Bulgaria Bulgaria's political turmoil deepens as two key ministers quit Bulgaria's foreign and energy ministers resigned on Monday, deepening the country's political turmoil. 13/06/2022
Bulgaria Bulgaria hunts for mystery pilot who flew across several countries The country's defence forces were put on high alert after an unauthorised aircraft entered Bulgarian airspace. 10/06/2022
Bulgaria LGBT+ couple's stateless baby 'should be given birth certificate' Lawyers have hailed the decision as a landmark for gay rights. 17/05/2022
Bulgaria Bulgaria approves plan to support companies from high energy prices Bulgaria had relied on Russia for 90% of its natural gas before Gazprom cut supplies in April. 16/05/2022
Europe Decoded How will Bulgaria cope without Russian gas? Bulgaria received the vast majority of its gas supply from Russia and is now turning to Greece. Will it be enough? 28/04/2022
Bulgaria EU approves Bulgaria’s post-pandemic recovery fund plan Bulgaria is one of the last EU countries to have its proposals accepted by Brussels. 07/04/2022
Bulgaria Bulgarian MEP fined for perceived Nazi salute in European Parliament President Roberta Metsola said his gesture had "damaged the dignity and reputation" of the Parliament. 05/04/2022
Bulgaria Bulgaria MPs vote to abolish 'golden passport' scheme The EU has called on member states to scrap the schemes following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. 24/03/2022
Bulgaria Bulgaria refuses military aid for Ukraine amid US defence talks US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin met Bulgarian PM Kiril Petkov over the Ukraine war but Sofia ruled out military aid. 19/03/2022
Bulgaria Bulgaria's former PM Boyko Borissov released from detention The former prime minister was freed after prosecutors failed to come up with enough evidence to press charges. His lawyer said the arrest came as part of an inquiry into alleged extortion. 19/03/2022
Bulgaria Bulgaria's former PM Boyko Borissov arrested He was detained in Sofia late on Thursday. 18/03/2022
Uncovering Europe Bulgarians offer food, shelter and transport to Ukrainians fleeing war Rumen Sarandev couldn't offer his house to those fleeing the bloodshed - so he offered his car. 04/03/2022
Bulgaria Bulgaria expels two Russian diplomats for spying amid Ukraine tensions One diplomat is accused of leaking "confidential information" about Bulgaria's defence ministry since 2016. 02/03/2022
Bulgaria Bulgaria sacks minister for saying Ukraine invasion was not a 'war' Stefan Yanev had said Russia's actions should be labelled a "military operation", echoing the words of Vladimir Putin. 28/02/2022
Bulgaria Bulgarian PM Petkov says diplomatic solution is needed for Ukraine Kiril Petkov said the Bulgarian government had decided to update the country's security strategy and to prepare a battalion military group under its command, for defence purposes only. 27/01/2022
Meet the locals This man set up a haven for digital nomads in the Bulgarian mountains In this episode of Meet The Locals, we hear from Matthias Zeitler the co-founder of Coworking Bansko. 26/01/2022
real economy Turning up the heat on Europe's fuel poverty crisis In this episode of Real Economy the team focuses on what's being done at EU level to tackle Europe's rising energy poverty crisis. 26/01/2022
Bulgaria Sofia trip sparks hope of improved Bulgaria-North Macedonia relations The previous Bulgarian government had blocked North Macedonia's bid to join the EU. But now there is fresh hope that relations between the two countries can be improved. 25/01/2022
Adventures Discover Bansko Bulgaria, a top winter sports destination for 2022 With breathtaking landscapes, magnificent slopes and plenty of activities on offer, in this week's Adventures we go to Bansko, one of Bulgaria's top snow-capped destinations. 24/01/2022
no comment Masked dancers chase away evil at a festival in Bulgaria Masked dancers carry on an ancient Bulgarian carnival tradition, in the belief that it helps ward off evil spirits. 14/01/2022
Bulgaria Bulgaria moves to end practice of 'golden passports' Bulgaria's new government passed a bill aimed at getting rid of "golden passports". 12/01/2022
Bulgaria Anti-vaccine protesters try to storm Bulgarian parliament building Several people, including police officers, were injured during the clashes in Sofia. 12/01/2022
no comment Bulgarian Pomaks keep traditional wedding rite alive The marriage of Nefie and her fiancé Schaban is an extravaganza of bright colours, flowers, feasting and dancing. But the bride, who comes from Bulgaria's Pomak minority, can see none of it. Her eyes must remain tightly closed until a Muslim priest blesses the couple. 10/01/2022
no comment Bulgaria celebrates Epiphany with host of annual traditions On the 6th of January every year, the Bulgarian Orthodox church marks St. Jordan’s Day (Epiphany). It falls on the twelfth day after Christmas and marks the day Jesus was baptized in the Jordan River by John the Baptist. 06/01/2022
Travel News Bulgaria tightens travel restrictions as COVID infections surge Almost all travellers from the EU will now have to have a negative PCR test and proof of vaccination to enter the country. 06/01/2022
Bulgaria Rum, gin or... COVID shot? Bulgaria bar bids to boost vaccination rate The bar is the only place in Bulgaria where people do not need a health certificate to get in, but leave with one after getting the jab. 23/12/2021