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

Flags of Israel and Bulgaria
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


Germany expands pension access for Romanian, Bulgarian holocaust survivors

Widows/widowers and children of survivors from the expanded list of 'open ghetto' cities are also eligible to receive a German Pension.

Jewish cemetery in Timișoara, Romania

Bulgarian court hands down life imprisonment for Hezbollah terrorists

The conviction leaves the families of the victims and Israel partially unsatisfied because Hezbollah itself was not formally indicted or convicted.

A truck carries a bus, that was damaged in a bomb blast on Wednesday, outside Burgas Airport, about 400km (248miles) east of Sofia July 19, 2012

No convictions for antisemitic crimes in Bulgaria last year, says report

FRA released a report on September 10, which documents antisemitic incidents that have occurred in the European Union from 2009 to 2019.

Members and supporters of several nationalist organizations take part in a march in commemoration of Bulgarian General Hristo Lukov in Sofia, Bulgaria, February 17, 2018

Bulgaria: Thousands protests against government, clash with police

The rally took place on the first sitting of parliament after summer recess. Protesters called it the "Grand National Uprising" in response the government's plan for a new constitution.

People take part in an anti-government demonstration in Sofia, Bulgaria, September 2, 2020.

Bulgarian court's verdict on Hezbollah terror attack due in September

Chief prosecutor says “I hope that to some extent there will be justice” for the Israeli and Bulgarian victims.

A BUS IS seen at the airport in Burgas, Bulgaria, on July 18, 2012, after terrorists blew it up as it transported Israeli tourists to their hotels.

Israelis to be able to fly to Greece, Croatia, Bulgaria on Sunday - El Al

Since these destinations are located in green states, Israelis would not have to enter a two-week quarantine upon their return to Israel.

EL AL EMPLOYEES take part in a May protest asking for a recovery plan for the cash-strapped airline, in Jerusalem.

Bulgaria's Jews slam deputy PM for George Soros conspiracy comment

The backlash against these comments come on the 32nd day of the ongoing protests in Bulgaria, calling on the government to step down.

Billionaire investor George Soros speaks to the audience at the Schumpeter Award in Vienna, Austria June 21, 2019.

Netanyahu talks to prime ministers of the Czech Republic and Bulgaria

During their talks, the three discussed manners of cooperation between the countries on various matters including dealing with the coronavirus pandemic.

Prime Minister Benjamn Netanyahu attends the weekly cabinet meeting, June 7, 2020

Amnesty Int'l slams Bulgaria, Slovakia for quarantining Roma settlements

Scores of Roma protested over the measures, which they said were discriminatory because the lockdown, intended to curb the virus' spread, was less strict in other parts of Sofia.

Women are pictured near police lines at the biggest Roma-populated district in Sofia, Bulgaria, April 17, 2020.

The lure of Ladino

Sarah Raz’s musical journey back to her Spanish roots

Hasdai Ibn Shaprut is an ancestor of Ladino singer Sarah Raz