Bulgaria

BETL reportedly lured approximately 30,000 Bulgarian investors, amassing an estimated $80 million in investments. The company claimed to offer high daily returns on investments in a purported battery rental scheme, payable in cryptocurrency

The 23-year-old shared the news through a heartfelt post on social media, expressing gratitude for the unwavering support she received throughout her career and reflecting on the pride of representing Bulgaria on the global stage

Speaking at the "Powers Summit" in Sofia, Malinov stressed that Bulgartransgaz, Bulgaria's state-owned gas operator, cannot continue operations without receiving December payments

Official data indicate that a total of 71 Bulgarian nationals currently reside in the country on a long-term or permanent basis. The ministry has strongly advised all Bulgarian residents to avoid public spaces and remain indoors until the security situation improves

Austrian Interior Minister Gerhard Karner confirmed Austria’s decision to support Bulgaria and Romania’s Schengen accession, enabling the removal of land border checks for both countries from January 1, 2025, during the upcoming Justice and Home Affairs Council meeting

Sofia's real estate market is experiencing strong growth, with a 10% sales increase from the previous year. Key factors include rising wages, low mortgage interest rates, and growing demand for completed, move-in-ready properties, driving market activity

The Bulgarian government has allocated BGN 5.5 million from the 2024 central budget to construct the "St. Anastasia" pediatric hospital in Burgas, a top-priority national project aimed at enhancing specialized healthcare for children in Southeastern Bulgaria

Governor Dimitar Radev warned that imposing such a tax to address next year’s budget deficit would lead to increased credit costs and undermine Bulgaria’s financial stability