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Victims of the Kocani nightclub fire admitted to Pirogov are improving

All eight patients seriously injured in the fire at a nightclub in North Macedonia's town of Kocani, who are being treated at Pirogov Hospital, have already been extubated.  According to the hospital director, Dr. Valentin Dimitrov, some of them are..

published on 3/29/25 3:15 PM

Protests take place in 20 towns in Bulgaria against animal abuse

The outrage and public discontent caused by the shocking revelations of brutal animal abuse and killings in Pernik continue . On this occasion, protests were organized today in over 20 Bulgarian cities demanding the strictest and most adequate..

published on 3/29/25 2:20 PM
Teodora Georgieva

The Bulgarian government cannot comment on the case of the European Prosecutor Teodora Georgieva

The Bulgarian government will not interfere in the scandal with the Bulgarian European Prosecutor Teodora Georgieva.  Speaking to the Bulgarian National Radio in Gorna Oryahovitsa, Deputy Prime Minister Atanas Zafirov expressed hope that whatever..

published on 3/29/25 2:16 PM

Foreign Minister hosts iftar dinner in honor of ambassadors of Arab countries in Bulgaria

At the beginning of the Iftar solemn dinner, which was held in honor of the ambassadors of Arab countries accredited in Sofia, Minister of Foreign Affairs Georg Georgiev emphasized the importance of dialogue , cooperation and shared responsibility for..

published on 3/29/25 10:18 AM

Bikers open the new motorcycle season in Sofia

The start of the 2025 Motorcycle Season in Sofia will be given today at 11:00 am on "Knyaz Alexander I" Square. From there, the bikers will pass through key boulevards and will reach the "Boyana" residence. If necessary, traffic will..

published on 3/29/25 5:05 AM

Bulgaria has the lowest labour costs among EU countries

Labor costs in the European Union in 2024 amounted to an average of 33.5 euros per hour, and in the eurozone countries alone - an average of 37.3 euros per hour. This is according to the latest data from the European statistical agency Eurostat...

published on 3/28/25 9:48 PM

Rainy weather expected over the weekend

In the next 24 hours, cloudy weather will prevail over the country. Temporary breaks in the cloud cover will occur mainly in the hours before noon. During the night and in the afternoon, there will be precipitation in many places,..

published on 3/28/25 7:05 PM

Bulgarian European Prosecutor Teodora Georgieva has been temporarily suspended from office

The European Public Prosecutor's Office has confirmed to BNR that Bulgarian European Prosecutor Teodora Georgieva has been temporarily suspended from office. On Wednesday, the EPPO informed the European Parliament, the Council of..

published on 3/28/25 4:06 PM

Renovation of Kapitan Andreevo border checkpoint on border with Turkey to begin within three months

Reconstruction of the "Kapitan Andreevo" border checkpoint on Bulgaria's border with Turkey should begin within three months . It is expected to last one year and be completed before the start of the increased summer traffic in..

published on 3/28/25 2:07 PM
Kiril Petkov

Kiril Petkov facing coercion charges

The co-chairman of "We Continue the Change" Kiril Petkov is accused of threats to former Minister of e-Government Alexander Yolovski, in connection with public procurement procedures. He has been imposed a bail of 5,000 euros, but..

published on 3/28/25 1:11 PM