The majority of Bulgarians (83%) consider reading books to be important. However, according to a survey conducted by the sociological agency Trend on behalf of 24 Hours between 12 and 18 May 2025, four out of ten people (43%) admit that they have not read a single book in the last year.
The main reason given by those who have not read any books in the last year is lack of interest (43%), followed by lack of time (34%). Lack of interest is particularly prevalent among the youngest respondents, those under 30.
Reading paper books remains the most popular format among Bulgarians (61%). Just over a fifth (21%) prefer e-books. Paper editions remain popular among the older population. Only 4% of Bulgarian citizens listen to audiobooks.
On Saturday, powerful cumuliform rain clouds will develop over western and southern Bulgaria , and in many places there will be short-lived and significant rainfall. The eastern regions will experience less intense processes. Maximum temperatures in..
Parties whose chairmen or co-chairmen are accused of serious intentional crimes under the Criminal Code would not be able to use state subsidies and have state and municipal offices. This is proposed by the chairman of "DPS - New Beginning" Delyan..
Bulgarian virtual influencer Ahinora made her debut in the European Parliament, greeting MEPs. Ahinora is the first Bulgarian avatar, and now an influencer, generated by artificial intelligence, the European Parliament’s press service announced...
Bulgarian virtual influencer Ahinora made her debut in the European Parliament, greeting MEPs. Ahinora is the first Bulgarian avatar, and now an..
May 24 united Bulgarians around the world, who marked the Day of the Holy Brothers Cyril and Methodius, the Bulgarian alphabet, education, culture, and..
The Ministry of Health is preparing a programme of home testing for colon and cervical cancer. According to BNR reporter Elena Beykova, the tests will be..
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