http://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 14:07:57 +0200 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 14:07:57 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png http://www.euronews.com http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/22/iran-warns-bulgaria-over-us-aircraft-deployment-as-us-military-stands-ready-to-counter-thr http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/22/iran-warns-bulgaria-over-us-aircraft-deployment-as-us-military-stands-ready-to-counter-thr Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:31:24 +0200 The warning follows a Bulgarian government proposal to temporarily deploy up to eight US aerial refuelling aircraft at Bezmer Air Base in the country’s southeast. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/14/targeting-patriarch-kirill-risks-fuelling-eu-scepticism-bulgarian-foreign-minister-warns http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/14/targeting-patriarch-kirill-risks-fuelling-eu-scepticism-bulgarian-foreign-minister-warns Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:16:04 +0200 Velislava Petrova-Chamova told Euronews that the EU’s sanctions against Russia should have a financial impact and not be a symbolic instrument – and that this, among other reasons, is why Sofia championed the removal of the head of Russia's Orthodox Church from the 21st sanctions package. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/13/eu-fails-again-to-sanction-patriarch-kirill-as-bulgaria-slaps-veto http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/13/eu-fails-again-to-sanction-patriarch-kirill-as-bulgaria-slaps-veto Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:08:21 +0200 Bulgaria succeeded in its opposition to blacklisting Patriarch Kirill and Vagit Alekperov, as both contentious names were removed from the EU sanctions package that remains under negotiation. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/07/04/plovdiv-travel-guide-how-to-spend-48-hours-in-europes-oldest-continuously-inhabited-city http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/07/04/plovdiv-travel-guide-how-to-spend-48-hours-in-europes-oldest-continuously-inhabited-city Sat, 04 Jul 2026 07:00:50 +0200 In this travel guide to Plovdiv, discover Roman sites, Bulgarian Revival houses and the best restaurants and bars. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/02/bulgaria-aims-for-no-further-cuts-on-cohesion-in-eus-next-budget-minister-says http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/02/bulgaria-aims-for-no-further-cuts-on-cohesion-in-eus-next-budget-minister-says Thu, 02 Jul 2026 11:46:30 +0200 Bulgaria's Deputy Prime Minister Atanas Pekanov said the EU must "retain policies like cohesion" in its next long-term budget. While acknowledging negotiations "will take months", he backed reaching a deal by the end of the year, saying it is "better to reach a solution fast". http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/02/europe-today-clash-over-eu-cash-set-to-dominate-todays-budget-conference http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/02/europe-today-clash-over-eu-cash-set-to-dominate-todays-budget-conference Thu, 02 Jul 2026 07:59:11 +0200 The battle over the EU's next long-term budget will be on full display at today's Annual EU Budget Conference as member states clash over spending priorities, Ireland takes over the Presidency of the Council of the European Union, and we speak to the EU's head of aid operations in Venezuela. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/26/oil-cod-kirill-friction-points-emerge-in-new-eu-sanctions-against-russia http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/26/oil-cod-kirill-friction-points-emerge-in-new-eu-sanctions-against-russia Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:02:34 +0200 The EU wants to agree on a new round of measures targeting Moscow before 15 July, but the closed-door negotiations have difficult obstacles to navigate. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/18/bulgarian-prime-minister-opposes-eu-sanctions-on-russias-patriarch-kirill http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/18/bulgarian-prime-minister-opposes-eu-sanctions-on-russias-patriarch-kirill Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:04:19 +0200 "The era of the Crusades is over," the Bulgarian prime minister said on Thursday as he confirmed his opposition to the proposal. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/10/we-have-already-given-enough-bulgarias-pm-says-weapons-supplies-to-ukraine-will-end http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/10/we-have-already-given-enough-bulgarias-pm-says-weapons-supplies-to-ukraine-will-end Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:34:53 +0200 Bulgaria, which is member of NATO and the European Union, has been providing military aid Ukraine since Russia launched its full-scale invasion in 2022. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/27/i-went-bar-hopping-around-bulgarias-capital-sofia-these-are-the-best-spots-for-craft-beer http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/27/i-went-bar-hopping-around-bulgarias-capital-sofia-these-are-the-best-spots-for-craft-beer Wed, 27 May 2026 07:00:53 +0200 From pour-your-own-pints to vampire-themed bars, here’s where to get your fix of hops in the Bulgarian capital city. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/20/eurovision-winner-dara-turns-sofia-into-a-giant-bangaranga-party http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/20/eurovision-winner-dara-turns-sofia-into-a-giant-bangaranga-party Wed, 20 May 2026 14:27:30 +0200 Thousands gathered in central Sofia to celebrate Dara after Bulgaria’s first-ever Eurovision victory, with concerts, red carpets and live broadcasts across the city. