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Ukraine War and Economic Hardship Shape Bulgaria’s Presidential Election

Ukraine War and Economic Hardship Shape Bulgaria’s Presidential Election

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Polls are open in Bulgaria. Sunday’s presidential election is primarily about economic hardship and the war in Ukraine

NATO Sends Additional Assets to Black Sea After Drone Attacks in Bulgaria and Romania

NATO Sends Additional Assets to Black Sea After Drone Attacks in Bulgaria and Romania

Tue 20 Oct 2026 18:51 CEST

NATO is sending “additional assets” to the Black Sea and member states Bulgaria and Romania following recent drone attacks in the area.

One Ship Sinks After Drone Attacks in Black Sea, 11 People Missing

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One Ship Sinks After Drone Attacks in Black Sea, 11 People Missing

Tue 13 Oct 2026 07:58 CEST

Two ships have been hit by drones off Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast. One has sunk, and eleven people are missing, the country’s leadership says

About 10 Presumed Dead After Drone Attack Sinks Ship Off Bulgaria

About 10 Presumed Dead After Drone Attack Sinks Ship Off Bulgaria

Wed 7 Oct 2026 10:35 CEST

NATO member Bulgaria is calling off the search and rescue operation after Tuesday’s drone attack in the Black Sea, AFP reports.

Ship Sinks in Drone Attack in Bulgaria’s Black Sea Zone, Crew Missing

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Ship Sinks in Drone Attack in Bulgaria’s Black Sea Zone, Crew Missing

Tue 6 Oct 2026 09:06 CEST

Two merchant ships have been hit by drones in the Black Sea off Bulgaria. One of them has sunk, the government of the NATO member country says

Greece to return remains of Bulgarian ruler Tsar Samuel to Sofia

Greece to return remains of Bulgarian ruler Tsar Samuel to Sofia

Tue 29 Sept 2026 20:30 CEST

Greece is to return the remains of one of Bulgaria's last rulers, Tsar Samuel, before the country was conquered by the Byzantine Empire. Sofia has long wanted to bring Samuel, who ruled between 997 and 1014, home

After Orbán: Here are the new troublemakers in Brussels

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After Orbán: Here are the new troublemakers in Brussels

Thu 18 Jun 2026 05:46 CEST

Hungary's Viktor Orbán is no longer there - but that doesn't mean peace and quiet at EU summits. Here are the new "troublemakers" in Brussels

Bulgaria halts arms deliveries to Ukraine, new Prime Minister Rumen Radev says

Bulgaria halts arms deliveries to Ukraine, new Prime Minister Rumen Radev says

Fri 12 Jun 2026 07:30 CEST

Bulgaria has decided to stop arms deliveries from its army's warehouses to Ukraine, the country's new Prime Minister, Rumen Radev, said in connection with a government meeting on Wednesday, Ekot reports.

Ex-president Rumen Radev wins majority in Bulgaria

Ex-president Rumen Radev wins majority in Bulgaria

Mon 20 Apr 2026 09:10 CEST

Former President Rumen Radev wins majority in Bulgaria, promising to fight corruption - but also a more benevolent attitude towards Russia.

Bulgarian ex-president looks set to win parliamentary elections

Bulgarian ex-president looks set to win parliamentary elections

Sun 19 Apr 2026 19:53 CEST

The coalition led by former fighter pilot and general Rumen Radev - who served as president from 2017 until January this year - looks set to win the parliamentary elections in Bulgaria, an exit poll shows.

Eight elections in five years - Bulgaria votes again

Eight elections in five years - Bulgaria votes again

Sun 19 Apr 2026 07:35 CEST

For the eighth time in five years, Bulgaria is holding parliamentary elections - now with the former president as the favorite.