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Bulgarian spies monitored a US military base in Germany where Ukrainian soldiers were training

Three Bulgarians are accused of spying for Russia over surveillance of a US base where the Ukrainian military trained. The group also planned to spy on investigative journalists and organize provocations.

News of the World • November 29, 07:55 AM • 14340 views

Did they give an award to the main mafia man in Bulgaria? Media claim that the Ukrainian embassy is at the center of a scandal

The Embassy of Ukraine in Bulgaria presented a certificate of honor and a medal to Delian Peevski, who is under US and British sanctions. The award caused outrage in Bulgarian society.

Politics • November 23, 03:36 PM • 22062 views

Hungary believes that US sanctions against Gazprombank are an “attempt on sovereignty”

Hungarian Foreign Minister calls US sanctions against Gazprombank an attempt on the country's sovereignty. Hungary is discussing the situation with Turkey, Azerbaijan, Bulgaria and Serbia over the threat to energy security.

News of the World • November 22, 08:52 PM • 26470 views

More than 47 million foreign tourists visited Turkey in the last 10 months

Over 47 million foreign tourists visited Turkey in the first 10 months of 2024, up 7. 03% year-on-year. Istanbul was the most popular city with 15.8 million visitors.

Economy • November 22, 11:11 AM • 18180 views

Romania and Bulgaria will get full access to Schengen: what will change in 2025

Romania and Bulgaria will join the Schengen area by land in January 2025. This will allow the countries to avoid multibillion-dollar economic losses and increase their growth rates.

News of the World • November 20, 02:58 AM • 18030 views

Bulgaria's third attempt to elect a parliamentary speaker fails: risk of early elections increases

The third attempt to elect the speaker of the 51st National Assembly of Bulgaria failed due to the lack of a majority. Without a speaker, the parliament cannot function, which increases the risk of early elections.

News of the World • November 18, 10:51 AM • 16381 views
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Shell companies and a henchman at customs: how a former fiscal cheats the state on grain exports

A former fiscal service employee created a network of fictitious companies to export grain without paying taxes. In 2024, more than 110 thousand tons of products worth UAH 1.055 billion were exported through the scheme.

Economy • November 13, 01:58 PM • 161005 views

Ukrainian figure skaters win three medals at international tournament in Bulgaria

At the international competition in Sofia, Ukrainians won two silver medals in junior categories and a bronze in adult ice dancing. Overall, the athletes scored between 135 and 185 points in different disciplines.

Sports • November 10, 09:39 AM • 23033 views

Citizens brought from Russia to Moldova for free to vote in elections - media

150 Moldovan citizens were transported from Russia via Istanbul free of charge to participate in the second round of elections. The transportation was carried out by plane and bus through Turkey and Bulgaria.

News of the World • November 2, 06:02 PM • 26510 views

Conservatives win elections in Bulgaria, but without a majority

Boyko Borissov's conservative GERB party won 26. 3% of the vote in the Bulgarian parliamentary elections. The Continuum Chimbarea-Democratic Bulgaria is in second place with 14.79% of the vote.

News of the World • October 29, 10:20 AM • 13100 views

Center-right party wins election in Bulgaria

The center-right GERB party received 26. 4% of the vote in the Bulgarian parliamentary elections. To form a government, the party needs a coalition partner amid political instability.

News of the World • October 27, 08:17 PM • 30842 views

Ukraine and Bulgaria start negotiations on a security agreement

Deputy Head of the Presidential Administration Ihor Zhovkva held the first round of talks with Bulgaria on a security agreement. The parties agreed on key provisions and a schedule for further negotiations to finalize the document as soon as possible.

Economy • October 25, 06:47 PM • 51057 views

Yermak: Ukraine has become one of the most mined countries in the world

The conference in Helsinki discussed the environmental consequences of the war in Ukraine. Yermak called for united efforts to overcome environmental challenges and develop mechanisms of responsibility for the damage caused.

Society • October 19, 08:30 PM • 56375 views

October 19: International Day of Archaeology, World Gin and Tonic Day

Archaeology is of particular importance for studying eras when there was no writing at all, or the history of those peoples who did not have writing in later historical times.

UNN Lite • October 19, 03:03 AM • 84212 views

Former Ministry of Defense officials to be tried for embezzlement of almost UAH 2 billion for purchase of low-quality bulletproof vests

The SBI has completed an investigation into the purchase of low-quality bulletproof vests worth UAH 1. 7 billion. The former Deputy Minister of Defense and other officials face up to 15 years in prison for embezzlement and obstruction of the Armed Forces.

Politics • October 17, 01:44 PM • 12164 views

Zelenskyy arrives in Croatia today for Ukraine-Southeast Europe summit

The President of Ukraine will take part in the summit in Dubrovnik on October 9. The purpose of the meeting is to express the solidarity of Southeast European countries with Ukraine in the fight against Russian aggression.

