Bulgaria

Bulgarian court rejects Lebanon's extradition request for Russian over Beirut blast

According to the Bulgarian court, insufficient security guarantees were provided, and Lebanon did not provide sufficient evidence to ensure that the death penalty would not be imposed on the suspect.

Igor Grechushkin, a Russian businessman based in Cyprus, is escorted by police before the start of his trial on the possible extradition to Lebanon, in Sofia, Bulgaria, December 10, 2025.
Andorra Ski Resort.

Bulgaria, Austria, or France? Israelis flock to Europe’s ski resorts

Romanian border police are pictured at the Romanian-Bulgarian customs point in Giurgiu, as Romania and Bulgaria both join the Schengen bloc, Romania, December 31, 2024.

Six migrants killed in crash during police pursuit in Bulgaria, media says

Bulgarian Jewish community members attend a pray during a commemoration ceremony paying tribute to the victims of Hamas' October 7, 2023 attacks on Israel, on the first anniversary of the attack, at the Sofia synagogue on October 7, 2024.

Antisemitic graffiti defaces Sofia synagogue, fallen soldiers memorial in Bulgaria


Bulgaria denounces antisemitic vandalism at a synagogue, Holocaust memorials

A synagogue and Holocaust memorials in Bulgaria were vandalized in a new wave of antisemitic attacks condemned by Jewish groups.

A Bulgarian woman walks past windows, featuring the Star of David, in a Synagouge in Sofia on the first day of Hanukkah December 19, 2003

British police arrest three on suspicion of aiding Russian spy services

The Kremlin has denied the accusations, saying the British government repeatedly blamed Russia for anything "bad" that happens in Britain.

Police officers stand on duty at Windsor Castle,  in Windsor, Britain, September 17, 2025.

Bulgaria arrests Russian shipowner in relation to deadly 2020 Beirut blast

Bulgarian authorities have arrested Igor Grechushkin, the Russian businessman tied to the 2020 Beirut port explosion that killed over 200 people, for possible extradition to Lebanon.

FILE PHOTO: Smoke rises from the site of an explosion in Beirut, Lebanon August 4, 2020

The travel company returns to Israelis’ favorite winter destination

Flying Carpet launches a direct flight to Sofia starting October 23, twice a week for $379. The destination offers cheap shopping, casinos, and for sports fans – Hapoel Tel Aviv EuroLeague games.

Sofia, Bulgaria

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Bulgarian prosecutor opens investigation into desecration of Burgas Holocaust monument

AleF added that such manifestations of antisemitism are unacceptable in a city that was once a symbol of humanity and resistance to Nazi crimes.

Desecration of the Monument of Gratitude, Burgas, 8.08.25.

2,200-Year-Old Warrior King and Horse Unearthed in Bulgaria

Archaeologists say the untouched burial connects to a neighboring tomb found last year, indicating a late Hellenistic cemetery for Thracian elites.

Finding from the grave.

Before they get expensive too: 5 European cities where NIS 100 will last you a whole day

Spain and Greece are now pricey and crowded, but Europe still has cheap spots: Tirana offers stays for NIS 180 and beer for NIS 13.5, while Sofia has beer for just NIS 6.4.

 Sofia, Bulgaria

'Burn in Hell': Israeli guests shocked by hate message from Bulgarian hotel owner - interview

“F*** you you Israeli piece of s***. I hope you burn in hell. You don’t need toilet paper, you are the most disgusting animals on the planet.”

 Conversation between Israeli guest and Bulgarian Hotel owner

Bulgaria bombing terrorist buried in Hezbollah cemetery after Lebanese officials intervene

The terrorist killed five Israelis, including a pregnant woman, and a Bulgarian bus driver in a bombing attack in 2012.

A truck carries the bus that was damaged in a bomb blast outside Burgas Airport, July 19, 2012.

Archaeologists discover 1,700-year-old Roman settlement in Bulgaria Linked to Emperor Decius

Coins from Emperor Constantius II indicate the settlement ended abruptly after 347 AD.

 Archaeologists discover 1,700-year-old Roman settlement in Bulgaria Linked to Emperor Decius.