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Bulgarian national political row over arrest of Varna mayor
A national political row has erupted in Bulgaria over the July 8 arrest of Varna mayor Blagomir Kotsev, which his lawyer has alleged is politically-motivated and has described as repression. Kotsev, who in November 2023 was elected mayor on a We...

Bulgaria becomes 21st member to adopt euro after EU nod
EU ministers gave the final green light for Bulgaria to adopt the euro on January 1, 2026, making it the single currency area's 21st member. Bulgaria's switch from the lev to the euro comes nearly 19 years after the country of 6.4 million people...

North Macedonia's PM: Bulgaria’s Goal Is “The Destruction of the Macedonian Nation and Identity”
The Prime Minister of North Macedonia, Hristijan Mickoski, stated on Wednesday that Bulgaria’s goal is “the destruction of the Macedonian nation and identity.” At an extraordinary press conference held at the headquarters of VMRO-DPMNE, he said...

Albanian Parliament Speaker Arrives on Two-Day Official Visit to Bulgaria
Albanian Parliament Speaker Elisa Spiropali arrived on a two-day official visit to Bulgaria on Wednesday at the invitation of National Assembly Chair Nataliya Kiselova, the legislature in Sofia reported in a press release. Spiropali was welcomed...

90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After? Georgi Worries About 50-Year-Old Darcey Meeting His Parents In Bulgaria
The success of TLC's 90 Day Fiancé has resulted in several spinoffs, with one of the most popular being 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After? which follows fan-favorite couples navigating life as a married couple. Now in its ninth season, 90 Day...

Wimbledon: Sinner passes fitness test
Italy's world number one Jannik Sinner has passed a fitness test after hurting his elbow in his Wimbledon last-16 match against Grigor Dimitrov on Monday and will take on American Ben Shelton in the quarter-finals on Wednesday with a compression...

Bulgaria Gets Green Light to Join Eurozone in 2026
The European Central Bank (ECB) presents the new 50 euro note at the bank's headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany, on July 5, 2016. Ralph Orlowski/Reuters The European Union gave Bulgaria the green light to join the eurozone at the start of next...

Bulgarian News Agency to Assist Documentary Director Bettany Hughes in Her Next Projects
The Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) will assist Prof. Bettany Hughes for her next projects. This was agreed between her and the Director General of the Agency, Kiril Valchev, before the screening of Hughes' film The Treasures of Bulgaria at the UNESCO...

'Ajith Kumar’s Romania-Bulgaria bike tour': fans inspired by actor’s passion for riding – Read more
Tamil star Ajith Kumar has started a new bike tour across Romania and Bulgaria. He shared a video of this journey through his biking group AK Moto Ride. We’ll see where he’s riding, why he started this trip, and what message he wants to share....

Spanish Tourists Meant to Visit Sofia, Bulgaria - End Up in War-Torn Ukraine by Mistake
Six Spanish friends planned a visit to Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria, but their trip took an unexpected turn after a critical mistake during booking led them to war-affected Ukraine instead. The mishap stemmed from a confusion made by the member...

EP Vice President Sabine Verheyen: The European Media Freedom Act has nothing to do with censorship
The deadline for the start of the implementation of the new European Media Freedom Act (FEMA) is fast approaching - August this year. "Some Member States are already quite far in implementing the European Media Freedom Act because some of them...

TUR-W vs GRE-W Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update- ECN T20IW Bulgaria 2025, Final
The Final of ECN T20IW Bulgaria 2025 will take place at 3:45 PM IST on 9th July, where Turkiye Women will battle Greece Women at Sofia’s Vasil Levski National Sports Academy. Get the best TUR-W vs GRE-W Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips,...

European parliament accepts Thomas Waitz’s report on North Macedonia with all of the Bulgarian corrections
All texts referring to the “Macedonian identity and language” were removed, BGNES reports. The three largest political forces in the European Parliament—the EPP, S&D, and Renew Europe—agreed to remove the phrases “Macedonian identity” and...

‘Boundaries Are Just Lines on a Map’: Ajith Kumar Embarks on Romania, Bulgaria Motorcycle Tour With Fellow Riders (Watch Video)
Chennai, July 9: Actor Ajith Kumar, who is known to make time for his favourite hobbies of driving cars on race tracks and riding bikes through new lands despite his hectic schedule, has now embarked on an epic Romania and Bulgaria tour on his...

Bulgaria Today – 8 July 2025
In “Bulgaria Today” on Tuesday, July 8, we bring you, first, the latest news from this country. Next on the show: The world’s oldest processed gold and interactive experiences at the Regional Historical Museum–Pazardzhik. At the end, we bring you...

Bulgaria to adopt euro in 2026 after final EU approval
After years of political turbulence and economic scrutiny, Bulgaria is set to ditch the lev for the euro, becoming the eurozone's 21st member. EU ministers gave the final green light on Tuesday for Bulgaria to adopt the euro on January 1, 2026,...

Business News | Team India Shines at Kudo Japanese Mixed Combat Sport World Cup in Bulgaria
PNN Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], July 9: A strong 60-member contingent from Kudo India proudly represented the nation at the Kudo Japanese mixed combat sports World Cup, held in Burgas, Bulgaria on May 5th and 6th, 2025. The Indian team showcased...

Summer in Bulgaria is also the season when students sit entrance exams
Summer in Bulgaria is an exciting time, not only for tourists. June and July are intense months for young people finishing secondary school and about to take the next step in their lives by choosing a university and a career path. In recent years,...

Ajith Kumar Embarks On His Motorcycle Tour Of Romania, Bulgaria
(MENAFN- IANS) Chennai, July 9 (IANS) Actor Ajith Kumar, who is known to make time for his favourite hobbies of driving cars on race tracks and riding bikes through new lands despite his hectic schedule, has now embarked on an epic Romania and...

Bulgaria becomes 21st member to adopt euro after EU green light
A woman holds an umbrella to protect herself from the rain, as she a walks in front of a currency exchange office in Sofia on May 30, 2025. (Photo by Nikolay Doychinov / AFP) Brussels, Belgium: EU ministers gave the final green light on Tuesday...