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Bulgaria's National Insurance Institute clarifies pension rules for hundreds of thousandsNews

Bulgaria's National Insurance Institute clarifies pension rules for hundreds of thousands

Bulgaria's NOI says new pension rules will not trigger mass reviews of disability assessments, leaving hundreds of thousands of current recipients unaffected.

1 min read · Aug 21
Dara has spoken: Sofia or Burgas for Eurovision 2027?Culture

Dara has spoken: Sofia or Burgas for Eurovision 2027?

DARA has publicly backed Sofia to host Eurovision 2027, as Bulgaria's final two candidate cities await an official decision from an international working group.

1 min read · Aug 21
Destiny! Petar Marinov was not supposed to play in the penalty shootoutSports

Destiny! Petar Marinov was not supposed to play in the penalty shootout

CSKA 1948 reached the Conference League third qualifying round on penalties, with goalkeeper Petar Marinov saving the decisive kick despite not being planned as the shootout keeper.

2 min read · Aug 21
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Bulgaria's NOI says new pension rules will not trigger mass reviews of disability assessments, leaving hundreds of th…DARA has publicly backed Sofia to host Eurovision 2027, as Bulgaria's final two candidate cities await an official de…CSKA 1948 reached the Conference League third qualifying round on penalties, with goalkeeper Petar Marinov saving the…Lando Norris claimed his first win of the season in Hungary while Bulgarian F2 driver Nikola Tsolov faced a difficult…Petya Nedelcheva, Bulgaria's most successful badminton player, marks her birthday July 30 alongside chess player Gerg…
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Bulgaria's National Insurance Institute clarifies pension rules for hundreds of thousandsNews

Bulgaria's National Insurance Institute clarifies pension rules for hundreds of thousands

Bulgaria's NOI says new pension rules will not trigger mass reviews of disability assessments, leaving hundreds of thousands of current recipients unaffected.

1 min read · Aug 21
Bulgarian passport ranks just behind America's in global indexNews

Bulgarian passport ranks just behind America's in global index

Bulgaria's passport has climbed to 11th place globally, granting visa-free access to 178 countries and sitting just one spot below the United States.

2 min read · Aug 17
Mika Abdala: The Girl from Texas Who Carries Bulgaria in Her HeartNews

Mika Abdala: The Girl from Texas Who Carries Bulgaria in Her Heart

Texas-born actress Mika Abdala, daughter of a Bulgarian father, speaks the language, loves the food, and is now rising through Hollywood on her own terms.

2 min read · Aug 13

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USA launches review of its military presence in EuropeWorld

USA launches review of its military presence in Europe

Washington has formally begun assessing its European military footprint, raising questions about NATO burden-sharing that bear directly on Bulgaria.

2 min read · Aug 19
Zelensky heads to Washington for Trump meeting as Senate weighs Russia sanctionsWorld

Zelensky heads to Washington for Trump meeting as Senate weighs Russia sanctions

Zelensky meets Trump and US senators in Washington as the Senate prepares to vote on new sanctions targeting Russia over the war in Ukraine.

2 min read · Aug 19
At least 10 killed in Russian strikes on Sumy, Donetsk and Kharkiv as Ukraine hits St. PetersburgWorld

At least 10 killed in Russian strikes on Sumy, Donetsk and Kharkiv as Ukraine hits St. Petersburg

Russian strikes killed at least ten people across Sumy, Donetsk and Kharkiv, as Ukrainian drones set a Wildberries warehouse ablaze in St. Petersburg.

2 min read · Aug 19

Politics

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Bulgaria's presidential race: who will face Radev's candidate?Politics

Bulgaria's presidential race: who will face Radev's candidate?

Bulgaria's presidential election is approaching but the opposition has yet to name a challenger to the candidate expected from President Radev's camp.

2 min read · Aug 16
European prosecution office reprimanded Teodora Georgieva 14 days before end of her mandatePolitics

European prosecution office reprimanded Teodora Georgieva 14 days before end of her mandate

Bulgaria's first European prosecutor received a formal reprimand just two weeks before her mandate expired, closing a year-long disciplinary case tied to EU fund misuse allegations.

