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Last Group of 34th Bulgarian Antarctic Expedition Departs for Livingston Island
On Saturday morning, the final group of the 34th Bulgarian Antarctic Expedition departed for Livingston Island on a flight route Sofia – Rome – Buenos Aires – Santiago – Punta Arenas, the Bulgarian Antarctic Institute (BAI) said. The group includes
Vazrazhdane Leader: Delaying Appointment of Caretaker Cabinet Serves Interests of Ruling Coalition, Ex-President
The delayed appointment of a caretaker government serves the interests of the ruling parties and former President Rumen Radev, said Vazrazhdane leader Kostadin Kostadinov in a televised interview on Saturday. According to him, it is not good that
Sofia University Already Inside the OECD Tent, Dean Georgiev Says
Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski’s Faculty of Economics and Business Administration is already part of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) through its participation in the organization’s formats and initiatives, Dean Atanas Georgiev said on Friday.
Outgoing Education Minister Valchev: All Schools Get STEM Centres by Summer
All Bulgarian schools will have STEM centres built by the summer, Outgoing Minister of Education and Science Krasimir Valchev told journalists on Friday.
Economy
Bulgaria Air to Resume Seasonal Flights from Sofia to Milan from March 3
National carrier Bulgaria Air will resume its seasonal direct flights on the Sofia–Milan–Sofia route, with the first flight to Milan Malpensa Airport scheduled for March 3, the airline’s press centre announced on Friday. According to the
Economic and Social Council Discusses Strategic Reforms with OECD Secretary-General
The Chairpersons’ Council of Bulgaria’s Economic and Social Council (ESC) held a meeting with Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development Secretary-General Mathias Cormann and his team as part of their official visit to Bulgaria, the
Retail Trade Turnover Rises 7.7% Year-on-Year in December 2025
In December 2025 the turnover in retail trade, except trade in motor vehicles and motorcycles at constant prices increased by 1.6% compared to the previous month and by 7.7% compared to the same month of 2024, the National Statistical Institute
National Statistical Institute Two-room Homes Continue to Dominate New Construction in Bulgaria
In the fourth quarter of 2025 the number of newly built residential buildings was 1,809, and the newly built homes in them were 8,027, according to preliminary data from the National Statistical Institute, published on their website on Friday. In
Culture
Bulgarian-UAE Seismic Station on Livingston Island Upgraded with Additional Solar Panel
On Friday (local time), an additional solar panel was installed at a seismic station in Sally Rocks on Livingston Island. Bulgarian seismologist Gergana Georgieva and seismologist Badr Al Amer from the United Arab Emirates have been developing this
Head of Bulgaria’s 34th Antarctic Expedition Christo Pimpirev, Scientists Connect Live from Antarctica with Sofia
The head of Bulgaria’s 34th Antarctic Expedition, Prof. Christo Pimpirev, the commander of the Bulgarian Antarctic base St. Kliment Ohridski, Kamen Nedkov, microbiologist Snezhana Rusinova-Videva and journalist Zhivko Konstantinov connected live on
Chinese National Peking Opera Company Presents Various Artistic Schools and Styles To Bulgarian Audience In Debut Performance
The Chinese National Peking Opera Company had its debut performance in Bulgaria. The event, held in celebration of the Chinese New Year, took place at the National Palace of Culture (NDK) convention centre on Friday evening. Трупата, водена от
Stara Zagora Hosts Bulgaria’s Cinema and Psychotherapy Festival
Stara Zagora is hosting for the first time Bulgaria’s international festival combining cinema and psychotherapy as an innovative approach to personal and social development, the local administration said Friday.
Balkans
Turkiye's President on 2023 Earthquakes Anniversary: "In Short Period of Three Years, We Rebuilt Our Cities"
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan published a video message on his official social media accounts marking the third anniversary of the February 6, 2023, earthquakes in southern Turkiye, which claimed more than 53,000 lives.
Bosnian Serb Leader Dodik Attends National Prayer Breakfast in US, No Serbian Politician Reports Invitation
Not a single Serbian politician has publicly announced receiving an invitation to this year’s National Prayer Breakfast, which is being held in Washington, D.C., from February 4 to 6, regional television station N1 reported. For years, Serbia’s
Romania and Bulgaria Step Up Joint Action Against Migrant Smugglers
Joint actions by Romania and Bulgaria led to the dismantling of migrant-smuggling groups operating in this part of Europe, Romanian Interior Ministry officials said after a video-conference meeting on Thursday.
MEP Ilhan Kyuchyuk: The Future of Europe Lies in Balkans
Bulgarian MEP Ilhan Kyuchyuk from the Renew Europe Group said the EU integration of the Balkans is not just a political issue, but a long-term cause backed by vision, commitment and trust. He hosted the Western Balkans Forum 2026: A New Chapter for Europe.