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The Welsh actor, known worldwide as Gimli, will make his first Bulgarian appearance at the Inter Expo Center on 12 July. Christopher Judge from Stargate SG-1 and God of War also confirmed for the two-day event.
Victory Day and Europe Day fall on the same date, but Bulgarians remain split over what May 9 should commemorate. As Russia's war in Ukraine sharpens the symbolism, the holiday has become a political battleground between Russophile nostalgia and Euro-Atlantic identity.
Bulgarian cybercrime police have taken down four websites selling counterfeit drugs as part of a global Interpol operation. Elsewhere, Shumen University's graduates are marking their achievements with an illuminated monument, and President Iliyana Yotova is due in the city for the 11 May celebrations.
Three short stories from Shumen and the surrounding region. A 49-year-old man is held after driving more than twice the legal limit. A 13-kilometre stretch of the Hemus Motorway is set for resurfacing from 11 May. And five men from Burgas are arrested for allegedly using stolen identity data to take out dozens of microloans.
President Rumen Radev says recent elections have restored legitimacy to parliament and ended the country's political crisis. The new cabinet promises to tackle rising prices and reduce the budget deficit without raising taxes, but opposition figures question ministers' backgrounds and capacity for genuine reform.
Three separate incidents in and around the city this week. A 26-year-old man was detained for vigilante violence in Svishtov, a fire destroyed an outbuilding in the Makak neighbourhood, and police uncovered an illegal water connection in Ivanovo village.
Two stories from Shumen this week: the regional environmental inspectorate has fined the owner of the city's main waste depot after medical refuse turned up in black bags alongside household rubbish, while the municipality and Shumen Technology Institute are launching a 'Department of the Future' to link education, business and local government for long-term planning.
Hotels on Bulgaria's Black Sea coast report strong early occupancy, but industry representatives warn that sharply higher flight costs driven by fuel prices could reshape booking patterns and put pressure on the rest of the summer season.
The north-eastern town has built 880 metres of dedicated cycle paths, with plans for a full network across parks and key routes as part of Bulgaria's push for greener urban transport.
Ivan Hristanov livestreamed police raids and exposed fraud schemes worth hundreds of millions of euros. Now Rumen Radev's administration, elected on an anti-corruption platform, must decide whether to prosecute or file the cases away.
Nearly a third of people in Bulgaria remain at risk of poverty or social exclusion, down from previous highs but still the worst in the bloc. Brussels is preparing new measures focused on reform rather than funding.
Bulgaria marks St George's Day today with ceremonies and celebrations across the country. In Shumen, road closures are in place this morning for official commemorations of the Day of Bravery and the Bulgarian Army, while the weather promises mostly sunny skies with a chance of afternoon thunderstorms over higher ground.
Government expenditure outpacing revenues by €1.75 billion in early 2026, driven by pension indexation, public sector wage rises, and capital spending. Fiscal experts warn the growth rate is unsustainable, with inflation pressures mounting across the economy.
The Varna District Court has reopened proceedings against Mayor Blagomir Kotsev and four co-defendants after a suspension triggered by two councillors' unsuccessful parliamentary bids. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for 30 June 2026.
A public holiday blending religious tradition, roasted lamb, and military parades underlines Bulgaria's layered national identity.
European Commissioner warns of possible fossil fuel shortages as damaged Qatari gas infrastructure, US naval blockade of Iranian ports, and shrinking global oil reserves push Brent crude past $126 per barrel.
Three short reports from Bulgaria: motorcyclists win a reprieve on insurance costs, the agriculture ministry seizes over 60 tonnes of contraband pesticides, and Shumen's council greenlights a revised car park scheme.
President Iliana Yotova has wrapped consultations with parliamentary groups, paving the way for Progressive Bulgaria to receive the first mandate to form a cabinet. The move comes as the country faces urgent budget decisions and mounting fiscal pressure.
On 5 May 2024, one of Bulgaria's most decorated football clubs marked 78 years since its founding with announcements of a return to its traditional home ground and a youth academy honouring legendary coach Dimitar Penev, who died earlier that year.
