Bulgaria is one of Europe’s most overlooked countries, packed with Black Sea beaches, ancient ruins, massive cave systems, mountain ranges, and even one of the continent’s only natural deserts. This video explores the country’s unusual history,

The Inspector’s Debt,” directed by Teodora Markova, has been named the winner of the €50,000 ($58,200) FFC Bulgaria and Film Forge competition.

A bear mauled to death a man at Vitosha, a mountainous region just outside the Bulgarian capital of Sofia, authorities said.

Following her triumphant victory at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, Bulgarian star DARA is proposed to become an honorary citizen of Sofia.