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Debt, Deficit, and Political Survival: Bulgaria's First Euro Budget Faces Backlash
Bulgaria's Parliament has taken a historic step by approving the nation's inaugural state budget denominated in euros during its first reading
Trump's Diplomatic Mirage: Why Russia Isn't Seeking Peace
The indefinite postponement of the planned Trump-Putin summit in Budapest reveals a fundamental truth that many observers have long suspected
The Geopolitical Choreography of Kosovo’s Local Elections: How Serbia’s Interference Threatens National Security
The significance of Sunday's local elections (October 12) goes far beyond a political competition for the governance of municipalities
Bulgaria's Strategic Role in the EU's Drone Wall Defense Initiative
Right now, Europe faces an unprecedented security challenge as Russian drone incursions into NATO and EU airspace have become increasingly frequent and brazen
Google Goes Dark Across Eastern Europe - Did Russia Do It?
On Thursday morning, millions of users across Eastern Europe found themselves cut off from essential Google services - the search engine, Gmail, Google Maps, YouTube, Google Drive
Bulgaria and Romania Race for Rheinmetall Investment: Gunpowder Factories Set to Transform Both Countries
Gunpowder production and the manufacturing of NATO-standard 155 mm artillery shells are set to begin in Bulgaria under two upcoming joint-venture agreements with German defense giant Rheinmetall
Nuclear Theatre in the Digital Age - Trump's Submarine Move Isn’t What It Seems
U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement that he ordered two nuclear submarines to be positioned in “the appropriate regions” in response to threats from former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev
Cultural Bridges for Tomorrow: China and the EU’s Shared Path Forward
As 2025 marks the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties between China and the European Union (EU), both sides are reflecting on half a century of cooperation, dialogue, and shared cultural growth
Bulgaria’s Eurozone Journey: Opportunities and Challenges of Adopting the Euro in 2026
Bulgaria is set to adopt the euro as its official currency on January 1, 2026, becoming the 21st member of the eurozone
Operation Rising Lion: Why and How Israel Attacked Iran
In June 2025, Israel launched what it called "Operation Rising Lion" against Iran, marking a dramatic escalation in Middle Eastern tensions.
Fact Check: False Claims About Ukrainian Translator Fleeing to Bulgaria During Istanbul Peace Talks
A widely circulated claim, originating on websites like turkey.news-pravda.com and echoed by other Russian-leaning outlets, asserts that "Oleg Golovko", a translator for a Ukrainian delegation, fled to Bulgaria during peace talks in Istanbul
10 Reasons Why You Should Use VPN while in Bulgaria
Where the heck is Bulgaria, and why do you need a Bulgarian IP address?
Lost in Lack of Translation: Svetlana, Bulgaria and the Conflict in Ukraine
Novinite is introducing Svetlana Belenets, a Ukrainian national seeking asylum in Bulgaria, and Carl Spate, a Briton who has been helping her along the way and who contacted us to tell their story.
Hurghada, El Gouna and Soma Bay, Three Faces of Egypt’s Red Sea
Novinite is publishing brief sketches on Hurghada, Soma Bay and El Gouna - three places a group of journalists, including two members of Novinite team, visited at the invitation of Egypt's Ministry of Tourism in mid-June.
Meet Pepi, a Bulgarian Robot for Which Crossing Mazes Is a Piece of Cake
Three young inventors were received with much applause by the public at the opening ceremony of CEEDS’15 by Webit, the biggest IT event in Eastern Europe.
Ten Blunders of Bulgarian Politicians Worth Remembering in 2014
Above is a selection of fresh political gaffes to which Bulgaria's political elite gave birth in 2014.
Top 7 Visual Moments of Bulgaria's 2014 Election Campaign
Nobody has so far disagreed the run-up to the early elections held on October 5 was rather dull. But some images can be remembered.
Who Will Take Over from Sergey Stanishev as Socialist Party Chief?
A Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) Congress due to result in the election of a new leader on Sunday after Sergey Stanishev has decided to step down.
Timeline of Oresharski's Cabinet: A Government in Constant Jeopardy
Bulgaria's Prime Minister Plamen Oresharski submitted a long-expected request to stand down on July 23, 2014 after weeks of uncertainty as to when he could take the step.
Are the BRICS Putting Up a Defensive Wall?
The BRICS countries have been subject to a vast number of puns over the years – obviously including the title above.
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