In the Karlovo region, mayors and residents of the villages of Bogdan, Karavelovo, Rozino, Hristo Danovo and the mayor of Karlovo municipality, Emil Kabaivanov, blocked the sub-Balkan road and the access to the Troyan-Karnare pass for an hour in..
The first edition of BNR's Ambassadors of Bulgarian Culture initiative has reached its glorious finale. The campaign, in which listeners were invited to nominate their favourites for the Ambassadors of Bulgarian Culture Award, was launched in 2021,..
In its annual 2022 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices , released Monday, the US State Department says that the Bulgarian government's actions to tackle corruption and disregard for human rights are "insufficient". "Authorities took steps to..
Alexander and Victoria were the most popular baby names in Bulgaria, according to the National Statistical Institute. The girls top 5 names also included Maria, Nicole, Sofia and Raya. For boys the other most popular names were Georgi, Martin, Kaloyan..
A consultative meeting convened by Bulgarian President Rumen Radev has been held in the presidency in Sofia. Security, economic and social consequences of the escalation of the war in Ukraine have been discussed. President Radev pointed out..
The new Bulgarian rhythmic gymnastics ensemble won the all-around title in the 2022 Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships in Sofia. The gold medals went to Zhenina Trashlieva, Rachel Stoyanov, Sofia Ivanova, Margarita Vasileva,..
In May, the producer price index rose 38% compared to the same month in the previous year, according to data by the National Statistical Institute. During this period, prices for the production and distribution of gas, electricity..
A sub-variant of Omicron called BA.5 is already circulating in Bulgaria. The World Health Organization said the strain is a cause for concern, the Ministry of Health reported. It carries a mutation that makes the coronavirus more contagious and..
"Keeping one’s head up might have a high price, but this is the only way one can see clearly, move forward with dignity and write a letter signed with blood that opens the door to the resurrection of Bulgaria," President Rumen Radev..
No candidacy for governor of the Bulgarian National Bank - BNB had been submitted to parliament by March 8, which was the deadline. The election of a central bank governor has been postponed once again and a new procedure is to be..
