Bulgaria

Country Bulgaria
Capital Sofia
Continent Europe
Currency Lev(BGN)
Languages Bulgarian

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The Bulgars, a Central Asian Turkic tribe, merged with the local Slavic inhabitants in the late 7th century to form the first Bulgarian state. In succeeding centuries, Bulgaria struggled with the Byzantine Empire to assert its place in the Balkans, but by the end of the 14th century the country was overrun by the Ottoman Turks. Northern Bulgaria attained autonomy in 1878 and all of Bulgaria became independent from the Ottoman Empire in 1908. Having fought on the losing side in both World Wars, Bulgaria fell within the Soviet sphere of influence and became a People's Republic in 1946. Communist domination ended in 1990, when Bulgaria held its first multiparty election since World War II and began the contentious process of moving toward political democracy and a market economy while combating inflation, unemployment, corruption, and crime. The country joined NATO in 2004 and the EU in 2007.

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Video: Ryanair Passenger Breaks Down In Tears At Bulgaria Airport After Being Denied Boarding Over Luggage - NDTVVideo: Ryanair Passenger Breaks Down In Tears At Bulgaria Airport After Being Denied Boarding Over Luggage  NDTV

Poland, Bulgaria survive tiebreak thrillers to reach quarterfinals in Tashkent - Volleyball WorldPoland, Bulgaria survive tiebreak thrillers to reach quarterfinals in Tashkent  Volleyball World

Wildfires rage across Bulgaria, destroying forests and homes - ReutersWildfires rage across Bulgaria, destroying forests and homes  Reuters

Croatia’s euro advice to Bulgaria: Relax, it could be a lot worse - politico.euCroatia’s euro advice to Bulgaria: Relax, it could be a lot worse  politico.eu

Albania and Bulgaria ask EU for help to deal with raging wildfires - Euronews.comAlbania and Bulgaria ask EU for help to deal with raging wildfires  Euronews.com

Bulgaria missed $25B debt payoff by selling Bitcoin in 2018 - CointelegraphBulgaria missed $25B debt payoff by selling Bitcoin in 2018  Cointelegraph

Small business owners in Bulgaria brace for switch from lev to euro in 2026 - Euronews.comSmall business owners in Bulgaria brace for switch from lev to euro in 2026  Euronews.com

Opinion: Opposition mayors arrested in Bulgaria: political intervention needed to stop democratic backsliding - TVP WorldOpinion: Opposition mayors arrested in Bulgaria: political intervention needed to stop democratic backsliding  TVP World

Watch: Passenger asked to pay extra for oversized bag in Bulgaria; starts crying and banging boarding doo - Times of IndiaWatch: Passenger asked to pay extra for oversized bag in Bulgaria; starts crying and banging boarding doo  Times of India

Poland, Bulgaria survive tiebreak thrillers to reach quarterfinals in Tashkent - FIVBPoland, Bulgaria survive tiebreak thrillers to reach quarterfinals in Tashkent  FIVB

Frontex and Bulgaria conclude drone pilot project, paving way for smarter EU border surveillance - FrontexFrontex and Bulgaria conclude drone pilot project, paving way for smarter EU border surveillance  Frontex

Bulgaria launches national religious tourism initiative with new pilgrimage path - Orthodox TimesBulgaria launches national religious tourism initiative with new pilgrimage path  Orthodox Times

Sunflower seeds: EU lowers crop forecasts for Romania and Bulgaria - Mundus AgriSunflower seeds: EU lowers crop forecasts for Romania and Bulgaria  Mundus Agri

Croatia Joins Greece, Cyprus, Austria, and Bulgaria Among Europe’s Premier Swimming Locations with Fifth-Place Ranking for Water Quality - Travel And Tour WorldCroatia Joins Greece, Cyprus, Austria, and Bulgaria Among Europe’s Premier Swimming Locations with Fifth-Place Ranking for Water Quality  Travel And Tour World

United Group inaugurates its second solar farm in Bulgaria - Renewables NowUnited Group inaugurates its second solar farm in Bulgaria  Renewables Now

Bulgaria selects Motorola Solutions for nationwide police body cameras By Investing.com - Investing.com IndiaBulgaria selects Motorola Solutions for nationwide police body cameras By Investing.com  Investing.com India

Bulgaria's arrest of liberal, pro-EU mayor sparks protests - DWBulgaria's arrest of liberal, pro-EU mayor sparks protests  DW

Education and Skills in Bulgaria - OECDEducation and Skills in Bulgaria  OECD

APSTE: High state fees for PV panels, energy storage batteries inhibit electricity price decrease in Bulgaria - Balkan Green Energy NewsAPSTE: High state fees for PV panels, energy storage batteries inhibit electricity price decrease in Bulgaria  Balkan Green Energy News

