Bulgaria Elects Its Seventh President
Bulgarian citizens will elect their seventh president on Sunday. Last Sunday, October 25, none of the 27 presidential and vice-presidential candidate tickets secured the support needed to win in the first round. The runoff will see Andrey Gurov and Georgi…
BTA’s LIK Hour Podcast Wins Online Journalism Award
Plovdiv, Southern Bulgaria, The Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) podcast LIK Hour, created by Dahnyelle Dymytrov, won the online journalism award of the Union of Bulgarian Journalists (UBJ) at a ceremony in Plovdiv. The award was presented at the Boris Hristov…
Bulgaria Remains Safe and Peaceful Tourist Destination, Tourism Minister Says
Varna, on the Black Sea, (BTA) – Addressing the 19th Black Sea Tourism Forum here on Friday, Tourism Minister Ilin Dimitrov said that Bulgaria remains a safe and peaceful destination. This year’s forum is held under the theme “Smart Tourism…
573 Unaccompanied Refugee Children Seek Protection in Bulgaria in 2025
In 2025, 573 unaccompanied refugee children sought protection in Bulgaria, UNICEF Bulgaria reported on Thursday. UNICEF, in collaboration with the State Agency for Refugees (SAR), municipalities, and partner organizations, will launch a national communication campaign to promote foster care for…
Bulgaria, Romania, Turkiye Condemn Drone Attacks on Black Sea Merchant Ships, Agree on Coordination Mechanism
Sofia hosted trilateral talks on Black Sea security at Boyana Residence on Wednesday. Participants included Bulgarian Defence Minister Dimitar Stoyanov and Chief of Defence Admiral Emil Eftimov, Romanian Defence Minister Stefan-Radu Oprea and Deputy Chief of Defence Lieutenant General Dragos-Dumitru…
New North Macedonia Envoy Presents Copies of Credentials
Deputy Foreign Minister Ivanka Tasheva received copies of the letters of credence of North Macedonia’s newly appointed Ambassador to Bulgaria Krum Efremov, the Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday. Bulgaria reaffirmed its constructive support for North Macedonia’s European integration, which required…
Bulgaria Supports Results-Based Approach to Next EU Budget
Bulgaria supports the view that the EU budget policy should be based on results, Deputy Prime Minister Atanas Pekanov said at the 7th Sofia Economic Forum in the Bulgarian capital on Monday. Noting that the discussions on the next multiannual…
Triple Jumper Viktoria Angelova Named European Athletics Rising Star of 2026
Bulgarian triple jumper Viktoria Angelova has been named European Athletics Women’s Rising Star of 2026. The award was presented at the Golden Tracks ceremony in Lausanne, Switzerland on Saturday. Angelova, who became world under-20 triple jump champion and European under-18…
“The Dreamed Adventure” Wins Gold Hugo for Best Film at Chicago Festival, Yana Radeva Honoured for Best Lead Performance
Chicago, US, (BTA) – Valeska Grisebach’s The Dreamed Adventure won the Gold Hugo award for Best Film at the 62nd Chicago International Film Festival, the organizers announced. Yana Radeva was awarded the Silver Hugo for Best Lead Performance for starring…
Bulgarian Fossils Provide Europe’s First Record of Hornbills
Fossil remains of Euroceros bulgaricus found in Bulgaria provide Europe’s first record of hornbills, the National Museum of Natural History at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS) said on Friday. A total of 24 fossil bird taxa, including three genera…
Bulgarian MPs Voice Support for Bulgarian Club Secretary Pendikov after Acquittals
Bulgarian MPs voiced support for Hristijan Pendikov on Thursday after an Ohrid court acquitted two men charged over his assault, with several criticizing the ruling. “We are here to express our solidarity with and support for our compatriot Hristijan Pendikov,…
Day Two of 21st World Meeting of Bulgarian Media Features Three Discussion Panels
Three discussion panels – “Media and Spiritual Leaders”, “Media and Opinion Leaders”, and “Media and Community Builders” – were on the programme for the second day of the 21st World Meeting of Bulgarian Media, organized by the Bulgarian News Agency…
