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EU critic Rumen Radev named new Bulgarian prime minister

Radev won the first outright parliamentary majority in Bulgarian elections since 1997 last month on promises to fight corruption.

07/05/2026

Europe News

Who is Rumen Radev, the former pilot who wants to give Bulgaria wings?

Bulgaria's former president hailed a "victory of hope" after his Progressive Bulgaria coalition topped the polls in Sunday’s election, the eighth such parliamentary vote in five years.

20/04/2026

Europe News

Bulgaria's former President Rumen Radev wins parliamentary vote

Radev’s political stance has drawn considerable attention internationally. During his presidency, he repeatedly opposed sending military aid to Ukraine and has been critical of European Union policies in that regard.

19/04/2026

Europe News

Bulgaria votes in eighth election in five years

Bulgarians headed to the polls on Sunday in their eighth election in five years, with former president Rumen Radev's anti-corruption bloc leading in polls.

19/04/2026

Europe News

Bulgaria votes Sunday, will it follow Hungary's call for change?

Polling suggests former President Rumen Radev’s new outfit Progressive Bulgaria could secure first place. His rise has fueled comparisons to Hungary and Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. Yet the parallel cuts both ways.

17/04/2026

The Cube

Bulgaria prepares for disinformation ahead of snap elections

Disinformation researchers warn that Bulgaria has "one of the most permissive information environments" for non-democratic malign manipulation within Europe.

16/04/2026

Travel News

Bulgaria taps into the wellness trend as spa tourism rises 15%

Bulgaria is positioning itself as a spa destination, with a year-round tourism strategy also focused on health, food, mountain, pilgrimage and luxury travel.

16/04/2026

Destinations

Digital nomads swap skis for laptops at this Bulgarian resort

A cosmopolitan community of digital nomads have been drawn to Bansko by its co-working spaces, high-end restaurants and active lifestyle.

26/02/2026

Bulgaria

Bulgaria probes secret taping of women in beauty salons for porn sites

Among the victims are minors, including teenagers as young as 15 to 17, prosecutors confirmed. The victims include public figures, a judge, a prosecutor, journalists, daughters of a regional governor and a police officer.

04/02/2026

Bulgaria

Bulgarian president resigns, seeks to become prime minister

The emergence of a new political party led by now-former President Rumen Radev could significantly reshape not only Bulgaria’s domestic affairs but also its foreign policy.

19/01/2026

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Thousands in Sofia protest for fair elections and government resignation

Thousands gathered in Sofia to demand fair elections and the coalition's resignation, citing vote buying, manipulation, and economic concerns.

15/01/2026

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Bulgaria’s Kukeri dancers revive ancient winter rituals

Bulgaria comes alive each January as Kukeri dancers take to village streets to perform rituals meant to drive away evil spirits and mark the end of winter.

14/01/2026

Moments

Everything you need to know about Bulgaria’s new digital nomad visa

The country has also just switched its currency to the euro and became part of the Schengen Zone in 2025, making it a great base for travelling around Europe.

07/01/2026

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Bunlgaria's banks and shops report smooth euro transition

Bulgaria’s first days using the euro pass calmly, with banks, shops and customers adapting smoothly as both the euro and lev remain in use.

02/01/2026

Europe News

Bulgaria switches to the euro amid mixed reactions from its citizens

Bulgaria has become the 21st country to adopt the euro, replacing the lev after nearly 20 years in the EU. While many hope it will boost the economy, concerns about inflation and political instability persist.

01/01/2026

Europe News

What will joining the eurozone mean for the Bulgarian economy?

The Balkan country of 6.5 million people joined the EU in 2007 and formally began the process of joining the eurozone in 2018.

31/12/2025

The Cube

Misleading online claims simplify Bulgaria's government crisis

Claims online frame Bulgaria's mass protests as driven by anti-EU sentiment, but the reality is more complex.

19/12/2025

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Bulgarian protests continue against corruption and unfair judiciary

Bulgarian protesters continue to demand political change and an end to corruption despite the government's resignation. The eurozone transition adds pressure to the situation.

19/12/2025

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Political clash erupted in Bulgaria’s parliament during budget debates

A heated parliamentary debate over the budget escalated into physical violence amid sharp accusations between governing and opposition parties.

17/12/2025

Bulgaria

Bulgarian government resigns after mass anti-corruption protests

Tens of thousands gathered across Bulgaria on Wednesday to demand Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov's resignation, with protesters accusing the government of widespread corruption. The demonstrations come weeks before Bulgaria joins the eurozone on 1 January.

11/12/2025

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Tens of thousands of protesters rally against Bulgaria’s ruling coalition

Tens of thousands of people joined protests against Bulgaria’s ruling coalition and influential politician Delyan Peevski, in the largest unrest since the 1990s

11/12/2025

Bulgaria

Bulgaria rejects extradition of Russian linked to Beirut port blast

The supervising prosecutor, Angel Kanev, said that the key issue is whether sufficient guarantees have been provided that a death sentence will not be imposed.

10/12/2025

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Bulgarian glass ornaments by disabled artists are winning hearts

In Bulgaria, a Plovdiv workshop teaches glassblowing to people with disabilities, producing handmade ornaments that support their skills and independence.

10/12/2025

Bulgaria

Bulgaria kills controversial budget plan after latest major protests

Bulgarian government says it is permanently withdrawing a controversial budget proposal after another night of major protests in Sofia and beyond.

02/12/2025

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Bulgaria protest turns violent in Sofia as crowds oppose 2026 draft budget

A peaceful protest in Sofia escalated into violence as tens of thousands of Bulgarians demonstrated against the government’s 2026 draft budget.

02/12/2025

Bulgaria

Bulgarian government withdraws budget draft after mass protests

Wednesday's protest in Sofia against Bulgaria's draft budget plan for 2026 drew an estimated 20,000 people, who demonstrated against a potential increase in social security contributions and the doubling of the dividend tax.

27/11/2025