News and updates about Sofia

Main Bulgarian political parties denounce neo-Nazi march

Four Bulgarian political parties have denounced an annual neo-Nazi march honoring a general who led WWII-era fascist union.

Main Bulgarian political parties denounce neo-Nazi march

Bulgarian synagogue vandalized with swastika

Sofia Central Synagogue, the largest in Southeastern Europe, defaced with swastika and an anti-Semitic message.

Bulgarian synagogue vandalized with swastika

PM: First signs of cautious optimism that we're curbing plague

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu tested for 1st time with rapid coronavirus test (result within 15 minutes); result, negative.

PM: First signs of cautious optimism that we're curbing plague

Synagogue attacked in Bulgarian capital

Vandal throws stones, breaks windows of Sofia Central Synagogue on Shabbat, days before International Holocaust Remembrance Day.

Synagogue attacked in Bulgarian capital

Neo-Nazi rally held in Bulgarian capital despite ban

Annual neo-Nazi rally held in the capital of Bulgaria despite a municipal ban.

Neo-Nazi rally held in Bulgarian capital despite ban

Car bomb found in main Bulgarian airport

Van loaded with explosive device found in international airport at capital city of Sofia, police hold controlled detonation.

Car bomb found in main Bulgarian airport

Israeli Soccer Players Attacked by Fans in Bulgaria

CSKA Sofia fans storm onto field, chase players from the Israeli club Ashdod.

Israeli Soccer Players Attacked by Fans in Bulgaria

Four Arrested in Vandalism of Bulgarian Synagogue

Graffiti reading 'death to Jews' scrawled on fence outside largest Jewish synagogue; security footage leads to arrests.

Four Arrested in Vandalism of Bulgarian Synagogue

Bomber Suspect Photo Posted by Bulgarian Security

Bulgarian officials have posted a photo of the suspect they believe was the suicide bomber who attacked an Israeli tour bus, killing six.

Bomber Suspect Photo Posted by Bulgarian Security

Israeli Terror Victims Arrive Home from Bulgaria

The wounded victims of Wednesday's suicide attack have arrived home from Bulgaria.

Israeli Terror Victims Arrive Home from Bulgaria

Israeli Terror Bombing Victims in Bulgaria Prepare to Come Home

Israelis wounded in the massive suicide bombing Wednesday are set to depart for home within hours, according to an Israeli military source.

Israeli Terror Bombing Victims in Bulgaria Prepare to Come Home