Today's round-up covers three pieces of Shumen life: fine spring weather, a literary homecoming, and a reminder to guard against doorstep fraud. The items range from the cheerful to the cautionary, all drawn from local sources over the past day.
A handful of community notices from the Shumen region: a chess festival in a town park, market stalls returning to Shumen's pedestrian zone, and spring water that health inspectors say isn't safe to drink. The sort of small-scale stories that don't justify their own URL but add up to a useful snapshot of local life.
Bulgarian authorities charge group with stealing €120,000 using manipulated identity cards that fooled facial recognition software. Prosecutors warn similar fraud may be wider than first thought.
Police detained a 47-year-old woman following a Monday afternoon incident on Podvis Street. One victim has been released, three remain under medical evaluation.
Yellow weather codes for frost have been issued across 14 regions of Northern and Southwest Bulgaria, including Shumen. Scheduled power cuts will affect parts of the city and surrounding villages, while local football saw a tight 3-2 defeat for Volov-Shumen 2007's second team against Toshev.
Former agriculture minister warns that heavy reliance on imports and weak farmer cooperatives are driving up costs at the checkout, with domestic products facing markups above 100%.
Beroe's head coach reflects on a difficult season marred by away losses to direct rivals, while Orthodox Christians marked the fourth Sunday after Easter with services on patience and faith. Traffic on Sofia's northern ring road came to a halt after a crash near kilometre 6.
Two short pieces from Shumen, one about reservoirs and irrigation quotas, the other about a string of victories in Bulgaria's North-East Third League. Both are parochial, but they sketch the texture of the city getting on with daily life.
Brussels assessment credits coordinated logistics and public information campaign as Bulgaria completes first four months with the single currency.
Bulgaria's largest business group says the practice of adding extra days off when public holidays fall on weekends costs the economy up to €120 million per lost working day. The country is set to lose five working days in 2026 alone.
A toxic chemical leak near Svishtov has triggered a multi-agency response, whilst Smolyan declared a state of emergency after a landslide closed a key road. Elsewhere, Shumen council posthumously honoured three local figures, and the city's football side extended their unbeaten home run to eleven matches.
Balkan swept Minyor 2015 2-0 in the Bulgarian basketball quarterfinals while Spartak Pleven levelled their series with Cherno More Ticha at 1-1, setting up a decisive third game in Shumen on 4 May.
The Bulgarian city's municipal council voted on 30 April to award the 'Honorary Citizen of Shumen' distinction to businessman Dimitar Aleksandrov, cardiologist Dr Valentin Petrov, and entrepreneur Yuri Tranchev. All three recipients have died, and the awards will be presented on 11 May, Shumen Day.
Nikola Tsolov took his second consecutive Formula 2 victory on Saturday, holding off Laurens van Hoepen in a dramatic final-lap exchange at the Miami sprint race. The win extends the Bulgarian's championship lead to nine points.
A massive landslide near Smolyan has torn away 300 metres of the Pamporovo-Smolyan road, severing gas and power lines and forcing a year-long closure. No casualties reported, but fresh cracks suggest the ground is still shifting.
A guide for the British community on the legacy of May Day in Bulgaria, exploring how royal decrees, revolutionary sparks, and socialist traditions shaped your adopted home.
Energy regulator sets natural gas at €35.98 per megawatt hour for May 2026, roughly €10 cheaper than benchmark European rates, as Azerbaijani supply contracts and Chiren storage cushion domestic consumers from wider market volatility.
Simeon Dyankov, chairman of Bulgaria's Fiscal Council, says the country faces its sharpest monthly inflation spike in four years and warns the real budget deficit could reach 5.5% once accounting adjustments are included, though neither figure has been officially confirmed.
Municipal council confirms 21 nominations in literature, music, theatre, architecture and visual arts as 11-member jury prepares to vote on winners.
