Bulgaria adopts euro, becomes 21st Eurozone member
Bulgaria enters the euro currency union on 1 January, a historic step for EU integration met with public anxiety over prices and political instability. Discover the economic implications.
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UK tourist 'unlawfully detained' in Bulgaria for 14 days
A Birmingham pilot's three-day trip turned into a nightmare when he was held in a Bulgarian immigration centre after reporting his passport stolen. He is now taking legal action.
Bulgaria Joins Eurozone, Countering Russian Influence
Bulgaria's historic adoption of the euro marks a major geopolitical shift, strengthening EU unity and directly challenging Russia's disinformation campaigns in the Balkans. Discover the economic and security implications.
Baba Vanga's 2026 warning on tech and ethics
Baba Vanga's alleged 2026 prophecy warns society will realise it has 'gone too far' with technology and ethics. Explore the chilling predictions and their potential impact.
Baba Vanga's 2025 Predictions: Hits and Misses
As 2025 ends, we examine which of Baba Vanga's prophecies came true, from natural disasters to AI, and which fell short. Discover the mystic's track record.
Cărtărescu's Blinding Trilogy Finally Reaches UK Readers
Romanian author Mircea Cărtărescu discusses his acclaimed Blinding trilogy, communist upbringing, and Nobel Prize rumours as his masterpiece reaches British audiences after 30 years.
Ex-Liverpool star Ibe joins Bulgarian side Lokomotiv Sofia
Former Liverpool winger Jordon Ibe has dramatically left English non-league side Sittingbourne FC after just 17 days to sign a two-year deal with Bulgaria's Lokomotiv Sofia.
Russian link suspected in Paris memorial vandalism
Two Bulgarian nationals have been convicted for vandalising a Holocaust memorial in Paris, with French intelligence suspecting Russian involvement in orchestrating the attack to destabilise European unity.
Gurnah's Theft: Coming-of-Age in Tanzania
Nobel laureate Abdulrazak Gurnah returns with a powerful audiobook exploring identity, displacement and moral choices in 1960s Tanzania through the eyes of a young student.
Berbatov reveals kidnapping ordeal by gangsters
Ex-Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov shares shocking details of his kidnapping by armed gangsters in Bulgaria during his playing career - a chilling story of survival and resilience.
Booker Prize Launches Children's Booker Award
The prestigious Booker Prize expands its literary empire with the Children's Booker, chaired by Frank Cottrell-Boyce, aiming to champion children's literature and create lifelong reading habits.
Why Literary Purists Are Wrong About Classic Novel Adaptations
From radical reinterpretations to modern settings, discover why controversial adaptations of Austen and Brontë are essential for keeping literary classics alive for new generations.
NSW funds literature to combat AI-generated stories
The New South Wales government launches a groundbreaking funding initiative to protect authentic Australian storytelling from the rising tide of AI-generated content, championing human creativity.
Can Xue & Krasznahorkai: Joint Nobel Literature Favourites
In an unprecedented twist, Chinese experimental writer Can Xue and Hungarian master Laszlo Krasznahorkai lead the race as joint favourites for the 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature, according to latest betting odds.
UK's biggest phone theft gang smashed in police raid
Exclusive investigation reveals how a sophisticated Bulgarian crime network orchestrated Britain's largest mobile phone theft operation, with connections tracing back to a Hong Kong skyscraper filled with stolen handsets.
Gaza Poet: 'My Poems Are Part of My Flesh'
Exclusive interview with Palestinian poet Batool Abu Akleen reveals how she continues to write amidst the devastation of Gaza, transforming trauma into powerful verse that bears witness to her people's struggle.
Annie Ernaux's 'The Young Man': A Masterful Audiobook
Nobel laureate Annie Ernaux's latest work, 'The Young Man', is now a stunning audiobook. This searingly honest memoir explores a transformative affair with a man thirty years her junior, read by the author herself. Discover the power of her unflinching au
Haruki Murakami Opens First US Library in Manhattan
Acclaimed Japanese author Haruki Murakami has inaugurated his first US-based library, The Haruki Murakami Library, at Waseda University's Manhattan campus, offering a deep dive into his literary world.
Ian McEwan's Top 10 Books: The Definitive Ranking
Discover the definitive ranking of Ian McEwan's 10 greatest novels, from the Booker Prize-winning 'Amsterdam' to the controversial masterpiece 'Nutshell', featuring a foetus narrator.
Bath's Spectacular Jane Austen 250th Anniversary Festival
Step back into the Regency era as Bath hosts a magnificent festival honouring Jane Austen's 250th birthday. Discover the elegant costumes, lively dances, and timeless charm that transformed the city into a living tribute to the literary icon.
Tom Gauld Satirises 'Classic Novels Reworked for Men'
Acclaimed cartoonist Tom Gauld brilliantly satirises gender-based marketing with his latest cartoon, imagining classic literature rewritten with stereotypically 'masculine' themes for a male audience.
Ian McEwan: Modern Novels Beat The Classics
Acclaimed British author Ian McEwan argues that contemporary fiction surpasses the 19th-century novel in psychological depth and formal ambition. Discover his provocative defence of the modern novel.
2025 UK University English Rankings: Surprising Changes Revealed
The Complete University Guide 2025 unveils surprising shifts in the English department rankings. Discover which institutions are leading in teaching quality, graduate prospects, and research excellence.
Author Names 5 Life-Changing Books You Must Read
Discover the five essential books that have profoundly shaped one author's life and writing, from timeless classics to modern masterpieces that promise to captivate every reader.
Jane Austen's Bath Legacy Thrives 200 Years On
Two centuries after her death, Jane Austen's connection to Bath continues to captivate a global community of 'Janeites'. Discover how the city preserves her spirit and why her work remains more relevant than ever.
Jane Austen's Final Bath Home Discovered by Historians
Historians have identified the precise Bath townhouse where Jane Austen spent her final months in the city before her death, shedding new light on the author's life.
A Splintering: A Stunning Debut on Female Ambition
Our review of Dur e Aziz Amna's powerful debut novel, 'A Splintering,' exploring a young woman's journey from Pakistan to the Ivy League and the complex price of ambition.
Brian Lewis, publisher who championed Dylan Thomas, dies at 96
The remarkable story of Brian Lewis, the visionary publisher who championed Dylan Thomas and shaped 20th-century literature from a tiny Welsh bookshop.
Dan Brown's New Novel Savaged as 'Weapons-Grade Nonsense'
The literary world delivers its verdict on Dan Brown's latest Robert Langdon thriller. Critics brand 'The Secret of Secrets' as convoluted, cliché-ridden, and a spectacular dive into the realms of the ridiculous. Discover why this might be Brown's most pa
'Woke' trigger warning for Sherlock Holmes play sparks fury
A new London stage adaptation of Arthur Conan Doyle's 'The Sign of Four' has ignited a fierce culture war debate after producers issued a 'trigger warning' for its depiction of crime, leaving traditional Sherlock Holmes fans outraged.
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