaria’s capital city Sofia said on May 19 that
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Public transport strike in Bulgaria’s capital complicates arrangements for school-leaving exams
The continuing public transport strike in Bulgaria’s capital Sofia, which reached its fifth day on May 18, is creating difficulties
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Bulgaria’s national tourism portal has new name, domain
Bulgaria’s national tourist portal now has a new name and domain – VisitBulgaria.com, the Tourism Ministry said on May 18.
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Petition launched to make public transport strike in Bulgaria’s capital indefinite
The public transport strike in Bulgaria’s capital city Sofia entered its third day on May 16, with drivers at the
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Bulgarian President Radev vetoes amendments to Renewable Energy Act
Bulgarian President Roumen Radev said on May 15 that he vetoed parts of the bill to amend the Renewable Energy
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Public transport strike in Bulgaria’s capital Sofia drags on
The May 14 public transport strike in Bulgaria’s capital city Sofia – involving buses, trolleybuses and trams but not the
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