Bulgaria

Country Bulgaria
Capital Sofia
Continent Europe
Currency Lev(BGN)
Languages Bulgarian

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The Bulgars, a Central Asian Turkic tribe, merged with the local Slavic inhabitants in the late 7th century to form the first Bulgarian state. In succeeding centuries, Bulgaria struggled with the Byzantine Empire to assert its place in the Balkans, but by the end of the 14th century the country was overrun by the Ottoman Turks. Northern Bulgaria attained autonomy in 1878 and all of Bulgaria became independent from the Ottoman Empire in 1908. Having fought on the losing side in both World Wars, Bulgaria fell within the Soviet sphere of influence and became a People's Republic in 1946. Communist domination ended in 1990, when Bulgaria held its first multiparty election since World War II and began the contentious process of moving toward political democracy and a market economy while combating inflation, unemployment, corruption, and crime. The country joined NATO in 2004 and the EU in 2007.

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Bulgaria - Wikipedia
Bulgaria - CIA World Fact Book
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Bulgaria vs Turkey, 2nd Match, Tomorrow, Gibraltar and Turkiye tour of Bulgaria 2025 - Cricbuzz.comBulgaria vs Turkey, 2nd Match, Tomorrow, Gibraltar and Turkiye tour of Bulgaria 2025  Cricbuzz.com

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Bulgaria to Join Eurozone as 21st Member from January 1, 2026 - Adda247Bulgaria to Join Eurozone as 21st Member from January 1, 2026  Adda247

TUR vs BUL Dream11 Prediction Today Match 5 ECN T20 Bulgaria 2025 - Cricket AddictorTUR vs BUL Dream11 Prediction Today Match 5 ECN T20 Bulgaria 2025  Cricket Addictor

VNL on! Brazil cope with young Bulgaria to book first ticket to Lodz - Volleyball WorldVNL on! Brazil cope with young Bulgaria to book first ticket to Lodz  Volleyball World

ECS Bulgaria T20I 2025 - Match 5 & 6 - Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions: July 12th - Cricket WorldECS Bulgaria T20I 2025 - Match 5 & 6 - Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions: July 12th  Cricket World

Ajith Kumar leads bikers on an epic adventure through Romania, Bulgaria. Watch - Hindustan Times - Hindustan TimesAjith Kumar leads bikers on an epic adventure through Romania, Bulgaria. Watch - Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

Team India Shines at Kudo Japanese mixed combat sport World Cup in Bulgaria - ThePrintTeam India Shines at Kudo Japanese mixed combat sport World Cup in Bulgaria  ThePrint

Tbc vs Tbc, Final, Tomorrow, Gibraltar and Turkiye tour of Bulgaria 2025 - Cricbuzz.comTbc vs Tbc, Final, Tomorrow, Gibraltar and Turkiye tour of Bulgaria 2025  Cricbuzz.com

GIB vs BUL Dream11 Prediction Today Match 4 ECN T20 Bulgaria 2025 - Cricket AddictorGIB vs BUL Dream11 Prediction Today Match 4 ECN T20 Bulgaria 2025  Cricket Addictor

Bulgaria’s coalition govt? survived 4th no-confidence motion in National Assembly - NewsonairBulgaria’s coalition govt? survived 4th no-confidence motion in National Assembly  Newsonair

T20 Mayhem! Bulgaria Smash 244 In 14.2 Overs, Set New T20 Record - OneCricketT20 Mayhem! Bulgaria Smash 244 In 14.2 Overs, Set New T20 Record  OneCricket

Parliament endorses Bulgaria’s adoption of the euro - European ParliamentParliament endorses Bulgaria’s adoption of the euro  European Parliament

ECS Bulgaria T20I 2025 - Match 1 & 2 - Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions: July 10th - Cricket WorldECS Bulgaria T20I 2025 - Match 1 & 2 - Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions: July 10th  Cricket World

Bulgaria to become 21st euro area member from January 2026 - Fibre2FashionBulgaria to become 21st euro area member from January 2026  Fibre2Fashion

European Parliament approves Bulgaria's adoption of the euro - Euronews.comEuropean Parliament approves Bulgaria's adoption of the euro  Euronews.com

