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Sofia Reports 11% Growth in Tourists in First Half of 2025
Bulgarian News Agency
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Sofia Municipality on Tuesday reported an 11% increase in tourists visiting the capital in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. The municipal administration noted that Sofia attracts an increasing number of tourists from...
'Relax, It Could Be Worse': Croatia’s Eurozone Message to Bulgaria
Novinite
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As Bulgaria prepares for eurozone accession, voices from Croatia - the last EU country to adopt the euro - are offering a mix of reassurance and caution. In an analysis by Politico, Croatian economists and officials urge Bulgarians not to panic...
Kazakhstan Opens Visa-Free Travel To 56 Countries
MENAFN
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July 29, 2025
(MENAFN- Bangladesh Monitor) Dhaka: Kazakhstan is preparing to ease its border controls by expanding visa-free access to citizens of 56 countries, according to a recent announcement from the Ministry of Internal Affairs. The move is part of a...
11 Tourism Organizations Join Business Community’s Criticism of Proposed Euro Law Amendments
Bulgarian News Agency
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Eleven trade organizations from the tourism sector have expressed their opposition to a bill to amend and supplement the Introduction of the Euro in the Republic of Bulgaria Act. They have sent a letter to the Parliament Chair, the Prime Minister,...
Moment brazen ‘terrorist’ arsonist sparks wildfires as deadly blazes spread across Europe hitting MORE holiday hotspots
The U.S. Sun
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July 29, 2025
THIS is the brazen moment an arsonist starts a terrifying wildfire by fanning the flames to help them spread faster. Hundreds of dangerous and deadly fires have plagued Europe in recent weeks with dozens of holiday hotspots left ravaged. 19 The...
Maia Sandu: “Together with Bulgaria, We Share a Vision of a Europe Built on Peace and Prosperity”
MoldovaLive
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July 29, 2025
President Maia Sandu underscored Moldova’s shared European vision with Bulgaria during a high-level meeting with Bulgarian Prime Minister Rossen Jeliazkov, who visited Chisinau on July 27–28. The two leaders discussed deepening bilateral...
Favourable Mountain Hiking Conditions Until Noon on Tuesday, Thunder in Afternoon
Bulgarian News Agency
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Until noon, conditions for tourism in the mountains are favorable, with brief rain showers and thunderstorms expected in the afternoon, the Bulgarian Red Cross Mountain Rescue Service (MRS) informed BTA on Tuesday morning. Currently, there is...
Wildfires in Europe: Where are they and what's the advice for travellers?
STV News
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July 28, 2025
At least 17 people have been killed in the wildfires, as ITV News Correspondent Sejal Karia reports Wildfires have been sweeping through parts of Europe, claiming lives and prompting evacuations. Turkey, Greece, Montenegro and Bulgaria have all...
Bulgaria Ready to Support Moldova on Its Path to EU, PM Zhelyazkov Says
Bulgarian News Agency
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Bulgaria is ready to support Moldova in its preparations for the upcoming EU accession negotiations by sharing experience, best practices, and lessons learned from its own EU membership process, said Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov during a...
Is it safe to travel to Greece and Turkey? Simon Calder's expert verdict
Liverpool Echo
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July 29, 2025
Extreme heat has persisted in parts of Europe and some countries are dealing with major wildfires. Wildfires in Turkey on Sunday forced more than 1,700 people to flee their homes and one firefighter died. Greece, Bulgaria and Montenegro are also...
Young Doctors in Bulgaria Protest Again, Demanding Fair Pay and Respect for the Healthcare Profession
Novinite
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In the center of Sofia, young doctors gathered once more to voice their frustration over what they describe as years of disregard for the healthcare workforce. The demonstration, organized by the “Future for Bulgaria” movement, took place at the...
Bulgaria is burning! Help has come but the reckoning is painful
BNR - Radio Bulgaria
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July 28, 2025
Kozarevo village, Yambol region Photo: BTA It has been a sad summer we have been having. With temperatures soaring to over 40°C, not forgetting human carelessness and irresponsibility, hundreds of wildfires have been raging across the country. For...
Majority of Bulgaria’s Tourism Income Generated in Summer Despite Employment Fluctuations
Novinite
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Roughly 70% of Bulgaria’s tourism income is generated during the summer months, highlighting the seasonal nature of the industry. According to a recent survey conducted by the Bulgarian Association of Professionals in Hotel Management (BAHE) at...
Suspected arsonist, 33, is charged with terrorism after being caught lighting fires in Bulgaria - as country battles 160 fires while infernos rage across Europe amid apocalyptic 50.5C heatwave
Daily Mail
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July 29, 2025
A suspected arsonist has been charged with terrorism after CCTV captured him lighting fires in Bulgaria as a wave of wildfires continues to rage across Europe. Firefighters were battling 160 wildfires across Bulgaria on Monday, as 11 regions in...
Bulgaria and Moldova Deepen Ties During Bulgarian Prime Minister Zhelyazkov’s Visit
Bulgarian News Agency
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Bulgaria and Moldova pledged closer cooperation on energy, education, infrastructure, and security during a two-day official visit by Bulgarian Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov to Chisinau and Taraclia. The visit underscored Sofia’s support for...
All-inclusive now being blamed for holiday slump in Mallorca and Menorca
Majorca Daily Bulletin
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July 28, 2025
The Association of Menorca Tourist Accommodation (Viturme) claimed today, Monday, that the expansion of ‘all-inclusive’ holidays has caused a decline in tourist spending on the island. According to Viturme, hotel beds are the only thing that has...
Membership of the Schengen area and the eurozone expands the common ground between Bulgaria and China
BNR - Radio Bulgaria
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July 28, 2025
Diplomatic relations between China and the European Union span over half a century and have delivered substantial economic gains. “Trade between China and Europe has grown from 2.4 billion to almost 786 billion US dollars, with today’s daily...
Wildfires in Europe: Is it safe to travel to Greece, Turkïye and Italy right now?
Time Out
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As parts of Europe contend with record-breaking heat, wildfires have broken out in countries including Greece, Italy and Türkiye, forcing thousands of locals to evacuate their homes. So what does this all mean for your travel plans? Should you...
One in five in Germany can’t afford a weeklong holiday
The Local - Germany
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July 28, 2025
Just over 20 percent of German households can't afford a week long vacation, according to a recent report, with that number rising considerably high in some states. In the summer, many Germans pack up their socks and sandals and head off to...
Giffgaff UK Launches New Travel Data Add Ons for Mobile Roaming
ISP Review
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July 28, 2025
Mobile network provider giffgaff, which is owned by Telefónica and harnesses O2’s virtual operator (MVNO) platform in the UK, has today launched a new range of travel data (4G/5G mobile broadband) add-ons that will be available to customers who...