Israel defeated Bulgaria in surprisingly easy fashion yesterday 4-0 to move even on points at the top of its European qualifying group. Motti Ivanir, Israel's coach, was worried before the game that fourth-place Bulgaria, feeling no pressure, could come into Ramat Gan Stadium and wreak havoc.

Malta were soundly beaten by Bulgaria in Rahal Gdid in a friendly on Wednesday night. The Maltese were under pressure from the outset, and that they needed to wait five minutes to take the lead was something of a surprise.

Dimitar Berbatov became Bulgaria's all-time leading scorer with 48 goals after netting twice in a 4-1 win against Malta in a friendly on Wednesday.

Dimitar Berbatov hit a brace as Bulgaria beat Malta 4-1 in a friendly at the Hibs Ground this evening but the match was not as one-sided as the scoreline suggests.

Malta 1 Bulgaria 4 - international friendly result.

(BRUSSELS ) - The European Commission announced Wednesday that it had lifted a freeze on millions of euros in potential aid to Bulgaria after Sofia improved its management of EU funds.

Prime Minister, Boyko Borisov, has declared that Wednesday’s unblocking of previously frozen PHARE Program money for Bulgaria, was a great boost for his government.

Bulgaria's Prime Minister Borisov (sitting) has termed the unblocking of PHARE funds a great boost for his cabinet. Pictured here with Economy Minister Traikov.

The European Commission confirmed it has unblocked EUR 82,563 M in EU funding for Bulgaria under PHARE program, which was suspended last year for the country's failure to adequately tackle corruption.

Bulgaria forward Valeri Bojinov at the Malta International Airport yesterday. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli Valeri Bojinov is eager to inspire Bulgaria to a fine performance against Malta and boost his chances of holding down a regular place in the team.

The Bulgarian Church honors on Sunday Michaelmas, the feast of St Michael the Archangel (also the Feast of Saints Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael) or the Feast of Michael and All Angels.

The courtesy period for the requirement for drivers in Bulgaria to have their lights on during the day as well expires on November 9, police warned.

Sofia- The unthinkable happened when the Wall fell in Berlin on November 9, 1989. Something equally unthinkable occurred a day later in Bulgaria, when Communist dictator Todor Zhivkov stepped down after a reign of more th...

Regardless when Bulgaria is going to recover from the economic crisis, it will not be able to achieve the pre-crisis levels of growth and low unemployment.

Bulgaria's Prime Minister, Boyko Borisov, admitted Saturday he had reprimanded his Agriculture Minister, Miroslav Naydenov, over a recent remark.

Bulgaria's former government of PM Sergey Stanishev not only failed to give a charity donation that it promised to the Nova TV but it even did not included those funds in the state budget.

Bulgaria's Christian Orthodox Church honors Saturday the All Souls' Day before the Day of St. Archangel Michael (November 8, Sunday), or the so-called Archangel All Souls' Day.

Bulgaria's President, Georgi Parvanov, said Saturday he was not going to approve the recall of the country's Ambassadors to the USA and Turkey. “I am not convinced that these two diplomats are guilty,” Parvanov said.

Bulgaria's Prime Minister, Boyko Borisov, stated Friday night that in his first 100 days in office he stopped embezzlement of state funds, and found money for large infrastructure projects.

Melrose Resources has provided an update on its operational activities in Bulgaria, Romania and Egypt.