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Shabla Lighthouse Opens to Visitors on International Lighthouse Day
Bulgarian News Agency
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For yet another year, the lighthouse in Shabla, guiding ships along the Black Sea coast since 1856, held an Open Day on August 18, marking International Lighthouse Day. In 2025, the lighthouse at Cape Shabla has already welcomed visitors three...
Bulgarians Aged 35-45 Lead Demand for Seaside Homes
Novinite
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In Bulgaria, the majority of seaside properties are purchased by Bulgarian citizens, whether residing in the country or abroad, while foreign buyers make up a much smaller portion of the market, according to real estate data. The most active age...
Road Fatalities in Bulgaria Remain 2.5 Times Higher than EU Average
Novinite
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According to a recent statement from the Road Safety Institute, the likelihood of dying in a road accident in Bulgaria remains significantly above the European Union average, standing at 2.5 times higher. The institute’s data, covering July and...
Drone Strike Sparks Massive Fire at Energy Facility Near Odesa - Regional Governor
Bulgarian News Agency
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A large fire broke out at an energy infrastructure facility as a result of a drone attack overnight on Odesa, reported Oleg Kiper, head of the Odesa Regional Military Administration, on the Telegram app. "Despite the active work of air defense...
Risk of dying on the road in Bulgaria is higher than the EU average
BNR - Radio Bulgaria
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August 18, 2025
A statement from the Road Safety Institute, sent to the media, reports that the risk of dying on the road in Bulgaria is 2.5 times higher than the average for the European Union. Data for July and the first half of August show that the number of...
Situation in Bulgaria: Fire at Shishmantsi Landfill, Crews Continue Efforts in Pirin Mountains
Novinite
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A fire broke out early this morning at the landfill in the Plovdiv village of Shishmantsi. The signal was received around 05:30 a.m., prompting an immediate response. Four firefighting teams were dispatched to the scene to contain the blaze....
Preparing for 2026: Bulgarian Stores to Facilitate Withdrawal of Leva from the Economy
Novinite
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Retailers in Bulgaria are preparing to play a central role in the transition to the euro, with plans already underway to supply stores with euro banknotes and coins. According to Nikolay Valkanov, Executive Director of the Association for Modern...
Bulgarian PM: Security Guarantees for Ukraine Must Include Sustainable Support from Both Europe, US
Bulgarian News Agency
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Security guarantees for Ukraine must include sustainable support from both Europe and the US, Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov wrote on the social network X following Sunday's video conference of the so-called Coalition of the Willing. In his...
Bulgaria's President Radev: Alaska Summit Revives the Prospect of Peace in Ukraine
Novinite
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Bulgarian President Rumen Radev described the Alaska talks between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin as a step that “restores dialogue and revives the hope for peace.” He cautioned, however, that the outcome may...
Bulgaria Emerges as a European Powerhouse in Black Caviar Production
Novinite
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Bulgaria has emerged as one of Europe’s leading producers of black caviar, successfully competing with traditional markets like France and Italy. The country exports significant quantities, with France and the United States among its largest...
Bulgaria's Most Successful Female Football Player Popadinova Signs for Besiktas
Bulgarian News Agency
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The most successful Bulgarian footballer in recent years, Evdokia Popadinova, will continue her career at Turkish club Besiktas after being presented as a new signing on Saturday. Popadinova, who was named Bulgaria's number one female footballer...
UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : International Relations MCQs on ‘Axis of Resistance’, EU, Equator Prize 2025 and more (Week 123)
The Indian Express
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August 17, 2025
UPSC Essentials brings to you its initiative of subject-wise quizzes. These quizzes are designed to help you revise some of the most important topics from the static part of the syllabus. Attempt today’s subject quiz on International Relations to...
"Picturesque Bulgaria" - tourism on the path of literature
BNR - Radio Bulgaria
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August 17, 2025
Ten European universities will present their scientific program "Picturesque Bulgaria. Bulgarian Literary Routes" in the Rhodope village of Khukhla, and scholars from Ankara and Warsaw will take a special part in this year's edition of the...
At Least 69,000 Bulgarians Used Heroin in 2024
Bulgarian News Agency
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At least 69,000 Bulgarians aged 15–64 used heroin in 2024, according to data of the Ministry of Interior. The data was shared on the ministry’s official Facebook page, citing the National SOVA 5 Survey, published at the end of May by the National...
Bulgaria Announces New NATO Military Base to Bolster Eastern Flank
teleSUR
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August 15, 2025 Hour: 8:24 am On Friday, the administration of President Rumen Georgiev Radev announced the construction of a military base in Bulgaria as part of NATO’s strategy to strengthen its eastern flank. RELATED: Bulgarian Government...
Bulgarians’ tradition of using public mineral baths experiencing revival, experts say
Ghana News Agency
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August 16, 2025
Sofia, Aug 16 (BTA/GNA) – The culture of using mineral baths in Bulgaria is experiencing a revival, even though almost two generations in Sofia have grown up without this tradition. It is gradually finding its place in people’s daily lives, with...
Oscars: Bulgaria Submits ‘Tarika’ For 2026 International Film Race
Deadline
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August 16, 2025
Milko Lazarov’s Tarika will be Bulgaria‘s International Feature Film submission for the 98th Academy Awards. The film, starring Veseka Valcheva and Zahari Baharov, premiered in October at the BFI London Film Festival. and won Best Film and the...
Veliko Tarnovo Mayor Invites Gabrovo to Launch Joint Bid for European Capital of Culture in 2032
Bulgarian News Agency
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Veliko Tarnovo and Gabrovo should launch a joint bid for the title of European Capital of Culture in 2032, proposed Veliko Tarnovo Mayor Daniel Panov on Saturday. The idea was presented during the 48 Hours - Varusha South Festival. On the open...
President Radev: Meeting between Trump, Putin Restores Dialogue, Hope for Peace
Bulgarian News Agency
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The meeting in Alaska restores dialogue and hope for peace for everyone, President Rumen Radev told reporters when asked about the Friday meeting between US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin and the future of the...
Former mayor dies trying to save town from wildfires sweeping southern Europe
Metro
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August 17, 2025
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video A former mayor in Portugal has died while battling wildfires that continue to sweep across southern Europe, also affecting Spain and...