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Bulgaria

EU and NATO member
The Republic of Bulgaria is a country located in Southeast Europe, on the eastern part of the Balkan Peninsula. Its territory covers an area of 110,993.6 square kilometers, and its population was 6,445,481 in 2023. The country's capital is Sofia. Historically, Bulgaria was founded as the First Bulgarian Empire in 681, and then experienced a period of Ottoman rule until gaining independence in 1878. After 1989, the country began democratization, and in the 21st century, it actively integrated into European and global structures.
2004
The country became a full member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
2007
Bulgaria became a member state of the European Union
2008
Bulgaria introduced a flat income tax of 10%, which is one of the lowest in the EU
2024
The lowest level of consumer goods and services prices among EU countries was recorded, which was 40% lower than the average
2025
Bulgaria became a full member of the Schengen Area on January 1
2026
Approval was received for the introduction of the euro as the official currency on January 1
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Gymnast Onofriichuk named Athlete of the Month for May in UkrainePhoto

The NOC has recognized Taisiia Onofriichuk as the best athlete of May following her bronze medal at the European Championships. The gymnast holds world-class status and has 25 World Cup awards.

Sports • June 11, 01:35 PM • 1648 views
Bulgaria officially ceases arms supplies to Ukraine and calls for negotiations with the RF

Bulgarian Defense Minister Dimitar Stoyanov stated that Ukraine "has enough weapons and needs people. " At the same time, official Sofia calls on the parties to engage in negotiations mediated by the EU.

War in Ukraine • June 9, 02:16 PM • 11047 views
NATO strengthens the defense of Finland and Sweden

The Alliance has established the FLF unit in Finland for rapid response. The new military unit also includes a Swedish combat group.

News of the World • June 7, 06:15 PM • 6435 views
Ukraine beat Georgia at the 2026 European Minifootball Championship and advanced to the semifinalsVideo

Ukraine crushed Georgia 4:0 and reached the semifinals of the 2026 European Minifootball Championship. The next opponent for our national team will be Hungary on June 3.

Sports • June 2, 07:20 PM • 4840 views
Singer Alina Grosu has baptized her son, with Iryna Bilyk becoming the godmotherPhoto

Artist Alina Grosu has baptized her one-and-a-half-month-old son, Mark Gabriel. Iryna Bilyk became the godmother, officially becoming the singer's 'kuma' for the first time.

Society • June 1, 09:04 AM • 198112 views
Bulgaria to be penalized for deficit just months after joining the eurozone - FT

The European Commission will initiate a procedure against Sofia due to a budget deficit of 3. 5%. Experts forecast the figure will continue to rise to 4.3% in 2027.

Economy • May 30, 06:33 PM • 4486 views
The EU should lead peace negotiations with Russia - Bulgarian Prime Minister

Rumen Radev called on the EU to lead negotiations with the Russian Federation to end the war. He warned against a conflict with a nuclear power without proper weaponry.

War in Ukraine • May 27, 08:03 PM • 5048 views
Ties with the RF are toxic, so they are being disavowed: CCD on Russia's attempts to claim Bulgaria's Eurovision victory

Kirkorov claimed credit for Bulgaria's victory at Eurovision 2026, but the country denied his involvement. Meanwhile, Lavrov called the contest satanism.

Politics • May 20, 01:01 AM • 11197 views
Bear kills man near the Bulgarian capital

In the Vitosha Mountains near Sofia, a female bear with cubs killed a 30-year-old man. This is the first fatal wild animal attack in Bulgaria since 2010.

Society • May 18, 12:37 AM • 13571 views
How the world voted for Ukraine at Eurovision 2026 and who gave LELÉKA the most points

Singer LELÉKA entered the top 10 at Eurovision 2026, receiving 221 points. The greatest total support for Ukraine was provided by Azerbaijan, Portugal, and Poland.

Culture • May 17, 02:48 PM • 12785 views
Bulgaria's Eurovision victory sparked scandal over composer's ties to Kirkorov

Bulgaria's Eurovision victory caused a scandal due to the songwriter's ties to the Russian Federation. Dimitris Kontopoulos has collaborated with Philipp Kirkorov for years.

Culture • May 17, 12:19 PM • 12675 views
Bulgaria wins Eurovision for the first time in history, Ukraine takes 9th placePhoto

Singer DARA brought Bulgaria its first-ever victory at Eurovision 2026. Ukrainian artist Leleka entered the top ten and took ninth place.

Culture • May 16, 11:07 PM • 87787 views
The final of the 70th Eurovision Song Contest kicks off in Vienna. Ukraine will perform at number 7Video

Ukraine's representative LELÉKA will perform seventh in the Eurovision final in Vienna. 25 countries will compete for victory, with Finland being the favorite.

