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Bulgarian Police Conduct Special Operation in Sofia Related to Aleksei Petrov Murder

In a swift and targeted move, law enforcement authorities launched a special operation in Sofia, honing in on a building along Cherni Vrah Blvd. where offices of "Lev Ins" and the Union for Economic Initiative of Citizens are located

Politics | February 23, 2024, Friday // 15:00 | Viewed: 2315

Bulgarian PM: Refugee Centers Occupancy at 50% Amid Schengen Agreement

In a parliamentary control session today, Prime Minister Nikolai Denkov disclosed that refugee centers across the nation are currently operating at just 50% capacity, attributing the decline to the recent implementation of the air and water Schengen agree

Politics | February 23, 2024, Friday // 14:46 | Viewed: 2451

GERB Postpones Talks with WCC-DB Pending Ministerial Reviews

Boyko Borissov, chairman of the GERB party, announced that negotiations with the "We Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria" (WCC-DB) memorandum will commence only after a thorough evaluation of ministerial performances, slated to be revealed next week

Politics | February 23, 2024, Friday // 14:40 | Viewed: 2127

Borissov Sounds Alarm on Pre-Election Maneuvering

The leader of GERB, Boyko Borissov, has raised concerns about the growing pre-election atmosphere in Bulgaria, stating that it is detrimental to the state's interests

Politics | February 23, 2024, Friday // 12:44 | Viewed: 1985

Peevski: Everyone Dances To The Little Talkative Scheherazade Hristo

"Everyone is dancing to the little talkative Scheherazade Hristo," said Delyan Peevski on the sidelines of the Bulgarian parliament

Politics | February 23, 2024, Friday // 10:50 | Viewed: 2401

Calls for Removal of Soviet Monument Spark Protest in Plovdiv

A protest will be held in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, calling for the dismantling of the Soviet-era monument known as Alyosha

Politics | February 23, 2024, Friday // 09:32 | Viewed: 2309

Sofia Municipal Council Appoints Deputy Chairs Amid Political Strife

The Sofia Municipal Council (SMC) convened to elect its deputy chairs and members of standing committees, marking a significant development in the city's political landscape

Politics | February 22, 2024, Thursday // 14:37 | Viewed: 1833

Peevski: Hristo Ivanov Drank Greasy Turkish Coffee In My Office And Sat On My Lap Until The Constitution Was Done!

The chairman of the DPS parliamentary group, Delyan Peevski, accused the co-chairman of "We Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria" (WCC-DB), Hristo Ivanov, of wanting to impose his personnel in the prosecutor's office

Politics | February 22, 2024, Thursday // 10:33 | Viewed: 2551

Major Migrant Trafficking Operation Dismantled in Bulgaria

In a significant crackdown on organized crime, Bulgarian Border Police have detained ten individuals involved in migrant trafficking during a targeted operation in the Burgas area

Politics | February 22, 2024, Thursday // 08:30 | Viewed: 2863

New Elections in Bulgaria Loom as Gabriel Rejects the WCC-DB Memorandum

I will not sign the memorandum. Everything has its limits

Politics | February 21, 2024, Wednesday // 20:06 | Viewed: 3325

Macron Congratulated Bulgaria's EU Integration Efforts

There are many areas in which France and Bulgaria are becoming increasingly close, and which are based on the European project

Politics | February 21, 2024, Wednesday // 16:16 | Viewed: 2455

Bulgaria's Defence Chief Addresses Unprecedented Security Challenges at Annual Conference

During the annual Chief of Defence Conference, Bulgaria's Defence Chief Admiral Emil Eftimov underscored the significant challenges facing the Alliance and the democratic world

Politics » Defense | February 21, 2024, Wednesday // 14:09 | Viewed: 1855

Borisсov: Early Elections "2 in 1" Are A Logical End Of The Non-Coalition!

The leader of GERB, Boyko Borisсov, stated that early elections "2 in 1" in Bulgaria are a logical conclusion of the so-called non-coalition between his party and their “partners” from We Continue the Change-Democratic Bulgaria (WCC-DB)

Politics | February 21, 2024, Wednesday // 10:37 | Viewed: 2091

Croatia Backs Bulgaria's Schengen and Eurozone Accession Amid Ministerial Talks

In a significant diplomatic stride, Croatia has voiced unwavering support for Bulgaria's aspirations to join the Schengen area and the Eurozone during a high-profile visit by Bulgarian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Mariya Gabriel

Politics » Diplomacy | February 21, 2024, Wednesday // 09:18 | Viewed: 2818

We Continue the Change-Democratic Bulgaria With Conditions For GERB - Proposes New Elections

Amidst shifting political dynamics in Bulgaria, the "We Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria" coalition has put forth a memorandum outlining conditions for collaboration with the GERB party

Politics | February 21, 2024, Wednesday // 09:11 | Viewed: 2265

Navalny Memorial Billboards Erected Outside Russian Embassy in Sofia

Two billboards with the face of Alexei Navalny were placed in front of the Russian Embassy in Sofia, Bulgaria

Politics | February 20, 2024, Tuesday // 18:55 | Viewed: 2536

Borissov Having Fun: No Cabinet Rotation On March 6!

Boyko Borissov, the chairman of GERB, made an unexpected announcement during a live broadcast on "Facebook," revealing that the anticipated cabinet rotation between Nikolai Denkov and Mariya Gabriel on March 6 will not proceed as planned

Politics | February 20, 2024, Tuesday // 18:32 | Viewed: 2508

Bulgarian President Rumen Radev Urges Urgent Action to Address Military Challenges

Bulgarian President Rumen Radev has voiced concerns over the critical state of the Bulgarian army, highlighting various issues ranging from resource shortages to personnel retention challenges

Politics | February 20, 2024, Tuesday // 16:20 | Viewed: 2291

Mayor of Omurtag Arrested Amid Corruption Allegations, Suffers Heart Attack

The mayor of Omurtag, Eshref Eshrefov, was arrested during a police operation at the municipal administration

Politics | February 20, 2024, Tuesday // 13:33 | Viewed: 2178

Meeting Putin: Controversy Surrounds Bulgarian Parties' Visit to Russia

A delegation comprising representatives from the "Vazrazhdane" and "ABV" parties has sparked controversy by visiting Russia upon the invitation of Vladimir Putin's ruling party, "United Russia"

Politics | February 20, 2024, Tuesday // 11:43 | Viewed: 3269

Bulgarian PM Denkov's BBC Interview: F-16s, Russia, and EU Defense

In an interview on the BBC's "HARDTalk" program, Bulgarian Prime Minister Nikolai Denkov addressed a range of pressing issues concerning Bulgaria's defense, foreign policy, and democracy

Politics | February 20, 2024, Tuesday // 09:00 | Viewed: 2479
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