View This is Europe in 2020, not Orwell’s 1984. The language we use to talk about refugees matters ǀ View This language of invasion has become increasingly mainstream as it trips off the tongue of populist political leaders around the world. These populists stoke xenophobia and dangerous nationalism to gain and retain power, erecting fences and walls as physical embodiments of their prejudice. 10/03/2020
brussels bureau EU revives controversial quota system to bridge gender pay gap The bloc has also launched a public consultation on salary transparency to get companies to open up on what they pay their employees. 06/03/2020
Turkey Greece latest: Lesbos residents try to stop migrants from disembarking The events came following an announcement by Turkey that it would open its border with Europe. 29/02/2020
no comment Bulgarians celebrate beekeepers saint day amid climate change threat to national beekeeping industry People have brought jars of honey to be blessed in the Church of the Blessed Virgin in the southwestern town of Blagoevgrad. 10/02/2020
Bulgaria Bulgaria: Residents in Pernik protest about water shortages Protesters blame corruption and mismanagement. 25/01/2020
Unreported Europe Sick system: Bulgarian health crisis leaves patients vulnerable Bulgaria is in the grip of a health crisis as thousands of doctors and nurses leave the country. The result is a health system struggling to cope, where patients are left without key services. 24/01/2020
Bulgaria Bulgarian government faces no-confidence vote over water crisis Euronews reports from Pernik, a Bulgarian town where thousands are left without water due to suspected mismanagement at the top. 21/01/2020
View The EU’s first Public Prosecutor has her work cut out for her tackling corruption in Bulgaria ǀ View Laura Kövesi, who was appointed as the EU’s first chief public prosecutor, has a long track record of fighting corruption in her native Romania. Yet, is a solid résumé enough to tackle the immense challenge before this new EU institution? 13/12/2019
United Kingdom Racism campaigners 'disheartened' by UEFA punishment of Bulgaria 'Disheartened, but not surprised': Football world reacts to Bulgaria's punishment for racism 30/10/2019
Bulgaria Bulgaria told to play match behind closed doors after fans' racism UEFA also fined Bulgaria €75,000 for the sustained racist behaviour exhibited during the Euro 2020 qualifier against England 29/10/2019
United Kingdom Police arrest two more after 39 Chinese nationals found in lorry 39 people were pronounced dead at the scene. Early indications suggest 38 are adults and one aged in their teens. 23/10/2019
Bulgaria Bulgaria's football chief quits over racism at Euro 2020 qualifier A Euro 2020 qualifier between England and Bulgaria was temporarily halted on two occasions on Thursday evening after racist chants were heard from the stands. 14/10/2019
View Trump’s support for Erdogan’s plans in Syria has green-lit a Turkish genocide of the Kurds ǀ View When the Turks are “just passing through” a territory, sometimes they stay 500 years. Just ask the Bulgarians, who spent 500 years under violent Ottoman rule. 07/10/2019
Greece Greek police smash alleged €500,000 baby-smuggling network Greek police, backed by Europol, say they have uncovered a €500,000 network that sold unborn children for adoption and eggs from vulnerable women. 27/09/2019
Bulgaria Sow row as Bulgaria accuses Romanian tourists over African Swine Fever A diplomatic row has broken out between Bulgaria and Romania over African Swine Fever (ASF). 05/08/2019
Bulgaria Pork industry at risk as swine fever hits farms across Eastern Europe Pork industry at risk as swine fever hits farms across Eastern Europe. More than 120 000 pigs have been slaughtered in Bulgaria in an attempt to limit the number of swine fever cases. 05/08/2019
Sport California boxing license returned to Bulgarian athlete who forcibly kissed reporter California boxing license returned to Bulgarian athlete who forcibly kissed reporter 23/07/2019
Bulgaria Fake story about pro-incest MEP shared widely, say fact-checkers A Bulgarian website invented a story about a pro-incest MEP that was then shared by thousands of people on Facebook, a fact-checking study has found. 23/05/2019
Bulgaria Bulgarian agriculture minister resigns amid recent corruption scandal The Bulgarian minister for agriculture is the latest high profile minister to resign amid an investigation into corruption 14/05/2019
Republic of Northern Macedonia Pope Francis continues Balkan tour with a visit to North Macedonia Pope Francis continued his Balkan tour with a visit to North Macedonia, where 20,000 Catholics live alongside Orthodox, Muslim and Protestant communities 07/05/2019
Bulgaria Pope Francis starts 3 day visit to Bulgaria and North Macedonia Pope Francis has started his three-day visit to Bulgaria and North Macedonia, 05/05/2019
Bulgaria Watch: Marine Le Pen on Matteo Salvini: 'He is a man of great will' Far-right French leader Marine Le Pen denied any rift with Italy's Matteo Salvini in an interview with Euronews. 04/05/2019
world news Le Pen among European far right leaders uniting for Euro elections France's Marine Le Pen is in Bulgaria to meet with the leaders of the European far right, who attempt to unite ahead of European Parliament elections 03/05/2019
Bulgaria Road Trip Europe Day 35 Vidin: Inside Bulgaria's ghost towns Young Bulgarians are leaving the country's rural areas in droves, leading to a phenomenon known as ghost villages. 03/05/2019
Bulgaria Road Trip Europe Day 34 Sofia: Bulgarians protest low wages on Labour Bulgaria has the lowest minimum wage in the European Union and is also the poorest country in the bloc. It is these dire labour conditions that are dominating the debate as the European elections loom. 02/05/2019
Good Morning Europe Road Trip Europe Day 33 Stolipinovo: Bulgarian Roma on discrimination Euronews' EU Road Trip has reached Bulgaria on its mission to discover the hopes and fears of European voters ahead of May's EU parliamentary elections. 01/05/2019
