Defence Minister: Bulgaria Will Have Full Ground Equipment for F-16 Jet Fighters by Year-End

Bulgaria will have full ground equipment for the F-16 jet fighters by the end of the year, said Defense Minister Atanas Zapryanov at a press conference in Pomorie on Wednesday. He added that the country is already receiving the first F-16 Block 70 aircraft …

Bulgaria, The Netherlands to Deepen Cooperation in Classified Information Protection

The Council of Ministers Wednesday approved a draft agreement between Bulgaria and the Netherlands on the exchange and mutual protection of classified information as a basis for negotiations, and authorized the Chairperson of the State Commission on …

Vazrazhdane Leader Kostadinov: Government's Budget Policy Leads Bulgaria Toward Bankruptcy

Vazrazhdane leader Kostadin Kostadinov told journalists in Parliament on Wednesday that the government's budget policy is leading the country toward bankruptcy. On Friday, June 27, Kostadinov's party submitted a vote of no confidence over what it …

EC greenlights changes to Bulgaria's RRP

The European Commission has given a positive assessment of Bulgaria’s amended Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP). According to BNR correspondent in Brussels Angelina Piskova, the document includes a special chapter dedicated to attaining independence from …

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Solaris Holding launches production at large hybrid renewable energy park in Bulgaria

Engineering, supply and construction company Solaris Holding, a joint venture of the Bulgarian-German Sunotec and the main shareholders of Eurohold Bulgaria (Evrohold), launched the operation of a hybrid power plant in the municipality of Oryahovo in …

Bulgaria Second in EU for Bathing Water Quality, 189 Checks in Resorts, Beaches Carried out in June, Says Tourism ...

Bulgaria ranks second in the EU for the quality of bathing water, according to the latest assessment of the European Environment Agency, Tourism Minister Miroslav Borshosh told journalists on Wednesday before the Council of Ministers sitting. In this …

Bulgaria’s Southwest Leads in Online Short-Term Accommodation Bookings as EU Sees Strong Growth in Q1 2025

Bulgaria’s Southwest region led the country in short-term accommodation bookings through online platforms in the last quarter of 2024, with 439,434 nights reserved, Eurostat reported on Wednesday. Across the European Union, bookings for such stays rose to …

Only Hours Remain Until Aniventure Comic Con: Bulgaria’s Biggest Pop Culture Festival

Just two days remain until Aniventure Comic Con takes over the Inter Expo Center on July 5 and 6 - Bulgaria’s biggest celebration of pop culture is set to electrify fans with four halls packed full of stars, creators, and unforgettable experiences. The …

YES Bulgaria students return after spending a year studying at U.S. high schools

Photo: U.S. Embassy Sofia Twenty-two Bulgarian students who spent the last school year at high schools across the United States, from Texas to Vermont, have returned home. The exchange was organised by the YES Bulgaria programme. Over the past few months, …