October 12, 1869: Today's Bulgarian Academy of Sciences Founded in Braila

On October 12, 1869 (old style September 30), a Bulgarian Literary Society was founded in Romania's Braila, to become the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS) in 1911. Today, October 12 is marked as BAS Day. The Bulgarian Literary Society was set...

Nwifuru Pledges Full Support For 1,200-Bed Neuropharma Hospital

Ebonyi State Governor, Rt. Hon. Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru has pledged the full support and cooperation of his administration for the successful establishment of the 1,200-bed, high-tech Neuropharma International Hospital Project in the state....

Bulgaria Wins Two ESPA Innovation Awards for Successful Practices in Medical Spa Tourism

Bulgaria received two awards for innovation from the European Spas Association - ESPA Innovation Award, which are presented for the most innovative and successful practices in the field of medical spa tourism in Europe. This happened on the second...

Accelerated Modernisation of Bulgarian Army is Forthcoming, Defence Minister Says

Defence Minister Atanas Zapryanov said here on Saturday that there will be a much accelerated modernization of the Bulgarian Armed Forces in all types of combat capabilities, as well as in the field of security and logistics. He was speaking at a...

Scientists recreate ‘ant yogurt’ from traditional Turkish, Bulgarian recipe

ISTANBUL A team of anthropologists and food scientists has successfully produced “ant yogurt,” reviving a centuries-old fermentation method still known in some rural parts of Türkiye and Bulgaria. By adding a few live ants into warm milk, the...

Bulgarian Industrial Capital Association Chair: Ensuring Security Crucial for Successful Transition to Euro

On Thursday, the Sofia Balkan Palace Hotel hosted the “Ensuring the Security of the Transition to the Eurozone” forum, organized jointly by the Bulgarian Industrial Capital Association (BICA) and Ministry of the Interior. During the event, Rumen...

EU-Funded Project to Determine Bulgaria’s Bear Population

A new project funded by the European Union has been launched in Bulgaria to determine the exact number of brown bears living in the country. The South Central State Enterprise is carrying out the census by collecting genetic samples from the...

Ministers Discuss Opportunities for Strengthening Bilateral Economic Relations in Tokyo

Economy and Industry Minister Petar Dilov met Japan’s State Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Yuichiro Koga in Tokyo to discuss ways to deepen bilateral trade and economic cooperation, the press office of the ministry announced on Wednesday....

E-Government Minister: Bulgaria Considering Integrating Age Verification into National Digital Identity Wallet

Bulgaria is considering the possibility of including age verification as part of its national digital identity wallet, Minister of e-Government Valentin Mundrov said during the EU Council on Transport, Telecommunications and Energy in Horsens,...

Ronaldo sets new record but Portugal forced to wait to seal spot at World Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo set a new record for World Cup qualifying goals on Tuesday, but Portugal were denied early passage to next year’s finals after a late Hungary equaliser forced a 2-2 draw in Lisbon. Two goals from the Portugal captain – the first...

E-Government Minister: Bulgaria Considering Integrating Age Verification into National Digital Identification Wallet

Bulgaria is considering the possibility of including age verification as part of its national digital identification wallet, Minister of e-Government Valentin Mundrov said during the EU Council on Transport, Telecommunications and Energy in...

Bulgaria supports fruit and vegetable growers after weather losses

Agriculture Minister Georgi Tahov announced in Sofia that farmers in the fruit and vegetable sector whose crops were damaged this year by drought and frost will receive €7.4 million (US$7.9 million) in aid from the European crisis reserve. Tahov...

Bulgaria's Siyka Katsarova Elected European Spas Association President

Siyka Katsarova, President of the Bulgarian Association of Balneology and SPA Tourism (BUBSPA), was elected President of the European Spas Association (ESPA) on Wednesday. She is taking over from Thierry Dubois on day one of the European Spas &...

Explainer-What is Britain's China spying case about?

By Michael Holden LONDON (Reuters) -The British government has come under sustained criticism after a prosecution against two men accused of spying for China collapsed last month, with critics saying it was because of fears of upsetting Beijing....

High-Tech Factory for Production of Battery Energy Storage Systems Opens in Sofia

A new high-tech factory for the production of battery energy storage systems of International Power Supply (IPS) was opened on Friday in the Hemus Industrial Park in Sofia, the press centre of the Innovation and Growth Ministry said. Official...

Bulgaria’s 2025 Wine Harvest Promises Quality, Exports to Africa and Beyond

Bulgaria is expecting a strong wine season in 2025, with industry experts optimistic about both the quality and export potential of the country’s production. According to Krasimir Koev, executive director of the Vine and Wine Agency, about 61% of...

What is UK's China spying case about?

The British government has come under sustained criticism after a prosecution against two men accused of spying for China collapsed last month, with critics saying it was because of fears of upsetting Beijing. Here is what the case is about and...

Bulgaria’s Solar Revolution: 4 GW Capacity Matches Four Nuclear Reactors!

Dr. Maria Trifonova, lecturer at the Faculty of Economics at Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski,” stated that Bulgaria’s solar energy capacity is set to exceed 4 GW in 2025, roughly equivalent to the output of four nuclear reactors. She...

Top Premier League Performers From October's International Fixtures

Several Premier League players delivered standout performances for their national teams during the October international fixtures. Let's see the contributions of stars like Erling Haaland and also upcoming sensations. 2 Min read Published : Oct 15...

Scientists Revive Ancient Yogurt Tradition Using Live Ants

Researchers revived a Balkan yogurt tradition using live ants, whose microbes and enzymes ferment milk. The study highlights microbial diversity, tangy flavors, and culinary creativity, bridging food science with cultural heritage. In an unusual...