Section: Bulgaria
Rhodope village attracts foreigners who invest in old rural houses
For years, the village of Polkovnik Serafimovo located in the Rhodopes has been attracting foreigners who invest in old village houses, repair them and settle there. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic and the anti-epidemic measures, many newcomers live in the mountain village and work remotely, BNR correspondent Radostina Chernokova informs. 50 people...
Each of our compatriots popularizes or homeland abroad
In 2020 Radio Bulgaria has strengthened its contacts with Bulgarians living abroad. We found out that no matter how far away they live, they all hold Bulgaria deep in their hearts. These people are mainly connected with their homeland by the holidays and traditions typical for every Bulgarian home. Bulgaria is where our people gather – in...
EU Reps Agree to Extend Economic Sanctions against Russia amid Economic Damage
Permanent representatives of the 27 member states of the European Union agreed on a six-month extension of economic sanctions against Russia, which expire on January 31, 2021, a source in the delegation of one of the European countries in the EU Council told TASS. “Yes, the ambassadors have just agreed to extend the restrictive measures...
Travel information for arrivals in Bulgaria in conditions of Covid-19 pandemic
Does Bulgaria have a list of zones/countries arrivals from which are required to undergo a mandatory PCR test, quarantine or other restrictions?Citizens of all non-EU countries are not allowed entry into Bulgaria until 31 January by order of the Bulgarian minister of health which came into effect on 1 December and extends the regime put in place...
Fund-raising initiative for new church in Dobrich
A Christmas fundraising bazaar for souvenirs is raising money for the construction of a church -–“St. Luke of Crimea” – in Dobrich. All decorations are hand-crafted, the church board says. The initiative was launched by an artist from Dobrich who was given relics of healer saint St. Luke of Crimea while on a visit to Ukraine. The site where the...
Covid-19: Germany and Russia Recorded Highest Number of Fatalities So Far
Germany is facing calls for a second lockdown before Christmas after recording 585 deaths and 29,875 new infections in one day – the highest numbers since the pandemic began. “We have to act urgently. We have to do more than was previously planned,” warned Economy Minister Peter Altmaier. Russia and Ukraine also reported record...
Bulgaria’s PM Borissov: Third Epidemic Wave and Severe Restriction Are Expected
Prime Minister Boyko Borissov used his Facebook account to brief the community on what had been discussed since the end of the last EU Council meeting for the year. We expect to get over the pandemic at the end of August or October next year if 70% of Europe’s population is vaccinated. Opening Europe until the end of March is out of the...
Rich Countries Overstocking Vaccines, Poor Ones Lagging Far Behind
There are fears that poorer countries could be left behind as richer nations “hoard” more doses of coronavirus vaccine than they need. Wealthy countries have amassed a big enough stock of vaccine doses to immunize their people nearly three times over by the end of next year, assuming the vaccines in clinical trials are all approved...
City of Burgas and Black Sea Cuisine project receive awards in tourism
The Black Sea town of Burgas is the winner of the “2020 Destination of the Year Grand Award” of Destinations – ultimate guide for your holiday magazine and bgtourism.bg website. The multiple themed weekends that made thousands of tourists rediscover Burgas and the region for their vacation helped the city win this award. The award in...
Western Balkans and Eastern Partnership – priority regions for official development assistance by Bulgaria
In 2020 Bulgaria helped 18 countries under the Official Development Assistance with over 5.5 million Leva /2.8 million euro/. A significant portion of the assistance was allocated to the countries of the Western Balkans and the Eastern Partnership. Sixty projects for the development of education, science, culture, social integration and civil...
