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Travellers to Romania: EU weighs Black Sea naval mission after coastal strikes
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Travellers to Romania: EU weighs Black Sea naval mission after coastal strikes

The European Parliament has called on the EU to consider a naval operation in the Black Sea after deadly strikes off the coasts of Romania and Bulgaria and repeated Romanian airspace violations.

4 d ago

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Turkish truckers hold Kapıkule sit-in over Schengen visas and border queues
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Turkish truckers hold Kapıkule sit-in over Schengen visas and border queues

4 d ago
Tel Aviv-Vienna flight diverted to Bulgaria after bomb threat
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Tel Aviv-Vienna flight diverted to Bulgaria after bomb threat

19 Oct
Tel Aviv–Vienna flight lands in Sofia after bomb threat; search finds nothing
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Tel Aviv–Vienna flight lands in Sofia after bomb threat; search finds nothing

19 Oct

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International Students Comprise 8.5% of Bulgarian University Enrolments
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International Students Comprise 8.5% of Bulgarian University Enrolments

International students made up 8.5% of total enrolments in Bulgarian universities for the 2025/26 academic year, with Greece being the largest source…

16 Oct
Bulgaria Ranks Among Europe's Most Affordable Startup Visa Options
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Bulgaria Ranks Among Europe's Most Affordable Startup Visa Options

Bulgaria has been highlighted as one of the most affordable countries in Europe for startup visas, making it an attractive destination for entreprene…

15 Oct
Bulgaria Achieves 20th Place in Global Passport Ranking
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Bulgaria Achieves 20th Place in Global Passport Ranking

Bulgaria ranks 20th globally in a recent passport ranking, placing 21st among Schengen countries. This ranking reflects the number of destinations ac…

14 Oct
Nauru passport holders can get Thailand visa on arrival, stay up to 15 days
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Nauru passport holders can get Thailand visa on arrival, stay up to 15 days

Thailand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has published a visa on arrival list covering 19 countries and territories, including Nauru. Eligible passport…

14 Oct
Greece Condemns Drone Attacks on Merchant Ships Near Bulgaria
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Greece Condemns Drone Attacks on Merchant Ships Near Bulgaria

Greece has condemned recent drone attacks on merchant ships off the Bulgarian coast, raising concerns about maritime security and safety.

14 Oct
Bulgarian Passport Ranks 20th Globally, 21st in Schengen Area
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Bulgarian Passport Ranks 20th Globally, 21st in Schengen Area

The Bulgarian passport has been ranked 20th globally and 21st among Schengen countries, allowing visa-free access to 119 countries.

13 Oct
Bulgaria Proposes Increase in Long-Stay Visa Fees
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Bulgaria Proposes Increase in Long-Stay Visa Fees

Bulgaria's Foreign Ministry has proposed a 20% increase in fees for Type D long-stay visas, raising the cost from €100 to €120. This adjustment aims …

5 Oct
Faster rail trip to Bulgaria moves ahead, but tunnel has no construction date yet
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Faster rail trip to Bulgaria moves ahead, but tunnel has no construction date yet

Bulgaria and North Macedonia agreed at a joint committee meeting in Skopje on 25 September to speed up the procedures for a cross-border rail tunnel …

30 Sep

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