Bulgaria Producer Prices Rise for 8th Month - TradingViewBulgaria Producer Prices Rise for 8th Month  TradingView

Bulgaria becomes 21st member to adopt euro after EU green light - France 24Bulgaria becomes 21st member to adopt euro after EU green light  France 24

Bulgaria upset Poland in five-set thriller and live to fight for another day - Volleyball WorldBulgaria upset Poland in five-set thriller and live to fight for another day  Volleyball World

Bulgaria win historic Girls’ U19 World title - FIVBBulgaria win historic Girls’ U19 World title  FIVB

As Bulgaria enters the euro, Greece’s pricey tragedy calls for caution - Brussels SignalAs Bulgaria enters the euro, Greece’s pricey tragedy calls for caution  Brussels Signal

Bulgarian equity indices end week mixed, Chimimport leads SOFIX gainers - SeeNewsBulgarian equity indices end week mixed, Chimimport leads SOFIX gainers  SeeNews

Bulgaria’s electricity system expects major investments for 400kV and 110kV networks over next decade - CMS LAW-NOWBulgaria’s electricity system expects major investments for 400kV and 110kV networks over next decade  CMS LAW-NOW

Bulgaria's Postbank issues 500 mln euro bond - SeeNewsBulgaria's Postbank issues 500 mln euro bond  SeeNews

Kormotech partners with Bulgaria's largest online pet retailer - PetfoodIndustryKormotech partners with Bulgaria's largest online pet retailer  PetfoodIndustry

Small boats to cross the English Channel seized in Bulgaria - BBCSmall boats to cross the English Channel seized in Bulgaria  BBC

Bulgaria's Dionyssomarble gets cladding stone exploration permit - SeeNewsBulgaria's Dionyssomarble gets cladding stone exploration permit  SeeNews

LUNAR Festival Expands to Bulgaria’s Southern Black Sea Coast - ???LUNAR Festival Expands to Bulgaria’s Southern Black Sea Coast  ???

Heroines’ welcome for U19 world champions in Bulgaria - FIVBHeroines’ welcome for U19 world champions in Bulgaria  FIVB

Bulgaria's BlackPeak Capital cuts stake in Wiser to 23.95% - SeeNewsBulgaria's BlackPeak Capital cuts stake in Wiser to 23.95%  SeeNews

Bulgaria sets price controls as euro transition nears - ReutersBulgaria sets price controls as euro transition nears  Reuters

Education and Skills in Bulgaria - OECDEducation and Skills in Bulgaria  OECD

Parliament endorses Bulgaria’s adoption of the euro - European ParliamentParliament endorses Bulgaria’s adoption of the euro  European Parliament

Bulgaria Secures Top 6 Finish at U19 Volleyball World Championship - Novinite.comBulgaria Secures Top 6 Finish at U19 Volleyball World Championship  Novinite.com

Currency changeover in Bulgaria: the euro replaces the lev in January - Euronews.comCurrency changeover in Bulgaria: the euro replaces the lev in January  Euronews.com

Bulgaria urges stronger NATO defense commitments after Hague summit - Trend News AgencyBulgaria urges stronger NATO defense commitments after Hague summit  Trend News Agency

Bulgaria's ITF Group to acquire Klear, FinBiz Technologies - SeeNewsBulgaria's ITF Group to acquire Klear, FinBiz Technologies  SeeNews

Bulgaria's Fund of Funds partners with Vitosha Ventures on 30 mln euro venture fund - SeeNewsBulgaria's Fund of Funds partners with Vitosha Ventures on 30 mln euro venture fund  SeeNews

Development Co-operation Profiles: Bulgaria - OECDDevelopment Co-operation Profiles: Bulgaria  OECD

AIDA Country Report on Bulgaria – Update on 2024 - European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE) |AIDA Country Report on Bulgaria – Update on 2024  European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE) |

Moody's Warns of Risks as Bulgaria Pushes Toward Eurozone with Strong Credit Ratings - Novinite.comMoody's Warns of Risks as Bulgaria Pushes Toward Eurozone with Strong Credit Ratings  Novinite.com

Traffic noise assessment in urban Bulgaria using explainable machine learning - ScienceDirect.comTraffic noise assessment in urban Bulgaria using explainable machine learning  ScienceDirect.com

Modernisation of Higher Education Institutions Procedure in Bulgaria - OECDModernisation of Higher Education Institutions Procedure in Bulgaria  OECD

United Group opens 8 MWp solar plant in Bulgaria - SeeNewsUnited Group opens 8 MWp solar plant in Bulgaria  SeeNews

