Bulgarian PM, Pope Leo discuss war in Ukraine, AI
The war in Ukraine and the role of the Vatican as a mediator for negotiations were also among the topics
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Bulgaria issues weather warnings for heavy rainfall on May 24
Bulgaria’s national meteorological bureau has issued the Code Orange warning of hazardous weather for five districts for May 24, and
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Defence Ministry: Bulgarian Defender 25 exercises to be held from May 26 to June 9
The Bulgarian Armed Forces will participate in a series of multinational military exercises to improve operational capabilities at the national
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IOM Bulgaria launching free online Bulgarian language courses for legally residing migrants
The International Organization for Migration in Bulgaria – IOM Bulgaria is launching at the beginning of June free online courses
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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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