Bulgaria

Jewish Italian teens targeted by alleged neo-Nazis at Bulgaria hotel

The group, from Rome and Milan, was participating in a program organized by the Jewish youth movement Bnei Akiva.

Sofia, Bulgaria.
 El Al Flight 402 - The Lockheed Constellation registered as 4X-AKC, pictured here in 1950.

On this day: Communist Bulgaria downs El Al flight 402, killing all 58 people onboard

FILE PHOTO: US Air Force planes on the tarmac of Sofia airport, Bulgaria, February 19, 2026.

Bulgaria denies US tanker aircraft will be used in operations against Iran

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei speaks during an interview, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, April 5, 2026.

Iran's Baghaei warns Bulgaria against aiding US during operations, hosting American aircraft


'Beyond the Light': A testament to art’s power to heal

In his new exhibition, Hristo Mavrev transforms whispers of fear into declarations of freedom.

 HRISTO MAVREV: My paintings are a way to reclaim that lost brightness.

Bulgarian prosecutor affirms 'zero-tolerance' policy towards antisemitism

The WZO members said they appreciated "the proactive role and consistent efforts of the Bulgarian Prosecutor's Office in combating hate crimes."

 Acting Bulgarian Prosecutor General Borislav Sarafov, Yaakov Hagoel - Chairman of the World Zionist Organization and Gusti Yehoshua Braverman - Head of the Department for Organization and Connection with Israelis Abroad at the World Zionist Organization in Sofia, 29 November 2024

Blind Bulgarian predicts future including global conflict, Muslim rule

Her predictions, which continue to spark interest and debate, have left many pondering their meanings, particularly as the world nears years she described as pivotal.

 Muslims pray in Europe

Twelve years ago today: Hezbollah’s deadly bus bombing in Bulgaria

The attack, a targeted suicide bombing attack on a bus carrying 42 Israelis, was believed to have been carried out by Hezbollah terrorists.

A burnt bus is seen at Bulgaria's Burgas airport July 18, 2012. Three people were killed and over 20 injured by an explosion on a bus carrying Israeli tourists outside the airport of the Black Sea city of Burgas.

Bulgarian archaeologists find marble god in ancient Roman sewer

The discovery of the 6.8-foot (2-meter) tall statue was made during excavation work at the site of the ancient city of Heraclea Sintica in southwestern Bulgaria, which lies close to the Greek border.

A view shows a marble statue, uncovered by archaeologists at the site of the remains of the ancient city of Heraclea Sinitica, near the village of Rupite, Bulgaria, July 5, 2024.

A new dark comedy asks: Was Bulgaria’s King Boris III a friend or a foe of the Jews?

While Boris III is believed to have been horrified by the Nazis’ antisemitism, he was pressured into signing a law that sent Bulgarian Jews to concentration camps.

 BULGARIAN TSAR Boris III, who ruled during the Holocaust, 1995. The book deconstructs what it says was his negative impact on the Jews as opposed to more positive narratives Bulgaria tried to present.

After Morocco and Poland: Rabbi Pinto visited the tomb of the Peleh Yoetz


Israel grabs gold at U20 hockey Worlds, promoted to Division II

Next year, the blue-and-white will play in Division II against the likes of Spain, Serbia, Iceland, Australia, and Belgium.

 THE ISRAEL team celebrates on the ice following its 6-3 victory over Mexico to cap a gold-medal performance at the IIHF U20 Ice Hockey World Championship Division III, Group A event in Sofia, Bulgaria.

Israel tops Bulgaria at U20 hockey Worlds

The final 20 minutes belonged entirely to the blue-and-white.

 TEAM ISRAEL players celebrate after one of their seven goals in the 7-3 victory over host Bulgaria at the IIHF U20 World Championship on Tuesday night to improve to 2-0 at the tournament.

Baba Vanga's 2024 predictions: EU terrorist attack, Putin assassination

Baba Vanga also warns of an impending global economic crisis and extreme weather events in 2024.