Bulgaria becomes 21st member to adopt euro after EU green light - France 24Bulgaria becomes 21st member to adopt euro after EU green light  France 24

Bulgaria Marks Milestone as EU Confirms Accession to Eurozone - Balkan InsightBulgaria Marks Milestone as EU Confirms Accession to Eurozone  Balkan Insight

How Bulgaria Got to Join the Euro, and What It Means - Bloomberg.comHow Bulgaria Got to Join the Euro, and What It Means  Bloomberg.com

Greece-Bulgaria Gas Pipe Takes Another Shot at Expansion - energyintel.comGreece-Bulgaria Gas Pipe Takes Another Shot at Expansion  energyintel.com

TUR vs GIB Dream11 Prediction Today Match 6 ECN T20 Bulgaria 2025 - Cricket AddictorTUR vs GIB Dream11 Prediction Today Match 6 ECN T20 Bulgaria 2025  Cricket Addictor

Bulgaria ends fruitless search for dangerous and elusive black panther - Euronews.comBulgaria ends fruitless search for dangerous and elusive black panther  Euronews.com

BUL vs GIB Dream11 Prediction Today Match 1 ECN T20 Bulgaria 2025 - Cricket AddictorBUL vs GIB Dream11 Prediction Today Match 1 ECN T20 Bulgaria 2025  Cricket Addictor

Bulgaria to Join Eurozone as 21st Member - GKTodayBulgaria to Join Eurozone as 21st Member  GKToday

Hisarya Seeks EHTTA Membership To Enhance Bulgaria’s Spa Tourism And Heritage - Travel And Tour WorldHisarya Seeks EHTTA Membership To Enhance Bulgaria’s Spa Tourism And Heritage  Travel And Tour World

Mondelez Bulgaria Production - businessfocusmagazine.comMondelez Bulgaria Production  businessfocusmagazine.com

Bulgaria’s Foreign Ministry advises of Italian air transport strike on July 10 - The Sofia GlobeBulgaria’s Foreign Ministry advises of Italian air transport strike on July 10  The Sofia Globe

Bulgaria Construction Output Growth Slows to 8-Month Low - TradingViewBulgaria Construction Output Growth Slows to 8-Month Low  TradingView

US-based Intuitive opens production plant in Bulgaria - SeeNewsUS-based Intuitive opens production plant in Bulgaria  SeeNews

European Parliament votes by massive majority in favour of Bulgaria adopting the euro - The Sofia GlobeEuropean Parliament votes by massive majority in favour of Bulgaria adopting the euro  The Sofia Globe

Moody's upgrades Bulgaria's Postbank deposit ratings to A3 - SeeNewsMoody's upgrades Bulgaria's Postbank deposit ratings to A3  SeeNews

What happened to Grigor Dimitrov? Injury update as Bulgarian star retires hurt at Wimbledon - Hindustan TimesWhat happened to Grigor Dimitrov? Injury update as Bulgarian star retires hurt at Wimbledon  Hindustan Times

'I have nothing left here': Syrians no longer protected in Bulgaria since the fall of Assad - InfoMigrants'I have nothing left here': Syrians no longer protected in Bulgaria since the fall of Assad  InfoMigrants

Education and Skills in Bulgaria - OECDEducation and Skills in Bulgaria  OECD

Cats in Bulgaria - The HinduCats in Bulgaria  The Hindu

Bulgaria Euro Membership Confirmed - Disruption BankingBulgaria Euro Membership Confirmed  Disruption Banking

S&P raises Bulgaria's rating to 'BBB+', outlook stable - SeeNewsS&P raises Bulgaria's rating to 'BBB+', outlook stable  SeeNews

Bulgarian govt survives 4th no-confidence motion - lokmattimes.comBulgarian govt survives 4th no-confidence motion  lokmattimes.com

S&P and Fitch Lifts Bulgaria Credit Rating to "BBB+" - TradingViewS&P and Fitch Lifts Bulgaria Credit Rating to "BBB+"  TradingView

