Bulgaria Today – 30 June 2025

Hello, dear friends, and welcome to Bulgaria Today, Radio Bulgaria's English-language podcast. On Wednesday, 25 June, we bring you, first, the latest news from this country. Next on the show: The Sofia Press Gallery is hosting an exhibition.. published …

Bulgaria: The Price Hysteria Will Continue Amid Eurozone Countdown

As Bulgaria moves into the summer season, the tempo of political developments remains high, particularly with the country on the brink of a final decision regarding eurozone accession. Within this context, several key narratives are set to unfold over the …

From 24°C at the Seaside to 37°C in the Southwest: Bulgaria’s Weather Outlook for Monday

On July 1, Bulgaria will see varying weather conditions across different regions. In the northeast, the cloud cover will gradually break up during the day. Meanwhile, southeastern areas can expect rain showers before noon. In the afternoon, scattered …

30% increase in traffic at Kulata-Promachonas border crossing between Bulgaria and Greece since Schengen entry

Kulata-Promachonas border crossing between Bulgaria and Greece Photo: BTA One million vehicles have passed through the Greek Promachonas checkpoint on the border with Bulgaria (opposite Kulata) since the beginning of the year, the chairman of the Union of …

Bulgaria and North Macedonia agree on developing first rail border crossing

Currently, Bulgaria and North Macedonia do not have a railway crossing their borders. However, things are about to change, as a new 2.4-kilometre tunnel connecting the line arriving in Gyueshevo (BG) to Deve Bair (MK) should be ready by 2028. Already have …

Man who sexually assaulted 20-year-old shop worker ‘flees to Bulgaria’ as arrest warrant issued

Bosnia, Herzegovina, Great Britain, Latvia, Bulgaria Share Top Positions at European Rafting Championships in Bansko

The first-ever European Rafting Championship in Bulgaria took place in Bansko from June 26 to June 28. Bosnia and Herzegovina, Great Britain, Latvia and Bulgaria shared the prize places in the championship events, said the Bansko Town Hall. Teams from nine …

Armenian Community of Bulgaria condemns attacks on Armenian church 

ArmInfo. The Association "Armenian Community of Bulgaria" is deeply concerned about the recent events in Armenia. In particular, the series of constant and systematic pressure on the Armenian Apostolic Church, as well as the arrests of church and …

Bulgaria Hands Regional Red Cross Leadership to North Macedonia

The Bulgarian Red Cross (BRC) transferred the chairmanship of the Neighbours Help First (NHF) mutual-aid network of Southeast European national societies to the Red Cross of the Republic of North Macedonia (RCRNM) on Monday. The handover was formalized …

Traffic through Kulata-Promakhon BCP Increases by 30% after Bulgaria's Schengen Accession

One million vehicles have passed through the Greek checkpoint of Promachonas (opposite Kulata) on the border with Bulgaria since the beginning of the year, the chair of the Union of Police Officers of the Greek Prefecture of Serres, Giannis Kounios, told …