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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The European Parliament condemns Russia's constant attempts to undermine European democracy

The European Parliament adopted a resolution expressing concern over Russia's ongoing efforts to undermine European democracy through interference and disinformation.

News of the World • February 8, 02:54 PM • 21730 views

Zelensky met with the Speaker and MPs of the Bulgarian National Assembly: details

During the meeting, President Zelenskyy thanked Speaker of the Bulgarian Parliament Rosen Zhelyazkov for Bulgaria's active assistance and support for Ukraine's European and Euro-Atlantic integration.

War in Ukraine • February 7, 04:10 PM • 25812 views

They discussed Ukraine's path to the EU and NATO and the confiscation of Russian assets: Stefanchuk met with the Chairman of the Bulgarian National Assembly

Parliament Speaker Stefanchuk met with his Bulgarian counterpart to discuss Ukraine's path to the EU and NATO, Bulgaria's support for Ukraine through military aid, and the confiscation of Russian assets to compensate for war damage.

War in Ukraine • February 6, 02:35 PM • 23189 views

Law enforcement officer suspected of spying for Russia detained in Bulgaria

A Bulgarian law enforcement officer was detained on suspicion of espionage by passing official information to a Russian citizen, allegedly a former diplomat of the Russian Embassy in Sofia.

News of the World • February 5, 10:30 PM • 32459 views

Refined Russian oil continues to flow to Britain through a loophole - BBC

The United Kingdom continues to indirectly import millions of barrels of Russian oil each year through petroleum products refined from Russian crude oil in countries such as India, which are then exported to the UK, undermining Western sanctions aimed at limiting Russian oil revenues.

War in Ukraine • February 5, 05:30 PM • 100455 views

Georgia claims to prevent transit of explosives: allegedly from Odesa to Voronezh "for terrorist attacks"

Georgia claims to have prevented the transit of 14 kg of C-4 plastic explosives, which were allegedly heading from Odesa to Voronezh to carry out terrorist attacks.

News of the World • February 5, 10:53 AM • 24176 views

To the sound of sirens: Danube ports increased cargo transshipment sixfold in 2023

Last year, the cargo turnover of Odesa Region's ports more than tripled to over 32 million tons compared to pre-war levels, and the port of Izmail more than doubled to 20. 2 million tons.

War in Ukraine • February 2, 06:10 PM • 106183 views

Ukraine simplifies licensing of sunflower exports to Bulgaria

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has introduced an automatic licensing regime for the export of sunflower seeds to Bulgaria instead of the previous non-automatic one.

Economy • February 2, 03:45 PM • 55981 views

During the protest in Brussels, farmers threw eggs and stones at the European Parliament and set off fireworks

Farmers in Brussels protest outside the European Parliament, setting fires, setting off fireworks, throwing eggs and stones, leading to clashes with police who used water cannons and tear gas.

News of the World • February 1, 11:49 AM • 25943 views

Development of partnerships in the defense industry: Ukraine has signed dozens of agreements on joint production of weapons

Ukraine is actively developing partnerships in the defense industry, having concluded dozens of agreements on joint arms production with more than two dozen countries.

War in Ukraine • February 1, 09:31 AM • 32580 views

For the first time in Ukraine, a part of the estuary will be leased for growing mollusks and shrimps - Ministry of Agrarian Policy

The Ukrainian government has decided to lease a part of the Sukhoi Estuary in Odesa region for mariculture, allowing entrepreneurs to grow clams, shrimp and other seafood. This will help to provide the domestic market with healthy seafood, drawing on the experience of mariculture leaders such as Norway and Chile.

Economy • January 30, 02:45 PM • 62365 views