During weekends thousands of Bulgarians from across the country head on a shopping trip to Edirne in neighboring Turkey. In the big shopping centers and markets of Edirne, Bulgarian speech is often heard. Menus in the nearby pubs are usually translated into Bulgarian and Greek. The explanation is simple and involves the Turkish lira rate, which for the past two years has lost 30 percent of its value against the dollar. According to data from the local Chamber of Commerce and Industry, quoted by Bulgarian diplomatic sources, Bulgarians spent a total of some 50,000 euros a day in Edirne, the BTA reported.
Bulgaria’s Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov held a video conference with Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko. During the meeting, Rosen Zhelyazkov reaffirmed Bulgaria’s unwavering support for Ukraine in the context of the war. He recalled that..
The government has approved a procedure that will open the country’s passenger rail transport to private operators, including foreign ones. This is set to begin on December 13, 2026. The planned duration of the contracts is 12 years. The country..
The Bulgarian Council of Ministers has authorized the entry and stay of the Turkish research vessel R/V TUBITAK MARMARA in Bulgarian maritime spaces from 5 to 20 September 2025. The vessel will participate in an international scientific..
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