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POLITICS6d agoBulgaria votes for president in election dominated by Ukraine war and the economyThe campaign has focused on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and an increase in drone attacks on commercial vessels off Bulgaria's coast in the Black Sea, as well as rising energy prices and inflation.EuroNews [en]
POLITICS6d agoBulgaria holds presidential elections amid divisions over Ukraine warBulgarians are voting in presidential elections amid security concerns over attacks on ships in the Black Sea. The vote for the largely ceremonial post is seen as a test of the popularity of Prime Minister Rumen Radev.DW News [en]
POLITICS6d agoBulgarians vote for president in shadow of Russia’s war in UkraineThe two leading candidates condemn recent deadly Black Sea drone strikes, but differ on the Ukraine war more broadly.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSOct 21Bulgaria Mayor Faces Prison Over EU - Funded Construction - Novinite . comA mayor in Bulgaria is reportedly facing imprisonment in connection with EU-funded construction projects. This suggests a legal and corruption scandal involving public funds.novinite.com · Bulgaria
POLITICSOct 20Bulgaria will not contribute to new EU financial assistance program for Ukraine – PMBulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev has said his country cannot contribute to the funding sought by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the latest European Council meeting.Ukrinform [en]
POLITICSOct 15Bulgarian PM breaks ranks with EU leaders to back Trump-Putin diesel dealDespite widespread criticism over the Trump-Putin diesel deal, Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev has broken ranks and welcomed the controversial agreement.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSBREAKINGJul 14Bulgaria quits united kingdom - France led Coalition of the Willing - XinhuaBulgaria has reportedly withdrawn from a United Kingdom-France led "Coalition of the Willing." This decision could have implications for international political and military alliances.english.news.cn
POLITICSJul 14Targeting Patriarch Kirill risks fuelling EU scepticism, Bulgarian foreign minister warnsVelislava Petrova-Chamova told Euronews that the EU’s sanctions against Russia should have a financial impact and not be a symbolic instrument – and that this, among other reasons, is why Sofia championed the removal of the head of Russia's Orthodox Church from the 21st sanctions package.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSJul 13EU fails again to sanction Patriarch Kirill as Bulgaria slaps vetoBulgaria succeeded in its opposition to blacklisting Patriarch Kirill and Vagit Alekperov, as both contentious names were removed from the EU sanctions package that remains under negotiation.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSJul 2Bulgaria aims for 'no further cuts on cohesion' in EU's next budget, minister saysBulgaria's Deputy Prime Minister Atanas Pekanov said the EU must "retain policies like cohesion" in its next long-term budget. While acknowledging negotiations "will take months", he backed reaching a deal by the end of the year, saying it is "better to reach a solution fast".EuroNews [en]
POLITICSJun 26EU Confirms Excessive Deficit Procedure Against Bulgaria , Sets Multi - Year Spending Limits - Novinite . comThe EU has confirmed an excessive deficit procedure against Bulgaria, implementing multi-year spending limits and indicating significant financial oversight.novinite.com · Bulgaria
POLITICSBREAKINGJun 26Rising Public Tensions in Bulgaria : Protest Against Ukrainians in Varna - Novinite . comPublic tensions are reportedly rising in Bulgaria, marked by a protest against Ukrainians in Varna, indicating social unrest.novinite.com · Bulgaria
POLITICSJun 25Prime Minister Rumen Radev in Brussels : Bulgaria refuses to support sanctions that harm and put national economy at riskBulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev has stated in Brussels that Bulgaria will not support sanctions that could jeopardize its national economy. This indicates Bulgaria's stance on international economic policy.globalsecurity.org · Syria
POLITICSJun 23German Media : Radev Russia Sanctions Stance Sparks Concern in Brussels Over Bulgaria Direction - Novinite . comGerman media reports indicate that President Radev's stance on Russia sanctions has caused concern in Brussels regarding Bulgaria's political direction. This highlights potential diplomatic tensions over foreign policy alignment.novinite.com · Bulgaria
POLITICSJun 22Why is Bulgaria threatening to veto EU's Russia sanctions?Bulgarian PM Rumen Radev has vowed to veto the EU's latest sanctions against Russia because they include Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill and former Lukoil president Vagit Alekperov. What's behind his opposition?DW News [en]
POLITICSJun 20Germany ambassador to Bulgaria on the need to supply weapons to Ukraine – The Sofia GlobeThe German ambassador to Bulgaria has expressed a view on the necessity of supplying weapons to Ukraine. This reflects ongoing diplomatic discussions and foreign policy positions regarding the conflict.sofiaglobe.com · Bulgaria
POLITICSJun 19European Commission Approves Bulgaria Fourth Recovery Plan Payment , Nearly €1 Billion Expected by July - Novinite . comThe European Commission has approved Bulgaria's fourth recovery plan payment, with nearly €1 billion expected by July. This financial approval is reported by Novinite.com.novinite.com · Bulgaria
POLITICSJun 17President Siljanovska Davkova on Bulgaria - related Topics and EU PathPresident Siljanovska Davkova has discussed topics related to Bulgaria and the country's ongoing path towards European Union membership.skopjediem.com · Macedonia
POLITICSJun 17Foreign Minister: Bulgaria Opposes “Symbolic” Parts of New EU Sanctions on RussiaBulgaria has confirmed that it opposes parts of the European Commission’s proposed new package of sanctions against Russia, particularly measures it considers symbolic rather than economically effective. Further reading: Bulgaria Opposes Parts of New EU Sanctions Package Against Russia, According to POLITICO Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova-Chamova told Parliament that Sofia supports restrictions designed to weaken Russia’s economy and contribute to ending the war in Ukraine, but has reservations about sanctions that do not produce tangible economic results....novinite · bulgaria