The Bulgarian mystic Baba Vanga, often referred to as the “Nostradamus of the Balkans,” has once again resurfaced in the headlines. This time, rumors are circulating that she predicted the end of the world will begin in 2025. Despite her death in 1996, Baba Vanga’s supposed prophecies continue to spark debate, though there are no official written records to verify what she actually predicted.
In October 2024, a viral claim on X (formerly known as Twitter) stated that Baba Vanga had foretold the apocalypse would start in 2025. The post quickly gained traction, amassing over 15.5 million views and more than 6,000 reposts. However, alongside this viral post, a Community Note appeared, cautioning readers: “Baba Vanga has a history of incorrect predictions, such as an alien invasion that was supposed to occur in 2022.”
Online reactions were a mix of humor and skepticism. One user commented, “She says this every year girl wrap it upppppp,” while another quipped, “Did she say when the brat remix album is gonna come out?” The playful remarks only added fuel to the ongoing fascination with the mystic’s predictions.
Baba Vanga passed away at the age of 84, leaving behind a legacy shrouded in mystery. Her followers claim she accurately foresaw significant historical events, from World War II to the election of President Barack Obama, as well as the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, the 9/11 attacks, and even the COVID-19 pandemic. Yet, much like Nostradamus, her predictions are often vague, open to interpretation, and lack concrete evidence. Consequently, it remains unclear whether she genuinely made these predictions or if they have been retroactively attributed to her.
Despite the uncertainty, media outlets continue to report on her alleged prophecies. According to The New York Post, Baba Vanga’s apocalyptic timeline includes a series of events that could alter the course of human history. These predictions stretch far into the future and cover a range of disasters and advancements, such as:
2025: A conflict in Europe will devastate the population.
2028: Humans will explore Venus as a potential energy source.
2033: Melting polar ice caps will raise sea levels dramatically.
2076: Communism will spread worldwide.
2130: Humans will make contact with aliens.
2170: A massive drought will affect much of the planet.
3005: Earth will engage in a war with a Martian civilization.
3797: Humans will be forced to leave Earth due to its uninhabitability.
5079: The world will come to an end.
These outlandish predictions, while captivating, are difficult to verify, as Baba Vanga did not leave behind any written documentation of her prophecies. The New York Post itself acknowledges that there is no way to confirm whether these predictions were ever made by her.
Adding to the mystery, academic Viktoria Vitanova-Kerber, an expert on Baba Vanga, has shed some light on the mystic’s supposed predictions. In a report by Colitco, Vitanova-Kerber explained, “She wasn’t someone who kept diaries or recorded her prophecies. … There are almost no written records of what she really said, making it impossible to verify these claims.” Vitanova-Kerber believes that many of the predictions attributed to Baba Vanga are the result of visitors recalling details of their meetings with her long after her death.
For example, if Baba Vanga mentioned “a great sickness” during a reading, it is now interpreted as a prediction of the COVID-19 pandemic. Similarly, Baba’s niece, who lived with the mystic, claims to have written down several of her prophecies, but she has yet to produce any solid evidence to support these claims. In a 2021 interview, the niece even suggested that Baba Vanga foresaw the COVID-19 pandemic as early as 1988 but is waiting for the “right moment” to release the records.
The enigma surrounding Baba Vanga’s predictions persists. If her prophecies about the end of the world are to be believed, humanity still has time to prepare. According to a report by *HuffPost UK*, if time travel is indeed invented by 2304, as one of her predictions suggests, perhaps a solution will be found before the world comes to an end in 5079.
In the meantime, these rumors and speculative predictions continue to capture the public’s imagination. Whether they hold any truth or are simply products of human interpretation, Baba Vanga’s name remains synonymous with prophecy and intrigue.
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