Bulgaria
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Bulgaria Coordinates NATO Support Following Suspected Russian Drone Strikes on Black Sea Shipping
Bulgaria is seeking NATO assistance after drone strikes sank two commercial vessels near its coast, with officials pointing to likely Russian involvement.
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Black Sea Drone Strike Sinks Cargo Vessel Off Bulgaria As Crew Goes Missing
A merchant vessel sank and its crew went missing after a Black Sea drone attack in Bulgaria’s economic zone, while a second grain ship was damaged.
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A New Presence in Sofia: Bulgaria’s Parliament Welcomes Rover
Bulgaria’s 52nd National Assembly marks a milestone in legislative accessibility as Ivan Yanev brings his guide dog, Rover, to the parliamentary floor.
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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.