https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bulgaria
Bulgaria is a middle-sized country situated in Southeastern Europe, in the east of the Balkans. Its territory covers an area of 110,994 square kilometres (42,855 sq mi), while land borders with its five neighbouring countries run a total length of 1,808 kilometres (1,123 mi), and its coastline is 354 kilometres (220 mi) long. [113]

https://www.worldatlas.com/maps/bulgaria
Learn about the geography, history, and culture of Bulgaria, a southeastern European country on the Balkan Peninsula. Explore maps of its provinces, cities, rivers, mountains, and borders.

https://www.britannica.com/place/Bulgaria
Bulgaria is a country occupying the eastern portion of the Balkan Peninsula in southeastern Europe. Founded in the 7th century, Bulgaria is one of the oldest states in Europe. Before the creation of the Bulgarian state, the empires of ancient Rome, Greece, and Byzantium were strong presences there.

https://www.lonelyplanet.com/bulgaria
Discover Bulgaria's soul-stirring mountains, golden beaches, nightlife and art. Find attractions, articles, guidebooks and activities for your trip to Bulgaria and beyond.

https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/bulgaria/
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 Ottoman Turks overran the country. 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

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Bulgaria
The history of Bulgaria can be traced from the first settlements on the lands of modern Bulgaria to its formation as a nation-state, and includes the history of the Bulgarian people and their origin. The earliest evidence of hominid occupation discovered in what is today Bulgaria date from at least 1.4 million years ago. Around 5000 BC, a sophisticated civilization already existed which

https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bulgaria
Bulgaria (officially called the Republic of Bulgaria) is a country in south-eastern Europe, on the Balkan Peninsula.Bulgaria is the south of the River Danube and west of the Black Sea.To the south of Bulgaria is North Macedonia, Greece, European continental Turkey.To the north of the Danube is Romania, while to the west of Bulgaria is Serbia and its capital Beograd.

https://bulgariatravel.org/
Discover Bulgaria's rich culture, nature and history with this official tourism website. Find events, attractions, destinations and tips for your unforgettable journey.

https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Bulgaria
Bulgaria (Bulgarian: България), officially known as the Republic of Bulgaria (Република България), is a country in the Balkan region of Europe, west of the Black Sea and south of the Danube river.. Bulgaria boasts sublime beaches on its seaside, lovely churches and winter sports opportunities in its mountains, as well as a unique combination of architectural styles in

https://www.wikiwand.com/en/Bulgaria
Bulgaria, officially the Republic of Bulgaria, is a country in Southeast Europe. Located west of the Black Sea and south of the Danube river, Bulgaria is bordered by Greece and Turkey to the south, Serbia and North Macedonia to the west, and Romania to the north. It covers a territory of 110,994 square kilometres (42,855 sq mi) and is the 16th largest country in Europe.

https://www.thecrazytourist.com/15-best-places-visit-bulgaria/
2. Veliko Tarnovo. The legendary City of the Tsars stands aloft on the edge of the rising foothills of Bulgaria's northern mountains. Bisected by the S-shaped meanders of the Yantra River, the town's setting is nothing short of breathtaking, with terraces of terracotta-coloured roofs looming over the waterways below.

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-17202996
Bulgaria country profile. 10 July 2023. Bulgaria, situated in the eastern Balkans, has been undergoing a slow and painful transition to a market economy since the end of Communist rule. A

https://www.britannica.com/place/Bulgaria/Cultural-life
Bulgaria - Culture, Traditions, Cuisine: Contemporary Bulgarian culture is a lively blend of millennium-old folk traditions and a more formal culture that played a vital role in the emergence of national consciousness under Ottoman rule and in the development of a modern state. Because Bulgaria's population is largely homogeneous, the degree of cultural variation even at the regional level

https://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-guides/bulgaria/
Bulgaria is one of the biggest producers of rose oil in the world and the town of Kazanlak has hosted the Festival of Roses since 1903. During the first weekend of June, the local community organizes this international event that attracts thousands of tourists. There are rose-picking rituals, events to learn about the rose distillation process

https://www.roughguides.com/bulgaria/
15 days / from 3888 USD. World Heritage in Romania and Bulgaria. Discover the most important UNESCO heritage sites in Romania and Bulgaria as well as some lesser-known attractions. From the capital Sofia to Plovdiv and Nessebar, as well as Veliko Tarnovo in Bulgaria to Romania's capital Bucharest to Sibiu, Cluj and Dracula's castle in Brasov.

https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/about/archives/2021/countries/bulgaria/
Bulgaria is heavily reliant on energy imports from Russia, a potential vulnerability, and is a participant in EU-backed efforts to diversify regional natural gas supplies. In late 2016, the Bulgarian Government provided funding to Bulgaria's National Electric Company to cover the $695 million compensation owed to Russian nuclear equipment

https://www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/bulgaria.htm
Learn about Bulgaria's history, geography, culture, economy, and more from this comprehensive website. Find official sites, maps, news, statistics, and external links related to Bulgaria.

