Новости за 12.05.2025

In Sofia, the majority of home buyers are leaning toward new construction properties, as indicated by data from a real estate firm. This trend is driven by the fact that new buildings are currently the primary source of supply in the market, attracting potential buyers who are increasingly seeking modern, well-built homes. The range of available properties varies widely, from apartments in gated communities and upscale boutique buildings to more standard cooperatives, offering a variety of options to fit different budgets and preferences. Читать дальше...

On May 12, 2025, President Rumen Radev submitted a proposal to the 51st National Assembly of Bulgaria to hold a national referendum with the question: “Do you agree that Bulgaria should adopt the single European currency—the euro—in 2026?” In the accompanying statement, the President emphasized that, despite Bulgaria’s commitment under the EU accession treaty to adopt the euro, there is no specific deadline set for the transition. He pointed out the lack of national consensus on the issue and cited widespread public reservations... Читать дальше...

Bulgarian tennis player Lia Karatancheva captured her maiden International Tennis Federation (ITF) women's singles title on Sunday at the W50 Indian Harbour Beach tournament in Florida, which featured a $40,000 prize pool. Karatancheva battled past top seed Arina Rodionova of Australia in a gripping final, winning 6-2, 6-7(8), 6-3 in just under two hours and 40 minutes. With this victory, Karatancheva is set to break into the top 280 of the world rankings for the first time in her career....

Inflation in Bulgaria is projected to rise ahead of the country’s euro adoption, as indicated in the Ministry of Finance’s latest spring Macroeconomic Forecast. The anticipated increase is largely driven by higher prices for services and food. According to data based on the EU consumer basket, the average annual inflation rate in 2024 was recorded at 2....

The liberalization of the electricity market for households — meaning that residential consumers would join the free electricity exchange where businesses have traded for years — is being postponed. At least for now. The reform was supposed to take effect on July 1st this year, following an initial 365-day delay approved by Parliament in 2024....

This may be the last seaside summer for Bulgarians in levs. It is expected that we will remember the five days we might treat ourselves to for a family vacation — with an average nightly rate of 200 BGN per room, transport costs around 300 BGN, nearly 10 BGN for beach shade rental, and a dinner for two with a bottle of wine in a nice restaurant along the Bulgarian Black Sea coast costing around 87 BGN. What will happen next euro summer is hard to predict, but it will certainly not be more expensive....

On May 14, a new protest is set to take place in Sofia, organized by workers in the capital’s public transport sector. The workers plan to block the exit of vehicles at various depots across the city, including buses, trolleybuses, and trams. This protest is being led by the Federation of Transport Unions within CITUB and the Federation of Transport Workers at the Podkrepa Confederation of Trade Unions....

In his novel The Expert's Mistake, Bulgarian Miladin Apostolov revealed shocking truths about the mass executions of Polish officers in Katyn Forest, a topic that was officially suppressed in Bulgaria for years, BGNES reports. The book, published in 1973, highlighted events that had been shrouded in mystery, with the Soviet Union long blamed for the killings, while the official narrative pinned the crimes on Nazi Germany. Apostolov's work came out during a time when such discussions were forbidden... Читать дальше...

The Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) has announced that it will stop publishing the key interest rate following the country's adoption of the euro. This change is outlined in a new series of questions and answers available on the central bank's website. Once the euro becomes the official currency of Bulgaria, the key interest rate will no longer be relevant for calculating statutory interest rates....

Amid the hustle and bustle of city life, finding traces of traditional customs and beliefs can feel elusive. To capture the essence of Bulgaria's myths and legends, the short film platform 'Kinematograf' has curated a selection of films set in the villages and mountains, where the echoes of ancient beliefs still resonate as strongly as they once did. The program, titled 'Bulgarian Myths and Legends,' has drawn considerable interest with over 20 screenings in 15 cities across Bulgaria....

Aniventure Comic Con 2025 promises a thrilling weekend of pop culture, gaming, and star-studded experiences at Sofia’s Inter Expo Center on July 5 and 6. This year’s festival lineup includes new gaming tournaments, special appearances by popular Bulgarian influencers and actors, and a captivating Star Wars-themed exhibition. The event, known for attracting tens of thousands of fans, will feature diverse zones dedicated to cinema, TV series, comics, anime, cosplay, and digital content....

As of December 31, 2024, Bulgaria is administratively divided into 28 "oblasts" (another word for regions) and 265 municipalities, encompassing a total of 3,041 separate mayoralties. Additionally, the Sofia Municipality and the cities of Plovdiv and Varna are administratively and territorially divided into regions. The country comprises 5,256 settlements, of which 257 are cities/towns and 4,999 are villages....