UK, US, Italy, Spain, Germany, Bulgaria, Russia, Greece, And Portugal Visitors Pull Back From Turkey As Exploding Travel Costs And Dwindling Value Spark Sector-Wide Panic - Travel And Tour WorldUK, US, Italy, Spain, Germany, Bulgaria, Russia, Greece, And Portugal Visitors Pull Back From Turkey As Exploding Travel Costs And Dwindling Value Spark Sector-Wide Panic  Travel And Tour World

Bulgaria Trade Deficit Widens in May - TradingViewBulgaria Trade Deficit Widens in May  TradingView

ECS Bulgaria T20I 2025 - Match 3 & 4 - Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions: July 11th - Cricket WorldECS Bulgaria T20I 2025 - Match 3 & 4 - Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions: July 11th  Cricket World

Parliament endorses Bulgaria’s adoption of the euro | Nyheter | Europaparlamentet - European ParliamentParliament endorses Bulgaria’s adoption of the euro | Nyheter | Europaparlamentet  European Parliament

BUL vs TUR Dream11 Prediction Today Match 2 ECN T20 Bulgaria 2025 - Cricket AddictorBUL vs TUR Dream11 Prediction Today Match 2 ECN T20 Bulgaria 2025  Cricket Addictor

Bulgaria's construction output up 5.1% y/y in May - SeeNewsBulgaria's construction output up 5.1% y/y in May  SeeNews

Fitch lifts Bulgaria's rating to 'BBB+', outlook stable - SeeNewsFitch lifts Bulgaria's rating to 'BBB+', outlook stable  SeeNews

Education and Skills in Bulgaria - OECDEducation and Skills in Bulgaria  OECD

We support the European perspective of all Western Balkan countries based on the objective membership criteria, stated the Bulgarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs - European NewsroomWe support the European perspective of all Western Balkan countries based on the objective membership criteria, stated the Bulgarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs  European Newsroom

Bulgarian equity indices close mixed, Sopharma gains most - SeeNewsBulgarian equity indices close mixed, Sopharma gains most  SeeNews

GIB vs TUR Dream11 Prediction Today Match 3 ECN T20 Bulgaria 2025 - Cricket AddictorGIB vs TUR Dream11 Prediction Today Match 3 ECN T20 Bulgaria 2025  Cricket Addictor

GERB Leader: Objective International Assessments Show That Bulgaria Is Stable, Has Upward Trajectory - ???GERB Leader: Objective International Assessments Show That Bulgaria Is Stable, Has Upward Trajectory  ???

Day3, Men. Phase 1 is over. Lithuania, Bulgaria, Greece, Finland and San Marino advance - International Padel FederationDay3, Men. Phase 1 is over. Lithuania, Bulgaria, Greece, Finland and San Marino advance  International Padel Federation

Bulgaria Braces for Hot and Sunny Weekend: Highs to Reach 36°C - Novinite.comBulgaria Braces for Hot and Sunny Weekend: Highs to Reach 36°C  Novinite.com

Gibraltar vs Bulgaria, 4th Match, Tomorrow, Bulgaria T20I Tri-Series 2025 - Cricbuzz.comGibraltar vs Bulgaria, 4th Match, Tomorrow, Bulgaria T20I Tri-Series 2025  Cricbuzz.com

EU to Give Final Nod to Bulgaria’s Euro-Zone Entry Next Year - Bloomberg.comEU to Give Final Nod to Bulgaria’s Euro-Zone Entry Next Year  Bloomberg.com

Bulgaria's industrial output down 6.6% y/y in May - SeeNewsBulgaria's industrial output down 6.6% y/y in May  SeeNews

Fitch upgrades Bulgaria to 'BBB+' on euro adoption approval - Global Banking | Finance | ReviewFitch upgrades Bulgaria to 'BBB+' on euro adoption approval  Global Banking | Finance | Review

Bulgaria, UK partner in awareness campaign on risks of transporting irregular migrants in lorries - The Sofia GlobeBulgaria, UK partner in awareness campaign on risks of transporting irregular migrants in lorries  The Sofia Globe

Bulgaria and Kuwait Deepen Economic Ties: Focus on Investment and Trade Expansion - Novinite.comBulgaria and Kuwait Deepen Economic Ties: Focus on Investment and Trade Expansion  Novinite.com

Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Türkiye, Denmark, Croatia, Ireland, Sweden Overshadowed As Türkiye Achieves Record Breaking Growth In Aviation With 1.1 Million Aircraft Movements And Booming Tourism - Travel And Tour WorldAustria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Türkiye, Denmark, Croatia, Ireland, Sweden Overshadowed As Türkiye Achieves Record Breaking Growth In Aviation With 1.1 Million Aircraft Movements And Booming Tourism  Travel And Tour World

Bulgaria T20I Tri-Series 2025 matches, scorecards, preview, points table, news, videos and statistics - Cricbuzz.comBulgaria T20I Tri-Series 2025 matches, scorecards, preview, points table, news, videos and statistics  Cricbuzz.com

Bulgaria’s credit rating upgraded to ’BBB+’ by Fitch - Investing.comBulgaria’s credit rating upgraded to ’BBB+’ by Fitch  Investing.com

Bulgaria upgraded to ’BBB+’ at S&P on eurozone accession confirmation - Investing.comBulgaria upgraded to ’BBB+’ at S&P on eurozone accession confirmation  Investing.com

Bulgaria launches probe into 2023 gas deal with Türkiye’s Botas - Türkiye TodayBulgaria launches probe into 2023 gas deal with Türkiye’s Botas  Türkiye Today

Fugitive Black Leopard Goes Viral After Going Missing in Bulgarian Town - Balkan InsightFugitive Black Leopard Goes Viral After Going Missing in Bulgarian Town  Balkan Insight

Bulgaria to Adopt Euro in 2026 – What About Czechia? - Prague MorningBulgaria to Adopt Euro in 2026 – What About Czechia?  Prague Morning

Meeting Zelenskyy, Bulgaria’s PM pledges support for post-war reconstruction of Ukraine - The Sofia GlobeMeeting Zelenskyy, Bulgaria’s PM pledges support for post-war reconstruction of Ukraine  The Sofia Globe

Bulgaria searches for elusive and dangerous black panther near Shumen - Euronews.comBulgaria searches for elusive and dangerous black panther near Shumen  Euronews.com

Scope Ratings Upgrade Bulgaria's Credit Ratings to A-, Revise Outlook to Stable - ???Scope Ratings Upgrade Bulgaria's Credit Ratings to A-, Revise Outlook to Stable  ???

Providing Legal Support to Bulgaria as it Plans on Expanding its Nuclear Power Programme - International Atomic Energy AgencyProviding Legal Support to Bulgaria as it Plans on Expanding its Nuclear Power Programme  International Atomic Energy Agency

News: NATO Emergency Management Exercise "BULGARIA 2025", 12-Sep.-2025 - NATONews: NATO Emergency Management Exercise "BULGARIA 2025", 12-Sep.-2025  NATO

Bulgaria Opposition Decries Mayor’s Arrest as Act of Revenge - Balkan InsightBulgaria Opposition Decries Mayor’s Arrest as Act of Revenge  Balkan Insight

S&P Global, Fitch raise Bulgaria’s credit rating to ‘BBB+’ on euro adoption approval - The Sofia GlobeS&P Global, Fitch raise Bulgaria’s credit rating to ‘BBB+’ on euro adoption approval  The Sofia Globe

Bulgaria is ready to adopt the euro as of next year - CredendoBulgaria is ready to adopt the euro as of next year  Credendo

Bulgarian prosecutors look into Bulgargaz' deal with Turkey's Botas - SeeNewsBulgarian prosecutors look into Bulgargaz' deal with Turkey's Botas  SeeNews

Euro area member states recommend that Bulgaria become the 21st member of the euro area - consilium.europa.euEuro area member states recommend that Bulgaria become the 21st member of the euro area  consilium.europa.eu

OECD Reviews of Labour Market and Social Policies: Bulgaria 2025 - OECDOECD Reviews of Labour Market and Social Policies: Bulgaria 2025  OECD

Has Bulgaria gamed its inflation numbers to qualify for the euro? - politico.euHas Bulgaria gamed its inflation numbers to qualify for the euro?  politico.eu

Bulgaria is joining the euro in January – and not everyone is pleased - The ConversationBulgaria is joining the euro in January – and not everyone is pleased  The Conversation

