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Russia expels Bulgarian diplomat in tit-for-tat move

Earlier this month Bulgaria had expelled a Russian embassy military attaché on suspicion of espionage.

Bulgaria

Bulgaria awaits COVID-19 vaccine delivery as new cases rise

Bulgaria's vaccination programme will see health professionals who are working in hospitals in large cities receive the jab first.

Bulgaria

Bulgaria citizens worried about rising air pollution amid COVID crisis

Residents in Sofia say they were already wearing masks before the coronavirus pandemic due to the poor air quality.

Republic of North Macedonia

'Completely irrational': Skopje anger at Bulgaria’s EU membership veto

"Bulgaria’s position is completely irrational and offensive to the Macedonians and our entire nation," Prime Minister Zoran Zaev said in a video address on Wednesday.

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Republic of North Macedonia

Bulgaria's block on North Macedonia 'endangers Europe's security'

Bulgaria wants North Macedonia to formally recognise that its language has Bulgarian roots, and to stamp out what it says is anti-Bulgarian rhetoric.

Smart Regions

How technology is revolutionising surgery in Varna

In partnership with the European Commission

A university hospital in Bulgaria is using robots to help doctors carry out surgery. For this episode of Smart Regions, Euronews goes there to find out more.

My Europe Series

Bulgarian national radio chief hits out against political interference

He told Euronews he was disgruntled by the "lipservice" he said the government paid to enacting real change in a country that has been labelled "the black sheep of the European Union" by Reporters Without Borders.

Republic of North Macedonia

North Macedonia accession talks face new hurdles from Bulgaria

North Macedonia accession talks face new hurdles from Bulgaria

My Europe Series

Bulgaria's putting brakes on North Macedonia's EU dream. Here's why.

Bulgaria's veto over accession talks with North Macedonia is allegedly over language but domestic and EU politics may play just as big a role.

Bulgaria

Bulgaria PM positive for COVID-19 as protests against him continue

Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borissov has tested positive for COVID-19, as the country grapples with a steady rise in cases and anti-government demonstrations.

Bulgaria

Eastern Europe's transition to clean energy is painful for some

Bulgaria once struggled to battle toxic emissions but has now nearly managed to get them under control.

Norway

Chihuahua granted reprieve after Jean-Claude Van Damme intervention

Raya was due to be euthanized by Norwegian authorities after she was confiscated due to not having the correct paperwork, but a petition, shared by the actor, has given her a chance at survival.

Bulgaria

Bulgaria protests enter 100th day as protesters denounce corruption

Protesters allege endemic corruption and want the resignation of PM Boyko Borissov, his centre-right government and the chief prosecutor.

Bulgaria

Bulgaria: Independence Day protesters urge PM Borissov to resign

On the day the country marked the 100th anniversary of its independence, thousands took to the streets of Bulgaria to continue to demand the government's resignation.

World

'Bring eggs and tomatoes' say Bulgaria anti-government demo organisers

Bulgarian anti-government protesters, who started a movement against Prime Minister Boyko Borissov back in July, are still calling for the entire government to resign.

Europe News

MEPs urge Brussels to link EU cash handouts to rule of law record

Brussels committed itself to tackle rule of law backsliding when it took office last year. MEPs say now is the time to deliver.

Bulgaria

Bulgaria: Borissov 'pouring oil in the fire' over constitution plans

Opposition leader Hristo Ivanov tells Euronews that the prime minister's plans to amend the constitution have already "reached a dead end".

Bulgaria

Watch: Protests continue in Sofia after earlier violence

Biggest demonstrations so far in nearly two months of anti-government rallies

Europe News

Voices from the anti-government protests in Bulgaria

As the unrest in Bulgaria closes in on nearly two months, we talk to some of the protesters on the ground who have been involved in the struggle.

Bulgaria

Bulgaria: Justice minister resigns as protests pass 50 day mark

Justice minister Danail Kirilov is the fifth minister to resign from the government since protests started in July as the public anger shows no signs of abating.

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