Bulgaria's Borissov Confirms: Zhelyazkov's Government Will Remain as Minority Cabinet
Boyko Borissov, leader of GERB, confirmed that Rosen Zhelyazkov’s government will continue operating as a minority cabinet
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has removed Home Affairs Minister Suella Braverman from her position, marking a shift in the government's composition. Foreign Secretary James Cleverly is rumored to step into the vacated role, while former Prime Minister David Cameron's visit to Sunak's residence hints at a potential return to government.
Braverman, known for her staunch stance on anti-illegal immigration policies, faced criticism for her increasingly extreme views and disparagement of key institutions, including the police. Her recent op-ed in The Times, accusing London's police leadership of mishandling a pro-Palestinian protest, raised eyebrows for its departure from the non-partisan nature expected of law enforcement.
The protest, attended by around 300,000 people, concluded peacefully, but clashes with far-right groups led to nearly 140 arrests. Media outlets accused Braverman of potentially inciting violence through her critique. Notably, her controversial proposal to relocate illegal immigrants to Rwanda for status review is currently under legal scrutiny, with government sources indicating a significant chance of an unfavorable outcome.
This move by Sunak is seen as part of a broader government renewal, potentially paving the way for notable changes in key ministerial positions. The evolving political landscape suggests a recalibration of policies and approaches in critical areas under the new leadership.
A group of Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) has raised urgent concerns with the European Commission regarding the ongoing detention of Saudi political activist Abdulrahman al-Khalidi in Bulgaria
Montenegro’s Minister for European Affairs, Majda Gorgević, reaffirmed in an interview with BGNES that Chinese investments do not threaten the country’s EU aspirations
Bulgarian investigative journalist Christo Grozev has been invited to speak before the European Parliament in Brussels on April 22
During the "EU Meets the Balkans" forum in Sofia, North Macedonia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Zoran Dimitrovski addressed ongoing concerns surrounding his country's EU accession process
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen declared that the era of a unified West is over, stating that only Europe remains as a bastion of the values traditionally associated with the Western alliance
EU Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos emphasized that the expansion of the European Union remains one of the top priorities of the current European Commission
Google Street View Cars Return to Bulgaria for Major Mapping Update
Housing Prices Soar in Bulgaria’s Major Cities as Demand and Supply Strain Increase