Week in Advance

'together with europe, together with ukraine': sofia rally draws massive crowd in bulgaria

Thousands gathered in central Sofia on the evening of February 24 for a march in solidarity with Ukraine, marking three years since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion. Despite the cold weather, the demonstration attracted over 2,000 participants advocating for support of Ukraine and Bulgaria’s European path. The event was organized by civic activists from the informal Facebook group "March for Ukraine," known for organizing large-scale protests in support of Ukraine in 2022....  Oще!

Bulgaria’s february 25 forecast: cloudy west, sunny east, warmer conditions

The weather over Bulgaria in the next 24 hours will be marked by significant cloudiness over the western regions, while the eastern half of the country will remain mostly clear. According to the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (NIMH), light rain is expected in western areas during the night, with some places experiencing conditions for ice formation. Fog will form after midnight in low-lying areas and along the Danube River....  Oще!

Bulgarian politicians celebrate major inflation victory, paving the way to the eurozone

Bulgaria has fulfilled the final requirement for joining the eurozone, the inflation criterion, according to Finance Minister Temenuzhka Petkova. Following recent data from Eurostat, the country has now met all the conditions necessary for eurozone membership. The price stability criterion, which was previously an obstacle, has been successfully met with an inflation rate in Bulgaria falling within the acceptable limits as of January. ...  Oще!

Bulgaria’s inflation hits the mark—eurozone entry nearing?

Bulgaria has officially met the inflation criterion required for eurozone accession, aligning precisely with the set threshold. The latest data from Eurostat, which provides the final and official figures, confirms this achievement. The country’s average annual inflation over the last 12 months stands at 2....  Oще!

Bulgaria reaffirms commitment to ukraine’s sovereignty and eu integration

Bulgarian Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov participated in a summit organized by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to mark the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The event, attended by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, European Council President Antonio Costa, and other global leaders, provided a platform for discussions on the ongoing war and Ukraine’s path to peace. In his remarks, Zhelyazkov stressed that Russia’s aggression represents a direct threat to peace and stability in both Europe and the world. ...  Oще!

Uk announces largest sanctions package against russia since 2022

Today, the UK Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office revealed its most extensive set of sanctions against Russia since 2022. The British Embassy in Sofia has provided us with information you can read below: 107 new sanctions announced as UK unleashes our largest sanctions package since the early days of the invasion....  Oще!

Billions in new military aid pledged for ukraine by european and nato partners

On 24 February, EU foreign ministers convened to discuss the provision of additional military aid to Ukraine, with the potential package amounting to as much as €30 billion. While the final figure has not yet been determined, EU leaders are set to deliberate on the matter next week. According to Rikard Jozwiak, Europe editor at Radio Liberty, the minimum amount is expected to be €20 billion, with a possible increase to €30 billion. ...  Oще!

March 3rd list of events: celebrating bulgaria's liberation with ceremonies and festivities across the country

March 3rd marks the national holiday of Bulgaria, celebrating the country’s Liberation from Ottoman rule. The day commemorates the signing of the Treaty of San Stefano in 1878, which officially ended the Russo-Turkish War and paved the way for Bulgaria’s freedom. The holiday has been recognized since 1991, and various cities across Bulgaria will hold special events to honor this historic moment. ...  Oще!

British tourist arrested for assaulting security guard in borovets

A 41-year-old British citizen has been taken into custody in Bulgaria's Borovets after allegedly assaulting a security guard at the resort, according to the Samokov District Prosecutor's Office. The incident, which resulted in minor bodily harm, took place near the lower station of the Yastrebets Express lift on February 23. The suspect, identified as M....  Oще!

Shadow economy in bultgaria at 30%: government pushes ambitious revenue plan

At today's government meeting, scheduled for 4:00 p.m., Bulgaria's State Budget is expected to be adopted....  Oще!