Bulgaria

Bulgaria's former pro-Putin president Radev wins parliamentary election, official partial results

Progressive Bulgaria, led by pro-Russian former president Rumen Radev, leads the parliamentary election with 44.59% of votes as 32% are counted.

Former Bulgarian president and leader of the Progressive Bulgaria coalition Rumen Radev speaks during an election rally, ahead of the snap election, in Sofia, Bulgaria, April 16, 2026.
THE ISRAEL national team celebrates on the ice in Sofia, Bulgaria, after beating Iceland for the gold medal at the IIHF World Championship Division II Group B tournament over the weekend.

Blue-and-white skates to hockey gold in Bulgaria

An El Al Boeing 737 takes off from Ben-Gurion Airport, March 5, 2026.

El Al to add nine additional destinations, several int'l airlines to resume Ben-Gurion flights

Team Israel gathers on the ice at their last practice before the tournament.

Israel’s ‘ice orphans’: Survival, legacy, and the battle for hockey gold in Sofia


The travel company returns to Israelis’ favorite winter destination

Flying Carpet launches a direct flight to Sofia starting October 23, twice a week for $379. The destination offers cheap shopping, casinos, and for sports fans – Hapoel Tel Aviv EuroLeague games.

Sofia, Bulgaria

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Bulgarian prosecutor opens investigation into desecration of Burgas Holocaust monument

AleF added that such manifestations of antisemitism are unacceptable in a city that was once a symbol of humanity and resistance to Nazi crimes.

Desecration of the Monument of Gratitude, Burgas, 8.08.25.

2,200-Year-Old Warrior King and Horse Unearthed in Bulgaria

Archaeologists say the untouched burial connects to a neighboring tomb found last year, indicating a late Hellenistic cemetery for Thracian elites.

Finding from the grave.

Before they get expensive too: 5 European cities where NIS 100 will last you a whole day

Spain and Greece are now pricey and crowded, but Europe still has cheap spots: Tirana offers stays for NIS 180 and beer for NIS 13.5, while Sofia has beer for just NIS 6.4.

 Sofia, Bulgaria

'Burn in Hell': Israeli guests shocked by hate message from Bulgarian hotel owner - interview

“F*** you you Israeli piece of s***. I hope you burn in hell. You don’t need toilet paper, you are the most disgusting animals on the planet.”

 Conversation between Israeli guest and Bulgarian Hotel owner

Bulgaria bombing terrorist buried in Hezbollah cemetery after Lebanese officials intervene

The terrorist killed five Israelis, including a pregnant woman, and a Bulgarian bus driver in a bombing attack in 2012.

A truck carries the bus that was damaged in a bomb blast outside Burgas Airport, July 19, 2012.

Archaeologists discover 1,700-year-old Roman settlement in Bulgaria Linked to Emperor Decius

Coins from Emperor Constantius II indicate the settlement ended abruptly after 347 AD.

 Archaeologists discover 1,700-year-old Roman settlement in Bulgaria Linked to Emperor Decius.

Philip II's Legacy: Restored ancient city of Philippopolis at Nebet Tepe opens

The restored Nebet Tepe archaeological complex in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, was officially opened on March 20.

 Nebet Tepe hill, Bulgaria.

A celebration of colors and magic: Why visiting Bulgaria in March?

Red-and-white decorations, ancient rituals, and unique traditions: The surprising reason that makes Bulgaria a perfect spring destination—plus, where to celebrate Baba Marta in Israel.

 The Presidential Palace in Sofia