Bulgaria

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

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Introduction

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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Bulgaria - Wikipedia
Bulgaria - CIA World Fact Book
Bulgaria - BBC
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A Water Crisis in Bulgaria Is a Warning for Europe - BloombergA Water Crisis in Bulgaria Is a Warning for Europe  Bloomberg

Europe's Newest Schengen Country Has A Golden Visa Scheme For Indians - NDTVEurope's Newest Schengen Country Has A Golden Visa Scheme For Indians  NDTV

Bulgaria Golden Visa 2025: Schengen entry, PR on day one, and citizenship after 5 years - Business TodayBulgaria Golden Visa 2025: Schengen entry, PR on day one, and citizenship after 5 years  Business Today

Discover the Tuscany of the Balkans in Bulgaria - MSNDiscover the Tuscany of the Balkans in Bulgaria  MSN

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

Thracian warrior tomb discovered in Bulgaria - HeritageDailyThracian warrior tomb discovered in Bulgaria  HeritageDaily

Bulgaria Golden Visa 2025 : Requirements, Application, and Costs - Get Golden VisaBulgaria Golden Visa 2025 : Requirements, Application, and Costs  Get Golden Visa

Dias Seitkalyiev claims silver at U20 World Wrestling Championships in Bulgaria - qazinform.comDias Seitkalyiev claims silver at U20 World Wrestling Championships in Bulgaria  qazinform.com

Discontent Grows as Bulgaria Hit by New Water Supply Crisis - Balkan InsightDiscontent Grows as Bulgaria Hit by New Water Supply Crisis  Balkan Insight

Bulgaria: Eurozone Ambitions Test Public Trust - Global Finance MagazineBulgaria: Eurozone Ambitions Test Public Trust  Global Finance Magazine

Pilgrims Gather For Cosmic-Like Ritual In Bulgaria's Mountains - ETV BharatPilgrims Gather For Cosmic-Like Ritual In Bulgaria's Mountains  ETV Bharat

Hundreds celebrate 'divine new year' near Bulgarian mountain lake - ReutersHundreds celebrate 'divine new year' near Bulgarian mountain lake  Reuters

Corn harvest starts in Bulgaria - UkrAgroConsultCorn harvest starts in Bulgaria  UkrAgroConsult

Azerbaijan and Turkey to acquire Russia’s refinery in Bulgaria - Aze.MediaAzerbaijan and Turkey to acquire Russia’s refinery in Bulgaria  Aze.Media

Why Bulgarian Volleyball Star Kaziyski Invested In Tiger Technology? - The RecursiveWhy Bulgarian Volleyball Star Kaziyski Invested In Tiger Technology?  The Recursive

Over 260,000 people in Bulgaria hit by severe water shortages - Türkiye TodayOver 260,000 people in Bulgaria hit by severe water shortages  Türkiye Today

Unbeaten Japan battle Bulgaria as Brazil and Italy collide in Women's U21 semis - Volleyball WorldUnbeaten Japan battle Bulgaria as Brazil and Italy collide in Women's U21 semis  Volleyball World

Bulgaria Still Waiting for F-16 Jets as U.S. Cites Shortage of Tanker Aircraft - Defense ExpressBulgaria Still Waiting for F-16 Jets as U.S. Cites Shortage of Tanker Aircraft  Defense Express

Roma in Bulgaria Push Back Against Everyday Discrimination With Four New Legal Actions - European Roma Rights CentreRoma in Bulgaria Push Back Against Everyday Discrimination With Four New Legal Actions  European Roma Rights Centre

Marlabs acquires Swiss-Bulgarian INDEAVR - SeeNewsMarlabs acquires Swiss-Bulgarian INDEAVR  SeeNews

2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Bulgaria – Executive Summary - U.S. Embassy in Bulgaria (.gov)2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Bulgaria – Executive Summary  U.S. Embassy in Bulgaria (.gov)

International Journalists from South Korea, Spain, Bulgaria, and Iceland Explore Quzhou, China's Rich Cultural Heritage and Historical Sites - Travel And Tour WorldInternational Journalists from South Korea, Spain, Bulgaria, and Iceland Explore Quzhou, China's Rich Cultural Heritage and Historical Sites  Travel And Tour World

Bulgaria’s Water Rationing Is a Cautionary Tale for Europe - BloombergBulgaria’s Water Rationing Is a Cautionary Tale for Europe  Bloomberg

Bulgaria sees rising public support for euro adoption in 2026 - IntelliNewsBulgaria sees rising public support for euro adoption in 2026  IntelliNews

Bulgaria and Estonia crown beach champions, Germany and Slovakia hold national tour stops - FIVBBulgaria and Estonia crown beach champions, Germany and Slovakia hold national tour stops  FIVB

