Tensions have flared in Bulgarian politics as the leading party GERB declared a partial boycott of cabinet meetings, signaling growing discontent following the controversial removal […]
Category: Politics & Elections
Bulgaria Sees Dip In Support For Political Parties And State Bodies, Poll Indicates
A recent Alpha Research agency poll conducted between November 22 and 30 has unveiled a 36% decline in potential voter turnout for upcoming parliamentary elections. The poll ranks GERB as the […]
EU Commissioner Applauds Bulgaria’s Border Controls During Border Point Visit
European Commissioner Mairead McGuinness lauded Bulgaria’s vigilant border management during her visit to the Kapitan Andreevo checkpoint on the Bulgarian-Turkish border. She praised the rigorous scrutiny exercised by Bulgarian authorities, emphasizing the […]
US Report Reveals Terrorists Exploiting Bulgarian Networks For Trafficking
The annual terrorism report for 2022 from the US Bureau of Combating Terrorism has spotlighted Bulgaria’s vulnerabilities, citing foreign terrorist groups leveraging the nation’s illegal smuggling and trafficking networks to […]
Zelensky Has Asked For More Weapons From Bulgaria
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke by phone with Bulgarian Prime Minister Nikolai Denkov. This became clear from a post by Zelensky on his official profile […]
Bulgarian Finance Minister Reports State Budget Deficit Drop In November
Finance Minister Asen Vassilev announced a significant decline in the state budget deficit for November, reaching a mere 0.6%. This marks a milestone in over […]
European Parliament Clash: Bulgaria’s Schengen Bid Tangled In North Macedonia Dispute
MEPs expressed strong support for Bulgaria and Romania’s entry into Schengen, but criticized the country for its veto of North Macedonia’s accession to the EU. […]
Bulgaria Asserts Crucial Role In Easing Migration Strain Amid Schengen Talks
Bulgaria’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Mariya Gabriel, emphasized Bulgaria’s pivotal role in addressing migration pressures, linking the country’s Schengen accession to bolstering EU border controls. In a joint conference […]
Bulgarian Socialist Party Advances Economic Links With China
Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) leader Kornelia Ninova and National Assembly Deputy Chairman Kristian Vigenin convened with Chinese Ambassador Dong Xiaojun, at the envoy’s request. Discussions mainly […]
Bulgaria Boosts Minimum Pension To BGN 580
A significant shift in Bulgaria’s pension landscape is on the horizon, as the minimum pension for service and age is slated to surge by 11% under the Swiss rule, reaching […]