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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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Ukrainians buy real estate abroad: the most popular destinations and opportunities for investors

The expert named the most popular destinations for buying real estate abroad and opportunities for investors.

Economy • July 26, 06:36 AM • 247036 views
The Ministry of Energy has no plans to raise electricity tariffs again

The Deputy Energy Minister said that there are no plans to raise the electricity tariff to UAH 7. The current tariff of 4.32 UAH/kWh covers the cost of production and remains one of the lowest in Europe.

Economy • July 23, 10:49 AM • 122169 views
Against the backdrop of the summer season: simplified obtaining permits for irregular transportation

Ukraine has simplified the process of obtaining permits for irregular road transportation by allowing carriers to order permits online through an electronic cabinet, eliminating the need for personal visits and reducing time, resources and corruption risks.

Society • July 11, 01:41 PM • 35601 views
European Tourism Commission predicts a record 800 billion euros in tourist revenue - Bloomberg

In 2024, international travel spending in Europe reached a record 800 billion euros, up 37% from before the pandemic, driven by increased demand from American and East Asian travelers.

Economy • July 11, 09:02 AM • 28211 views
Ukraine urged Bulgaria not to use the war for political purposes

Ukraine urges Bulgaria not to use the war for political purposes and calls for increased defense assistance to restore respect for international law and achieve a just peace.

War in Ukraine • July 6, 08:33 PM • 49092 views
Will the OP agree to third country mediation between Ukraine and Russia? Podoliak answered

Mykhailo Podolyak noted that countries that are serious about mediation between Ukraine and Russia will not publicly declare this, as mediation in major wars requires understanding the aggressor, the victims and violations of international law, as opposed to simply calling for an immediate ceasefire.

War in Ukraine • July 6, 05:49 PM • 65095 views
Bulgaria to propose peace talks between russia and Ukraine at NATO summit

At the upcoming NATO summit, Bulgarian Acting Prime Minister Dimitar Glavchev will propose that Bulgaria mediate peace talks between Russia and Ukraine in accordance with the UN Charter and international law.

War in Ukraine • July 6, 12:48 PM • 55063 views
More than 140 thousand square kilometers are potentially mined in Ukraine - Ministry of Internal Affairs

140 thousand square kilometers of Ukraine remain potentially mined after Russia's full-scale invasion.

Society • July 1, 02:16 PM • 24561 views
Turkey, Bulgaria and Romania launch Black Sea mine clearance operations to help Ukrainian exports - Bloomberg

Turkey, Romania, and Bulgaria have set up a joint mine-sweeping force in the Black Sea to improve the safety of shipping, especially for Ukrainian grain exports.

War in Ukraine • July 1, 11:07 AM • 25647 views
The Orthodox Church of Bulgaria has elected a new patriarch. He accused Ukraine of war and repeated Russian propaganda

The newly elected Patriarch of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church, Metropolitan Daniel, accused Ukraine of responsibility for the war and repeated Russian propaganda about the conflict.

War in Ukraine • June 30, 06:50 PM • 102594 views
In Germany, three men were detained on suspicion of espionage: average Ukrainian

Three men, including a citizen of Ukraine, were detained in Germany on suspicion of working for a foreign intelligence service.

Crimes and emergencies • June 21, 01:42 PM • 19027 views
In Bulgaria, a Ukrainian was detained on the territory of a thermal power plant. He is suspected of espionage - mass media

In Bulgaria, a 23-year-old Ukrainian entered the territory of the Maritsa-Vostok 2 Power Plant. The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry has not yet commented on the incident and confirmed the detention of the Ukrainian

Crimes and emergencies • June 19, 03:12 PM • 18107 views
Orban's opponent joins the European Parliament, amid the Hungarian prime minister's rejection of Fidesz

Viktor Orban's Fidesz party may not be admitted to the European Parliament group, while his opponent Péter Magyar and his Respect and Freedom Party (TISZA) will join the European People's Party group after a vote in Brussels.

News of the World • June 19, 12:14 PM • 17676 views
Iraq and Jordan refuse to sign joint communiqué on peace in Ukraine

Iraq and Jordan withdrew their signatures from the joint communiqué of the Global Peace Summit, bringing the document aimed at achieving peace in Ukraine to 78 countries.

Politics • June 16, 09:34 PM • 106489 views
Amid new sanctions against Russia: Kyrgyzstan's banks refuse to accept transfers from Russia

Several banks in Kyrgyzstan have stopped making money transfers to and from Russia due to new US and UK sanctions against Moscow.

News of the World • June 13, 04:59 PM • 19612 views
Hungarian President will not join the Group of 9 summit in Riga: allies are considering excluding the country from the defense club

Hungary will not participate in the Bucharest Nine summit in Riga. The Allies are considering the possibility of excluding the country from the defense club.