Bulgaria becomes 21st member to adopt euro after EU green light - The HinduBulgaria becomes 21st member to adopt euro after EU green light  The Hindu

Bulgaria moves to tackle worsening water crisis - IntelliNewsBulgaria moves to tackle worsening water crisis  IntelliNews

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

Bulgaria's M+S Hydraulic expects 1.5% rise in 8-mo sales - SeeNewsBulgaria's M+S Hydraulic expects 1.5% rise in 8-mo sales  SeeNews

Bulgarian regulator admits to trade Bulgar Czech Invest bond - SeeNewsBulgarian regulator admits to trade Bulgar Czech Invest bond  SeeNews

Sofia stocks fall on Sirma, Bulgarian Stock Exchange losses - SeeNewsSofia stocks fall on Sirma, Bulgarian Stock Exchange losses  SeeNews

Draws set for Women's Freestyle competition at U20 World Championships in Bulgaria - USA WrestlingDraws set for Women's Freestyle competition at U20 World Championships in Bulgaria  USA Wrestling

Bulgaria is among the strongest supporters of Ukraine’s European integration, said Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov in a conversation with the Ukrainian Prime Minister - European NewsroomBulgaria is among the strongest supporters of Ukraine’s European integration, said Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov in a conversation with the Ukrainian Prime Minister  European Newsroom

Cirque morphometry of Rila and Pirin Mountains (Bulgaria) - ScienceDirect.comCirque morphometry of Rila and Pirin Mountains (Bulgaria)  ScienceDirect.com

Bulgaria picks Unicredit Bulbank, SCF to manage enterprise fund - SeeNewsBulgaria picks Unicredit Bulbank, SCF to manage enterprise fund  SeeNews

The decay within: Why the EU needs to help defend Bulgaria’s democracy - European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR)The decay within: Why the EU needs to help defend Bulgaria’s democracy  European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR)

Fuel crisis in Bulgaria due to lack of Ukrainian bioethanol - UkrAgroConsultFuel crisis in Bulgaria due to lack of Ukrainian bioethanol  UkrAgroConsult

Bulgarian Govt’s Sudden Cash Offer Halts Transport Strike in Capital - Balkan InsightBulgarian Govt’s Sudden Cash Offer Halts Transport Strike in Capital  Balkan Insight

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

Bulgaria addresses water supply shortages with new draft law and private funding - CMS LAW-NOWBulgaria addresses water supply shortages with new draft law and private funding  CMS LAW-NOW

Bulgaria's HES expects 7% y/y increase in 8-mo sales - SeeNewsBulgaria's HES expects 7% y/y increase in 8-mo sales  SeeNews

Sunny Weekend Ahead in Bulgaria with Mild Temperatures and Variable Winds - Novinite.comSunny Weekend Ahead in Bulgaria with Mild Temperatures and Variable Winds  Novinite.com

Bulgaria's Stara Planina Hold projects slight rise in 8-mo cons sales - SeeNewsBulgaria's Stara Planina Hold projects slight rise in 8-mo cons sales  SeeNews

2025 FIVB Volleyball Women's World Championships: Canada vs Bulgaria - Thailand - CBC2025 FIVB Volleyball Women's World Championships: Canada vs Bulgaria - Thailand  CBC

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

A1 brings Honor Magic V5 to Bulgaria - TelecompaperA1 brings Honor Magic V5 to Bulgaria  Telecompaper

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

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

Exhibition featuring works by Chinese, Bulgarian artists opens in Sofia - Global TimesExhibition featuring works by Chinese, Bulgarian artists opens in Sofia  Global Times

Bulgarian share indices rise; Shelly leads blue-chip gainers - SeeNewsBulgarian share indices rise; Shelly leads blue-chip gainers  SeeNews

Most Sofia stocks fall, Bulgarian Real Estate Fund leads SOFIX decliners - SeeNewsMost Sofia stocks fall, Bulgarian Real Estate Fund leads SOFIX decliners  SeeNews

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) |

New One-Euro Coin Marks Bulgaria’s Path to Eurozone - GreekReporter.comNew One-Euro Coin Marks Bulgaria’s Path to Eurozone  GreekReporter.com

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

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

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

A Bulgarian's guide to Bulgaria's most underrated destination — the 'Bordeaux of Eastern Europe' - Metro.co.ukA Bulgarian's guide to Bulgaria's most underrated destination — the 'Bordeaux of Eastern Europe'  Metro.co.uk

CBC Sports: 2025 FIVB Volleyball Women's World Championships - Canada vs Bulgaria - CBCCBC Sports: 2025 FIVB Volleyball Women's World Championships - Canada vs Bulgaria  CBC