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/19/viral-posts-falsely-claim-eurovision-winner-was-secretly-bought http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/19/viral-posts-falsely-claim-eurovision-winner-was-secretly-bought Tue, 19 May 2026 14:13:12 +0200 Posts claiming that the infamous pan-European music competition was rigged gained significant traction online, amidst wider scrutiny about the contest's voting rules and promotional campaigns. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/19/eurovision-song-contest-2027-potential-host-cities-what-to-do-in-sofia-plovdiv-varna-and-b http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/19/eurovision-song-contest-2027-potential-host-cities-what-to-do-in-sofia-plovdiv-varna-and-b Tue, 19 May 2026 10:22:42 +0200 From the oldest continuously inhabited city in Europe to the Bulgarian Riviera, here’s where the 71st edition might be held. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/18/watch-bulgaria-welcomes-home-eurovision-winner-dara-with-trophy http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/18/watch-bulgaria-welcomes-home-eurovision-winner-dara-with-trophy Mon, 18 May 2026 09:42:55 +0200 Eurovision winner Dara returned to Sofia to cheering fans after securing Bulgaria's first-ever victory at the song contest in Vienna. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/17/watch-bulgaria-wins-eurovision-as-dara-celebrates-historic-victory http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/17/watch-bulgaria-wins-eurovision-as-dara-celebrates-historic-victory Sun, 17 May 2026 02:47:06 +0200 Bulgarian singer Dara wins 70th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest, beating 24 other countries to take the crown of the world's biggest live televised music show. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/13/which-european-economy-is-growing-the-fastest-in-2026 http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/13/which-european-economy-is-growing-the-fastest-in-2026 Wed, 13 May 2026 12:58:18 +0200 The eurozone has slowed sharply, expanding just 0.8% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026. Yet three economies are growing several times faster than the bloc as a whole. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/11/us-leadership-has-made-nato-stronger-than-ever-minister-of-north-macedonia-tells-euronews http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/11/us-leadership-has-made-nato-stronger-than-ever-minister-of-north-macedonia-tells-euronews Mon, 11 May 2026 20:01:17 +0200 While many in Europe see Trump's policies as a threat to NATO, the Foreign Affairs Minister of North Macedonia told Euronews that the alliance has never been stronger than under President Trump's presidency. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/11/international-feline-contest-europes-most-beautiful-cats-gather-in-sofia http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/11/international-feline-contest-europes-most-beautiful-cats-gather-in-sofia Mon, 11 May 2026 19:00:34 +0200 Cat lovers from across Europe gathered in Sofia, Bulgaria, for the international Cat Show Expo, where more than 150 cats competed in a prestigious feline competition judged by experts from several countries. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/08/bulgarian-parliament-confirms-rumen-radev-as-new-prime-minister http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/08/bulgarian-parliament-confirms-rumen-radev-as-new-prime-minister Fri, 08 May 2026 17:40:30 +0200 Radev won last month’s election, seen by many as one of the most consequential in the Balkan nation’s recent history, by a landslide, securing an outright majority for the first time since 1997. He was given the presidential mandate to govern on Thursday. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/07/eu-critic-rumen-radev-named-new-bulgarian-prime-minister http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/07/eu-critic-rumen-radev-named-new-bulgarian-prime-minister Thu, 07 May 2026 21:01:13 +0200 Radev won the first outright parliamentary majority in Bulgarian elections since 1997 last month on promises to fight corruption. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/20/who-is-rumen-radev-the-former-fighter-pilot-on-course-to-be-bulgarias-next-pm http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/20/who-is-rumen-radev-the-former-fighter-pilot-on-course-to-be-bulgarias-next-pm Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:20:33 +0200 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. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/20/bulgarias-radev-pro-eu-on-surface-but-a-practical-trojan-horse-for-kremlin-says-expert http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/20/bulgarias-radev-pro-eu-on-surface-but-a-practical-trojan-horse-for-kremlin-says-expert Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:09:29 +0200 The winner of the Bulgarian parliamentary elections, Rumen Radev, won't be "openly anti-EU", analyst Martin Vladimirov tells Europe Today. But he caveats that this is "a major win for the Kremlin and a culmination of a long strategy of Russia to solidify its influence in the country". http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/19/bulgaria-exit-polls-former-president-rumen-radev-set-to-win-parliamentary-vote http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/19/bulgaria-exit-polls-former-president-rumen-radev-set-to-win-parliamentary-vote Sun, 19 Apr 2026 20:05:25 +0200 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. