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Elusive black panther possibly sighted again in Bulgarian village

A black panther was reportedly spotted in the Bulgarian village of Dupnitsa, sparking a police investigation and memes. The search for the elusive feline remains ongoing.

Luxembourg

NATO to fight Russian jamming after VDL's plane loses GPS in Bulgaria

"We are all on the eastern flank now, whether you live in London or Tallinn," NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Tuesday, commenting in the aftermath of the incident the day before.

Europe News

Russia accused of jamming GPS of Ursula von der Leyen's plane

The alleged incident took place during Ursula von der Leyen's official tour of member states bordering Russia and Belarus.

Europe News

Bulgarian nationalists attack car believing von der Leyen was inside

Pro-Russian Revival Party leader Kostadin Kostadinov was filmed blocking the entrance of a car at a weapons plant in Sopot during a visit by Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Sunday.

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Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast hosts annual kite festival

Kites in different shapes and colours float over Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast as the International Kite Festival Via Pontica returned to Varvara and Sinemorets.

Bulgaria

Smugglers in Bulgaria nearly kill migrants paying €4,000 to reach EU

The 24 migrants from Afghanistan were found in a van in Lozenets, a village situated on Bulgaria's Black Sea coast and near the Turkish border.

Europe News

Bulgarian customs seize 70 dinghies used for UK migrant trafficking

The boats are produced by unknown Turkish companies and are then sent disassembled in multiple shipments to avoid suspicion in what authorities say is for the sole purpose of trafficking migrants across the English Channel.

Europe News

Albania, Bulgaria ask EU for help to deal with raging wildfires

Thousands of acres and dozens of houses have been destroyed.

Europe News

Varna mayor's arrest sparks widespread protests in Bulgaria

The arrest of Varna's Mayor Blagomir Kotsev on embezzlement charges has sparked a series of protests in Bulgaria and across Europe, escalating into a diplomatic dispute with Germany.

Europeans' Stories

Currency changeover in Bulgaria: the euro replaces the lev in January

In an interview with Euronews, Plamen Ralchev says: “The euro is a lifeboat that Bulgaria should board!" The scientist at the University of National and World Economics warns against right-wing populist parties exploiting the currency debate.

Economy

Small business owners in Bulgaria brace for switch to euro in 2026

European Union officials gave the green light in June for Bulgaria to become the 21st member of the eurozone, a key Brussels project aimed at deepening the ties between member countries.

Europe News

Bulgaria ends fruitless search for dangerous and elusive black panther

Authorities in Bulgaria have ended the active search for a suspected black panther in the Shumen Plateau after finding no concrete evidence of the animal's presence, but will continue to monitor for further clues.

Israel

Report: Hamas used sexual violence as weapon of war in 2023 attack

The report by the Dinah Project based its findings on survivor and witness testimonies, accounts from first responders, and other evidence.

Bulgaria

European Parliament approves Bulgaria's adoption of the euro

The vote came as thousands of Bulgarians have protested in recent weeks against joining the eurozone.

Europe News

Former Bulgarian PM Petkov resigns as MP over corruption probe

Three people have been detained in the investigation, including the deputy mayor of Sofia, Vassil Terziev.

The Road To Green

The Great Bulgarian Vulture Return: Europe turns over a new leaf after centuries of bird persecution

In partnership with The European Commission

Thanks to significant reintroduction efforts, Europe is one of the few places in the world where vulture populations are increasing. But human activities are making this recovery fragile.

The Road To Green

“It’s like a miracle”: the emotional reintroduction of the Bearded Vulture in Bulgaria

In partnership with The European Commission

Half a century after its extinction, Bulgaria celebrated the reintroduction of one of Europe’s rarest birds of prey — the Bearded Vulture. This is seen as a stepping stone to reconnecting them across Europe, and to other continents.

Europe News

Are Bulgarians ready to adopt the euro in under six months?

The EU institutions have given the green light to Bulgaria to join the eurozone next January, but what about the concerns of the Bulgarian people?

EuroVerify

Fact-checking claims about the 'panther' on the loose in Bulgaria

Reported sightings of a large, wild feline in Bulgaria have prompted a stream of images, memes and dubious claims online.

Europe News

Bulgaria searches for elusive and dangerous black panther near Shumen

The authorities have enforced a state of emergency in the country's north-eastern Shumen region after a video and prints were discovered last week pointing to an escaped predator.

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