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Bulgaria: Borisov urges political opponents to help form government

"Who is on the side of Ukraine and who isn't... this should be the first topic that elected parties state their positions about", Borisov said on Tuesday.

04/10/2022

Bulgaria

Five key takeaways from Bulgaria's fourth election in 18 months

Spoiler alert: the political turmoil could continue.

02/10/2022

Bulgaria

Greece-Bulgaria gas pipeline begins operating to cut Russia dependency

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen heralded the new pipeline as a "game changer" at an inauguration ceremony in Sofia.

01/10/2022

Bulgaria

All you need to know about Bulgaria's fourth election in 18 months

Is Bulgaria entering a downward spiral or will Sunday's election help end the political turmoil engulfing the country?

30/09/2022

Bulgaria

Russian who burned passport wins appeal against extradition back home

"Today, the Varna Court of Appeal showed the whole world that Bulgaria adheres to European principles - principles of freedom, human rights and the right to human life," said Alchin outside the court

25/08/2022

Bulgaria

Police officers dead after migrant bus ploughs through roadblock

It happened when a police car tried to block the path of the bus after it had refused to stop.

25/08/2022

Europe News

Brussels 'must stop EU-based Russians being extradited home'

Bulgarian MEP Radan Kanev made the plea over the case of Alexey Alchin, who burned his Russian passport in protest at the Ukraine war and is now wanted on tax evasion charges back home.

18/08/2022

Bulgaria

Bulgaria risks violating EU principles over Russia extradition request

The Russian dissident who burned his passport is appealing against a Bulgarian court's decision to extradite him, amid concern for the safety of others who fled to the EU after the invasion of Ukraine.

12/08/2022

Bulgaria

Hundreds join anti-Gazprom protest in Bulgaria

There are concerns the country's caretaker government could break with the policies of its pro-Western predecessor and revert to close energy ties with Russia.

10/08/2022

My Europe Series

Russian who burned passport in war protest faces extradition back home

“The case against him is a way for the Russian state to take revenge and repress another opponent of the regime in Russia,” said his wife Olga Gyurova.

09/08/2022

Bulgaria

Bulgarian Prime Minister Petkov resigns after losing confidence vote

Petkov will remain a PM candidate and has now been tasked with trying to form a new government.

27/06/2022

Bulgaria

Bulgarian lawmakers vote to unblock North Macedonia's EU bid

Bulgaria's parliament voted on Friday in favour of lifting the country's veto on the opening of negotiations for the accession of North Macedonia to the European Union

24/06/2022

Bulgaria

Bulgaria's political turmoil could sink a deal to solve EU veto row

A deal looked in reach but it was suddenly thrown into doubt by Bulgaria's government losing a confidence vote in parliament.

23/06/2022

Bulgaria

Bulgaria faces more turmoil as government loses confidence vote

Bulgaria could face its fourth election in just over a year after Prime Minister Kiril Petkov's centrist government lost Wednesday's motion by 123 to 116 votes.

21/06/2022

Bulgaria

Bulgaria's political turmoil deepens as two key ministers quit

Bulgaria's foreign and energy ministers resigned on Monday, deepening the country's political turmoil.

13/06/2022

Bulgaria

Bulgaria hunts for mystery pilot who flew across several countries

The country's defence forces were put on high alert after an unauthorised aircraft entered Bulgarian airspace.

10/06/2022

Bulgaria

LGBT+ couple's stateless baby 'should be given birth certificate'

Lawyers have hailed the decision as a landmark for gay rights.

17/05/2022

Bulgaria

Bulgaria approves plan to support companies from high energy prices

Bulgaria had relied on Russia for 90% of its natural gas before Gazprom cut supplies in April.

16/05/2022

Europe Decoded

How will Bulgaria cope without Russian gas?

Bulgaria received the vast majority of its gas supply from Russia and is now turning to Greece. Will it be enough?

28/04/2022

Bulgaria

EU approves Bulgaria’s post-pandemic recovery fund plan

Bulgaria is one of the last EU countries to have its proposals accepted by Brussels.

07/04/2022

Bulgaria

Bulgarian MEP fined for perceived Nazi salute in European Parliament

President Roberta Metsola said his gesture had "damaged the dignity and reputation" of the Parliament.

05/04/2022

Bulgaria

Bulgaria MPs vote to abolish 'golden passport' scheme

The EU has called on member states to scrap the schemes following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

24/03/2022

Bulgaria

Bulgaria refuses military aid for Ukraine amid US defence talks

US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin met Bulgarian PM Kiril Petkov over the Ukraine war but Sofia ruled out military aid.

19/03/2022

Bulgaria

Bulgaria's former PM Boyko Borissov released from detention

The former prime minister was freed after prosecutors failed to come up with enough evidence to press charges. His lawyer said the arrest came as part of an inquiry into alleged extortion.

19/03/2022

Bulgaria

Bulgaria's former PM Boyko Borissov arrested

He was detained in Sofia late on Thursday.

18/03/2022

My Europe Series

Bulgarians offer food, shelter and transport to Ukrainians fleeing war

Rumen Sarandev couldn't offer his house to those fleeing the bloodshed - so he offered his car.

04/03/2022