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/19/bulgaria-votes-in-eighth-election-in-five-years http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/19/bulgaria-votes-in-eighth-election-in-five-years Sun, 19 Apr 2026 12:59:49 +0200 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. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/17/after-hungary-will-the-budapest-effect-spread-to-bulgaria-as-the-country-prepares-to-vote- http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/17/after-hungary-will-the-budapest-effect-spread-to-bulgaria-as-the-country-prepares-to-vote- Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:24:29 +0200 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. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/17/watch-sunday-elections-bulgarias-fight-for-stable-government http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/17/watch-sunday-elections-bulgarias-fight-for-stable-government Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:46:31 +0200 Bulgaria heads to the polls this Sunday for its eighth parliamentary election in five years. The country is the poorest in the EU according to GDP per capita, and the electorate is exhausted by a prolonged political crisis. So, who is stepping in to fill the void? http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/17/europe-today-eu-commission-vice-president-ribera-and-former-belgian-pm-de-croo-speak-to-eu http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/17/europe-today-eu-commission-vice-president-ribera-and-former-belgian-pm-de-croo-speak-to-eu Fri, 17 Apr 2026 07:54:28 +0200 Tune in to Europe Today, Euronews' flagship morning programme at 8 am Brussels time. In just 20 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the day. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/16/bulgaria-prepares-for-disinformation-ahead-of-snap-elections http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/16/bulgaria-prepares-for-disinformation-ahead-of-snap-elections Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:00:19 +0200 Disinformation researchers warn that Bulgaria has "one of the most permissive information environments" for non-democratic malign manipulation within Europe. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/04/16/seeking-rest-and-relaxation-bulgaria-taps-into-the-wellness-trend-as-spa-tourism-rises-15 http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/04/16/seeking-rest-and-relaxation-bulgaria-taps-into-the-wellness-trend-as-spa-tourism-rises-15 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 06:00:13 +0200 Bulgaria is positioning itself as a spa destination, with a year-round tourism strategy also focused on health, food, mountain, pilgrimage and luxury travel. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/02/albania-on-alert-after-us-warning-as-bulgaria-confirms-iran-diplomatic-note http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/02/albania-on-alert-after-us-warning-as-bulgaria-confirms-iran-diplomatic-note Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:19:57 +0200 Albania is on alert after the United States Embassy in Tirana warned of possible threats linked to the Tehran regime. Meanwhile, Bulgaria confirmed it received a warning from Iran over US military use of its airports. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/30/ukraine-signs-10-year-defence-deal-with-arms-producer-bulgaria-zelenskyy-says http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/30/ukraine-signs-10-year-defence-deal-with-arms-producer-bulgaria-zelenskyy-says Mon, 30 Mar 2026 21:28:45 +0200 The agreement with Bulgaria comes hot on the heels of a raft of similar deals Zelenskyy inked with partners in the Gulf. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/20/it-was-the-decision-of-one-oligarch-bulgarian-pm-gyurov-walks-back-board-of-peace-particip http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/20/it-was-the-decision-of-one-oligarch-bulgarian-pm-gyurov-walks-back-board-of-peace-particip Fri, 20 Mar 2026 07:24:27 +0100 Bulgarian PM says Board of Peace participation was not cleared by parliament and joining was the result of political maneuvering by "one oligarch". http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/02/26/digital-nomads-swap-skis-for-laptops-at-this-bulgarian-resort http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/02/26/digital-nomads-swap-skis-for-laptops-at-this-bulgarian-resort Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:45:57 +0100 A cosmopolitan community of digital nomads have been drawn to Bansko by its co-working spaces, high-end restaurants and active lifestyle. http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/04/bulgaria-probes-secret-filming-of-women-in-beauty-salons-for-porn-sites http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/04/bulgaria-probes-secret-filming-of-women-in-beauty-salons-for-porn-sites Wed, 04 Feb 2026 16:31:31 +0100 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. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/01/15/thousands-in-sofia-protest-for-fair-elections-and-government-resignation http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/01/15/thousands-in-sofia-protest-for-fair-elections-and-government-resignation Thu, 15 Jan 2026 08:55:12 +0100 Thousands gathered in Sofia to demand fair elections and the coalition's resignation, citing vote buying, manipulation, and economic concerns. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/01/14/bulgarias-kukeri-dancers-revive-ancient-winter-rituals http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/01/14/bulgarias-kukeri-dancers-revive-ancient-winter-rituals Wed, 14 Jan 2026 12:00:17 +0100 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. