LIVE: Protests Against the Government in Sofia and Other Major Cities in Bulgaria
Large-scale protests are taking place this evening in Sofia and in more than 25 major cities across Bulgaria.
UN Extends Oil-for-Food Program in Iraq
Politics | March 29, 2003, Saturday // 00:00
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The UN Security Council has decided to extend Iraq's oil-for-food programme for another 45 days.
It authorised UN chief Kofi Annan to reactivate its administration and deliveries once conditions allow.
The scheme, imposed on Iraq after the Gulf war of 1991, draws on billions of dollars of Iraqi oil revenues to purchase food and medicines. Some 60 percent of Iraq's 26 million people were dependent on it, Deutsche Welle reported
It authorised UN chief Kofi Annan to reactivate its administration and deliveries once conditions allow.
The scheme, imposed on Iraq after the Gulf war of 1991, draws on billions of dollars of Iraqi oil revenues to purchase food and medicines. Some 60 percent of Iraq's 26 million people were dependent on it, Deutsche Welle reported
Giant Yellow Sofa Invites Messages for Slavi Trifonov in Sofia Protest
A large yellow sofa, dubbed “Divan Divan”, has been placed at Largo in Sofia to collect messages from citizens for Slavi Trifonov, leader of the ITN party in the governing coalition.
Bulgaria’s GERB Leader Borissov: “After January 1, I will Speak about Resignations and Protests”
GERB leader Boyko Borissov announced that he will address issues of resignations and public protests after January 1, emphasizing that until then his focus remains on ensuring Bulgaria’s entry into the eurozone.
DPS–New Beginning Mobilizes in 20+ Cities With Rallies Supporting Peevski and Cabinet ‘Zhelyazkov’
Counter-protests organized by “DPS – New Beginning” have begun in over 20 cities across Bulgaria.
Government Approves 2026 Budget Draft, Announces Reforms Ahead of Euro Adoption
The Bulgarian government has approved the draft State Budget Act for 2026 together with the Updated Medium-Term Budget Forecast for 2026–2028, which outlines the fiscal policies, macroeconomic assumptions and investment priorities for the next three years
Politics | December 8, 2025, Monday // 18:17
Politico: Bulgaria Among EU States Pressured to Back Ukraine Loan with €1.2B Guarantee
EU countries will each have to secure guarantees worth billions of euros for the loan to Ukraine funded by frozen Russian assets, Politico’s Brussels edition reports.