Politics • October 9, 08:52 AM • 14811 views

Romania wants to restrict imports of eggs and poultry meat from Ukraine

The Romanian Minister of Agriculture announced his intention to restrict imports of eggs and poultry meat from Ukraine. Romania supported Bulgaria's proposal to ban imports of Ukrainian eggs due to the negative impact on local producers.

Economy • October 3, 04:05 PM • 41409 views

The United States has allocated $6.9 billion for the production of bombs for Ukraine, Japan and Bulgaria

The Pentagon has allocated $6. 9 billion to Boeing for the production of small-diameter bombs. The weapons will be delivered to Ukraine, Japan, and Bulgaria by the end of 2035.

War • October 1, 04:09 AM • 118841 views

North Macedonia accuses Brussels of obstructing EU accession

The president and prime minister of North Macedonia said that the EU is putting obstacles in the way of the country's accession. They criticize delays and demands from Brussels, comparing the process to “waiting for Godot.

News of the World • September 27, 12:16 PM • 13127 views

Three NATO countries call for strengthening the eastern flank and introducing air defense rotation

The defense ministers of Romania, Poland, and Latvia have signed a joint letter to Allies on strengthening NATO's air defense. They call for the immediate introduction of an air defense rotation model and increased deterrence activities on the eastern flank of the Alliance.

War • September 19, 05:49 AM • 16369 views

Romania defuses a drifting mine on the Black Sea coast

The Romanian Navy conducted a controlled explosion of a mine drifting to the Black Sea coast. Since the beginning of the war, Romania has discovered and destroyed more than 100 such mines.

News of the World • August 13, 01:22 PM • 19546 views

With eleven medals, Ukraine ranks 15th in the medal standings of the 2024 Olympics

At the 2024 Olympics in Paris, Ukrainian athletes won 11 medals: 3 gold, 4 silver and 4 bronze. Two days before the end of the Games, Ukraine ranks 15th in the medal standings.

Sports • August 9, 08:47 PM • 36708 views

Bulgaria strengthens its support for Ukraine: military receives permission to participate in NATO exercises

Bulgaria's Cabinet of Ministers has authorized the military to participate in NATO's training operation in Ukraine. This decision demonstrates support for Ukraine and the strengthening of allied solidarity in NATO.

War • August 8, 05:05 AM • 107023 views

Bulgaria extends support program for Ukrainian refugees

The Bulgarian government has extended its support program for Ukrainian refugees until the end of 2024. Of the 2.5 million Ukrainians who entered the country, about 55,000 remain there, including more than 6,000 who receive state aid.

News of the World • August 6, 09:45 AM • 42736 views

7 children and one adult were injured in an accident in Khmelnitsky region

In Khmelnitsky region, a bus with children left the road and crashed into a wall. 7 children aged 8-15 years and a 62-year-old man were injured. Criminal proceedings have been opened.

Health • August 5, 07:20 PM • 27825 views

Since the beginning of the war, almost UAH 36 billion has been transferred from the NBU's special account for defense

Since the beginning of the war, the NBU has transferred over UAH 35. 9 billion for defense needs from a special account. As of August 1, 2024, the account balance exceeded UAH 1.3 billion.

War • August 2, 04:17 PM • 77425 views

Azerbaijan started supplying gas to Slovenia instead of Russia

Slovenia has become the sixth European country to import gas from Azerbaijan. On August 1, Azerbaijani gas from the Shah Deniz field began to flow to Slovenia under a memorandum between SOCAR and Geoplin.

News of the World • August 2, 12:29 PM • 27090 views

Olympics 2024: schedule of Ukrainian athletes' performances as of August 1

On August 1, Ukrainians will compete in athletics, shooting, judo, archery, swimming and tennis. The results of the competition day on July 31, where Ukraine won one bronze medal, have been summarized.

Sports • August 1, 05:49 AM • 18007 views

Ukrainian boxer Aider Abduraimov withdraws from the 2024 Olympics in Paris

Aider Abduraimov, 20, lost in the 1/8 finals to Bulgarian Javier Ibanez in the 57 kg weight category. Only Oleksandr Khyzhnyak will represent Ukraine at the 2024 Olympics in boxing.

Sports • July 31, 10:01 PM • 25797 views

Blogger wonders who is behind Mishchenko, who is allowed to steal from the state

Political analyst Taras Zahorodniy calls for an investigation into the situation with businessman Valeriy Mishchenko, who is suspected of illegally seizing Medvedchuk's companies. The assets were supposed to be confiscated by the state, but ended up in Mishchenko's hands.

Society • July 29, 02:02 PM • 18401 views