2 min read · Aug 14
Former Chief Architect of Varna's Primorski District Charged Over Fake Building Certificates in 'Baba Alino' CasePolitics

Former Chief Architect of Varna's Primorski District Charged Over Fake Building Certificates in 'Baba Alino' Case

Varna's former Primorski district architect faces document fraud charges over allegedly falsified building certificates in the Baba Alino illegal construction scandal.

2 min read · Aug 10

Business

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The Green Deal, Electricity Prices and Inflation: What EU Policy Means for Bulgarian WalletsBusiness

The Green Deal, Electricity Prices and Inflation: What EU Policy Means for Bulgarian Wallets

EU Green Deal policies are reshaping Bulgarian electricity bills and inflation, and the country's famous affordability advantage is quietly narrowing.

3 min read · Aug 6
Some Banks Will Continue to Exchange Levs for Euros Without FeesBusiness

Some Banks Will Continue to Exchange Levs for Euros Without Fees

From July 1, 2026, Bulgarian Post charges fees to swap levs for euros, but some commercial banks are still offering the exchange for free.

2 min read · Jul 7
How to Pay Less New Duty When Shopping From Chinese WebsitesBusiness

How to Pay Less New Duty When Shopping From Chinese Websites

The EU scrapped duty-free shopping under 150 euros on 1 July 2026. Here is how to keep your Chinese-website orders as cheap as possible.

2 min read · Jul 5

Culture

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Dara has spoken: Sofia or Burgas for Eurovision 2027?Culture

Dara has spoken: Sofia or Burgas for Eurovision 2027?

DARA has publicly backed Sofia to host Eurovision 2027, as Bulgaria's final two candidate cities await an official decision from an international working group.

1 min read · Aug 21
Lead seal of Tsar Simeon I found in Veliki PreslavCulture

Lead seal of Tsar Simeon I found in Veliki Preslav

Archaeologists at Veliki Preslav have unearthed a rare lead seal of Tsar Simeon I, only the third ever found in a controlled excavation.

2 min read · Aug 17
Fried hot peppers with oil, garlic and dill: a Bulgarian classicCulture

Fried hot peppers with oil, garlic and dill: a Bulgarian classic

Known as pukani lyuti chushki, Bulgaria's fried hot peppers with oil, garlic and dill are a staple that Bulgarians at home and abroad continue to make.

1 min read · Aug 15

Sports

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Destiny! Petar Marinov was not supposed to play in the penalty shootoutSports

Destiny! Petar Marinov was not supposed to play in the penalty shootout

CSKA 1948 reached the Conference League third qualifying round on penalties, with goalkeeper Petar Marinov saving the decisive kick despite not being planned as the shootout keeper.

2 min read · Aug 21
Lando Norris wins Hungarian GP while Bulgaria's Nikola Tsolov battles through F2 dramaSports

Lando Norris wins Hungarian GP while Bulgaria's Nikola Tsolov battles through F2 drama

Lando Norris claimed his first win of the season in Hungary while Bulgarian F2 driver Nikola Tsolov faced a difficult sprint race weekend at the Hungaroring.

1 min read · Aug 20
Bulgaria's most decorated badminton champion marks birthdaySports

Bulgaria's most decorated badminton champion marks birthday

Petya Nedelcheva, Bulgaria's most successful badminton player, marks her birthday July 30 alongside chess player Gergana Peycheva and other notable Bulgarians.

1 min read · Aug 20

Real Estate

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German capital is quietly transforming Bulgarian industryReal Estate

German capital is quietly transforming Bulgarian industry

German investment is pushing Bulgaria beyond cheap labour toward high-value industry, with real implications for diaspora property owners and investors.

2 min read · Aug 18
New EU Fee of 3 Euros Will Likely Make Packages from Shein, Temu and AliExpress More ExpensiveReal Estate

New EU Fee of 3 Euros Will Likely Make Packages from Shein, Temu and AliExpress More Expensive

From 1 July 2026, a new EU customs fee of 3 euros applies to cheap parcels from platforms like Shein, Temu and AliExpress, ending a long-standing duty exemption.

2 min read · Aug 10
Government Submits 2026 Budget: What Tax and Fee Increases Are Being PreparedReal Estate

Government Submits 2026 Budget: What Tax and Fee Increases Are Being Prepared

Bulgaria's government has approved the 2026 state budget draft, with tax and fee increases in the pipeline that could affect property owners and diaspora finances.

2 min read · Aug 4