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/destination/bulgaria
Explore Bulgaria's culture, history, and nature with National Geographic's latest travel stories. Find out how to spend a day in Sofia, where to stay, and what to see on the Sofia-Istanbul Express.

https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/bulgaria-holds-another-snap-election-with-more-instability-seen-ahead-2024-06-08/
Bulgaria's centre-right GERB party was seen in the lead after a snap parliamentary election on Sunday, an exit poll showed, but will have to find a coalition partners to form a government.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geography_of_Bulgaria
Bulgaria is a country situated in Southeast Europe that occupies the eastern quarter of the Balkan peninsula, being the largest country within its geographic boundaries. It borders Romania to the north, Serbia and North Macedonia to the west, Greece and Turkey to the south, and the Black Sea to the east. The northern border with Romania follows

https://european-union.europa.eu/principles-countries-history/eu-countries/bulgaria_en
Learn about Bulgaria's geography, political system, trade and economy, and its role in the EU. Find out how much Bulgaria pays and receives from the EU budget and what projects are funded by the EU in the country.

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/6/10/bulgarian-election-delivers-another-fragmented-parliament
The Movement for Rights and Freedom (MRF), mainly representing Bulgaria's large ethnic Turkish minority, with 15.89 percent of the votes and pro-Western bloc We Continue the Change (PP), with 15

https://www.britannica.com/topic/history-of-Bulgaria
Evidence of human habitation in the area of Bulgaria dates from sometime within the Middle Paleolithic Period (Old Stone Age; 100,000 to 40,000 bce).Agricultural communities, though, appeared in the Neolithic Period (New Stone Age), and in the Bronze Age the lands were inhabited by Thracian tribes. The Thracians were eventually expelled or absorbed by Greek, Persian, and Roman colonies, but

https://apnews.com/article/bulgaria-election-government-borissov-f53cb5845e1cbacfa4215a1bb1a6b42a
Bulgarian former Prime Minister Boyko Borissov talks to media after casting his vote at a polling station in Bankya, Sunday, June 9, 2024. Voters in Bulgaria are going to the polls on Sunday in national and European Parliament elections that have been overshadowed by political instability, economic inequality and growing concern over the war in nearby Ukraine.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bulgarian_language
Bulgarian (/ b ʌ l ˈ ɡ ɛər i ə n / ⓘ, / b ʊ l ˈ-/ bu(u)l-GAIR-ee-ən; български език, bŭlgarski ezik, pronounced [ˈbɤɫɡɐrski] ⓘ) is an Eastern South Slavic language spoken in Southeast Europe, primarily in Bulgaria.It is the language of the Bulgarians.. Along with the closely related Macedonian language (collectively forming the East South Slavic languages), it

https://www.eib.org/en/press/all/2024-201-bulgaria-to-get-energy-boost-with-eib-nek-deal-on-new-hydropower-plants
t.tsolova@ext.eib.org. +352 4379 - 70065. press@eib.org. +352 43791. The European Investment Bank (EIB) will provide advisory support to Natsionalna Elektricheska Kompania EAD (NEK), Bulgaria's national electricity company, in preparing the construction of two large pumped-storage hydropower plants in the southwestern part of the country.

https://www.imf.org/en/News/Articles/2024/06/13/pr-24215-bulgaria-imf-executive-board-concludes-2024-article-iv-consultation
June 13, 2024. Washington, DC: The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the 2024 Article IV consultation [1] with Bulgaria on June 3, 2024. The Bulgarian economy has shown resilience through a succession of shocks and is achieving a soft landing. Growth slowed in 2023 to 1.8 percent driven by a decline in private

https://www.usitc.gov/press_room/news_release/2024/er0611_65282.htm
The Commission's public report on Mattresses from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Burma, Italy, Philippines, Poland, Slovenia, and Taiwan (Inv. Nos. 731-TA-1629-1631, 1633, 1636-1638, and 1640 (Final), USITC Publication 5520, June 2024) will contain the views of the Commission and information developed during the investigations.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sofia
Sofia (/ ˈ s oʊ f i ə, ˈ s ɒ f-, s oʊ ˈ f iː ə / SOH-fee-ə, SOF-; Bulgarian: София, romanized: Sofiya, IPA: ⓘ) is the capital and largest city of Bulgaria.It is situated in the Sofia Valley at the foot of the Vitosha mountain, in the western part of the country. The city is built west of the Iskar river and has many mineral springs, such as the Sofia Central Mineral Baths.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/soccer/euro-2024-today-schedule-tv-channels-live-streams-and-start-times/ar-BB1oi8an
Saturday's Euro 2024 start time. Hungary vs. Switzerland: 9 a.m. ET (Fubo) Spain vs. Croatia in Berlin, noon ET (FOX) Italy vs. Albania in Dortmund, 3 p.m. ET (FOX) EURO 2024 continues following