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Bulgarian Boxing Soars to New Heights: Eyes Set on Olympic Glory
With eyes now firmly set on the grandest stage of them all, the Olympic Games, the Bulgarian boxing contingent is riding high on their stellar performance and aiming for gold in Paris
Bulgaria
Bulgarian MMA Fighters Shine at European Championships: Claiming Silver and Bronze in Belgrade
Led by their President and former UFC fighter, Stanislav Nedkov, the Bulgarian National MMA Team left a lasting impression on the tournament, affirming their status as formidable contenders in the European MMA scene
Bulgaria
Sports Minister Dimitar Iliev focus on hosting two European youth championships in 2024
Sofia, Bulgaria: Dimitar Iliev, Minister of Youth and Sports, informed through his social media account that yesterday he conducted a meeting with the President of the European Volleyball Confederation (CEV), Alexander Boricic and the Chairman of the Bulgarian Volleyball Federation, Lubomir Ganev
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AirBaltic set to launch new flights to Belgrade after 12 years
The Latvian flag carrier AirBaltic is set to launch new flights to Belgrade, Split, Dubrovnik and Tivat in the middle of 2023 during the summer travel season. The new flights will expand the network that covers 18 destinations. The airline is set to return to Serbia after 12 years of absence; it will start operating two weekly flights from Riga to Belgrade
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Three Intoxicated Drivers Detained in Burgas Amid Heightened Police Checks
The man refused to provide a blood sample for further chemical analysis. He was taken into custody for up to 24 hours, and the vehicle, which lacked registration plates, was seized according to legal procedures. Authorities have launched a fast-tracked investigation into the case
Sofia Leads Bulgaria’s Housing Boom with Surge in Large Residential Developments
Data released by the National Statistical Institute (NSI) reveals that a record 903 new homes with five or more rooms were completed in the capital in 2024 — a significant 60% jump from the previous year
Seaside Restaurant Prices Surge in Bulgaria as VAT Hike Hits Tourists’ Wallets
Premium seafood options, like fried turbot, are priced as high as 40 leva per portion. Pork-based meals have seen similar hikes—a pork knuckle with potatoes and carrots costs nearly 40 leva, and a trio of pork meatballs or kebabs with a side is about 10–12 leva
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Flu Season in Bulgaria Yet to Peak: Rising Cases and Health Warnings
Although some regions, like Blagoevgrad, have already seen a significant rise in flu cases, areas such as Sofia and Burgas have not experienced a major surge. However, hospitals in Sofia are beginning to fill up with flu patients, and the situation remains closely monitored
Bulgarian Sailors Reunite with Families After 14 Months in Houthi Captivity
The two sailors were accompanied by a Romanian crew member, who was welcomed by Romania’s ambassador. The release of the sailors followed a complex diplomatic operation spearheaded by Oman, a key mediator in regional conflicts