Bulgaria

Israeli manufacturing company expands to Europe amid rising geopolitical tensions

4Model's visit to Bulgaria came shortly after Sofia allocated new, dedicated budgets for upgrading its defense capabilities

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A man shows euro banknotes after withdrawing them from an ATM at a bank branch of UBB bank in Sofia, Bulgaria, January 1, 2026, as Bulgaria joins the Eurozone.

Bulgaria celebrates entry into euro zone, lev currency banished into history

Igor Grechushkin, a Russian businessman based in Cyprus, is escorted by police before the start of his trial on the possible extradition to Lebanon, in Sofia, Bulgaria, December 10, 2025.

Bulgarian court rejects Lebanon's extradition request for Russian over Beirut blast

Andorra Ski Resort.

Bulgaria, Austria, or France? Israelis flock to Europe’s ski resorts


Bulgarian archaeologists find marble god in ancient Roman sewer

The discovery of the 6.8-foot (2-meter) tall statue was made during excavation work at the site of the ancient city of Heraclea Sintica in southwestern Bulgaria, which lies close to the Greek border.

A view shows a marble statue, uncovered by archaeologists at the site of the remains of the ancient city of Heraclea Sinitica, near the village of Rupite, Bulgaria, July 5, 2024.

A new dark comedy asks: Was Bulgaria’s King Boris III a friend or a foe of the Jews?

While Boris III is believed to have been horrified by the Nazis’ antisemitism, he was pressured into signing a law that sent Bulgarian Jews to concentration camps.

 BULGARIAN TSAR Boris III, who ruled during the Holocaust, 1995. The book deconstructs what it says was his negative impact on the Jews as opposed to more positive narratives Bulgaria tried to present.

After Morocco and Poland: Rabbi Pinto visited the tomb of the Peleh Yoetz


Israel grabs gold at U20 hockey Worlds, promoted to Division II

Next year, the blue-and-white will play in Division II against the likes of Spain, Serbia, Iceland, Australia, and Belgium.

 THE ISRAEL team celebrates on the ice following its 6-3 victory over Mexico to cap a gold-medal performance at the IIHF U20 Ice Hockey World Championship Division III, Group A event in Sofia, Bulgaria.

Israel tops Bulgaria at U20 hockey Worlds

The final 20 minutes belonged entirely to the blue-and-white.

 TEAM ISRAEL players celebrate after one of their seven goals in the 7-3 victory over host Bulgaria at the IIHF U20 World Championship on Tuesday night to improve to 2-0 at the tournament.

Baba Vanga's 2024 predictions: EU terrorist attack, Putin assassination

Baba Vanga also warns of an impending global economic crisis and extreme weather events in 2024.


Bulgaria: Exploring an ancestral homeland

I came to Bulgaria to learn something about my grandmother’s early years, and in Gella I discovered the essence of what she so loved and missed about her homeland.

 A BIKER stops to admire the view amid the Rhodope mountains.

Suspected Russian spies arrested in Britain - BBC

Three suspected spies for Russia in Britain have been arrested and charged in a major national security investigation, the BBC reported on Tuesday.

 A convoy of vehicles leaves the British embassy in Moscow, Russia March 23, 2018.

Tour Bulgaria: Come see the sites of Varna

Varna sits on the picturesque Black Sea coast and boasts a balanced combination of rich history, beautiful beaches, and vibrant nightlife, in the style of Eilat a decade ago.

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Thinking about traveling this summer? Here are some cheaper cities to visit in Europe

With summer approaching, many are beginning to plan their next vacation abroad with the aim to stay on a lower budget.

Travel during corona