Bulgaria
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Bulgaria Turns Inward as Populist Wave Disrupts NATO Stability
Bulgarian parliamentary results signal a major shift as Rumen Radev’s coalition leads, raising questions about NATO unity and regional policy directions.
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Ukraine and Bulgaria to Forge Gas Corridor to Bolster Regional Energy Security
Kyiv and Sofia are set to develop a “Vertical Gas Corridor,” aiming to significantly boost regional energy security with a potential capacity of 10 billion cubic meters annually.
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Ukraine and Bulgaria Sign 10-Year Arms Production Deal
Kyiv and Sofia have inked a decade-long agreement for joint production of drones and other weapons, bolstering Ukraine’s defense capabilities.
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Wizz Air Expands Cyprus Routes with New Larnaca-Varna Service
Wizz Air is launching a new direct flight connecting Larnaca, Cyprus, with Varna, Bulgaria, starting January 30, 2026, bolstering Cyprus’s air connectivity and reinforcing the airline’s market presence.
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Bulgaria’s Prime Minister Resigns Amid Mass Anti-Corruption Protests as Eurozone Entry Nears
Bulgarian Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov resigned following unprecedented anti-corruption protests, leaving the country in political turmoil just weeks before its planned eurozone accession.
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Bulgaria Faces Crossroads: Money Laundering Reforms, Oil Security Challenges, and EU Rule of Law Pressure
Bulgaria finds itself at a pivotal moment, balancing sweeping anti–money laundering reforms, urgent scrutiny of oil reserves amid sanctions, and mounting pressure from European liberals over rule of law concerns.
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Bulgaria’s Path to Adopting the Euro by 2026
Bulgaria is set to become the 21st eurozone member on January 1, 619, marking the end of its 145-year-old currency, the lev.