New EU Rule: Small Shipments to Face Fixed 3-Euro Customs Fee in Bulgaria
Starting July 1, 2026, Bulgaria will apply a fixed customs fee of 3 euros (approximately 6 leva) to each individual item in “small shipments” valued up to 150 euros
Romania-Found Human Fossils "The Oldest in Europe"
World | September 23, 2003, Tuesday // 00:00
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Fossils found in a bear cave in Romania are the oldest specimens yet found of modern humans in Europe, scientists said Tuesday. One of the items -- a male jawbone -- has been dated to be between 34,000 and 36,000 years old. The other pieces are still being examined but are thought to be of a similar age. Researchers argue that the discoveries show some degree of hybridisation between modern humans and Neanderthals. This suggestion is expected to bring a heated debate among scientists, many of whom doubt there was much mixing of the species.
EU Blacklists Russophile Movement Tied to Bulgarian Espionage Suspect
The European Union has placed the International Russophile Movement linked to Bulgarian national Nikolai Malinov under sanctions
'Largest Armada Ever': Trump Moves to Choke Off Venezuela’s Oil Exports
US President Donald Trump announced a sharp escalation of pressure on Venezuela, ordering what he described as a “total and complete blockade” of all sanctioned oil tankers entering or leaving the country.
World | December 17, 2025, Wednesday // 09:18
EU Eases 2035 Car Rules, Allowing Petrol and Diesel Models to Stay on the Market
The European Commission has proposed a significant change to its previously planned rules on new car sales, allowing vehicles with internal combustion engines to remain on the EU market beyond 2035
ECB Removes Bulgarian Lev from Exchange Rate List Ahead of Euro Adoption
As of 1 January 2026, Bulgaria will formally adopt the euro, marking the end of the Bulgarian lev as the country’s official currency
Seven Bulgarians Enter Race for European Prosecutor Post
Seven candidates have formally submitted their documents to compete for the position of European Prosecutor representing Bulgaria
