Bulgaria has extended Temporary Protection until 4 March 2027. This means that all beneficiaries need to renew their registration cards, which are currently valid until 30 April 2026.

🟦 Re‑registration is now open at the State Agency for Refugees registration centres:

📍 Sofia Registration & Reception Centres	– 11 Lokomotiv Str. – 270 Botevgradsko Shose Blvd. – 21A Montevideo Str.
📍 Harmanli Registration & Reception Centre	Zh.k. Druzhba №23
📍 Banya Registration & Reception Centre	8914 Banya village, Nova Zagora Municipality, 17 Mineralni Bani
📍 Pastrogor Transit Centre	6519 Pastrogor village, Svilengrad Municipality

🟩 Until 30 April 2026, people under Temporary Protection can also complete re‑registration at the nearest Regional Directorate of the Ministry of Interior anywhere in the country. A detailed list of MoI re‑registration locations will be published soon on the official website of the State Agency for Refugees.

For more information, follow updates from the State Agency for Refugees.

We previously shared the exhibition “What I Hold”, showcasing moving photographs by young Syrians from Photo Workshop 66.

DW has published a powerful article highlighting the stories behind the images — moments of memory, solitude, nature, and resilience captured by seven refugee children.

? Read the full article here.

Humans in the Loop is offering 20 FREE spots on our Training Platform — designed to help you build practical, work-ready skills for today’s digital job market.

? The platform includes a wide range of self-paced courses to strengthen both soft and hard skills, empowering you to access digital employment opportunities.

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Let’s build your future together! ?

You are invited to join us for a unique opportunity to connect directly with employers who are actively seeking your skills and talent!

Organized by Caritas Sofia

What to Expect:

? Meetings & Interviews: Meet face-to-face with companies ready to hire.

? Interpretation: Translation services will be provided on-site.

Event Details:

? Sofia – Project Lab, Europe Hall, 58 Maria Luiza Blvd

? 23 October 2025 at 13:30

For more info:

? Milena Karakanova – 0886 348 983

? [email protected]

? Oksana Savchenko – 0887 150 377

? [email protected]

The exhibition “What I Hold” presents powerful photographs by young Syrians from Photo Workshop 66, capturing moments of memory, solitude, nature, and resilience.

? 7–12 October
? 16:00–20:00
? Port A, Triaditsa 5, Sofia
? Free entry

This is the third part of a trilogy exploring presence, perception, and survival.

Experience the magic of contemporary social circus — indoors, outdoors, and all around!

✨ Performances, workshops, installations, and the “Debate on Circus” forum.

?️ Free for teachers, students, kids & vulnerable groups.

? Symbolic ticket prices — because art should be for everyone.

? Featuring top artists from the European circus scene.

More info: https://cirkolution.com/en

Together with the Council of Refugee Women in Bulgaria, UNHCR awarded certificates to participants of the programme “Successful Start in Bulgaria” — equipping asylum seekers and refugees with essential knowledge for active participation in Bulgarian society.

? Every achievement is a step toward stronger communities and shared futures.

UNHCR Bulgaria is proud to support a campaign aimed at facilitating school enrolment for refugee children in Harmanli, Plovdiv, and Burgas for the 2025/2026 school year.

Building on past successful cooperation, UNHCR and the Ministry of Education jointly organized local coordination meetings with school principals, regional education authorities, and NGOs. These meetings focused on addressing operational and logistical questions and strengthening collaboration ahead of the new school year.

? The meetings were hosted at our Compass Protection and Inclusion Centres, providing a space to exchange ideas and present available support services. Together, we aim to ensure every child has access to education and the support they need.

We’re thrilled to see our initiative featured by IOM Bulgaria, who shared about the joyful and inclusive atmosphere created at the Safe Zone in Ovcha Kupel.

This program, led by UNHCR Bulgaria in collaboration with MiniArt, brings creativity, connection, and community to young people and families.

? Check out IOM’s post here:

? https://bulgaria.iom.int/news/building-joy-and-community-through-circus-arts-safe-zone-ovcha-kupel

We’re thrilled to announce that UNHCR partners Ukraine Support and Renovation Foundation (USRF) have launched an online Bulgarian language lesson tailored for Arabic speakers!

This is the first in a series designed to make learning Bulgarian accessible and engaging for Arabic-speaking communities.

? Watch the first lesson here:  https://youtu.be/1yhUGuimpCs