Significant changes to the traffic rules in Bulgaria will come into force from September 5, 2025. The innovations concern both local residents and foreign drivers. The changes were officially published in the State Gazette and confirmed by the Bulgarian National Radio (BNR). The main things that will change: 1. Average speed control On toll roads, cameras will record not only the fact of travel, but also the average speed, transmitting data directly to the Ministry of Internal...
The Government of Bulgaria has approved the creation of a state-owned retail chain controlled by the Ministry of Agriculture. The new commercial enterprise will have an initial capital of around €5 million and will be located mainly in post offices in small settlements, where residents receive their pensions. The main goal is to ensure access to food products at controlled prices and with a limited markup, especially in the country’s peripheral regions. The chain is designed as...
Summer in Bulgaria is not only beaches and mountain walks, but also the season of juicy watermelons, which are called dinya here. And melon, by the way, is pepesh. According to local farmers, watermelons are bought for 40-50 stotinki per kilogram, and on the shelves the price rises to 1 leva and more. The main profit is received not by the producers, but by intermediaries. Bulgarian varieties and regions Three main varieties of watermelons are grown in the country, but only one is...
If you happen to be in Pamporovo, it is simply impossible to miss the Snezhanka tower — it is not only the main attraction, but also the excellent viewing platform at an altitude of 2082 meters above sea level. Spectacular panoramas of the Rhodope Mountains open up from the top of the tower, and in clear weather you can even see the peaks of Rila, Pirina and Balkan! The towers can be reached on foot, by ski lift or by snowmobile in winter. And at the foot of the towers there is a...
August 8–9 | Burgas, Bulgaria One of the largest music festivals of the year gathers thousands of fans from all over Europe! Tickets for #SPICE2025 are still available, but accommodation is a disaster: there are almost no rooms left on Booking.com. This year, the stage will be rocked by: Peter Andre, LayZee (Mr. President), Whigfield, OUTLANDISH, INNA, Eagle Eye Cherry, R.I.O feat. U-Jean, Global Deejays, Elena Paparizou, Bomfunk MCs, Alcazar, Benassi Bros feat. Dhany, Maxx and...
The European Commission has launched a special hotline to support Ukrainians in the EU. The service is free, multilingual and works in Ukrainian and Russian, among other languages. What the helpline offers: • Consultations on temporary protection, paperwork, rights and social services. • Information on housing, employment, medicine and education. • Contact numbers: 0080067891011 (calls from the EU) and +3222999696 (calls from outside the EU). How this line is useful:...
