Bulgaria News

February 11, 2019

Total Revenues From Night Stays in Bulgaria Reached BGN 48.4 million For December 2018

Total revenues from night stays in Bulgarian accommodation establishments in December 2018 reached BGN 48.4 million

February 09, 2019

Over 9.2 Million Foreign Tourists Visited Bulgaria Last Year

The growth of foreign tourists who visited our country in 2018 is increasing by 5%.

February 08, 2019

Most New Homes Completed in Varna, Plovdiv and Burgas

The number of dwellings in operation in the fourth quarter of 2018 is 721 and the newly constructed dwellings there are 2 345.

February 05, 2019

IMF: Bulgaria's Robust Economic Growth Paves Way for Further Reforms

Bulgaria's solid economic growth, low unemployment and sizable current account surplus open the door for the country's government to push ahead with much-needed broad-based reforms

January 30, 2019

The West Australian: Plovdiv, Bulgaria: This place is the European Capital of Culture

As I walk down its pretty main thoroughfare, I feel embarrassed that just weeks ago I’d never heard of Plovdiv. I mean, this city has only been here for some 6000 years, making it one of Europe’s oldest cities.

January 30, 2019

What will the Adoption of the Euro Bring to Bulgaria?

Bulgaria can not expect that by replacing the lev with the euro this will automatically lead to higher growth for the economy. In order to reach it, additional efforts have to be made by the state.

January 29, 2019

Greece is Bulgaria's Second-Biggest Tourist Market

An estimated 9.3 million foreign tourists visited Bulgaria last year, up 4.4 percent year-on-year, the country’s Ministry of Tourism said in a statement on Monday.

January 28, 2019

For the First Time Foreign Tourist Visits to Bulgaria Exceed 9 Million, Beating the Record Levels of the Last Two Years

More than 9,273 million were the foreign tourist visits to Bulgaria in 2018, or a 4.4% increase compared to a year earlier

January 28, 2019

Bulgaria could join the euro early in 2022: finance minister

Bulgaria’s preparations to join the euro zone are on track and the Balkan country may adopt the euro as early as January 2022

January 22, 2019

Bulgaria is Expecting 9 Million Foreign Tourists this Year

We expect 2018 to be the most successful in the history of statistics in Bulgarian tourism with over 9 million tourist visits by foreigners.

January 21, 2019

5 reasons to visit Plovdiv, Bulgaria

A 2019 European City of Culture, Plovdiv is a melting pot of cultures and influences. Expect fascinating history, incredible food and wine, breathtaking monasteries and a host off exciting cultural events

January 19, 2019

Bulgaria's Euro Membership Not Before Mid-2022: EU's Dombrovskis

Bulgaria will need to wait at least until mid-2022 to join the euro, the EU commissioner in charge of the common currency said on Friday

January 19, 2019

International Tourism Revenue Up by 6.6% in January-November 2018 Y/Y

International tourism revenue amounted to 3.6 billion euro in January-November 2018, up by 6.6 per cent compared to the like period of 2017

January 17, 2019

Bulgaria, where a home in ‘the most beautiful town in the world’ will set you back just €25,000

One of Europe’s cheapest countries is full of surprises, not least among locals bewildered by visitors

January 17, 2019

The Biggest History Park in the World Opens in Bulgaria, Near Varna in the Spring (Photos)

The world's largest and first of its kind cultural-historical and entertainment-educational park will open in Bulgaria this spring.

January 15, 2019

Bulgarian Passports in Top 20 Most Powerful in the World

With a Bulgarian passport you can travel to 169 countries. The Henley Passport Index is a ranking of all the passports of the world according to the number of countries their holders can travel to visa-free.

January 14, 2019

Daily Mail: Sunny Beach in Bulgaria Sees off Marmaris and the Algarve to be Named the Best Value Tourist Hot Spot for Brits in 2019

The Bulgarian resort of Sunny Beach has been named as offering the best value for money break for UK holidaymakers for a second year running

January 13, 2019

Bulgaria's Oldest City Honored as European Capital of Culture for 2019

Plovdiv, the oldest city in Bulgaria, has been officially inaugurated as the European Capital of Culture for 2019

January 13, 2019

Brexit brings surprise boost for Bulgarian resorts

Fearing the prospect of a plunging pound, travellers are turning to an unlikely destination to make their money go further

January 11, 2019

Sunny Beach in Bulgaria sees off Marmaris and the Algarve to be named the best value tourist hot spot for Brits in 2019

Sunny Beach in Bulgaria sees off Marmaris and the Algarve to be named the best value tourist hot spot for Brits in 2019 (but the Seychelles is the most expensive)