Bulgarian coastal airports passenger numbers grow 14% y/y in June - SeeNewsBulgarian coastal airports passenger numbers grow 14% y/y in June  SeeNews

Bulgartransgaz picks UBB to finance Vertical Gas Corridor project - SeeNewsBulgartransgaz picks UBB to finance Vertical Gas Corridor project  SeeNews

Bulgaria evacuates 148 people from Israel amid ongoing Iran-Israel conflict - Anadolu AjansiBulgaria evacuates 148 people from Israel amid ongoing Iran-Israel conflict  Anadolu Ajansi

Parliament endorses Bulgaria’s adoption of the Euro amid a harsh disinformation campaign - European InterestParliament endorses Bulgaria’s adoption of the Euro amid a harsh disinformation campaign  European Interest

Five aces by Ndiaye, seven blocks by Elouga earn France’s win over Bulgaria - Volleyball WorldFive aces by Ndiaye, seven blocks by Elouga earn France’s win over Bulgaria  Volleyball World

EU gives green light for Bulgaria to join euro - RTE.ieEU gives green light for Bulgaria to join euro  RTE.ie

Princess Kalina of Bulgaria latest: Age and truth behind physical transformation - NationalWorldPrincess Kalina of Bulgaria latest: Age and truth behind physical transformation  NationalWorld

American Medical Robotics Giant Launches High-Tech Plant in Bulgaria - Novinite.comAmerican Medical Robotics Giant Launches High-Tech Plant in Bulgaria  Novinite.com

President of Ukraine Meets with Prime Minister of Bulgaria — Official website of the President of Ukraine - ???????? ????????-?????????????? ?????????? ???????President of Ukraine Meets with Prime Minister of Bulgaria — Official website of the President of Ukraine  ???????? ????????-?????????????? ?????????? ???????

Modernisation of Higher Education Institutions Procedure in Bulgaria - OECDModernisation of Higher Education Institutions Procedure in Bulgaria  OECD

Bulgaria shock Japan with three-set victory - Volleyball WorldBulgaria shock Japan with three-set victory  Volleyball World

AIDA Country Report on Bulgaria – Update on 2024 - European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE) |AIDA Country Report on Bulgaria – Update on 2024  European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE) |

Traffic noise assessment in urban Bulgaria using explainable machine learning - ScienceDirect.comTraffic noise assessment in urban Bulgaria using explainable machine learning  ScienceDirect.com

India-Bulgaria Bilateral and Trade Relations - India BriefingIndia-Bulgaria Bilateral and Trade Relations  India Briefing

Bulgaria Investigates 2023 Gas Deal With Turkish Gas Company - Marine News MagazineBulgaria Investigates 2023 Gas Deal With Turkish Gas Company  Marine News Magazine

Ivan Ivanov Makes History: First Bulgarian Wimbledon Finalist in 17 Years! - Novinite.comIvan Ivanov Makes History: First Bulgarian Wimbledon Finalist in 17 Years!  Novinite.com

A1 Bulgaria opens pre-orders for Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7, Z Flip 7 FE - TelecompaperA1 Bulgaria opens pre-orders for Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7, Z Flip 7 FE  Telecompaper

Bulgarian National Bank Launches Euro Coin Minting Following Eurozone Confirmation - Novinite.comBulgarian National Bank Launches Euro Coin Minting Following Eurozone Confirmation  Novinite.com

EU gives green light for Bulgaria to join the euro - DWEU gives green light for Bulgaria to join the euro  DW

Morocco, Bulgaria, Tunisia, and the Canary Islands Offer Affordable All-Inclusive Holidays Amid Rising Prices in the UAE, Cyprus, Egypt, Turkey, and Greece - Travel And Tour WorldMorocco, Bulgaria, Tunisia, and the Canary Islands Offer Affordable All-Inclusive Holidays Amid Rising Prices in the UAE, Cyprus, Egypt, Turkey, and Greece  Travel And Tour World

Education and Skills in Bulgaria: Skills: Making Bulgaria’s skills system more effective and future-ready - OECDEducation and Skills in Bulgaria: Skills: Making Bulgaria’s skills system more effective and future-ready  OECD