Our dream retirement turned into a nightmare: British expats Christine and Eric Thompson were lured to Bulgaria by a slower pace of life and cheap cost of living....now they are desperate to leave

When British expats Christine and Eric Thompson moved to Bulgaria in 2016 they were dreaming of a slower pace of life surrounded by stunning scenery with a low cost of living. But nine years later the couple say they are desperate to leave after...

Bulgarian Association of Information Technologies turns 30

The current year 2025 marks the 30th anniversary of the Bulgarian Association of Information Technologies (BAIT). Speaking to BTA, the chair of BAIT, Irina Radoeva, said that the information technology industry is the fastest growing. More than...

Bulgaria Considers Social Media Ban for Children Under 15 Amid Growing Health Concerns

The ruling party in Bulgaria, GERB, is considering a potential ban on social networks for children under 15, an issue that has recently gained attention in public discourse. The debate was initiated by Education Minister Krasimir Valchev, who...

Bulgaria Shines at EXPO 2025: Over 320,000 Visitors Explore National Pavilion in Osaka

Bulgaria’s presence at EXPO 2025 in Osaka, Japan, has been hailed as a resounding success, with over 320,000 visitors from around the world touring the national pavilion over the six-month exhibition period. Managed by the Bulgarian Small and...

Bulgaria to Introduce National Strategy for Processing, Extractive Industries

Bulgaria will have a national strategy for the processing and extractive industries, said Jeliaz Enev, Economic Policy Director at the Economy and Industry Ministry, during a discussion panel at the Annual Meeting of Local Authorities in the...

Bulgaria's LB Bulgaricum and Japan's Meiji to open joint laboratory to study traditional Bulgarian yoghurt

Photo: Bulgarian Ministry of Economy A joint research laboratory of LB Bulgaricum and the Japanese company Meiji will be opened in the first half of 2026. It will develop new products and study the benefits of traditional Bulgarian yogurt. This...

Bulgaria's Kozloduy NPP Updates: Sixth Unit Under Maintenance, Eighth Unit Site Expected Approved by Next Autumn

The sixth unit of the Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) is currently undergoing its planned annual maintenance, which has included a temporary shutdown due to an issue with one of its steam generators. According to Tsanko Bachiiski, Chairman of...

American Chamber of Commerce Leads Bulgarian Companies to Participate in U.S. Army Defense Conference

The American Chamber of Commerce in Bulgaria (AmCham) is leading a delegation of representatives from six Bulgarian companies to the United States to attend the Annual International Conference and Exhibition of the Association of the U.S. Army...

The Botanical Garden of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences invites visitors to ''Autumn Encounters With Plants''

A themed exhibition dedicated to the pumpkin is one of the highlights of the traditional "Autumn Encounters with Plants" and the Days of Autumn Abundance at the Botanical Garden of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS). From October 15 to 25,...

October Polls Show Stable Government Support and Tight Race for Third in Bulgaria

A new Gallup survey conducted in Bulgaria during the first half of October shows continued confidence in the government majority and a stable political environment, while also indicating increased mobilization among the core supporters of...

LB Bulgaricum, Meiji's Joint Research Laboratory Expected to Open in First Half of 2026, Says Economy Ministry

A joint-research laboratory of LB Bulgaricum EAD and Meiji is expected to open in the first half of 2026, it transpired during talks between Economy Minister Peter Dilov and Chief Executive Officer of Meiji Holdings Co Katsunari Matsuda at the...

Renalfa switches on 260 MWh battery storage system in Bulgaria

Vienna-based independent power producer Renalfa IPP has commissioned the first phase of a large-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) in Bulgaria. The company has brought online 65 MW/260 MWh of a planned 315 MW/760 MWh battery energy storage...

St Zlata of Meglen Award Symbol of Gratitude to People Preserving Bulgarian Identity Worldwide

The Saint Zlata of Meglen Award is not just a prize, but a symbol of gratitude to those who preserve the Bulgarian identity around the world, Executive Director of the Executive Agency for Bulgarians Abroad (EABA), Rayna Mandzhukova, said in an...

How the First Organized Spa Treatment in Bulgaria Began in Hisarya

Hisarya (South Bulgaria) is the first organized spa resort in Bulgaria. The beginnings of hydrotherapy in the country date back to 1882, when the authorities of the autonomous province of Eastern Rumelia initiated the first steps toward scientific...

Early Flu Season Hits Bulgaria with First Child Case; COVID-19 Cases Also Rising

Bulgaria is seeing an earlier-than-expected start to the flu season, with the first confirmed case detected on October 10 in a child, according to Prof. Iva Hristova, director of the National Center for Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (NCID), in...

Bulgarian Academy of Sciences Celebrates 156th Anniversary

“Today we proudly and emotionally celebrate the 156th anniversary of the founding of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS), which began its existence as the Bulgarian Literary Society,” said BAS President Evelina Slavcheva during a ceremonial...

Bulgaria and Japan Enter a New Strategic Phase of Economic Cooperation

Bulgaria and Japan have entered a new strategic phase in their economic partnership, Economy and Industry Minister Petar Dilov announced during the official closing ceremony of the World Expo 2025 in Osaka. The international exhibition, held...

IPS opens Bulgaria’s first battery storage gigafactory

International Power Supply (IPS) has officially opened its new battery energy storage system (BESS) manufacturing facility near Sofia, Bulgaria – a site recognized by the European Commission as a Strategic Project under the Net-Zero Industry Act....

Smart Cities, Intersection of Technology and Society in Focus at Sixth Edition of Tech Park Talks

The development of smart cities and the interaction between technology and society will be the focus of the sixth edition of Tech Park Talks, organized by Sofia Tech Park in partnership with the Out Loud Foundation, the organizers said on Monday....

International Power Supply inaugurates Bulgaria’s first battery gigafactory

Recognized by the European Commission as a strategic project for a net zero industry, Factory X1 officially began production. International Power Supply (IPS) held the inauguration ceremony at the site in Chelopechene in the Kremikovtsi industrial...