Bulgaria Equips National Police Service with over 13,000 Motorola Solutions Body Cameras - Yahoo FinanceBulgaria Equips National Police Service with over 13,000 Motorola Solutions Body Cameras  Yahoo Finance

OECD Reviews of Labour Market and Social Policies: Bulgaria 2025 - OECDOECD Reviews of Labour Market and Social Policies: Bulgaria 2025  OECD

News: NATO Emergency Management Exercise "BULGARIA 2025", 12-Sep.-2025 - NATO - HomepageNews: NATO Emergency Management Exercise "BULGARIA 2025", 12-Sep.-2025  NATO - Homepage

Tourism Minister awards finalists in competition for poster to promote Bulgaria - The Sofia GlobeTourism Minister awards finalists in competition for poster to promote Bulgaria  The Sofia Globe

India-Bulgaria Bilateral and Trade Relations - India BriefingIndia-Bulgaria Bilateral and Trade Relations  India Briefing

Bulgaria's D5 Studio investing 4.1 mln euro in logistics base - SeeNewsBulgaria's D5 Studio investing 4.1 mln euro in logistics base  SeeNews

Most Bulgarian equity indices rise, Chimimport saps SOFIX - SeeNewsMost Bulgarian equity indices rise, Chimimport saps SOFIX  SeeNews

Providing Legal Support to Bulgaria as it Plans on Expanding its Nuclear Power Programme - IAEAProviding Legal Support to Bulgaria as it Plans on Expanding its Nuclear Power Programme  IAEA

Chair of the NATO Military Committee visits Bulgaria, 14-Jul.-2025 - NATO - HomepageChair of the NATO Military Committee visits Bulgaria, 14-Jul.-2025  NATO - Homepage

Thousands Protest In Bulgaria Over Varna Mayor's Arrest On Corruption Charges - Radio Free Europe/Radio LibertyThousands Protest In Bulgaria Over Varna Mayor's Arrest On Corruption Charges  Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

Iran sweep Bulgaria and continue to dream of the Finals - Volleyball WorldIran sweep Bulgaria and continue to dream of the Finals  Volleyball World

EU gives green light for Bulgaria to join the euro - DWEU gives green light for Bulgaria to join the euro  DW

Bulgaria's Hydrogenera debuts on Sofia bourse - SeeNewsBulgaria's Hydrogenera debuts on Sofia bourse  SeeNews

Bulgaria getting ready for major presentation at World Travel Market in London - ???Bulgaria getting ready for major presentation at World Travel Market in London  ???

Bulgaria's IPO Growth raises 5.9 mln euro in IPO - SeeNewsBulgaria's IPO Growth raises 5.9 mln euro in IPO  SeeNews

Turkey, Bulgaria battle wildfires amid Mediterranean heat wave - Phys.orgTurkey, Bulgaria battle wildfires amid Mediterranean heat wave  Phys.org

Capital.com Recognised as a 2025 Top Employer in the United Kingdom, Bulgaria, and Poland - Financial ITCapital.com Recognised as a 2025 Top Employer in the United Kingdom, Bulgaria, and Poland  Financial IT

European Parliament approves Bulgaria's adoption of the euro - Euronews.comEuropean Parliament approves Bulgaria's adoption of the euro  Euronews.com

Bulgaria: New Blaze Near 'Matnitsa' Dam as Pirin Firefighting Efforts Continue - Novinite.comBulgaria: New Blaze Near 'Matnitsa' Dam as Pirin Firefighting Efforts Continue  Novinite.com

Bulgaria’s gaming industry in 2025 and beyond – Interview with Genoveva Christova - MobidictumBulgaria’s gaming industry in 2025 and beyond – Interview with Genoveva Christova  Mobidictum

Bulgaria Tourism Sector to Ease Employment Regulations Amid Staffing Shortages - Travel And Tour WorldBulgaria Tourism Sector to Ease Employment Regulations Amid Staffing Shortages  Travel And Tour World

Bulgaria - Publication of the Fifth Round Compliance Report - The Council of EuropeBulgaria - Publication of the Fifth Round Compliance Report  The Council of Europe

Bulgaria's residential building permits up 5.9% y/y in Q2 - SeeNewsBulgaria's residential building permits up 5.9% y/y in Q2  SeeNews

Sunny Weekend Ahead for Bulgaria, Cooler Start to Next Week - Novinite.comSunny Weekend Ahead for Bulgaria, Cooler Start to Next Week  Novinite.com

Bulgarians Ride New Protest Wave, But Question Potential Impact - Balkan InsightBulgarians Ride New Protest Wave, But Question Potential Impact  Balkan Insight

Mystery Panther Disappears Without a Trace in Bulgaria - connectingregion.comMystery Panther Disappears Without a Trace in Bulgaria  connectingregion.com

