Ready or Not? Bulgaria's Eurozone Entry Faces Political and Economic Hurdles

Bulgaria's readiness to join the eurozone has become a hot topic, with varying opinions emerging from politicians and parties. Andrey Valchev, a member of the Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP), stated on Nova TV that Bulgaria is not yet ready to adopt …

Bulgaria's Foreign Ministry advises Bulgarians to avoid traveling to the Democratic Republic of Congo

Bulgaria’s Ministry of Foreign affairs advised Bulgarian citizens to avoid travelling to the Democratic Republic of Congo, especially to the eastern parts of the country, including the city of Goma in North Kivu Province and the city of Bukavu in South …

Flu Peak Still Ahead: Expert Warns of Rising Cases in Bulgaria

The peak of the flu season in Bulgaria has yet to be reached, according to epidemiologist Prof. Todor Kantardzhiev, who expressed hope that it would happen in the coming days. On BNR, he emphasized the importance of adhering to preventive measures to avoid …

Pernik Declares Flu Epidemic, Expanding Restrictions to 14 Regions in Bulgaria

Pernik has declared a flu epidemic, with measures in place from January 30 to February 5. This brings the total number of Bulgarian regions with temporary anti-epidemic restrictions to 14. As in other affected regions, the restrictions include the …

Skopje Sets Up Working Group of Ministers to Review Bulgaria's Proposal on Common Railway Tunnel within Corridor 8

North Macedonia has set up a working group of ministers to work on reviewing Bulgaria's proposal for an agreement on the preparation, construction and operation of a cross-border railway tunnel along Corridor VII, reads a press release of North …

Vice President Iotova: Bulgaria Must Enter Euro Area Prepared to Avoid Shocks. Disappointments

Bulgaria must enter the euro area prepared so that there are no shocks and no disappointments for the people, Vice President Iliana Iotova told journalists in Razgrad (Northeastern Bulgaria) on Tuesday. She expressed confidence that the Government will ask …

Chicken Prices in Bulgaria Soar 75% in 6 Years!

In Bulgaria, the average cost of chicken has increased significantly in recent years, with a notable jump of at least 75% over the past six years, writes Novini.bg. As of January 2025, the price of chicken fillet varies between 14 and 20 leva per kilogram, …

Above-Average Temperatures and Cloudy Conditions Across Bulgaria on January 29

On January 29, the weather across Bulgaria is expected to be mostly cloudy. Fog will linger along the Danube and in the Thracian plain. Winds will be light to moderate, blowing from the south-southwest. Temperatures during the night will range from 0°C to …

Bulgaria Today – 28 January 2025

Hello and thank you for joining us onBulgaria Today! This is Radio Bulgaria's English-language podcast, your source for the latest Bulgarian news, stories and music from this country. Your host today is Elizabeth Radkova. On Tuesday, 28 January, we …

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