Bulgarian Academy of Sciences Project Uses Palaeogenetics to Trace Proto-Bulgarian, South Slav Origins
Palaeogenetics is invaluable for studying periods with limited historical or archaeological evidence, Todor Chobanov, head of a Bulgarian Academy of Sciences project integrating genetic methods into historical research, said at the BTA National Press Club on Tuesday. Chobanov was presenting…
International Booker Prize Winner to Be Announced in London, Bulgarian Writer Rene Karabash Among Nominees
The winner of the 2026 International Booker Prize 2026 will be announced at a ceremony at Tate Modern in London. The winner will be revealed by 2026 jury chair Natasha Brown between 10:00 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. local time on…
INSAIT Selects 15 Students from Three Continents for Summer Fellowship
Fifteen students from three continents have been selected for the Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) at the Institute for Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence and Technology (INSAIT) in Sofia, the Education and Science Ministry’s press service said Monday. More than 2,800…
Bulgaria’s Dara Wins Eurovision 2026
Bulgaria won the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in a dazzling final gala on Saturday. This country’s representative, Dara, was the favourite of jury and the audience. The show was broadcast live by Bulgarian National Television. Dara’s song, Bangaranga, collected 516…
Kazanlak Elects Its New Rose Queen
Kazanlak, Central Bulgaria, (BTA) – Denitsa Malcheva, who is finishing secondary school, was named Rose Queen of Kazanlak on Friday after the 58th edition of the beauty contest. The central Bulgarian town is known as the capital of the Rose…
Bulgaria Advances as Regional AI Centre
Bulgaria is emerging as a regional hub for artificial intelligence and high-performance computing, Minister of Innovation and Digital Transformation Ivan Vasilev said on Friday. Vasilev was speaking at a Black Sea Economic Cooperation forum on AI and scientific cooperation, the…
Bulgaria Returns to Eurovision as DARA Opens Second Semi-Final in Vienna
After a three-year absence, Bulgaria will once again participate in the Eurovision Song Contest, with DARA representing the country with the song “Bangaranga,” which will open the second semi-final in Vienna on Thursday, May 14, the Bulgarian National Television (BNT)…
Scientists Conduct Black Sea Studies at 800 Metres Depths Using Bulgarian Naval Research Vessel
Varna, on the Black Sea, (BTA) – Scientists conducted Black Sea studies at depths of about 800 metres using the Bulgarian naval research vessel Sv. Sv. Kiril i Metodii (RSV 421), ship captain Radko Muevski said during a conference of the Maritime Scientific…
EU Commissioner Zaharieva: Bulgaria Among World’s Leading Countries in Number, Flow of Mineral Springs
Varna, on the Black Sea, (BTA) – Bulgaria is among the world’s leading countries in terms of the number and flow of mineral springs, said European Commissioner for Startups, Research and Innovation Ekaterina Zaharieva in a video address at the…
Bulgaria’s Message for Summer 2026 Is That This Country Is Safe, Affordable, Trendy Destination – BTA Director General
Sts. Constantine and Helena resort, on the Black Sea, (BTA) – Bulgaria’s message for summer 2026 is that this country is a safe, affordable, and trendy destination, said Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) Director General Kiril Valchev, summarising the results of…
Giro d’Italia Gives Bulgaria Chance to Show Its Best Side, Sports Minister Says
Events such as the Giro d’Italia are major organizational challenges, but also a great opportunity for Bulgaria to show its best side, Youth and Sports Minister Encho Keryazov said in an interview for Nova TV. Speaking live from National Assembly…
Second Giro d’Italia Stage Begins in Burgas as Matteo Moschetti Withdraws from Race
Burgas, on the Black Sea (BTA) – The second stage of the Giro d’Italia started in Burgas at 11:50 a.m. on Saturday, with the start officially given by Burgas Mayor Dimitar Nikolov. He praised local residents for the huge interest shown on Friday,…
