Marking six decades, Pernik's Surva International Festival of Masquerade Games opens with 13,000 survakari from Bulgaria and abroad, featuring two weekends of parades (Jan 17-18, 24-25) under UNESCO patronage.


Bulgaria: Pernik Hosts Europe's Biggest Winter Masquerade 

Protests have erupted in Bulgaria as demonstrators demand fair elections and the restoration of machine voting to prevent manipulation. Citizens, opposition parties, and civil groups argue that paper-only ballots increase the risk of fraud and vote-buying, insisting that electronic machines are vital to safeguard transparent, credible polls.


Bulgaria Erupts: Protesters Demand Fair Polls, Machine Voting Now

Bulgaria’s traditional Kukeri carnival has returned with vibrant costumes, ritual dances and loud bells as performers take to the streets to symbolically chase away evil spirits and welcome the arrival of spring. The centuries-old festival is rooted in ancient folklore and is believed to bring health, fertility and prosperity to communities across the country. Villages and towns have come alive with colour and sound as Bulgaria celebrates one of its most iconic cultural traditions.


Bulgarian Kukeri Carnival Uses Ritual Dances To Drive Away Evil And Welcome Spring 

Heavy snowfall across Bosnia has disrupted daily life, blocking roads, slowing traffic, and causing widespread travel disruptions. Authorities have urged caution as emergency services work to clear snow-covered routes amid freezing conditions. The severe winter weather has impacted transport, schools, and essential services across several regions.


Bosnia floods & snowfall: Bulgaria issues warning on difficult road conditions in Bosnia

Bulgaria becomes the 21st eurozone member in 2026. Why the euro shift is a geopolitical signal, how the economy is performing, and public concerns.

Bulgaria adopts the Euro in 2026, becoming the 21st member of the Eurozone

The Varna Necropolis in Bulgaria revealed the world’s oldest known gold, dating back 6,500 years. The discovery proves advanced metallurgy, trade networks and social hierarchy existed in prehistoric Europe long before ancient Egypt or Mesopotamia.

‘6,500 Years’: The oldest gold artefacts ever discovered

Hundreds of motorcycle-riding Santas paraded through Sofia on Saturday (December 20) as the Bulgarian capital counts down to Christmas. 


Sofia Turns Festive as Hundreds of Motorcycle-Riding Santas Parade

Mass protests have erupted in Bulgaria’s capital as thousands take to the streets chanting anti-government slogans. Demonstrators are voicing anger over political and economic issues, raising pressure on the government amid growing unrest.

Bulgaria Protest: Thousands Protest in Bulgaria’s Capital, Chant Anti-Government Slogans

Thousands of Bulgarians have taken to the streets in a massive anti-graft protest, demanding accountability and calling for the resignation of the minority government. Protesters have voiced anger over allegations of corruption and misuse of power, urging sweeping reforms and greater transparency in governance.

Bulgaria: PM Rossen Jeliazkov And His Cabinet Steps Down After Week-Long Anti-Graft Protests

Bulgaria Anti-Graft Protest: Thousands Rally Against Minority Government 

Bulgaria’s government has withdrawn its 2026 draft budget following large-scale protests across Sofia and other cities. The plan—its first prepared in euros ahead of Bulgaria’s expected currency adoption—faced public backlash over proposed tax and social security hikes. Opposition groups also accused the government of corruption and demanded greater accountability. With the budget now scrapped, officials warn that the new drafting process will be difficult and could intensify social tensions.

Bulgaria Protests: Outrage Over Proposed Tax Hikes

Spring has arrived in Bulgaria's capital with trees blossoming and flowers bursting into life in Sofia's Botanic Gardens. The changing climate means some species are flowering earlier than they used to. We leave you with this report.

Spring awakening in Sofia, a city filled with spirit & tradition

Social Democrats set to win Romania vote, but far right makes big gains

In Bulgaria's election the conservative party of former Premier Borisov has emerged on top but they are short of majority. In early results experts have warned that the lack of a majority meant lingering uncertainty Watch to know more.

Bulgaria Elections 2024: Borisov Rules Out Working With The Far Right For Any Coalition

Voting has begun in the Eastern European nation of Bulgaria in what is the country's seventh election in the last four years. The election comes amid a backdrop of political instability and public disillusionment. Watch to know more.

Bulgaria Elections 2024: Political Instability Clouds Bulgaria's Electoral Landscape

Bulgaria: Seventh Election In Four Years

This past summer, scorching heat waves hit Bulgaria and the Balkan region. According to the country's national institute of meteorology and hydrology, Bulgaria experienced its hottest and one of its driest seasons ever in 2024.

Heat Waves Hit Bulgaria And The Balkan Region This Summer

The US State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to Bulgaria of FGM-148F Javelin anti-armour missiles, the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) announced on 20 September 2024. The proposed sales, which are worth an estimated $114 million, have been passed to the US Congress for final approval.

US-Bulgaria 'Javelin' Deal: US State Department Approves Javelin Missile Sale To Bulgaria

Bulgaria will hold a snap parliamentary election, its seventh in just three years, on Oct. 27, President Rumen Radev said on Monday, following the failure of its political parties to agree a coalition government. Radev said a caretaker government led by Dimitar Glavchev would be sworn in Bulgaria's parliament on Tuesday to steer the Black Sea nation until the election.

Bulgaria to hold snap general elections on October 27

Watch top headlines of the hour: - Ukraine begins drafting prisoners to fight Russia - France: Historic win for far-right - At least 37,900 killed in fighting: Gaza Health Ministry - Bulgaria's Gerb party try to form minority govt - Greek PM warns against wildfires

Ukraine begins drafting prisoners to fight Russia | Greek PM warns against wildfires

Bulgarian producers of rose oil are worried that the early heatwave and subsequent downpours may impact their harvest quality. The unpredictable nature of the crop is making many concerned about climate change.

Climate change affecting Bulgaria's Rose Valley

Bulgarian producers of rose oil are worried that the early Heatwave and subsequent downpours may impact their harvest quality. The unpredictable nature of the crop is making many concerned about climate change.

Threat to Bulgaria's Rose Valley as harvesting season starts a month early

Bulgarian river cruise ship collides with lock on Danube river, 17 passengers injured

Bulgaria's populist There Is Such a People (ITN) party declined on Thursday to try to form a new national government, paving the way for President Rumen Radev to call snap elections. ITN's move came after the centre-right GERB party and its former coalition partner We Continue the Change (PP) both said they could not form a new government.

Bulgaria snap election: Bulgaria's populists reject mandate to form government

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