Новости за 19.11.2025

On Thursday, November 20, Bulgaria will experience mostly cloudy and rainy weather, with heavier precipitation expected in parts of Southwestern Bulgaria and the extreme southern areas of the Eastern Rhodopes. During the day, clouds will thin in some areas, temporarily stopping the rain, while valleys and lowlands may see fog or low-layered clouds in the morning. Winds will moderate in some regions but remain strong and gusty in the southeast and north of the mountains, prompting a yellow warning for strong winds across 17 regions. Читать дальше...

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola met with National Assembly Speaker Raya Nazaryan during a gathering of European parliamentary leaders in Brussels, using the occasion to highlight Bulgaria’s progress toward adopting the euro. In a message shared on X, she said she was pleased to meet Nazaryan and noted that, following Bulgaria’s recent accession to Schengen, the country’s preparation for joining the eurozone on January 1 was encouraging. Speaking earlier at the opening of the forum... Читать дальше...

On the night of December 31 to January 1, ATMs across Bulgaria will experience a brief technological pause lasting approximately 2–3 hours, Assoc. Prof. Dr....

The European Commission has unveiled a new “military Schengen” initiative aimed at drastically improving the speed at which troops and military equipment can move across EU borders. Under the proposal, member states would have just three days in peacetime and six hours in emergencies to grant permission for transit, a major reduction from the current situation, where cross-border movement can take months. Apostolos Tzitzikostas, European Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism, stressed the urgency... Читать дальше...

Exxon Mobil and Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. are among several companies showing interest in acquiring international assets of the sanctioned Russian oil company Lukoil, Bloomberg reported. Reuters confirmed that Exxon is actively exploring options as well. ...

US President Donald Trump welcomed Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to the White House on Tuesday, defending the prince against criticism over the 2018 murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Trump insisted that MBS “knew nothing” about the killing and dismissed questions from journalists as attempts to embarrass the Saudi royal. He described Khashoggi as “extremely controversial” and urged the media not to focus on the case. ...

Police officers from the Kostinbrod station carried out an improvised rescue operation late last night, managing to pull seven buses out of a burning depot in the village of Petarch, the Interior Ministry announced. The alert came in at 4:28 a.m....

A recent report presented at the European Parliament in Brussels highlights the growing influence of TikTok in Bulgaria, including its role in spreading manipulative content. The study, prepared by the non-governmental organization Balkan Free Media Initiative, indicates that the platform is increasingly being used to shape public opinion in the country. Bulgaria ranks among the EU nations with the highest number of reported violations of TikTok’s content rules....

The Bulgarian government has approved a proposal from Finance Minister Temenuzhka Petkova to designate December 31, 2025, and January 2, 2026, as official holidays, creating a three-day break surrounding New Year’s Day. The measure is a one-time decision tied to the country’s transition to the euro. Petkova explained that the additional days off are necessary to allow for the technical preparations and system adjustments required for the introduction of the euro as Bulgaria’s official currency on January 1... Читать дальше...

Wizz Air has announced the resumption of regular direct flights between Sofia and Abu Dhabi as part of its winter schedule, marking an important addition to the airline’s network in Bulgaria. The service will operate three times weekly, on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Tickets are now available through wizzair....

President Rumen Radev has called on Bulgarian MPs to act on his request for a referendum on adopting the euro, describing the Constitutional Court’s ruling as a triumph of law over political arbitrariness. He urged deputies to bring his proposal and supporting arguments to the plenary hall and take a clear stance on whether they would respect the public’s will or ignore it. Radev criticized the refusal of Kostadin Angelov, who chaired the parliamentary session, to submit a motion from the “Revival”... Читать дальше...

Over the last few years, Bulgaria has quietly turned into one of the most promising digital hubs in Europe. What started as a modest outsourcing market expanded into a powerful ecosystem of innovation, creativity and technology-driven entrepreneurship. Strong technical education, as well as affordable infrastructure and an open approach to global collaboration, are helping Bulgaria make its mark well beyond its borders. ...

Turkish ministers arrived in Bulgaria for the official opening of the Naim Süleymanoğlu House-Museum – a project carried out with the support of Turkey’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism, TİKA and the Momchilgrad Municipality. The initiative, which transformed the childhood home of the iconic athlete into a museum, aims to preserve his legacy and present his life and achievements to future generations. The building was fully renovated under a joint project launched in 2023, and its opening was marked with a formal ceremony. Читать дальше...

Bulgaria’s labor market remained stable in October, with the Employment Agency reporting a registered unemployment rate of 5.15 percent. Currently, 145,000 people are registered with labor offices across the country....

Bulgaria is now just over 40 days away from adopting the euro on January 1, 2026, and banks say the transition will unfold smoothly. In an interview with NOVA News, Assoc. Prof....

Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister Grozdan Karadzhov announced that the government’s “Falcon” aircraft will be put up for sale through an open auction. In a statement posted on his Facebook profile, he said that this approach would allow the state to secure the highest possible price. According to him, the decision follows a review of the aircraft’s maintenance and operating expenses over the past decade. ...

A blaze broke out early this morning in a bus parking area near Kostinbrod, destroying multiple vehicles and disrupting local transport services. The fire started in the village of Petarch, on Garata Street, where six buses, two minibuses and two cars were parked. The alert reached firefighters shortly before 04:30 a....

Northwestern Bulgaria continues to hold the grim distinction of being the deadliest region in the European Union when it comes to road fatalities. Eurostat’s 2023 data show that the region recorded the highest number of road deaths per capita in the EU, with 166 fatalities per million inhabitants. The neighboring North Central region also ranks poorly, registering 107 deaths per million people. ...

A recent survey by bTV examined fuel prices in Bulgaria compared to several neighboring Balkan countries, including Greece, Serbia, Romania, Turkey, and North Macedonia. The goal was to highlight how much Bulgarians pay for gasoline and diesel while converting prices from other countries into Bulgarian lev (BGN) for easier comparison. In Bulgaria, the price of A95 gasoline is 2....