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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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 • 106311 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 • 56014 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 • 25981 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 • 32724 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 • 62459 views