Bulgaria has further strengthened its preventive framework to combat money laundering and financing of terrorism, says Council of Europe’s body MONEYVAL - The Council of EuropeBulgaria has further strengthened its preventive framework to combat money laundering and financing of terrorism, says Council of Europe’s body MONEYVAL  The Council of Europe

First Euro-Related Fraud Reported in Bulgaria: Authorities Warn Public - Novinite.comFirst Euro-Related Fraud Reported in Bulgaria: Authorities Warn Public  Novinite.com

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

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

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

News - Alumni Gathering in Bulgaria Focuses on European-led Defense and Deterrence - DVIDSNews - Alumni Gathering in Bulgaria Focuses on European-led Defense and Deterrence  DVIDS

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

Slim Margins, Big Players: How One Bulgarian Lab Holds Its Ground in the Prescription Lens Market - ???Slim Margins, Big Players: How One Bulgarian Lab Holds Its Ground in the Prescription Lens Market  ???

SLA Digital launches carrier billing services with Yettel Bulgaria - TelecompaperSLA Digital launches carrier billing services with Yettel Bulgaria  Telecompaper

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

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

Bulgaria win historic Girls’ U19 World title - Volleyball WorldBulgaria win historic Girls’ U19 World title  Volleyball World

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

China-Bulgaria art exhibition opens in Sofia - XinhuaChina-Bulgaria art exhibition opens in Sofia  Xinhua

Greek Travelers Shift from Bulgaria to Central and N. Europe - tovima.comGreek Travelers Shift from Bulgaria to Central and N. Europe  tovima.com

U.S. receives draws for Greco-Roman competition at U20 World Championships in Bulgaria - USA WrestlingU.S. receives draws for Greco-Roman competition at U20 World Championships in Bulgaria  USA Wrestling

International Oscar Submissions: Germany, Thailand, Bulgaria, Ireland, Palestine, Switzerland, the Czech Republic, Turkey Make Selections - VarietyInternational Oscar Submissions: Germany, Thailand, Bulgaria, Ireland, Palestine, Switzerland, the Czech Republic, Turkey Make Selections  Variety

Strengthening the Innovative Capacity of the Public Sector of Bulgaria - OECDStrengthening the Innovative Capacity of the Public Sector of Bulgaria  OECD

Bulgaria’s Organized Crime Police Unit Reports First Euro-Related Cyber Fraud - ???Bulgaria’s Organized Crime Police Unit Reports First Euro-Related Cyber Fraud  ???

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

Alstom to supply 35 electric Coradia Stream interregional trains and associated maintenance in Bulgaria for €600 million - AlstomAlstom to supply 35 electric Coradia Stream interregional trains and associated maintenance in Bulgaria for €600 million  Alstom

Bulgaria to Tighten Safety Rules for Water Attractions Operators - ???Bulgaria to Tighten Safety Rules for Water Attractions Operators  ???

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

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

Pakistani passport holder grilled for hours at Turkey-Bulgaria border despite valid EU papers | Trending - Hindustan Times - Hindustan TimesPakistani passport holder grilled for hours at Turkey-Bulgaria border despite valid EU papers | Trending - Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

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

Reforming Bulgaria’s Anti-corruption Authorities - OECDReforming Bulgaria’s Anti-corruption Authorities  OECD

Digital 2025: Bulgaria - DataReportal – Global Digital InsightsDigital 2025: Bulgaria  DataReportal – Global Digital Insights

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

Bulgaria Weather Forecast: Sunny and Hot on August 21 - Novinite.comBulgaria Weather Forecast: Sunny and Hot on August 21  Novinite.com

Draws set for Men’s Freestyle competition at U20 World Championships in Bulgaria - USA WrestlingDraws set for Men’s Freestyle competition at U20 World Championships in Bulgaria  USA Wrestling

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

Understanding Russia’s Black Sea strategy | 07 Russia’s relations with Romania and Bulgaria - Chatham HouseUnderstanding Russia’s Black Sea strategy | 07 Russia’s relations with Romania and Bulgaria  Chatham House

Bulgaria’s Euro Adoption Divides Public - Radio Free Europe/Radio LibertyBulgaria’s Euro Adoption Divides Public  Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

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

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

Nittany Lion Wrestlers Roar at U20 World Championships in Bulgaria - gopsusports.comNittany Lion Wrestlers Roar at U20 World Championships in Bulgaria  gopsusports.com

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

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

Spreading the message of Islam from Syria to Bulgaria and the Indian challenge - Al HakamSpreading the message of Islam from Syria to Bulgaria and the Indian challenge  Al Hakam