During World War II, under pressure from Nazi Germany, Bulgaria joined the Tripartite Pact in 1941 and enacted the Law for the Protection of the Nation, which […]
Category: Politics & Elections
Bulgaria’s Political Gridlock Ends With Zhelyazkov Cabinet Approval
The National Assembly has approved the new government in Bulgaria, led by Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov, after a vote that resulted in 125 deputies supporting the cabinet and 114 […]
Bulgaria Proposes Agreement To North Macedonia For Corridor 8 Railway Tunnel
Bulgaria has extended an offer to North Macedonia, presenting a draft agreement for the construction and operation of the Corridor 8 border railway tunnel. The document, sent by Bulgaria’s government, […]
Bulgaria’s Employers Push For Continued Electricity Price Compensation In 2025
Employers’ organizations in Bulgaria are urging the government to extend the compensation program for high electricity prices into 2025. In a recent letter, they highlighted the sharp increase in electricity prices, with […]
President Rumen Radev To Hold Consultations With Parliamentary Groups Starting December 10
President Rumen Radev will begin consultations with parliamentary groups in the 51st National Assembly on December 10, according to the press office of the President. […]
Economic Impact of Schengen Membership: Bulgaria Stands to Gain Substantial Benefits
Bulgaria’s admission to the Schengen area could bring substantial financial benefits, amounting to an estimated 1.63 billion leva annually. This projection comes from a study conducted by […]
Bulgaria’s ‘Quiet Revolution’: 35 Years Since The End Of One-Party Rule
Thirty-five years have passed since the pivotal beginning of Bulgaria’s transition from a one-party system to democracy and a market economy. On November 10, 1989, […]
Generational Shift: Nearly Half Of Bulgaria’s Workforce Will Be Over 55 By 2044
n the next 20 years, nearly half of Bulgaria’s workforce is expected to be over the age of 55, reflecting a significant aging trend in the country. A study by […]
Bulgaria: ‘Revival’ Party Rejects Coalition With DPS, Citing Need For Independent Governance
Bulgarian right-wing party “Revival” (Vazrazhdane) has declared it will not support a government backed by the Movement for Rights and Freedoms (DPS), regardless of Peevski’s involvement. […]
Bulgaria: DPS-Dogan And ‘There Is Such A People’ Discuss Potential Coalition For Third Mandate
Independent MPs supporting DPS Honorary Chairman Ahmed Dogan met with the There Is Such a People (TISP) parliamentary group to discuss forming a majority for a third mandate. Both […]