A day after a Russian ship opened warning fire at a merchant vessel in the Black Sea in the immediate vicinity of the Bulgarian Economic Zone, threats to the security of maritime shipping in the region are growing. The Ministry of Defense has told BNT that the situation in the Black Sea continues to be monitored with caution in Bulgaria’s area of responsibility together with NATO allies.
National security expert Velizar Shalamanov defined the actions of the Russian warship as a provocation for security in the immediate vicinity of Bulgaria.
Between January and September 2025, Bulgaria’s capital recorded a 10% increase in tourist arrivals and a 6% rise in overnight stays compared with the same period in 2024, according to data from the Unified Tourist Information System (ESTI). The municipal..
Bulgaria’s Employment Agency reported a stable labour market in September, with the registered unemployment rate standing at 5.06%, down from 5.2% in August. Around 17,000 people found jobs through labour offices during the month, nearly 3,000 of..
Three Air Force officers were presented with the Presidential Badge of Honor, BTA reports. The head of state presented the award to Major General of the Reserve Ivan Parapunov, Lieutenant Colonel Stefan Stefanov and Major Dimitar..
On Tuesday, minimum temperatures will range from 5 to 10°C , 7°C in Sofia. There will be significant cloud cover throughout the day, with light..
A themed exhibition dedicated to the pumpkin is one of the highlights of the traditional "Autumn Encounters with Plants" and the Days of Autumn..
On Wednesday, the lowest temperatures will range between 6°C and 11°C, around 7°C in Sofia. Cloud cover will remain significant over most of the..
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