The Latest Breaking News from Bulgaria

Bulgarian lawmakers back coal plants with vote to roll back green targets

Bulgaria's lawmakers on Thursday backed a resolution aimed at avoiding an early phase-out of coal-fired power plants as more than 1,500 miners and utility workers demonstrated in front of the parliament in support of the coal industry.

Reuters · Jan 12, 2023

Treesa-Gayatri lose in pre-quarterfinals at Malaysia Open

KUALA LUMPUR: Commonwealth Games bronze medallists Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand fought hard before going down in three games to Bulgaria's Gabriela Stoeva and Stefani Stoeva in the women's doubles pre-quarterfinals of the Malaysia Open here on Thursday.

The Times of India · Jan 12, 2023

Expert's tips for cheap holidays to 2023 hotspots including Sicily and Sardinia

Bulgaria, Sicily, Sardinia, Turkey, Montenegro, Estonia and Slovenia have all been highlighted Julia Lo Bue-Said, CEO of Advantage Travel Partnership, as places to visit in 2023

Daily Mirror · Jan 9, 2023

Ski holidaymakers slam Tui for not cancelling trips amid poor snow

In one Bulgarian resort, only four runs were open with just one ski lift operating

The Independent UK · Jan 6, 2023

Bulgarians celebrate Epiphany with traditional rituals

Thousands of young men are plunging into rivers and lakes across Bulgaria to retrieve crucifixes, in an old ritual marking the feast of Epiphany

The Independent UK · Jan 6, 2023

Next party up as Bulgaria seeks new government

Bulgaria's second largest party, the anti-graft We Continue the Change (PP), will seek support to form a minority government and end a prolonged political impasse, Prime Minister-designate Nikolay Denkov said on Tuesday.

Reuters · Jan 3, 2023

Bulgaria signs deal for access to Turkey's LNG terminals, gas network

Bulgaria's state gas company Bulgargaz signed on Tuesday a long-term deal with Turkish state gas firm Botas for access to neighbouring Turkey's terminals for liquefied natural gas and transit to its border.

Reuters · Jan 3, 2023

Baba Vanga who 'foresaw' 9/11 and Brexit makes scary 2023 predictions

Bulgarian mystic Baba Vanga lost her sight when she was 12 years old and claimed that she could see into the future. Many speculate that she predicted the death of Princess Diana, Brexit and 9/11.

Irish Mirror · Jan 1, 2023

Baba Vanga’s 2023 predictions - from 'solar tsunami' to 'nuclear explosion'

Bulgarian mystic Baba Vanga lost her sight when she was 12 years old and claimed that she could see into the future - with many speculating that she predicted the death of Princess Diana

Daily Mirror · Dec 31, 2022

Bulgaria protests to Russia after journalist Grozev put on wanted list

Bulgaria protested to Russia on Thursday for putting Bulgarian investigative journalist Christo Grozev on a wanted list, with its prime minister criticising the move as an intimidatory tactic designed to muzzle free speech.

Reuters · Dec 29, 2022