Culture • May 16, 07:00 PM • 10481 views
The second semi-final of Eurovision kicks off in Vienna - when Ukraine will perform

The second semi-final of Eurovision 2026 will take place in Vienna, where LELÉKA will perform under number 12. Bookmakers estimate Ukraine's chances of reaching the final at 94%.

Culture • May 14, 06:33 PM • 16267 views
Putin's violinist Vadim Repin to perform in Sofia despite international protests - CCD

On May 14, Vadim Repin, a violinist funded by the Kremlin, will perform in Sofia. Bulgarian artists are protesting against the performance by the artist from the aggressor state.

Culture • May 13, 10:38 PM • 6010 views
New Drone Deals and Defense Cooperation Agreements – Zelenskyy Summarizes the Results of the Bucharest Nine Summit

Zelenskyy announced Drone Deals agreements following the B9 summit. The parties are strengthening defense cooperation to ensure security in Ukraine and Europe.

War in Ukraine • May 13, 08:10 PM • 7350 views
Bulgaria approves new government led by pro-Russian former President Radev

Former President Rumen Radev has become the Prime Minister of Bulgaria following his party's election victory. The politician opposes arms supplies to Ukraine and advocates for ties with the Russian Federation.

Politics • May 8, 01:17 PM • 3538 views
Netherlands propose using €210 billion in frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine - Politico

The Netherlands propose directing 210 billion euros of Russian assets toward Ukraine's defense. The initiative was discussed at a closed-door meeting of EU finance ministers.

Politics • May 8, 12:35 PM • 3687 views
Bulgaria proposes to terminate 10-year security agreement with Ukraine

The "Revival" party proposes to terminate the security agreement with Ukraine. Politicians also demand the cancellation of financial guarantees worth 1.2 billion euros.

Politics • April 30, 03:38 PM • 16510 views
Trump's team developed a list of 'naughty' NATO allies - Politico

The White House has developed a ranking of NATO members based on their level of support for the US and defense spending. Countries face troop redeployments and restrictions on arms sales.

News of the World • April 22, 01:18 PM • 3863 views
In Bulgaria, a bus crashed into a crowd of Ukrainians - two dead, 16 injured

In Bulgaria, a Ukrainian bus rolled backward and crashed into a crowd of passengers on the roadside. Two people died, and 16 more were injured to varying degrees.

Society • April 22, 09:53 AM • 15445 views
Radev's pro-Russian coalition wins an absolute majority in Bulgaria's parliamentary electionsVideo

Rumen Radev's coalition received 44. 7% of the votes in the parliamentary elections. The politician opposes supplying weapons to Ukraine and supports ties with Russia.

News of the World • April 20, 10:44 AM • 5177 views
Rumen Radev's pro-Russian party wins Bulgarian elections - exit poll

In the parliamentary elections, "Progressive Bulgaria" received over 38% of the votes. The GERB party came in second, and Radev's political force may get 110 seats in parliament.

Politics • April 19, 06:24 PM • 11675 views
Bulgaria holds its eighth parliamentary election since 2021

Bulgaria is holding its eighth snap parliamentary election since 2021. Former President Radev has launched a new party to fight corruption.

Politics • April 19, 06:21 AM • 4273 views
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Labor Code reform is impossible without a public dialogue between the government, employers, and employees - expert

Experts and the FPU demand that workers' rights be taken into account in the new Labor Code. It is proposed to link the minimum wage to 50% of the national average.

Society • April 16, 01:38 PM • 44154 views
4 billion dollars to strengthen air defense and over 1.5 billion dollars for UAVs - Fedorov on the results of "Ramstein"

Partners are allocating over $5. 5 billion for air defense systems and drones for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Germany, Britain, and other countries have announced large-scale aid packages.

War in Ukraine • April 15, 08:17 PM • 3795 views
Trump administration extended sanctions waiver for Russian Lukoil

The US has allowed Lukoil's network to operate until October 29 despite sanctions against Russia's oil sector. The waiver applies to 2,000 stations and plants in Europe.

Economy • April 15, 09:52 AM • 3714 views
CPD on elections in Hungary: Russia loses information war in Europe despite billions in spending

The head of the CPD, Kovalenko, announced the defeat of Russian propaganda in the Hungarian elections. The opposition Tisza party won a constitutional majority in the country.

Politics • April 12, 08:49 PM • 11119 views
New international train from Ukraine to Bulgaria is planned to launch in early JunePhoto

The new train will run through Lviv, Chernivtsi, and Bucharest, with a travel time of up to 30 hours. The parties are negotiating preferential tariffs to reduce ticket prices.

Society • April 6, 10:22 AM • 10249 views
Ukrainian border guards continue to shell Russia with 1940s-era KS-19 anti-aircraft gunsPhotoVideo

The Pomsta unit uses 100mm KS-19 guns to strike ground targets. The firing range reaches 20 km, and shells can be supplied from Bulgaria.

War in Ukraine • April 5, 11:55 PM • 5505 views