Bulgaria
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.
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.
Bulgaria is holding its eighth snap parliamentary election since 2021. Former President Radev has launched a new party to fight corruption.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Police have detained new suspects in the Czech Republic and Bulgaria. The case concerns a fire at the LPP Holding plant, which manufactures drones and optics for Ukraine.
The Alliance has come a long way from 12 founders to eastward expansion and Finland's accession. Against the backdrop of the war in Ukraine, NATO is returning to deterring Russia.
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The Vertical Gas Corridor project will increase gas transportation volumes and access to underground gas storage facilities. Ukraine is also increasing import capacities through Poland.
During a meeting with the heads of parliamentary delegations from European countries, Zelenskyy announced a conversation with US representatives.
The President met with representatives of European parliaments after the Bucha Summit. Defense cooperation, the return of prisoners, and EU accession were discussed.
EU foreign ministers visited Bucha on the fourth anniversary of the tragedy. Participants of the meeting confirmed the establishment of a commission to compensate for damages.
UNN has collected unique gastronomic Easter traditions from various countries. The review includes Italian colomba, Mexican capirotada, and Ukrainian paska.
Zelenskyy signed a 10-year security agreement with Bulgaria. The document provides for joint weapons production and the creation of a new gas corridor.
Ukraine is initiating cooperation with Bulgaria in the field of nuclear energy to increase exports. The final decision on the project's implementation rests with the Bulgarian side.
The governments of the countries agreed on joint projects for demining the Black Sea and using gas storage facilities. The parties will develop nuclear energy and logistics.
Acting Prime Minister of Bulgaria Andrey Gyurov arrived in the capital with key ministers. Meetings with Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other officials are planned.
A network for recruiting residents to destabilize countries for money has been exposed in Eastern Europe. "Wagner" instructors teach them how to operate drones and protests.
Organizers have added locations in Chicago, Brno, and Bratislava for testing. Participants can change their registration location in their personal account until April 7.
Kaja Kallas announced the creation of an early warning system to protect infrastructure. She emphasized that the security of the Black Sea directly depends on the security of Ukraine.
Ukraine retained its status as a partially free state in the annual Freedom in the World 2026 ranking. The global level of freedom has been declining for 20 consecutive years.
The Verkhovna Rada supported Ukraine's accession to the Convention on International Access to Justice. This simplifies the procedure for Ukrainian citizens to appeal to foreign courts.
About 10% of tourists cancel their trips or change exotic destinations to Egypt. Flights to Vietnam, China, and the Adriatic are gaining popularity.
From the end of 2026, Ukrainians traveling to the EU will have to undergo a paid electronic ETIAS authorization costing 20 euros. This system does not cancel the visa-free regime, but requires prior permission for short-term trips.
Iran has demonstrated the ability to attack targets up to 2000 km away, putting Ukraine, Moldova, and NATO countries with US bases at risk. Missiles such as the Khorramshahr can reach American military bases in Europe.
The European Commission has confirmed contacts with Ukraine regarding the repair of the "Druzhba" oil pipeline, which is hindering the supply of Russian oil to Hungary and Slovakia. These countries have 90-day reserve stocks, which eliminates short-term risks to supply security.