Bulgaria has unveiled its new euro coins, showcasing key symbols of its cultural and historical heritage. The designs feature motifs already familiar from the lev, Bulgaria’s currency since 1881, named after an archaic word meaning “lion.” The coins will circulate starting Thursday, marking the country’s official adoption of the euro. The one, two, five, 10,
Thousands of Bulgarians gathered once again across Sofia and several other cities, demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov’s minority government. Demonstrators accuse the leadership of failing to address widespread corruption and mismanaging key national issues as the country prepares to adopt the euro on January 1. Protesters projected messages like
Russia’s ambition to regain its seat at the United Nations’ Human Rights Council was dealt a significant blow as the nation failed to secure a new three-year term. Russia’s expulsion from the council in April of the previous year, prompted by its military incursion into Ukraine, had led the country to campaign vigorously for reinstatement, […]
According to the Bulgarian administration, at least 18 individuals have been found dead inside an abandoned vehicle. Over 40 migrants looked to have been being unlawfully transported by the van. The survivors were transported to a hospital for medical attention. The truck was found close to the Lokorsko settlement, 20 kilometres (12 miles) northeast of Sofia, […]
Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borissov has asked the head of its football association to step down from the post. The action has come after the Bulgarian football team fans showed racial gestures to the British football players when they reached the Bulgarian home ground to play a European qualifiers against Bulgaria. In the match, Bulgaria […]




