Bulgaria

Serbian President Vucic did not sign the summit declaration condemning the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Other leaders of Southeast European countries reaffirmed their support for Ukraine and condemned the war.

Zelenskyy, together with the leaders of the countries participating in the Ukraine – Southeast Europe Summit, honored the memory of fallen soldiers in Odesa. Foreign guests were told the stories of Ukrainian defenders.

Ukrainian gymnast Taisia Onofriichuk won gold at the European Championships in Tallinn. This is Ukraine's first victory in the individual all-around in 28 years.

Contracts for service in the Ukrainian Legion were signed in Lublin. Volunteers from different countries will undergo 45-day military training in Poland.

The Russian Federation is actively buying up Soviet-made parts all over the world in order to prevent them from reaching Ukraine.

The head of the legal committee of the Aerospace Association of Ukraine emphasizes the risk of losing an industry that was one of the flagships.

The European Commission has approved Bulgaria's transition to the euro from January 1, 2026, which will make it the 21st country in the Eurozone. The assessment confirms Bulgaria's compliance with the convergence criteria.

Russian Gazprom has suspended the gas hub project in Turkey, which was supposed to be a way to return to the European market. Turkey has no export capacity, and the EU plans to ban gas from russia.

Ukrainian aviation is on the verge of survival due to the loss of access to Soviet-era components. Experts are calling for the import of such parts from third countries to be allowed.

Despite the US call for coordinated action, a new package of EU sanctions against Russia is unlikely to be ready for the G7 summit. Hungary may block some proposals.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said during a telephone conversation with Bulgarian President Rumen Radev that efforts to end the war between Ukraine and Russia are ongoing.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy invited Rosen Zhelyazkov to participate in the Ukraine-Southeast Europe summit, where they will discuss security and the reconstruction of Ukraine. The Prime Minister of Bulgaria confirmed his participation.

The President of Serbia stated that he would not fulfill contracts if there is a suspicion that weapons will end up in Ukraine. Earlier, the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service reported on the supply of ammunition to Kyiv by Serbia.

In the second half of 2024, electricity prices for households increased in 10 EU countries and decreased in 14. The largest increase was in Portugal, and the largest decrease was in Latvia.

Gas transmission system operators from five countries have offered a joint product for gas transportation from Greece to Ukraine. The auction for booking capacity for June will take place on May 29.

The European Commission and the European Central Bank will give their consent for Bulgaria to join the Eurozone. This is expected to happen on January 1, 2026, making the country the 21st member of the currency union.

Most beaches are planned to be opened in Odesa and the region. There is also high demand for recreation in the Carpathians, Zakarpattia, and Bukovel.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Georgiy Tikhiy called for an end to Soviet nostalgia, emphasizing that the collapse of the USSR was a moment of hope. Earlier, Putin's advisor stated that the USSR allegedly still exists from a legal point of view.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with the Prime Minister of the Netherlands, discussing support, strengthening air defense, and investments in drone production. He also held talks with the leaders of Denmark, Moldova, Bulgaria, and Sweden.

The President of the European Council, António Costa, announced the relaunch of the EU enlargement process in the Western Balkans. He confirmed the requirement for candidate countries to implement reforms to meet EU standards.

Social inequality, housing, education and work affect health more than genetics. WHO calls for action to address economic inequality and discrimination.

Only 14 EU countries have formally requested increased defense spending, casting doubt on the European Commission's €800 billion ReArm Europe plan due to limited budgetary capacity.

Against the backdrop of Russian aggression against Ukraine, 16 countries in the EU have initiated a request to activate the "exception clause". This should facilitate the transition to higher defense spending at the national level.

In 2024, more than 93 million people in the EU were at risk of poverty, with Bulgaria and Romania being the leaders. The lowest rates were recorded in the Czech Republic and Slovenia.

The pro-Russian party "Vazrazhdane" signed a cooperation agreement with the Russian party "United Russia", despite the fact that Russia considers Bulgaria an "unfriendly country".

Entrance exams to the Master's program EVI and EFVV can be taken abroad. Registration will last from May 2 to May 23, additional period - June 16-17.

António Costa visited the "Arsenal" factory and emphasized the importance of investing in defense.

The Ukrainian delegation передала США 5 ключових вимог до мирного плану, stressing the inadmissibility of surrender and the importance of international law. Security guarantees for Ukraine are also important.

The survey showed that 51% of Ukrainians are not planning a vacation this year, and 10% will take only a few days off. The most popular destinations for recreation have changed.

The Ministry of Energy of Ukraine stated that the official position of the Bulgarian government regarding the refusal to sell equipment for the completion of the Khmelnytsky NPP has not been received. Any comments are premature.