2025 Perseids meteor shower to peak over Bulgaria on August 12 – 13
The 2025 Perseids meteor shower will peak on the night from August 12 to 13, with little competition from the
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Bulgarian authorities deny plan to build over Roman-era amphitheatre site in capital Sofia
Bulgaria’s Culture Minister Mariyan Bachev and Deputy Culture Minister Todor Chobanov have denied that building over the Roman-era Amphitheatre of
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Bulgaria’s government creates ‘Shop for People’ state-owned joint-stock company
Bulgaria’s Cabinet approved on August 6 the establishment of a state-owned joint stock company Shop for People, headquartered in capital
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Petition demands action to preserve Roman-era Amphitheatre of Serdica in Bulgaria’s capital
An online petition demanding that Sofia municipality and government institutions take action to preserve the Roman-era Amphitheatre of Serdica in
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New cases of dolphins being found dead on Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast
New cases of dolphins being found dead on Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast have been reported, with three over three days
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Report finds disturbing trends in Bulgaria’s handling of foreign nationals held in detention
The Bulgarian authorities should take the necessary measures to stop the ill-treatment and prevent further “pushbacks”; that is, forcibly returning
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Tourism Minister awards finalists in competition for poster to promote Bulgaria
Tourism Minister Miroslav Borshosh has awarded the finalists in the competition for a poster to promote Bulgaria as a year-round
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Bulgaria’s summer festivals: Celebration or a cause for noise complaints?
Bulgaria’s summer calendar is packed with music festivals, folk festivals and outdoor events of all kinds, but as the volume
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Bulgaria’s January – July 2025 road death toll is 241
A total of 241 people died in accidents on Bulgaria’s roads in January to July 2025, the Interior Ministry said
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