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Bulgaria's former PM Boyko Borissov arrested

He was detained in Sofia late on Thursday.

My Europe Series

Bulgarians offer food, shelter and transport to Ukrainians fleeing war

Rumen Sarandev couldn't offer his house to those fleeing the bloodshed - so he offered his car.

Bulgaria

Bulgaria expels two Russian diplomats for spying amid Ukraine tensions

One diplomat is accused of leaking "confidential information" about Bulgaria's defence ministry since 2016.

Bulgaria

Bulgaria sacks minister for saying Ukraine invasion was not a 'war'

Stefan Yanev had said Russia's actions should be labelled a "military operation", echoing the words of Vladimir Putin.

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Ukraine

In Bulgaria, Ukrainian diaspora mobilises to help refugees

The Ukrainian diaspora in the Balkan EU member state is mobilising to help refugees flee the country amid an influx of refugees over the past three days.

Europe News

'Nazi salute' in EU parliament was 'an innocent wave', says MEP

Angel Dzhambazki raised his right hand after speaking in a debate on the rule of law in Poland and Hungary.

My Europe Series

Can new governments resolve issues plaguing North Macedonia, Bulgaria?

Both countries have pledged to resolve the impasse brought on by the Bulgarian veto to North Macedonia's EU membership negotiations. But are nationalists going to cause further roadblocks?

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Bulgaria: Honey pots form a candle crucifix.

Hundreds of honey pots lit by candles form a huge crucifix in the church of the Presentation of the Virgin Mary in Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria.

Bulgaria

Bulgarian PM Petkov says diplomatic solution is needed for Ukraine

Kiril Petkov said the Bulgarian government had decided to update the country's security strategy and to prepare a battalion military group under its command, for defence purposes only.

Meet The Locals

This man set up a haven for digital nomads in the Bulgarian mountains

In partnership with Bulgaria Travel

In this episode of Meet The Locals, we hear from Matthias Zeitler the co-founder of Coworking Bansko.

Real Economy

Turning up the heat on Europe's fuel poverty crisis

In partnership with The European Commission

In this episode of Real Economy the team focuses on what's being done at EU level to tackle Europe's rising energy poverty crisis.

Bulgaria

Sofia trip sparks hope of improved Bulgaria-North Macedonia relations

The previous Bulgarian government had blocked North Macedonia's bid to join the EU. But now there is fresh hope that relations between the two countries can be improved.

Adventures

Discover Bansko Bulgaria, a top winter sports destination for 2022

In partnership with Bulgaria Travel

With breathtaking landscapes, magnificent slopes and plenty of activities on offer, in this week's Adventures we go to Bansko, one of Bulgaria's top snow-capped destinations.

World News

Bulgaria and North Macedonia agree to improve relations after talks

Bulgaria blocked North Macedonia's accession talks with the European Union in 2020 over a cultural dispute.

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Masked dancers chase away evil at a festival in Bulgaria

Masked dancers carry on an ancient Bulgarian carnival tradition, in the belief that it helps ward off evil spirits.

Bulgaria

Bulgaria moves to end practice of 'golden passports'

Bulgaria's new government passed a bill aimed at getting rid of "golden passports".

Bulgaria

Anti-vaccine protesters try to storm Bulgarian parliament building

Several people, including police officers, were injured during the clashes in Sofia.

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Bulgarian Pomaks keep traditional wedding rite alive

The marriage of Nefie and her fiancé Schaban is an extravaganza of bright colours, flowers, feasting and dancing. But the bride, who comes from Bulgaria's Pomak minority, can see none of it. Her eyes must remain tightly closed until a Muslim priest blesses the couple.

Travel News

Bulgaria tightens travel restrictions as COVID infections surge

Almost all travellers from the EU will now have to have a negative PCR test and proof of vaccination to enter the country.

Destinations

COVID-19: Austrian resorts concerned over new tourist entry rules

From December 25, restrictions on people entering Austria from the UK, the Netherlands, Denmark, and Norway will be tighter, as the countries will be classified as "virus variant areas", which means that a quarantine of ten days will be mandatory.

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