Eurovision Final Kicks Off in Vienna
The Eurovision Song Contest final is underway in Vienna, with Bulgaria's Dara set to perform 12th with "Bangarang." 25 countries, including Denmark, Israel, Belgium, and Serbia, are competing.
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Bulgarian Designer Victor Garbeskov Shines in the Global Fashion Spotlight
Bulgarian designer Victor Garbeskov, working from a Milan apartment, has captured the attention of the international fashion scene, featured in events like Eurovision and the Met Gala, and now in Portugal's Vogue.
New Airbus A220-300 Incident at Split Airport
An Airbus A220-300, part of Croatia Airlines' new fleet, had a serious incident at Split Airport on Saturday. The aircraft, worth around half a billion euros, is one of six out of 15 purchased.
Stilianca Nikolova Dominates Bulgarian Artistic Gymnastics Championship
Stilianca Nikolova, the absolute European champion, won the Bulgarian national artistic gymnastics championship with a total score of 116.250 points. She also received the prestigious Maria Gigova Award.
Stoilov and Göztepe Bid Farewell to European Dreams After 0-3 Final Loss in Turkey
Stanimir Stoilov and Göztepe have said goodbye to European dreams after a 0-3 defeat in the Turkish final round, dropping to fifth place.
Bulgarian Volleyball Team Misses Russian Cup Final
The team led by Plamen Konstantinov and featuring national distributor Moni Nikolov from "Lokomotiv" (Novosibirsk) failed to qualify for the final of the Russian volleyball cup after losing to "Dynamo" (Moscow) in a dramatic match.
Bulgarian Swimmers Win 8 Gold Medals in Burgas Mayor's Cup
Bulgarian swimmers secured eight more gold medals on the second day of the "Grand Prix Burgas - Mayor's Cup 2026" international swimming tournament in Park Arena OZK.
Eurovision Scandal: Albanian Representative Loves Kosovo Flag
This year's Eurovision saw a scandal unfold when Albanian singer Alis showed support for Kosovo's flag, causing uproar and violating the competition's strict protocols against politicization.
Vesna Zmijanac's Thrilling Third Concert in Belgrade Arena
Legendary singer Vesna Zmijanac performed her third show at the Belgrade Arena, accompanied by her best friend and ready for another memorable performance.
Serbian President Vučić Thanks Harvard and MIT Students for Positive Remarks
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić thanked Harvard and MIT students for their kind words and respect towards Serbia during their Balkan Trek study visit.
"Lavina" Prepares for Eurovision 2026 Final
The Serbian group "Lavina" is set to perform at the Eurovision 2026 final tonight. Lead singer Pavle Aranđelović expressed his excitement and disbelief ahead of the performance.
Bulgarian TV Chief Urges Diaspora to Support Dara in Eurovision
Bulgaria's TV director, Milena Milotinova, urges Bulgarians abroad to vote for Dara in the Eurovision final. Voting instructions are provided for various countries.
Croatia Airlines Plane Veers Off Runway in Split Incident
A Croatia Airlines Airbus A220 veered off the runway during takeoff preparations in Split, causing damage but leaving all passengers and crew unharmed.
Bosnian Footballer Kerim Alajbegović Departs Red Bull Salzburg
Bosnian footballer Kerim Alajbegović bid farewell to Red Bull Salzburg after a successful season, thanking the club and fans for their support.
Hristo Yanev: Prefer CSKA to Fall to Levski but Triumph in Cup Final
CSKA head coach Hristo Yanev discusses the team's 0-2 loss to champions Levski, emphasizing their focus on Wednesday's Bulgarian Cup final against Lokomotiv.
Airbus A220 Skids Off Runway in Split, Croatia
An Airbus A220-300 operated by Croatia Airlines skidded off the runway at Split Airport in Croatia after the pilots aborted the takeoff for safety reasons, with no injuries reported.
Turkish Ministry of Defense Clarifies Draft Notifications for 2026 Exercises
The Turkish Ministry of Defense has clarified that draft notifications seen on social media are part of the routine "Yıldırım Series Mobilization Exercises" planned for 7,686 reservists.
Ski in the Morning, Swim in the Afternoon: Unique Croatian Destination
Rijeka, Croatia, offers a rare combination of alpine skiing and seaside swimming in the same day, making it a unique destination for travelers.
Srbija's Eurovision Symbolism: Band Lavina to Compete Under Lucky No. 9
Srbija's Eurovision entry, the band Lavina, will compete under the number 9, a symbolic number associated with past winners. Fans speculate this could bring good fortune to Srbija's performance tonight.
UNESCO in Plovdiv: Roman Mosaics on the World Heritage List
UNESCO's former director, Irina Bokova, visited Plovdiv to assess the Roman mosaics of Philipopolis for inclusion in the World Heritage List.