Tourism accelerates thanks to visa exemption policy

Johan Meier, aged 29, a tourist from Switzerland, spent three weeks traveling Hanoi, Ha Long, Hoi An and Ho Chi Minh City. Thanks to the visa exemption, his passport check, stamping, and immigration procedures at Noi Bai International Airport went...

Bulgaria's Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemns the attack on a synagogue in Manchester

''We are shocked and deeply saddened by the heinous attack on a synagogue in Manchester, especially on Yom Kippur — the holiest day in the Jewish calendar, stated the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in a post on the platform X. "We join British...

Chaos in Elenite: Floods Turn Holiday Village into a River of Destruction

Bulgarian authorities have begun evacuating the Elenite holiday village as severe storms continue to batter the region, prompting the activation of the BG-ALERT system. Residents and visitors have been instructed to move to higher ground...

State of emergency declared in Tsarevo Municipality, Southeastern Bulgaria due to heavy rainfall

Baku, October 3, AZERTAC A state of emergency has been declared across the territory of Tsarevo Municipality, Southeastern Bulgaria, on the Black Sea, the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) reported citing the local government. During the night extremely...

Emirates, Air Arabia issue travel advisory for Europe

Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia,...

BNB Governor: Bulgaria Gains Sovereignty, Not Loses It, with the Euro

Bulgaria’s integration into the European monetary framework is no longer a distant prospect but an ongoing reality, according to Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) Governor Dimitar Radev. In an interview with the Bulgarian Industrial Association’s...

Orange Code in 20 Regions: Heavy Rain, Snow and Strong Winds Hit Bulgaria

An orange weather warning is in effect today for 20 regions across Bulgaria, with forecasters cautioning about heavy rainfall and snowfall in the mountains, as well as powerful winds in the eastern part of the country. The remaining eight regions...

Bulgaria’s Supreme Court Declares Sarafov No Longer Acting Prosecutor General

Bulgaria's Supreme Court of Cassation (SCC) issued two rulings on October 2, 2025, which determined that Borislav Sarafov no longer holds the role of Acting Prosecutor General and therefore has no authority to request the reopening of criminal...

Bulgarian Central Bank Governor: Euro Adoption Is a Gain in Sovereignty, Not a Loss

In an exclusive interview for the Noblesse Oblige magazine of the Bulgarian Industrial Association (BIA) in late September, Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) Governor Dimitar Radev shares his first impressions from attending European Central Bank...

Bulgaria Participates at Tourism Expo Japan 2025 World Exhibition in Aichi

Bulgaria took part in the world exhibition Tourism Expo Japan 2025 from September 25 to 28, in the Japanese city of Aichi, the Bulgarian Embassy in Tokyo announced on its official Facebook page on Thursday. The Bulgarian stand was organized by the...

Bulgaria Showcases Tourism at Japan’s Leading Travel Exhibition

The Ministry of Tourism of Bulgaria took part in Tourism Expo Japan (TEJ), held from September 25 to 28, 2025, at the Aichi Sky Expo in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture. The country was featured at the European Tourism Commission (ETC) stand, joining...

39 Countries Will Require Fingerprints From U.S. Travelers—Is Your Next Trip On The List?

For years, we at Travel Off Path have been tracking the buzz around the European Union's new high-tech border systems. It's been a confusing journey of delays and speculation, but the first major change is finally here, and it starts next month....

This Gorgeous Beach Town Is One Of Europe’s Cheapest Destinations This Fall

Planning a little escapade across the pond, but the sudden increase in prices, the low availability of rooms, and the sight of crowds are suddenly coming to haunt you again? It may no longer be the peak of summer, but across much of the...

The Rhodope village of Momchilovtsi is showcasing Bulgarian yoghurt in Shanghai

A clay pot and a wooden bucket from the village of Momchilovtsi are part of an exhibition at the Milk Museum, which has just opened in Shanghai, the village's mayor, Siika Surkova, told the Bulgarian news agency BTA. Representatives of the Rhodope...

Discover Prague This Autumn: Convenient Flights from Bulgaria

Autumn in Europe takes flight with comfortable journeys to Prague from Bulgaria. With the new season, travelers can explore the Czech capital and its rich culinary traditions, starting at just €79 for a one-way economy ticket and €169 for...

I’m travelling to the EU after October 12 — what do I need to know about EES?

EU borders are about to look different for British passport holders (Picture: Metro) British passport holders and non-EU nationals are about to become subject to the European Union’s new Entry-Exit System, more commonly known as the EES. The smart...

Poor Conditions for Mountain Hiking on Thursday, Hurricane-force Winds at Botev Peak

The conditions for mountain hiking are poor on Thursday morning, the Mountain Rescue Service with the Bulgarian Red Cross reported. Hurricane-force winds blow on Botev Peak. The weather is cloudy, foggy with snowfall in the higher parts of the...

First Snow Blankets Vitosha and Petrohan as Weather Warnings Issued Across Bulgaria

The first snow of the season has arrived in Bulgaria, covering parts of the mountains overnight. A thin white blanket was recorded on Vitosha, where cameras near the Aleko hut at 1,810 meters above sea level showed fresh snow in the early hours,...

Over 1 Million Winter Seats Added on Bulgaria–Tel Aviv Routes

Wizz Air, a major airline in Europe and Bulgaria, is significantly expanding its winter 2025 flight schedule to and from Tel Aviv, offering over 1 million seats across 18 European routes. Direct flights from Bulgaria to Israel’s capital will...

Visa waiver policy accelerates tourism growth

Hanoi (VNA) – The Government’s resolution on visa exemption for citizens of 12 countries has been assessed as a strategic move, giving fresh momentum to Vietnam’s tourism recovery and strengthening the country's position on the global tourism map....