Bulgaria ranked second in the EU in terms of housing price growth in the first quarter of 2025, showing a jump of 15.1% compared to the same period in 2024. Only Portugal recorded a higher increase, at 16.3%. The average growth across EU countries is just 5.7%, which puts Bulgaria among the most dynamically developing real estate markets in Europe, according to Eurostat data. This boom is particularly...

Bulgaria will be able to switch to the single European currency in January 2026. On July 8, EU finance ministers signed the necessary legal acts in Brussels. By doing so, the EU gave final approval for Bulgaria's admission to the eurozone, and it will become the 21st country in the single currency area. From January 1, Bulgaria will replace the national currency lev with the euro The exchange rate is...

In the first quarter of 2025, housing prices in Bulgaria rose by 15.1% compared to the first quarter of 2024, according to data from the National Institute of Statistics (NIS). Compared to the previous quarter (the fourth quarter of 2024), housing in the country rose in price by 4.2%. Discovery tour in Bulgaria.More information about...

There is a chance for Bulgaria to introduce the euro from January 1, 2026. There will be no hindrance to introduce the euro as the official currency from January 1, 2026, sources from Brussels told local BNR correspondent Angelina Piskova. They specified that the decision on this should be taken by the EU Council, which is likely to happen this summer. At the moment, the only criterion that our country...

There are noticeable upward trends in early bookings for the summer tourist season along Bulgaria's picturesque Black Sea coast, according to representatives of the Bulgarian Hoteliers Association. Markets such as Poland, the Czech Republic, the UK and Germany continue to be prioritized. Despite the predicted slight increase in vacation prices, industry experts assure that the increase will not exceed...

All slopes in three ski centers in Bulgaria - Borovets, Bansko and Pamporovo - are covered with snow ahead of the grand opening of the new season, according to BGNES. The 2024/2025 season will start its march in Borovets on December 15, delighting winter sports lovers. In the Rila Mountains, the snow cover is especially magnificent on the slopes of the Markudzik ski center. Bansko will open its...

Tour operators predict an increase in the number of tourists by 20-25% in the upcoming winter season. However, they specify that people who intend to visit our resorts are still waiting for a more stable weather forecast due to climate change.The industry also highlighted a successful summer season. Among the guests who visited our country, tourists from Romania, Poland, Czech Republic, Great Britain and...

All lovers of retro trains will have a unique opportunity to enjoy a fabulous train ride with a real steam locomotive. The trip will take you through the Iskir Gorge, which offers incredibly beautiful views.The retro-trip is organized by the Bulgarian Railways together with the Association “United Balkans” on the occasion of the celebration of the Bulgarian Independence Day, as well as the 135th...

The number of tourists who have visited Sofia since the beginning of this year has increased by 12% compared to the same period in 2023, reported from the Ministry of Tourism. From the Capital Municipality informed that the number of registered overnight stays in the past six months amounted to just over 1.3 million, which is 10% more than in the same period last year, and there were almost 580,000...

Vacations far away from overcrowded summer seaside resorts, walks in the mountains, opportunities for hiking or riding an electric bicycle - all these and many other opportunities for true relaxation are offered by the resort town of Bansko in the Pirin Mountains, which is opening its summer tourist season today. The town, which has established itself among the most popular winter resorts in Europe,...