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‘Prisoners killed each other’s kittens. So now they’re forbidden inside’: Vladimir Karamazov’s best photograph

‘The men in this jail in Bulgaria used to adopt these stray kittens. But pets can be a problem. They get killed as punishment or for revenge’

The Guardian - UK

Minimum wages in Europe: Purchasing power versus pay in 2026

The rankings for minimum wages shift significantly when adjusted for purchasing power across several European countries as of July 2026. High inflation hits minimum wage earners hardest where wages are updated only once a year.

Euronews

Why Was Natalia Dontcheva Famous? Actress Remembered for 'Doc Martin' and French TV Career

Franco-Bulgarian actress Natalia Dontcheva, who portrayed Julie Derville in the French adaptation of Doc Martin, has died aged 56 after a long illness.

International Business Times UK

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The week in pictures: European wildfires, a woolly mammoth and a migrant influx at Spain's Ceuta

Fires burned across much of Europe, an earthquake in Japan killed dozens, record-low water levels in Bulgaria exposed the remains of a woolly mammoth, and tens of thousands sought to cross into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta before eventually returning home: FRANCE 24 looks back at some of the week's…

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Bulgaria's Danube fell to record lows after heat and rain shortages: Its exposed bed revealed the jaw, tusks and femur of a young mammoth

Extreme drought along Europe's Danube River revealed fossilized remains of a young woolly mammoth. Low water levels exposed parts of the riverbed, allowing a local resident to spot the bones. Scientists identified the jawbone, tusk, shoulder blade, and femur from the Ice Age creature. This significant find offers insights into…

The Times of India

Danube dries up in heat: Skeleton of giant mammoth uncovered in Bulgaria

Record-low water levels have exposed the bones of a large mammoth in the riverbed near the village of Ryahovo in Bulgaria. Experts believe it is a woolly mammoth.

Euronews

Prince Mirko of Bulgaria engaged to fellow doctor Marta Embid; royal wedding set for 2027

There's one less eligible royal in Europe. Prince Mirko of Panagyurishte, grandson of Bulgaria's last Tsar, Simeon II, is engaged to Dr. Marta Embid, with the couple set to marry next year. The wedding is expected to take place in June 2027 in Madrid, the city where the couple first…

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First US refueling aircraft arrive at air base in Bulgaria to support Middle East operations

The first two U.S. military aircraft intended to support operations in the Middle East have arrived at an air base in southeastern Bulgaria

The Independent UK

Iran urges Bulgaria to reconsider hosting US military aircraft

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has urged Bulgaria to reconsider its decision regarding US military aircraft. He stated that Sofia's approval facilitates aggression against Iran and is unacceptable. Araqchi also spoke with Cyprus about preventing foreign military bases from being used against Iran. Bulgaria approved the temporary deployment of US…

The Economic Times

Here's the salary you need to afford a €1 million home across Europe

A third of the average gross salary is not enough to cover the monthly mortgage of almost €3,600 for a €1 million home anywhere in the EU. Luxembourg comes closest, although buyers still need 1.6 times the average salary.

Euronews

Woman Predicted 9/11 Twelve Years Before It Happened And That Is Not Even Her Most Unsettling Call

Baba Vanga was a blind woman living in rural Bulgaria who charged almost nothing, lived simply and spent decades telling people what was coming. Some of it was wrong. Some of it was vague enough to mean anything. And some of it was specific enough, accurate enough and early enough…

Bored Panda

'Those responsible must face the consequences': Iran again warns Bulgaria over US aircraft deployment

Tehran's third warning to Bulgaria came soon after US President Donald Trump publicly thanked Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev for providing air base support.

Euronews

Poland's debt climbs above €500bn as borrowing reaches record pace

Poland is now among the fastest-indebting countries in the European Union. According to the latest Eurostat data, only Finland and Bulgaria recorded a larger increase in the public debt-to-GDP ratio in the first quarter of 2026.

Euronews

"NATO will defend Bulgaria against any action by Iran," official warns

Iran has threatened Bulgaria after the government sit aid plans to host US military aircraft. Tehran warned Sofia must not allow its territory to become a launchpad for operations against Tehran. Colonel Martin O'Donnell tells Euronews NATO is ready to defend Bulgaria should it come under attack.

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Euronews

Iran warns Bulgaria over US aircraft deployment as US military 'stands ready to counter threats'

The warning follows a Bulgarian government proposal to temporarily deploy up to eight US aerial refuelling aircraft at Bezmer Air Base in the country’s southeast.

Euronews

Targeting Patriarch Kirill risks fuelling EU scepticism, Bulgarian foreign minister warns

Velislava Petrova-Chamova told Euronews that the EU’s sanctions against Russia should have a financial impact and not be a symbolic instrument – and that this, among other reasons, is why Sofia championed the removal of the head of Russia's Orthodox Church from the 21st sanctions package.

Euronews

Newsletter: Push for sanctions on Russia goes to the wire

Good morning, readers. This is Mared Gwyn. In this Tuesday morning newsletter: the final push to get fresh sanctions on Russia over the line, exclusive lines from an interview with the Bulgarian Foreign Minister, and another packed day of enlargement talks.

Euronews

EU fails again to sanction Patriarch Kirill as Bulgaria slaps veto

Bulgaria succeeded in its opposition to blacklisting Patriarch Kirill and Vagit Alekperov, as both contentious names were removed from the EU sanctions package that remains under negotiation.

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Bulgarian proverb of the day: "If you don't patch your old cloth, you will not wear a new one", an age-old wisdom on management, moderation and sustainability

Among the many proverbs that have emerged from Bulgaria's long rural tradition, few express the value of prudence and self-reliance as vividly as the saying, "If you don't patch your old cloth, you will not wear a new one." The proverb appears to offer practical advice about repairing worn clothing,…

Euronews

Plovdiv travel guide: How to spend 48 hours in Europe’s oldest continuously inhabited city

In this travel guide to Plovdiv, discover Roman sites, Bulgarian Revival houses and the best restaurants and bars.

Euronews

O Canada! Eurovision Song Contest welcomes first new country since 2015

Canada will sing at next Eurovision Song Contest after the country's public broadcaster confirmed full membership of the European Broadcasting Union - allowing them to compete in the world's biggest competition of its kind.

The Independent UK

Canada to make historic Eurovision song contest debut at Bulgaria 2027

The North American nation is the first new country to join the contest since Australia in 2015

The Independent UK

Israel scrambles fighter jets on passenger plane after pilot accidentally triggers hijack alarm

Passenger plane emits transponder code 7500, which is used to send signal of unlawful interference

Euronews

Newsletter: Temperatures rise over sanctions against Russia

In this newsletter: Bulgaria attempts to bulldoze part of the EU's 21st sanctions package against Russia, criticism mounts over the EU's hyped rule of law reports, and a baby makes an appearance at a council meeting in Luxembourg.

The Economic Times

FIFA World Cup 1000th match: A look at milestone matches in tournament's history

The FIFA World Cup is set to witness its 1,000th match, a historic milestone for the tournament. From the inaugural games in 1930 to the thrilling finals and group stage encounters, each landmark match has etched its name in football history. This article revisits these significant moments, highlighting iconic teams…

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