Moscow's Foreign Ministry claims NATO allies risk environmental damage through military support for Ukraine, but offers no scientific evidence and receives no response from Sofia or Ankara.
Bulgarian Railways launches summer overnight service with sleeper and seating cars, including direct connection to Dobrich, offering round-trip discounts up to 20%.
The first May bank holiday weekend brings typical spring conditions across Bulgaria, with rain and thunderstorms on Friday giving way to settled sunshine along the coast by Sunday.
Seasonal direct service resumes twice weekly with Airbus A220 aircraft, connecting Bulgaria's Black Sea coast with Charles de Gaulle. Economy fares start at €169.
Official figures show population fell to 6.42 million by year end, with 99,479 deaths against 50,241 births. Migration offset some losses, but working-age population shrinks as nearly a quarter of residents are now over 65.
Flash data from the National Statistical Institute shows annual inflation almost doubled from March, driven by a 10.6% rise in transport costs and sharp increases in clothing and food prices.
Ryanair, Transavia and Volotea are scaling back routes as jet fuel prices climb. British travellers may face fewer flights and higher fares this summer, with the full impact still uncertain.
Petko Dinev says his imaging systems, built in Plovdiv and Sofia, track engine performance on Artemis flights and were used on Hollywood sets. One 2020 satellite image reportedly captured a submarine entering an underwater base. NASA has not confirmed involvement.
Fourteen machine operator roles and five technical positions advertised in northeastern city, while Ministry of Transport appoints new company to recruit Bulgarian truck drivers abroad and foreign workers. Operational details remain unclear.
A yellow code frost warning covers parts of northeastern and southwestern Bulgaria on Tuesday, with morning temperatures dropping to 2°C. The day will be mostly sunny before thunderstorms arrive midweek, bringing colder air and a noticeable temperature drop.
Michaela Dotsova of Progressive Bulgaria dismissed any possibility of abandoning the euro after six months, calling the idea economically irresponsible and saying the country's place in the EU and NATO is not up for debate.
BTL Industries Bulgaria receives Investor of the Year recognition for factory project creating over 700 jobs, as foreign companies commit hundreds of millions to manufacturing and R&D across Bulgaria.
Varna side rallied from 14 points down at half-time to secure 104-87 away win in National Basketball League, with Georgi Boyanov posting double-double in 33rd-round fixture.
Fresh vegetables have become noticeably cheaper at Bulgaria's wholesale markets this week, with tomatoes and cucumbers recording sharp price falls. But potatoes, chicken, and rice are all moving in the opposite direction.
The Bulgarian Food Safety Agency will inspect 100% of raw milk and milk concentrate entering the country, a tenfold increase in controls. The move responds to concerns over antibiotic residues and rising competition for local farmers. Exact implementation timeline and testing costs remain undisclosed.
Bulgaria's second-largest bank has issued an urgent alert about sophisticated phishing scams using fake texts and emails to steal card details and online banking credentials.
Five parties cleared the threshold in Saturday's vote. Progressive Bulgaria fell short of a working majority, meaning weeks of coalition talks ahead.
Bulgarian investor reportedly set to acquire majority stake in troubled club, with €41 million bank guarantee and €120 million stadium plans, but neither party has confirmed anything.
Bulgaria's public debt reached 29.9% of GDP in 2025, still among Europe's lowest, but the 6 percentage point annual increase was the joint-steepest in the bloc alongside Finland and Poland.
Central Election Commission results reported by Novinite show Rumen Radev’s Progressive Bulgaria finishing first in all three of Sofia’s multi-member constituencies, an eye-catching result in a capital more often associated with pro-European and centre-right rivals.
Bulgaria’s final election count gives Rumen Radev’s Progressive Bulgaria 130 seats in the 240-member National Assembly, far ahead of GERB and PP-DB, with only five parties clearing the 4% threshold.
Ceremonies, reenactments and concerts are being held across Bulgaria to mark the 150th anniversary of the April Uprising, the 1876 revolt whose violent suppression helped push the Bulgarian question onto Europe’s agenda.