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Energy
Bulgaria Restricts Petroleum Exports After US Sanctions Russian Gas Giants
Lukoil, which announced plans to sell its international assets earlier this week, owns Bulgaria’s largest refinery.
Oct. 31, 2025
Ukraine
US to Trim Forces in Bulgaria, Hungary, and Slovakia Starting Next Month After Romania Move
Washington notifies capitals of “marginal” force recalibration, prompting fears over its commitment. Veteran diplomat calls plan a “mistake,” warning against sending “the wrong signal” to Moscow.
Oct. 31, 2025
Germany
Rheinmetall’s 155mm Ammunition Manufacturing Network Extends Into Bulgaria
Rheinmetall has ramped up production of 155mm artillery shells, since 2022 establishing facilities in five countries, and now announcing a sixth in a joint venture with Bulgaria’s VMZ.
Oct. 29, 2025
Russia
Bulgaria Ready to Offer Air Corridor for Putin to Meet Trump in Budapest
However, no request has yet been made by Moscow to allow Putin’s aircraft to pass over the Black Sea nation.
Oct. 21, 2025
Europe
Von der Leyen’s Jet Loses GPS in Suspected Russian Attack, Lands With Paper Maps
Three Bulgarian officials told the Financial Times the jet was targeted by suspected Russian interference while circling the city for nearly an hour before landing manually.
Sept. 1, 2025
War in Ukraine
Industrial Muscle Flex for Rheinmetall: 2 New Bulgarian Arms Plants
Germany’s biggest arms manufacturer is up-scaling shell production for the Russo-Ukraine war at a dizzying pace. Meanwhile the Pentagon is mad US industry can’t do the same thing.
Aug. 28, 2025
Bulgaria
Bulgaria to Сonvert to Euro as of 2026
With a positive convergence report, the EU Commission gave the green light on Wednesday for Bulgaria to join the Eurozone.
June 8, 2025
Russia
UK Court Jails 6 Bulgarians Spying for Russia
The cell’s operations are believed to be among the “largest and most complex” enemy operations ever uncovered on British soil.
May 12, 2025
Russia
Bulgaria’s Nationalists Ally Themselves with Putin’s Party
Their cooperation agreement provides for the “exchange of experience, ideas and political practices between the two parties.
April 30, 2025
Bulgaria
Bulgaria Decides Against Selling Nuclear Reactors to Ukraine
Ukraine had ordered two Soviet designed VVER units for its Khmelnitsky NPP, a decision that caused an avalanche of criticism from Ukrainian energy analysts.
April 15, 2025
War in Ukraine
Bulgaria to Gain Over €500 Million from Military Aid to Ukraine
Bulgaria expects €500 million in revenue from military aid to Ukraine over the past three years, after Kyiv’s biggest donors agreed to compensate Sofia generously.
Feb. 7, 2025
EU
Schengen: Romania and Bulgaria to Become Full Members
What European media are saying about two more EU countries being given accession to the Schengen zone.
Dec. 13, 2024
Russia
Romanian Elections Spark Bulgarian MPs to Investigate Russian Influence
Russian interests and propaganda remain a big issue for Bulgaria.
Dec. 10, 2024
Bulgaria
Bulgaria on Verge of Holding Eighth Election in Just Four Years
Bulgaria’s controversial leading politician abandons idea of heading a new coalition government.
Nov. 27, 2024
Bulgaria
Conservatives top Bulgarian Elections But Fall Short of Majority
Former premier Boyko Borisov's GERB party won about 25 per cent of the vote, according to projections published by polling institutes, with 80 per cent of votes counted.
Oct. 29, 2024
EU
Far-Right Tipped to Gain Ground as Jaded Bulgarians Vote Again
Six consecutive votes so far have failed to yield a stable government, and voter turnout is expected to be low, amid fears of electoral fraud.
Oct. 27, 2024