Politics • June 11, 07:16 AM • 24375 views
"Ukrainian bookshelf" can already be found in 50 countries: Costa Rica has joined the project

Costa Rica has become the 50th country to join the project of the first lady of Ukraine "Ukrainian bookshelf". The National Library in San Jose will receive about 20 books by various Russian authors in Ukrainian, Spanish and English. This is the first Ukrainian bookshelf in Central America.

Society • June 10, 12:27 PM • 18793 views
Early parliamentary and European elections start in Bulgaria today

Early parliamentary and European elections will start simultaneously in Bulgaria today, where about 13,000 polling stations are open for voting.

Politics • June 9, 05:45 AM • 27896 views
Ukraine seeks to strengthen cooperation with Balkan countries in the military-industrial sphere - Ministry of Defense

Deputy Defense Minister of Ukraine Dmytro Klymenko took part in the Balkan-Ukrainian Defense Industry Forum DFNC1 and met with his Bulgarian counterpart Adeline Nikolova to discuss strengthening defense cooperation and Ukraine's defense capability by increasing international support.

War in Ukraine • June 7, 05:06 PM • 20302 views
Hamas leader in talks with Arab mediators insists on complete ceasefire in Gaza - WSJ

Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar told Arab mediators that Hamas will not lay down its weapons and will not sign the proposal demanding it, insisting on a complete cease-fire in Gaza, according to an article in the Wall Street Journal.

News of the World • June 7, 08:55 AM • 21433 views
The Bulgarian prosecutor's office has joined the investigation of Russian war crimes in Ukraine

Bulgaria will join the investigation of Russian war crimes against prisoners of war and civilians in the Luhansk and Donetsk regions of Ukraine in 2022.

War in Ukraine • June 5, 06:13 AM • 22938 views
NATO develops alternative routes to deliver US troops to the eastern flank in case of war with russia - General

NATO is developing several "land corridors" for the transfer of American troops and armored vehicles to the front line in the event of a major European ground war with russia.

News of the World • June 4, 12:55 PM • 28904 views
Europol conducted the largest operation in history against botnets

Europol conducted the largest-ever operation against botnets, stopping droppers such as Ice, system BC, Pikabot, Smokeloader and Bumblebee, which led to 4 arrests and dismantling of more than 100 servers around the world.

Crimes and emergencies • May 30, 10:52 AM • 19067 views
Bulgaria is not considering sending its military to Ukraine

Bulgaria has no plans to send troops to Ukraine, as confirmed by acting Prime Minister Dimitar Glavchev after a meeting with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg.

Politics • May 27, 04:29 PM • 23058 views
Bulgaria decides to stop the activities of associations suspected of inciting ethnic hatred

Bulgaria has decided to suspend the activities of two associations accused of inciting ethnic hatred and calling for a change in the constitutional order through social media propaganda and paramilitary training.

News of the World • May 23, 08:56 AM • 23101 views
Police in Spain seize a record batch of methamphetamine of almost 2 tons from a cartel

Spanish police seized 1. 8 tons of methamphetamine from the Mexican Sinaloa cartel, arresting 5 suspects. Law enforcement officials say this is the largest confiscated batch of the drug.

News of the World • May 17, 05:22 PM • 25790 views
The EU has agreed on security commitments for Ukraine, they are expected no later than early July - Welt

The European Union plans to provide Ukraine with broad security commitments, including political, military, economic, and reconstruction assistance, by early July, but excluding direct EU military involvement in combat operations against Russia.

War in Ukraine • May 11, 09:59 AM • 72844 views
Shmyhal discusses Ukraine's military needs with Bulgarian counterpart Glavchev

Ukraine's Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal held an online meeting with his Bulgarian counterpart Dimitar Glavchev to discuss Ukraine's military needs and Bulgaria's support for Ukraine's integration into the EU and NATO.

War in Ukraine • May 7, 06:19 PM • 102017 views
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Voting for or against Solsky's resignation is expected during the plenary week: what agribusiness players say

The vote on the resignation of Minister of Agrarian Policy Mykola Solsky is expected to take place during the next plenary week. However, agricultural market players have expressed support for Solsky, praising his performance.

Politics • May 1, 11:20 AM • 120296 views
"Occupants are not heroes": in Dnipro, activists demand to demolish the monument to the commander of the USSR Airborne Troops Margelov

In Dnipro, a civic organization of families of fallen Ukrainian soldiers demands that the monument to Soviet military leader Vasily Margelov be dismantled and a monument to the soldiers of the 25th Airborne Brigade who died in the war with Russia be erected.

Society • April 26, 03:40 PM • 22639 views