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/01/09/as-bulgaria-joins-the-euro-how-do-the-other-20-member-states-see-the-currency http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/01/09/as-bulgaria-joins-the-euro-how-do-the-other-20-member-states-see-the-currency Fri, 09 Jan 2026 17:21:48 +0100 A recent Eurobarometer study finds support for the euro remains high across the EU, with pollsters claiming the currency has made doing business in different EU countries easier. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/01/07/bulgaria-has-launched-a-digital-nomad-visa-heres-who-is-eligible-and-how-to-apply http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/01/07/bulgaria-has-launched-a-digital-nomad-visa-heres-who-is-eligible-and-how-to-apply Wed, 07 Jan 2026 13:56:36 +0100 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. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/01/02/bulgarians-adapt-to-euro-banks-and-shops-report-smooth-transition http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/01/02/bulgarians-adapt-to-euro-banks-and-shops-report-smooth-transition Fri, 02 Jan 2026 15:13:27 +0100 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. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/01/01/bulgaria-switches-to-the-euro-amid-mixed-reactions-from-its-citizens http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/01/01/bulgaria-switches-to-the-euro-amid-mixed-reactions-from-its-citizens Thu, 01 Jan 2026 16:31:42 +0100 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. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/12/31/what-will-joining-the-eurozone-mean-for-the-bulgarian-economy http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/12/31/what-will-joining-the-eurozone-mean-for-the-bulgarian-economy Wed, 31 Dec 2025 07:00:11 +0100 The Balkan country of 6.5 million people joined the EU in 2007 and formally began the process of joining the eurozone in 2018. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/12/19/misleading-online-claims-oversimplify-bulgarias-government-crisis http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/12/19/misleading-online-claims-oversimplify-bulgarias-government-crisis Fri, 19 Dec 2025 10:57:57 +0100 Claims online frame Bulgaria's mass protests as driven by anti-EU sentiment, but the reality is more complex. http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/12/19/bulgarian-protests-continue-citizens-demand-end-to-corruption-and-fair-judiciary http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/12/19/bulgarian-protests-continue-citizens-demand-end-to-corruption-and-fair-judiciary Fri, 19 Dec 2025 09:54:32 +0100 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. http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/12/17/political-clash-erupted-in-bulgarias-parliament-during-budget-debates http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/12/17/political-clash-erupted-in-bulgarias-parliament-during-budget-debates Wed, 17 Dec 2025 15:07:25 +0100 A heated parliamentary debate over the budget escalated into physical violence amid sharp accusations between governing and opposition parties. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/12/12/europe-today-nadia-calvino-discusses-trump-and-europes-economy http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/12/12/europe-today-nadia-calvino-discusses-trump-and-europes-economy Fri, 12 Dec 2025 07:50:22 +0100 Tune in to Euronews' new flagship morning programme, Europe Today, at 8 am Brussels time. In just 15 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the day. http://www.euronews.com/2025/12/11/bulgarians-demand-government-resign-in-mass-protests-over-corruption http://www.euronews.com/2025/12/11/bulgarians-demand-government-resign-in-mass-protests-over-corruption Thu, 11 Dec 2025 12:07:10 +0100 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. http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/12/11/tens-of-thousands-of-protesters-rally-against-bulgarias-ruling-coalition http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/12/11/tens-of-thousands-of-protesters-rally-against-bulgarias-ruling-coalition Thu, 11 Dec 2025 08:45:40 +0100 Tens of thousands of people joined protests against Bulgaria’s ruling coalition and influential politician Delyan Peevski, in the largest unrest since the 1990s http://www.euronews.com/2025/12/10/bulgarian-court-rejects-extradition-of-russian-owner-of-ship-linked-to-beirut-port-blast http://www.euronews.com/2025/12/10/bulgarian-court-rejects-extradition-of-russian-owner-of-ship-linked-to-beirut-port-blast Wed, 10 Dec 2025 20:33:00 +0100 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. http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/12/10/bulgarian-glass-ornaments-by-disabled-artists-are-winning-hearts http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/12/10/bulgarian-glass-ornaments-by-disabled-artists-are-winning-hearts Wed, 10 Dec 2025 11:12:40 +0100 In Bulgaria, a Plovdiv workshop teaches glassblowing to people with disabilities, producing handmade ornaments that support their skills and independence. http://www.euronews.com/2025/12/02/bulgarias-government-withdraws-controversial-budget-plan-after-protests http://www.euronews.com/2025/12/02/bulgarias-government-withdraws-controversial-budget-plan-after-protests Tue, 02 Dec 2025 11:57:53 +0100 Bulgarian government says it is permanently withdrawing a controversial budget proposal after another night of major protests in Sofia and beyond.