Bulgaria H1 2025 Budget deficit at 3.35B leva - The Sofia GlobeBulgaria H1 2025 Budget deficit at 3.35B leva  The Sofia Globe

Bulgaria ends fruitless search for dangerous and elusive black panther - Euronews.comBulgaria ends fruitless search for dangerous and elusive black panther  Euronews.com

EU states agree ‘historic’ full Schengen accession for Bulgaria, Romania - The HinduEU states agree ‘historic’ full Schengen accession for Bulgaria, Romania  The Hindu

Varna mayor's arrest sparks widespread protests in Bulgaria - Euronews.comVarna mayor's arrest sparks widespread protests in Bulgaria  Euronews.com

Bulgaria’s summer festivals: Celebration or a cause for noise complaints? - The Sofia GlobeBulgaria’s summer festivals: Celebration or a cause for noise complaints?  The Sofia Globe

Stop the political persecution and rule of law backsliding in Bulgaria - ALDE PartyStop the political persecution and rule of law backsliding in Bulgaria  ALDE Party

Bulgaria: health system summary 2024 - European Observatory on Health Systems and PoliciesBulgaria: health system summary 2024  European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies

Bulgaria's Equal Access to School Education in Times of Crisis Project - OECDBulgaria's Equal Access to School Education in Times of Crisis Project  OECD

Bulgarian authorities arrest 18 for smuggling migrants across its southern border - EuropolBulgarian authorities arrest 18 for smuggling migrants across its southern border  Europol

Bulgaria National Day - U.S. Department of State (.gov)Bulgaria National Day  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

At Least 870 People Expected to Return to Bulgaria under I Choose Bulgaria Initiative, Deputy Social Policy Minister Efremova Says - ???At Least 870 People Expected to Return to Bulgaria under I Choose Bulgaria Initiative, Deputy Social Policy Minister Efremova Says  ???

Bulgaria is joining the euro in January – and not everyone is pleased - The ConversationBulgaria is joining the euro in January – and not everyone is pleased  The Conversation

Bulgaria - General DebateBulgaria  General Debate

Frontex Launches Tactical Drone Pilot with Bulgaria to Boost Border Security - FrontexFrontex Launches Tactical Drone Pilot with Bulgaria to Boost Border Security  Frontex

Germany, Bulgaria raid machine tool company in sanctions evasion probe - Global Investigations ReviewGermany, Bulgaria raid machine tool company in sanctions evasion probe  Global Investigations Review

Tough Times for Bulgaria’s Farmers as Weather and Market Challenges Mount - Novinite.comTough Times for Bulgaria’s Farmers as Weather and Market Challenges Mount  Novinite.com

Renew Europe condemns worsening political persecution and rule of law backsliding in Bulgaria - Renew EuropeRenew Europe condemns worsening political persecution and rule of law backsliding in Bulgaria  Renew Europe

Bulgaria is set to join the euro zone. But its citizens aren't convinced - CNBCBulgaria is set to join the euro zone. But its citizens aren't convinced  CNBC

Bulgaria - EBRDBulgaria  EBRD

Bulgaria value-for-money destination under threat as the euro arrives? - TravelMoleBulgaria value-for-money destination under threat as the euro arrives?  TravelMole

IAEA Mission Says Bulgaria is Committed to a High Level of Nuclear and Radiation Safety; Sees Areas for Further Enhancement - IAEAIAEA Mission Says Bulgaria is Committed to a High Level of Nuclear and Radiation Safety; Sees Areas for Further Enhancement  IAEA

U.S. Boys U19 Drops Round of 16 Five-Setter to Bulgaria at 2025 Worlds - USA VolleyballU.S. Boys U19 Drops Round of 16 Five-Setter to Bulgaria at 2025 Worlds  USA Volleyball

Massive Trade Blow? How New US Tariffs Could Quietly Cost Bulgaria Millions - Novinite.comMassive Trade Blow? How New US Tariffs Could Quietly Cost Bulgaria Millions  Novinite.com

Bulgaria: Return To Growth - Global Finance MagazineBulgaria: Return To Growth  Global Finance Magazine

Euro area member states recommend that Bulgaria become the 21st member of the euro area - consilium.europa.euEuro area member states recommend that Bulgaria become the 21st member of the euro area  consilium.europa.eu

Bulgaria to join Eurozone in 2026 - Financial TimesBulgaria to join Eurozone in 2026  Financial Times

Spain -Bulgaria Men FIVB Boys' U19 World Championship 2025 01.08.2025 - Volleyball WorldSpain -Bulgaria Men FIVB Boys' U19 World Championship 2025 01.08.2025  Volleyball World