Новости за 24.09.2025

On September 25, Bulgaria will see unsettled weather conditions. The day will begin with mostly overcast skies and scattered rain showers across the western and southeastern regions of the country. In the southern areas, particularly during the afternoon hours, rainfall is forecast to intensify, accompanied by thunder....

Sofia Municipality has put forward proposals for significant changes to parking rules in the Bulgarian capital, including an increase in fees for both the blue and green zones. If approved, the blue zone rate will rise from 2 leva (€1) per hour to 4 leva (€2), while the green zone will double from 1 lev (€0.50) to 2 leva (€1) per hour....

Ryanair will fully transition to digital boarding passes starting Wednesday, November 12, following an adjustment from the originally planned date of November 3. The airline emphasized that the timing is intended to coincide with a quieter travel period after the mid-term break, ensuring a smooth shift for passengers. From November 12, travelers will no longer be able to print paper boarding passes....

China has built the world's largest earthquake early warning system, an official said at a press conference in Beijing on Wednesday.Wang Kun, head of the China Earthquake Administration, introduced the country's achievements in reforming and developing emergency management from 2021 to 2025 at the State Council Information Office's press conference on the achievements during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025)."China has built the world's largest earthquake early warning system....

Bulgaria and the United States formalized a new partnership in the field of rare earth metals, following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between Bulgarian Energy Holding (BEH) and the University of North Dakota (UND). Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov described the agreement as a milestone not only for Bulgaria’s mining sector but also for technological advancement in both countries, highlighting its potential to strengthen competitiveness, economic development, and national security.... Читать дальше...

Residents of the Bulgarian town of Buhovo are expressing outrage and fear after a man with severe mental health issues was released despite setting a woman on fire two months ago, resulting in her death. The man suffers from paranoid schizophrenia, and authorities dismissed the case on the grounds of insanity, allowing him to remain free. Neighbors describe living in constant fear due to the man’s unpredictable behavior....

The Greek publication Kathimerini writes that a “Bulgarian Riviera” is emerging around Kavala, driven by growing investments from Bulgarian buyers in the area, BNR reported. According to local brokerage firms, Bulgarians have transitioned from being primarily tourists to becoming significant property owners in Northern Greece, acquiring everything from caravan plots to multi-story villas. Construction companies note that new developments are frequently purchased by Bulgarians even at the early stages of construction. Читать дальше...

Bulgaria will terminate its contracts for the use and transit of Russian natural gas next year, with a complete exit from the Russian gas market planned by 2028, Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov announced while attending the UN General Assembly in New York. He confirmed that the country will align with European Union decisions to suspend such contracts in the short term as part of a coordinated EU approach. Zhelyazkov noted that Bulgaria’s natural gas needs for both industry and households are fully... Читать дальше...

In the first 24 hours since the launch of the “I Choose Bulgaria” initiative, 420 applications were submitted by Bulgarians wishing to return home, Minister of Labor and Social Policy Borislav Gutsanov reported to the Bulgarian community in New York, the Ministry of Labor and Social Policy announced. The Bulgarian delegation, led by Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov, took part in the 80th session of the UN General Assembly, using the occasion to congratulate compatriots on Independence Day, September 22. Читать дальше...

In Sofia’s Hadji Dimitar district, dozens of families are being urgently evacuated from a building after cracks appeared in the facade, Nova TV reported. Residents point to ongoing metro construction as the cause, while alleging that the municipality has failed to provide adequate compensation. The structural issues date back to 2023, when the first cracks were noticed....

The Appellate Court in Sofia has ruled that Varna Mayor Blagomir Kotsev will remain in custody indefinitely. Judge Stefan Iliev cited a reasonable presumption that Kotsev committed the crimes he faces, noting that while there is no risk of him fleeing, his position as mayor creates a possibility of committing further offenses. The court’s decision is final. ...

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde has expressed confidence that Bulgaria’s entry into the eurozone will bring significant economic advantages, strengthening stability and delivering tangible benefits for citizens, businesses, and banks alike. In a statement published on her official Facebook page, Lagarde highlighted that in precisely 100 days, Bulgaria will formally join as the 21st member of the eurozone. She underlined the importance of this milestone, noting that the adoption... Читать дальше...

Finance Minister Temenuzhka Petkova underlined that the International Monetary Fund views Bulgaria’s admission to the eurozone as one of the government’s most significant achievements. Speaking to journalists in Veliko Tarnovo, she said the Fund’s conclusions also highlighted the adoption of the 2025 state budget and the renegotiation of the Recovery and Resilience Plan as additional accomplishments. Her remarks followed the IMF’s regular Article IV mission to Bulgaria, which took place between September 10 and 23... Читать дальше...

U.S. President Donald Trump has declared that NATO must be ready to shoot down Russian aircraft if they breach allied airspace....

Prof. Rumen Draganov, director of the Institute for Analysis and Evaluation in Tourism, provided an overview of Bulgaria’s tourism performance for the summer season during an appearance on NOVA NEWS. According to Draganov, the season was highly successful, showing encouraging growth in both foreign and domestic tourism. ...

Bulgaria is seeing an unprecedented rise in the number of work permits issued to non-EU nationals, driven by a growing shortage of domestic labour. According to the National Employment Agency, over 35,000 permits have been granted since the start of 2025, marking a record high for the country. Tomcho Tomov, director of the National Competence Assessment Centre at the Bulgarian Industrial Association, highlighted that this trend reflects employers’ increasing reliance on foreign workers to fill critical positions. Читать дальше...