NSI: Life expectancy at birth in Bulgaria has risen
Life expectancy at birth of the Bulgarian population, calculated for the period 2022 – 2024, is 75.6 years, an increase
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EC opens new infringement case against Bulgaria
The European Commission said on May 22 that it opened a new infringement case against Bulgaria for failing to recognize
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Bulgarian railways is offering a steam train trip on June 1
Bulgarian state railways BDZ is offering an excursion on a special train drawn by a steam engine on the occasion
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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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