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Bulgarian Rhythmic Gymnast Boryana Kaleyn Announces Retirement After Olympic Success
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
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Magomed Ramazanov Secures Bulgaria’s Third Olympic Gold in Paris with Historic Wrestling Triumph
Ramazanov, originally from Dagestan, Russia, etched his name in history by joining an elite group of Bulgarian wrestlers. Wrestling remains Bulgaria's most successful Olympic sport, with a tally of 73 medals, including 18 golds, 32 silvers, and 23 bronzes
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Bulgaria’s First Olympic Gold in 24 Years, Semen Novikov Triumphs in Wrestling
The bout commenced with both wrestlers displaying high energy and strategic movements. Novikov, determined and focused, earned his first point just 4:50 into the match by bringing Mohmadipiani to the ground
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Tihomir Ivanov Advances to Men’s High Jump Final at Paris 2024 Olympics
Ivanov, who hails from Pleven, demonstrated consistent form throughout the qualification round. He comfortably surpassed the initial height of 2.15 meters and, after a foul on his first attempt at 2.20 meters, cleared it on his second try
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Bulgarian Boxer Svetlana Staneva Criticizes Eligibility Rules After Controversial Olympic Loss
While expressing satisfaction with her performance, Staneva voiced confusion and frustration over the circumstances that led to her loss against Taiwan’s Lin Yu-ting, who has been ruled ineligible for the women’s tournament by the International Boxing Association (IBA)
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I Have XX Chromosomes, I’m a Woman!” – Bulgarian Boxer Staneva’s Defiant Stand After Olympics Quarterfinal Defeat
Lin's use of unsportsmanlike tactics, including elbows and headbutts, went largely unpunished by the Canadian referee, who only issued a few remarks. The ringside judges gave Lin a slight edge in the opening round
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Bulgaria’s Svetlana Staneva to Face Controversial Boxer Lin Yu-Ting in Paris
Staneva's upcoming bout will see her face Lin Yu-Ting, who gained notoriety last year after failing a gender test. Despite the controversy, the International Olympic Committee allowed Lin to compete in Paris 2024
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Bulgaria’s Desislava Angelova Secures Finalist Spot in Olympic Skiff Event
Angelova's debut on the Olympic stage has been nothing short of impressive. From the outset, she demonstrated remarkable determination and skill, gaining ground in the middle of the race and maintaining her third-place standing until the end
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Bulgarians Join Regional Protest Against Soaring Food Prices
A nationwide boycott of retail stores, supermarkets, and grocery chains has been called for February 13, 2025, as part of a coordinated effort to highlight the economic hardship caused by escalating costs of essential goods
Drone Sighting Near Sofia Airport Causes Flight Delays
The incident, first reported by the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA), did not result in any flight diversions, but the airport adjusted its schedule for safety reasons. According to officials, the unauthorized drone was detected near one of the runways, close to Sofia’s Hristo Botev district
Survey: Bulgarians Favor Digital Payments for Winter Vacations
The study, which surveyed 1,028 Bulgarians aged 18 to 60, found that two-thirds of respondents intend to spend their winter vacations in the mountains. Among them, 63% favor cashless transactions, using cards, smartphones, or smartwatches
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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