Bulgarian authorities arrest 18 for smuggling migrants across its southern border
A criminal network smuggling mainly Syrian migrants from Türkiye to Western Europe has been taken down following a coordinated action
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Bulgarian Cabinet approves plan to prevent profiteering from transition to euro
Bulgaria’s Cabinet approved on June 4 the creation of an oversight mechanism for the introduction of the common European currency
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Bulgarian MPs override presidential veto of Renewable Energy Act amendments
Bulgaria’s National Assembly voted on June 4 to overturn President Roumen Radev’s veto on amendments to the country’s Renewable Energy
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Sofia Pride 2025: Organisers lend billboards to other causes because of history of vandalism
In 2025, Sofia Pride will not have outdoor advertising, organisers of the event said on June 3. “You will not
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IMF chief: Membership of euro zone an excellent chance for Bulgaria
Membership of the euro zone is an excellent chance for Bulgaria, International Monetary Fund (IMF) managing director Kristalina Georgieva said
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Bulgaria’s Energy Minister: Transition to euro will not affect household electricity prices
Bulgaria’s adoption of the euro will not affect electricity prices for household consumers, Energy Minister Zhecho Stankov told bTV in
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Tourism Ministry officially opens Bulgaria’s summer tourism season with seaside concert
Bulgaria’s 2025 summer tourism season was officially opened on May 31 with a beach party in Pomorie, with thousands of
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Bulgaria’s road death toll in first five months of 2025 is 148
A total of 148 people died in road accidents in Bulgaria in the first five months of 2025, the Interior
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Sirens to sound in Bulgaria on June 2 to honour memory of Hristo Botev
Sirens will sound across Bulgaria for two minutes at noon on June 2 2025 in an annual custom honouring the
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