Politics

Pre-Election Nonsense: Socialist Candidate Proposes Bulgaria's Role in EU-Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks

Hristo Prodanov, a candidate deputy from the Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP), asserts that Bulgaria has the capacity to initiate and facilitate peace talks between the EU, Russia, and Ukraine

Politics | May 20, 2024, Monday // 12:00 | Viewed: 2051

Young Bulgarians To The Acting PM: "Just Don't Send Us To Ukraine!"

Acting Prime Minister Dimitar Glavchev has affirmed in an interview with "24 Chasa" that Bulgarian military personnel will not be dispatched to Ukraine in any capacity

Politics | May 20, 2024, Monday // 11:04 | Viewed: 2719

Survey Before the Elections in Bulgaria: GERB Leads with 27.5%, "Revival" in Second Place

A survey conducted by the Mediana agency indicates that if elections were held in Bulgaria today, GERB would secure the top position with a significant lead over other parties, garnering 27.5% of the votes from those who plan to participate

Politics | May 19, 2024, Sunday // 11:49 | Viewed: 3391

Hillary Clinton in Sofia: Women’s Equality Remains the Unfinished Business of the 21st Century

Women's rights remain the unfinished business of the 21st century, with a pressing need to support young women in obtaining education and skills to realize their potential

Politics | May 19, 2024, Sunday // 11:35 | Viewed: 2299

Bulgarian President Radev: Victory Over Russia Impossible, Urges End to Ukraine War

Bulgarian President Rumen Radev emphasized the "impossibility of achieving a victory over Russia" and rejected the continuation of the war in Ukraine as a viable option

Politics | May 19, 2024, Sunday // 11:27 | Viewed: 2962

Bulgaria's President Warns Against North Macedonia's Violation of Prespa Agreement

Bulgaria's President Rumen Radev expressed concern over the recent actions and rhetoric of politicians in North Macedonia, emphasizing the need to move beyond the election campaign phase

Politics | May 17, 2024, Friday // 17:01 | Viewed: 2247

Bulgaria Ventures into Kamikaze Drones Production: A Game Changer in Military Technology

Bulgaria is embarking on the production of kamikaze drones, which will be priced at BGN 2,000 each and have the capability to destroy tanks valued at 10-15 million euros

Politics » Defense | May 16, 2024, Thursday // 18:06 | Viewed: 3785

NGOs Condemn Meeting with Sanctioned Bulgarian Politician: A Challenge to European Values

A recent meeting between (co)chairman of the Movement for Rights and Freedoms (DPS), Delyan Peevski, and European ambassadors has sparked strong criticism from five civil organizations in Bulgaria

Politics | May 16, 2024, Thursday // 14:00 | Viewed: 2453

NATO Secretary General Expected in Bulgaria This Month

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg is anticipated to visit Bulgaria to attend the NATO Parliamentary Assembly

Politics » Defense | May 16, 2024, Thursday // 11:10 | Viewed: 1953

Majority of Young Bulgarians Express Intent to Vote in European Elections

According to data from a Eurobarometer survey cited by the media, a majority of young Bulgarians (54 percent) indicate their intention to participate in the upcoming European Parliament elections scheduled for June 9

Politics | May 14, 2024, Tuesday // 14:17 | Viewed: 1942

Bulgaria: "Revival" Party Halts Ukrainian Delegation Visit to Belene NPP

During the election campaign, members and candidate MPs of the pro-Russian political party "Revival" obstructed and physically prevented specialists from the Ukrainian nuclear power plant operator "Energoatom"

Politics | May 14, 2024, Tuesday // 11:43 | Viewed: 1958

Bulgarian President Approves Gambling Law Amendments: Ban on Media Advertising

Bulgarian President Rumen Radev has decided not to veto the proposed amendments to the Gambling Law, which include a prohibition on gambling advertisements in the media

Politics | May 13, 2024, Monday // 17:56 | Viewed: 2361

Bulgaria's Defense Modernization: F-16 Maintenance to Stay In-House

Acting Minister of Defense Atanas Zapryanov assured that the F-16 Block 70 aircraft will undergo full maintenance in Bulgaria

Politics » Defense | May 13, 2024, Monday // 16:19 | Viewed: 2175

Bulgaria's President and PM with a Firm Stance on North Macedonia: Uphold the Treaty Commitments!

Bulgaria stands firm in its refusal to accept any statements or actions from the Republic of North Macedonia that run counter to the 2017 Treaty of Friendship, Good-Neighbourliness and Cooperation, as well as other international agreements to which North

Politics | May 13, 2024, Monday // 09:00 | Viewed: 3225

Including the Bulgarian Captains: The Houthis Showed the Sailors of "Galaxy Leader" for the First Time in Nearly 6 Months

Maritime.bg recently shared images on social media featuring sailors from the vessel "Galaxy Leader," which had been seized in the Red Sea

Politics » Defense | May 13, 2024, Monday // 08:43 | Viewed: 2269

Survey: Gap Between GERB and WCC-DB Reaches 10% Before the 2-in-1 Elections

A recent Gallup International Balkan survey conducted for Bulgarian National Television provides insights into electoral attitudes in Bulgaria as of early May

Politics | May 11, 2024, Saturday // 08:25 | Viewed: 2980

Rescued Bulgarian Ship Docks in Varna for Restoration

The vessel known as the "Ruen," operated by the "Navigation Maritime Bulgare," has arrived in Varna for repairs, as announced by Captain Alexander Kalchev, who serves as the executive director of the shipping company

Politics » Defense | May 10, 2024, Friday // 13:16 | Viewed: 2156

Survey: GERB Set to Dominate Next Parliament with 80 Deputies, WCC-DB to Lose More Seats

The upcoming composition of the 50th National Assembly projects GERB to secure 80 seats, a slight increase from their current 69

Politics | May 10, 2024, Friday // 12:25 | Viewed: 1971

Bulgaria's Election Campaign for the 2 in 1 Vote Officially Begins

The official commencement of the election campaign for the combined parliamentary and MEP elections in Bulgaria began at midnigh

Politics | May 10, 2024, Friday // 09:12 | Viewed: 2258

Controversy Erupts as Russian Flag Raised in Bulgarian Town on Victory Day

In Dupnitsa, a town in Bulgaria, the sight of the Russian flag flying alongside the Bulgarian tricolor and the flag of the European Union outside the Municipality sparked a heated debate and scandal

Politics | May 9, 2024, Thursday // 17:18 | Viewed: 3818

"Solidary Bulgaria" Advocates for Restoration of Soviet Army Monument on Victory Day

On Victory Day, commemorating the end of World War II, the coalition "Solidary Bulgaria" marked the occasion with a symbolic gesture at the dismantled monument to the Soviet army in Sofia

Politics | May 9, 2024, Thursday // 16:19 | Viewed: 2724
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