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Vietnam, Bulgaria celebrate 75 years of diplomatic ties
Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnamese Embassy in Bulgaria hosted a ceremony in Sofia on September 10 to mark the 80th anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day (September 2) and the 75th anniversary of Vietnam - Bulgaria diplomatic ties. In her speech,...

Enhanced Games: What are they and how could they impact the future of sport?
By Daniel Boal, ITV News Producer Olympic swimmer Ben Proud is a world and European champion at 50 metres freestyle – and at Paris 2024 he took the silver medal in the event. He has represented Great Britain and England for more than a decade, but...

The Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine has warned that Russia is actively involving foreign proxy media in its information warfare
In recent weeks, Ukraine’s Foreign Intelligence Service has recorded increased activity by Russian special information operations through foreign proxy platforms. A number of media outlets have been amplifying well-known Kremlin narratives about...

Brexit is silencing British musicians
You may well have missed it among the 24/7 horrorshow known as “the news”, but earlier this year the UK government launched something called the UK Soft Power Council. Launched by then foreign secretary David Lammy (who is no longer in the job)...

Bulgaria Today – 10 September 2025
In “Bulgaria Today” on Wednesday, September 10, we bring you, first, the latest news from this country. Next on the show: Bulgarian school Chuchuliga in London creates a bond between the children and Bulgaria. At the end, DARA and Kamen & Rusto...

Bulgaria Prepares for the Euro: How Authorities Will Curb Unjustified Price Hikes
Inflation and rising prices remain the main concerns for Bulgarian consumers as the country prepares to adopt the euro. Questions about how prices are controlled, what constitutes unjustified increases, and what mechanisms exist to protect...

Việt Nam, Bulgaria celebrate 75 years of diplomatic ties
HÀ NỘI – The Vietnamese Embassy in Bulgaria hosted a ceremony in Sofia on September 10 to mark the 80th anniversary of Việt Nam’s National Day (September 2) and the 75th anniversary of Việt Nam - Bulgaria diplomatic ties. In her speech, Vietnamese...

‘The Phantom Of The Opera’ Movie Announces Start Of Principal Photography As Buyers Flock To Contemporary ‘Twilight’-Inspired Reimagining
EXCLUSIVE: Paris-based SND has unveiled a slew of pre-sales on Alexandre Castagnetti’s contemporary, French-language reimagining of 19th century classic The Phantom of the Opera and the start of principal photography over the summer. The film...

Former Bulgari boss Francesco Trapani dies aged 68
Former Bulgari boss Francesco Trapani died aged 68 at his home in Rome on Wednesday, his press office said on Thursday. The Bulgari-family descendant took the helm of the fashion house in 1984 and remained CEO for 30 years. Under him, the company...

Davis Cup 2025 tennis: TV channel and live stream
Carlos Alcaraz's US Open win marked the end of tennis's major season and now the focus shifts to the revamped Davis Cup. Following a tournament shake-up, elite nations will face off in Qualifier second-round ties this week as they bid to reach...

European Central Bank President Welcomes Bulgarian National Bank Governor as Observer
President of the European Central Bank Christine Lagarde has welcomed Bulgarian National Bank Governor Dimitar Radev as an observer on the ECB Governing Council. In a post on social media on Wednesday, Lagarde shared a photo of herself shaking...

Zattoo launches enhanced Media Integration Platform at IBC
Zattoo is expanding its offering for TV operators and entertainment providers, making frontend options available for its Media Integration Platform (MIP) with a series of new partners. The initiative builds on Zattoo’s recent acquisition of Green...

Media Review: September 9
No single topic dominates Tuesday's news media. ECONOMY On Bulgarian National Radio, Stoyan Panchev of the Expert Club for Economics and Politics commented that he does not expect an increase in interest rates on loans after Bulgaria join the...

Bulgaria Rights Activists Win Case at ECHR Over Online Threats
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), before the judgment in a case against different European countries accused of climate inaction, in Strasbourg, France, 9 April 2024. Photo: EPA/RONALD WITTEK The European Court of Human Rights, ECHR, in...

Bulgaria Faces New COVID Wave: Infections Rising 30% Weekly, Experts Warn
COVID-19 cases in Bulgaria are rising sharply, with weekly increases of around 30%, signaling the onset of a new wave that could soon see the number of infections double. This concerning trend was highlighted by Prof. Iva Hristova, Director of the...

MEP Valchev: Bulgaria Must Be Recognised as Directly Affected by Russia-Ukraine Conflict to Receive EU Cohesion Funds
Bulgaria must be recognized as directly affected by the conflict between Russia and Ukraine in order to receive funds under the European Union's cohesion mechanisms, Bulgarian MEP Ivaylo Valchev (There Is Such a People/European Conservatives and...

Bulgarian Union of Balneology and SPA Tourism Holds 12th Annual Congress
The Twelfth Annual Congress of the Bulgarian Union of Balneology and SPA Tourism (BUBSPA) will open at the Hyatt Regency Pravets Resort on Tuesday, the Union announced. The forum is held under the motto: "Balneology, Prevention Through Nature, and...

MINA launches Bulgaria’s first immersive art museum in Sofia
Immersive museum concept MINA has opened its first Bulgarian venue in Sofia, introducing a new cultural format to the capital. Building on a model first launched in Romania, the Sofia site marks MINA’s first international expansion and reflects...

LE SSERAFIM Sakura Net Worth: Idol’s Global Fame and Fortune
Miyawaki Sakura, known mononymously as Sakura, was born on March 19, 1998, in Kagoshima City, Japan. From a very young age, she showed a love for performing arts, which eventually steered her toward an idol career. Her first big opportunity...

Local artist takes Cyprus music to Europe
Cypriot artist Della will take Cyprus music to Europe with three performances at some of its most important showcase festivals, it was announced on Wednesday. Della will first perform on SHIP Festival in Croatia on Friday, followed by SoAlive...