Politics

Boyko Borissov on Sofia Mayor Vasil Terziev: 'The boy is incompetent'

GERB leader Boyko Borissov sharply criticized Sofia Mayor Vasil Terziev over the ongoing transport strike

Politics | 1 hour ago | Viewed: 245

Bulgaria’s First F-16 Cleared for Service After Technical Fixes and Closed-Door Probe

The first Bulgarian F-16 Block 70 fighter jet has completed its repairs and is now fully operational

Politics » Defense | 2 hours ago | Viewed: 231

Sofia Mayor Terziev: 'No Money to Meet Protesters’ Demands, Not Stubbornness'

Sofia Mayor Vasil Terziev has responded to the ongoing public transport strike, emphasizing that the municipality cannot meet the protesters' financial demands

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Third Day of Public Transport Strike in Sofia: Disruptions May Continue Through the Weekend

Ground public transport in Sofia, including buses, trolleybuses, and trams, might remain suspended throughout Saturday and Sunday due to a strike initiated by drivers from the "Zemlyane" garage

Politics | 3 hours ago | Viewed: 707

'Amateurish Corruption': Bulgaria’s 1 Million Leva Daily Gas Bill Under Radev’s Caretaker Government

The contract between Bulgaria and Turkish gas company Botas, signed on January 3, 2023, during the caretaker government of Galab Donev appointed by President Rumen Radev, has come under scrutiny in parliament

Politics | 3 hours ago | Viewed: 505

No Buses or Trams Tomorrow in Sofia as Public Transport Strike Continues - Metro Service to Keep the City Moving

The strike by Sofia’s surface public transport workers is set to continue tomorrow, with no buses or trams operating, according to union representatives

Politics | May 15, 2025, Thursday // 19:31 | Viewed: 2097

Bulgaria's Prime Minister Confident in Eurozone Entry, Promises Clear Measures to Protect Consumers

Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov has expressed confidence in Bulgaria’s path toward adopting the euro, anticipating a favorable convergence report on June 4

Politics | May 15, 2025, Thursday // 18:29 | Viewed: 1376

Bulgaria’s Public Media Workers Block Sofia Intersection, Demand Fair Pay

Hundreds of employees from Bulgaria's three major public media outlets - BNT, BNR, and BTA - staged a peaceful protest today

Politics | May 15, 2025, Thursday // 16:25 | Viewed: 1382

Survey: Majority of Bulgarians Support Euro Referendum And Would Vote Against Adoption Now

A recent survey by the "Myara" agency reveals that a majority of Bulgarians support the idea of holding a referendum on adopting the euro

Politics | May 15, 2025, Thursday // 15:31 | Viewed: 1373

Public Transport Strike in Sofia Intensifies - Metro Shutdown Next?

The public transport strike in Sofia has entered its second day, with workers escalating their demands as a metro shutdown is now being considered

Politics | May 15, 2025, Thursday // 13:43 | Viewed: 2714

Kostadinov to Radev: Challenge Kiselova’s Euro Referendum Decision in the Bulgarian Court

The Bulgarian pro-Russian and anti-euro party "Revival" has expressed disappointment over President Rumen Radev's lack of response following the rejection of his proposed referendum on the euro

Politics | May 15, 2025, Thursday // 11:02 | Viewed: 1396

'You're Not Navalny,' Says Bulgarian Court as It Denies Refugee Status to Russian Activist

Ksenia Eliseeva, a Russian activist living in Bulgaria, has voiced her frustration after the Bulgarian government denied her refugee status

Politics | May 15, 2025, Thursday // 09:00 | Viewed: 1502

The Mayor: Public Transport Salary Demands Threaten Sofia’s Budget

Sofia Mayor Vasil Terziev has called the unions' demands for higher public transport salaries unrealistic, emphasizing the financial strain it would impose on the city's budget.

Politics | May 15, 2025, Thursday // 08:49 | Viewed: 1379

Public Media Workers in Bulgaria Demand 15% Pay Increase Amid Nationwide Protests

Workers at public media Bulgarian National Radio (BNR), Bulgarian National Television (BNT), and the Bulgarian Telegraph Agency (BTA) are staging a protest

Politics | May 15, 2025, Thursday // 08:39 | Viewed: 1084

Second Day of Transport Strike Cripples Sofia - Schools Open, Commuters Left Stranded

The strike of the Sofia City Transport workers will proceed on Thursday, May 15

Politics | May 15, 2025, Thursday // 07:24 | Viewed: 1976

President Radev: Bulgaria Marches Toward the Eurozone, but Away from Democratic Europe

The parliamentary majority is moving toward the eurozone but distancing Bulgaria from Europe of democracy and rule of law, President Rumen Radev declared in a statement regarding the refusal of Parliament Speaker Natalia Kiselova to submit for debate his

Politics | May 13, 2025, Tuesday // 20:13 | Viewed: 2649

Turkey Proposes Hosting Russia–Ukraine Peace Talks Amid Renewed Diplomatic Push

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has expressed readiness to host delegations from Russia and Ukraine for high-level peace talks in Istanbul.

Politics » Diplomacy | May 13, 2025, Tuesday // 09:57 | Viewed: 2038

Brussels Issues Unofficial Warning: Euro Adoption May Be Halted if Referendum Proceeds

Brussels has unofficially warned Bulgaria’s Finance Minister Temenuzhka Petkova that the country’s euro adoption process could be suspended, according to BGNES, citing Nova TV.

Politics » Domestic | May 13, 2025, Tuesday // 09:56 | Viewed: 3281

President Radev Proposes National Referendum on Euro Adoption in 2026

On May 12, 2025, President Rumen Radev submitted a proposal to the 51st National Assembly of Bulgaria to hold a national referendum with the question: “Do you agree that Bulgaria should adopt the single European currency—the euro—in 2026?”

Politics » Elections | May 12, 2025, Monday // 16:45 | Viewed: 2966

Bulgarian PM Zhelyazkov: Strong Support for Ukraine Essential for Lasting Peace

Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov reaffirmed Bulgaria's commitment to supporting Ukraine in a recent post on the social media platform "X"

Politics | May 10, 2025, Saturday // 20:21 | Viewed: 2803

Bulgaria's Socialist Party Breaks Ranks with Radev, Rejects Euro Referendum

The Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP), the political faction that initially backed Rumen Radev for president, has now declared its opposition to his proposal for a referendum on Bulgaria's entry into the eurozone

Politics | May 10, 2025, Saturday // 19:36 | Viewed: 3265
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