Новости за 23.10.2025

A yellow weather warning for strong winds has been issued for almost the entire territory of Bulgaria, with only four regions: Pazardzhik, Blagoevgrad, Pernik, and Kyustendil remaining outside the alert. The rest of the country is expected to experience gusty conditions, particularly in eastern areas and north of the mountains. On Friday, October 24, most of Bulgaria will see mainly sunny weather, though the southernmost regions will have more cloud cover and occasional light rain....

Bulgarian and French law enforcement authorities have jointly dismantled an organized criminal group involved in large-scale cocaine trafficking across Europe, with several Bulgarian nationals implicated in the network. The coordinated operation, conducted by the Bulgarian Anti-Mafia Directorate and French investigators, led to the seizure of nearly 180 kilograms of cocaine concealed inside a truck registered in Bulgaria. The vehicle, driven by a Bulgarian citizen, was intercepted at the border... Читать дальше...

European travel agencies will no longer be allowed to organize or promote trips to Russia, following new sanctions adopted by the European Union targeting key sectors of the Russian economy. Under the new restrictions, EU-based companies are prohibited from offering services directly connected to tourism activities in Russia, including package tours and travel advertising. The decision, announced after the EU Council and the European Commission approved the latest round of sanctions, aims to curb... Читать дальше...

Vietnamese Communist Party leader To Lam has called on Bulgaria to simplify visa procedures for Vietnamese citizens to encourage more visitors to the country, during his official visit to Sofia. The General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam met with President Rumen Radev on Thursday as part of celebrations marking the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two nations. To Lam’s visit is also part of a wider European tour. ...

India is preparing to make a significant reduction in its imports of Russian oil to comply with new U.S. sanctions targeting Russia’s two largest producers, Lukoil and Rosneft, according to industry sources....

Venezuela has deployed 5,000 Russian-made anti-aircraft missiles in “key air defense positions,” President Nicolas Maduro stated on Wednesday, amid rising tensions over the United States’ military presence in the Caribbean, CNN reported. US President Donald Trump has indicated he is considering military action inside Venezuela as part of a broader campaign against drug trafficking and to weaken Maduro, a long-time adversary of Washington. “Any military force in the world knows the power of the... Читать дальше...

Greeks are once again turning to Bulgaria for weekend getaways and short vacations, travel agencies report. This trend is particularly noticeable around the church holiday on Sunday, Saint Demetrius, as well as the national celebration on October 28, which have sparked increased interest in trips abroad. Alongside traditional European destinations such as Paris, Barcelona, Prague, and Budapest, many travelers are opting for Bulgarian resorts....

Bulgaria has one month to determine the future of the Lukoil Neftochim refinery, Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov said ahead of the EU leaders’ summit in Brussels. The deadline of November 21 is linked to the U.S....

Consumer prices in the United Kingdom have climbed by 3.8% over the past year to September 2025, marking the third straight month of stable annual inflation, according to the Office for National Statistics. The persistent rise in prices is adding pressure on the government as it prepares its autumn budget, while the Bank of England faces the ongoing challenge of balancing weak economic growth with the need to control inflation. ...

The parliamentary group “Yes, Bulgaria” (WCC-DB) has called for urgent hearings with the ministers of energy, economy, and finance, as well as a representative from the Bulgarian National Bank, at the Energy Committee today. The request comes in response to the U.S....

The number of respiratory infections in Bulgaria is climbing and has already matched figures from the same period last year, Prof. Todor Kantardzhiev, former director of the National Center for Infectious and Parasitic Diseases, told NOVA NEWS. He noted that while overall levels were lower than last year, recent weeks have shown a clear uptick in cases....

A British judge has raised concerns about a growing trend of young Bulgarians being drawn into drug dealing in Cornwall. Judge James Adkin of Truro Criminal Court highlighted the issue while sentencing 20-year-old Yordan Yanakiev to 22 months in prison for cocaine possession and distribution in Newquay, a well-known English surfing destination. According to Adkin, Yanakiev is the third Bulgarian recently imprisoned in the area for selling cocaine. ...

Early Thursday morning, a serious incident occurred at the Ivan Vazov School in Burgas, leaving a teacher and two students affected by pepper spray. The altercation between two 12th-grade classmates began in front of the third-floor toilets, during which one student produced a can of pepper spray and used it on her peer. A teacher on duty, who also serves as the class teacher for the girls, intervened to calm the situation....

Tens of thousands of Hungarians are expected to gather for rival rallies in Budapest as Prime Minister Viktor Orban and his main challenger, Peter Magyar, formally launch their campaigns ahead of next year’s national elections. The dueling demonstrations, coinciding with the anniversary of Hungary’s 1956 anti-Soviet uprising, come amid an increasingly polarized political atmosphere. The commemoration of the failed revolution holds symbolic importance for Orban’s ruling Fidesz party, which once positioned... Читать дальше...

Parents of students at the 93rd Sofia School "Alexander Teodorov-Balan" in the capital's Geo Milev district have raised concerns over large cracks appearing in the school building. Their worries focus on the safety of the structure, particularly as construction of the Sofia Metro’s Line 3 extension passes directly underneath. The building has reportedly shown cracks in walls, ceilings, and floors since March, with parents noting the fissures seem to be widening. ...

An 11-year-old boy was injured in Gyulyovtsa, Nessebar Municipality, after part of a brick wall collapsed on him during demolition work. The Regional Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs in Burgas reported the incident, which occurred around 3:49 p.m....

Over the past decade, Bulgaria has seen a sharp rise in residential property prices, with an increase of nearly 150% nationwide. In Sofia, the growth has been even steeper, surpassing 180%, although prices in the capital appear to have largely stabilized, according to Desislava Popova, moderator of the "Sofia–Today and Tomorrow" forum. Popova also highlighted that property transactions remain at high levels, with the most active quarter since 2007 recorded by the Registry Agency. ...

The United States has imposed sweeping sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil, Russia’s two largest oil companies, in what marks the first major punitive action against Moscow since President Donald Trump took office. The move, announced by the U.S....

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport and Communications Grozdan Karadjov described the euro not merely as a currency, but as a “language of trust” that Bulgaria is beginning to speak alongside its European Union partners. He made the remarks at an event in Ruse marking the launch of the national campaign for the euro’s introduction, according to the Ministry of Transport’s press center. Karadjov highlighted Ruse’s historical role in Bulgaria’s financial development....

Bulgaria has received 15,000 doses of the nasal vaccine against seasonal influenza specifically intended for children, the Ministry of Health announced. Distribution of the vaccine through the pharmacy network begins today. The nasal vaccine is designed for children aged two years and older and is administered via a spray into the nostrils....