Deputy Sports Minister Andonov Meets with International School Sport Federation President

Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports Stoyan Andonov met with International School Sport Federation (ISF) President Zeljko Tanaskovic, the Ministry said on Tuesday. “This visit is a sign of trust in Bulgaria and a recognition of our efforts to...

Culture Minister: „Golden Rose” Is One of the Most Significant Film Forums in Bulgaria’s Cultural Calendar

The “Golden Rose” is one of the most prominent and significant film forums in our country’s cultural calendar, which the Ministry is honored to support, said Culture Miinster Marian Bachev on Tuesday at the opening of the 43rd edition of the...

Serpenti: Bulgari’s Iconic Snake Design That Slithered Through History

Premium The iconic Bulgari Serpenti’s snake designs enchant the world with their sinuous curves and irresistible charm. These jaw-dropping pieces are loved by A-list celebrities and remain among the maison’s most celebrated creations. (Left) Lisa...

‘The girl is dead…pigs eat human flesh’: Brueckner’s shock outburst at seeing Madeleine McCann on TV revealed in new doc

CHRISTIAN Brueckner erupted into fury at the sight of Madeleine McCann on TV before making a bizarre comment about "pigs eating human flesh," a new documentary has revealed. The shocking outburst came after the prime suspect saw the missing...

Fugitive Austrian Wirecard executive in Russia: Media investigation

VIENNA - A former executive of the fallen German digital finance flagship Wirecard on the run since 2020 lives in Moscow under a false identity, according to an international media investigation published Sept 16. Austrian Jan Marsalek is on an...

Bulgaria Arrests Man Who Leased the Ship Connected to Devastating 2020 Beirut Explosion

Bulgarian authorities have arrested a man who held the lease on the ship that brought thousands of tons of chemicals to Beirut, where they exploded in 2020 while in storage at the port, causing catastrophic damage and killing more than 200 people....

Bulgaria Today – 16 September 2025

Welcome to Bulgaria Today, the English-language podcast of Radio Bulgaria, on September 16. In “Bulgaria Today” we bring you first the latest news from this country. Next, we tell you more about Sofia through the lens of Ivan Shishiev. At the end,...

Musicians from Greece, Turkiye, Bulgaria to Perform at International Military Brass Bands Festival in Veliko Tarnovo

Musicians from Greece, Turkiye and Bulgaria will take part in the 18th International Military Brass Band Festival, to be held in Veliko Tarnovo on September 21 and 22, the organizers said on Tuesday. The event will bring together on one stage the...

Owner of ship linked to Beirut port blast arrested in Bulgaria

Bulgarian police have arrested the Russian owner of the ship that transported ammonium nitrate to Beirut in 2013, seven years before the catastrophic 2020 port explosion. Igor Grechushkin, owner of the cargo vessel Rhosus, has been detained in...

Bulgarian Artist Radoslava Boor Receives Award at B.I. International Poster Art Biennale in Seoul

On September 13, the Ahjung Gallery at Induk University in Seoul hosted the opening of the third edition of the B.I. International Poster Art Biennale (BIPB) – an international event dedicated to poster art and graphic design, the Bulgarian...

Lebanon seeks extradition of Beirut blast ship owner in Bulgaria

The August 2020 explosion was one of the largest non-nuclear blasts ever recorded [Getty] Lebanon's public prosecution is preparing an extradition request for Igor Grechushkin, the owner of the Rhosus vessel linked to a stockpile of ammonium...

Bulgaria arrests Russian shipowner in relation to deadly 2020 Beirut blast

SOFIA (Reuters) -Police in Bulgaria have arrested the Russian owner of a ship that brought the explosive material that detonated at Beirut port in August 2020, killing more than 200 people, Bulgarian media reported on Tuesday. Igor Grechushkin, a...

4-year-old boy hit by ATV in Bulgaria's Sunny Beach resort has been taken out of intensive care

Photo: Pirogov Emergency Hospital 4-year-old Martin, who was hit by an ATV in a heavy accident on a sidewalk in Bulgaria's Sunny Beach resort is in stable condition and has been taken out of intensive care. This was reported by Nova TV, referring...

Entertainment News | Mary McDonnell to Star in Marvel's Vision Series, Thriller Film 'One Second After'

Washington, DC [US], September 16 (ANI): Oscar-nominated actress Mary McDonnell will be joining the cast of two forthcoming projects, including a Marvel TV series 'Vision', according to The Hollywood Reporter. She will also play a prominent role...

Enrique Iglesias Returns to Bulgaria: Last Chance for Tickets at Vasil Levski Stadium

Just four days remain until Enrique Iglesias takes the stage in Sofia, as the Vasil Levski National Stadium prepares to host the Latin superstar on Saturday, September 20. This marks Iglesias’s first live performance in Bulgaria in seven years,...

Exhibition of Bulgarian-Turkish artists builds cultural bridge from Sofia to Istanbul

The exhibition “Sofia - Istanbul: Bridge of Art” will be presented from December 4 to January 3, 2026, at the gallery of the Union of Bulgarian Artists in Sofia, the organizers announced. The project promotes long-term cultural cooperation and...

43rd Golden Rose Bulgarian Feature Film Festival Opens Tuesday

The competition programme of the 43rd Golden Rose Bulgarian Feature Film Festival will include 17 feature films and 24 short films, the National Film Centre said. The festival, which showcases the latest in Bulgarian cinema, will take place from...

MFRR Monitoring Report: 709 attacks on media freedom in the first six months of 2025

This Monitoring Report takes stock of the press freedom situation in 36 EU Member States and candidate countries during the first six months of 2025. Between January and June, the Mapping Media Freedom database documented 709 press freedom...

Oscar Nominated Actor Joins Josh Holloway in Sci-fi Movie

An Oscar-nominated actor has joined Josh Holloway in the upcoming sci-fi movie thriller One Second After. The film, based on William R. Forstchen’s bestselling novel, explores the fallout of an electromagnetic pulse attack that plunges society...

Grigor Dimitrov's actress girlfriend Eiza Gonzalez smitten by Bulgarian's romantic gesture

Grigor Dimitrov knows the interest of his girlfriend Eiza Gonzalez very well. The Mexican actress and singer loves being around flowers and Dimitrov came up with a gesture to leave her delighted. On Monday, Gonzalez shared snapshots of the...