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Bulgaria

Bulgaria
The latest news, analysis and opinion on Bulgaria. In-depth analysis, industry insights and expert opinion.
Capital
Sofia
Head of State
President Rumen Radev
Head of Government
Caretaker Prime Minister Dimitar Glavchev
Rescued crew members from a ship that was damaged in a drone attack are taken away in an ambulance in Varna, Bulgaria, on Tuesday. Photo: Reuters
A border police boat brings rescued crew members from the drone-damaged Chelsea 3 to Varna, Bulgaria, on Tuesday. Photo: AP
Ukraine war

Drones hit 2 ships off Bulgaria, sinking 1 and triggering Black Sea search for 11

Eleven sailors are missing after drone strikes sank a cargo ship off Bulgaria, as Sofia summons Russia’s envoy and seeks Nato help.

Diplomacy

China’s top diplomat to visit Azerbaijan and Balkan countries to boost ties

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European Union

Bulgaria probes explosion at weapon storage site

Get to Know

Meet Grigor Dimitrov, who’s dating 3 Body Problem star Eiza Gonzalez

Once dubbed “Baby Federer”, the former Wimbledon boys’ singles champ has dated Maria Sharapova and Nicole Scherzinger, and was even linked to Serena Williams.

Grigor Dimitrov is currently dating Mexican actress Eiza Gonzalez. Photo: @grigordimitrov/Instagram
The Netherlands

Netherlands withdraws from ‘no longer’ neutral Eurovision

Its Dutch broadcaster says the contest, which has been hit by a wave of boycotts over Israel’s participation, has ‘become a platform for division’.

Ukraine war

Russia and Ukraine exchange strikes, leaving 7 dead and dozens injured

Reciprocal strikes hit Belgorod and Kharkiv while drone incidents in Bulgaria and Moldova highlight war spillover.

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Ukraine war

Ukraine denies targeting Bulgaria, as drone explodes near pipeline

The blast caused no casualties, but Bulgarian PM Radev said the device was carrying a ‘significant’ amount of explosives.

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Bulgaria’s Prime Minister Rumen Radev speaks at the Nato leaders’ summit in Ankara, Turkey, in July. Photo: Reuters
China-EU relations

China adds 14 EU entities to export control list, hitting back at sanctions

Ministry of Commerce action follows a new round of EU sanctions on Russia that affected 14 firms from mainland China and Hong Kong.

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Aviation

Fighter jets scrambled as Tel Aviv-bound flight triggers false hijack alarm

Bulgarian and Israeli military respond after a transponder glitch mistakenly broadcasts hijacking emergency code.

Music

Bulgaria’s Dara wins Eurovision contest, beating out Israel for top spot

The usually good-natured competition has faced a boycott by five countries over the Gaza conflict.

Dara from Bulgaria holds up the trophy after winning the Eurovision grand final in Vienna. Photo: AP
Ukraine war

36 nations approve tribunal creation to prosecute Russia over Ukraine

The move came on the same day the WHO said Ukraine’s mental health crisis is growing, with ‘work to do until the end of the century’.

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A neighbour hugs a crying woman at the site of a fatal Russian missile attack on a residential building in Kyiv, Ukraine, on Thursday. Photo: AP
European Union

Bulgaria’s pro-Kremlin ex-president wins election, Russia and EU welcome victory

Rumen Radev has criticised military support for Ukraine’s war effort and the European Union’s heavy reliance on renewable energy.

European Union

Bulgaria’s pro-Russian former president set for strong election win: exit polls

In his campaign, Rumen Radev talked about improving relations with Moscow and resuming the free flow of ‌Russian oil and gas into Europe.

Hungary

Orban appears to blame Ukraine after explosives found on gas pipeline to Hungary

Discovery on Serbian border comes as the Hungarian leader faces a tight election and ‘false flag’ accusations from opposition.

Serbian military police block a road after explosives were discovered near the international gas pipeline connecting Serbia and Hungary. Photo: Serbia’s Ministry of Defence via EPA
Israel-Gaza war

Hamas says will dissolve its Gaza government when Palestinian body takes over

Militant group agrees to cede power to technocratic committee under Trump-brokered plan, but silence remains over disarmament.

Palestinian armed fighters in Gaza during the handover of Israeli captives in October last year. Photo: dpa
European Union

Bulgaria becomes 21st country to adopt euro in historic milestone

The Balkan nation, which joined the EU in 2007, retires the 19th-century lev for the single currency.

My Take

My Take | The emerging axis of lawlessness – the European Union, United States and Israel

From Ukraine to the Caribbean and Middle East, we are witnessing the application of the law of the jungle by the West and its ally.

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European Union

Bulgaria’s government falls amid mass anti-corruption protests

Fresh elections loom after government’s resignation, coming just weeks before the country is set to adopt the euro.

Protesters march during an anti-government rally in Sofia, Bulgaria, on Wednesday. Photo: EPA
China-EU relations

Car trade in reverse as Germany’s deficit with China jumps 143%

Carmakers from the EU’s biggest economy suffer decline in Chinese market while China’s models boom in Europe.

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China-EU relations

Flagging imbalances in China, EU chamber urges course correction in 5-year plan

Exhorting the need for a ‘new, productive development model’, latest chamber position paper airs members’ grievances.

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China's military weapons

Western leaders parse China military parade displaying national pride

US President Donald Trump says America deserves more credit for helping China gain its freedom.

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Military personnel take part in a parade in Beijing on Wednesday to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Japan’s World War II surrender. Photo: AP
European Union

EU chief’s plane hit by suspected Russian GPS jamming over Bulgaria

The GPS jamming forced pilots to land using paper maps, with Brussels attributing the disruption to ‘blatant interference’ from Moscow.

President of European Commission Ursula von der Leyen speaks during a joint press conference with Lithuania’s President Gitanas Nauseda near Lithuanian-Belarusian border on Monday. Photo: AP
Defence

How Turkey re-emerged as the West’s ‘indispensable’ defence partner

Europe and the US are recalibrating their security priorities, with renewed respect for Turkey’s strategic importance and defence industry.

Crime

US professor’s ex-wife charged in connection with his murder in Greece

Four men, including the ex-wife’s boyfriend, are also accused of being involved in the fatal shooting of Przemyslaw Jeziorski.

Ukraine war

Russia alleges back-stabbing as Serbia’s arms reach Ukraine

Serbia’s position of neutrality questioned as Russia alleges secret arms shipments for Ukraine sent through intermediaries.

Ukrainian servicemen train for combat. Photo: Ukraine’s 65th Mechanised Brigade via AP
China-EU relations

European Parliament names 5 lawmakers targeted in Huawei bribery scandal

Authorities ask lawmaking body to waive the accused’s immunity so that they can be investigated under the two-month probe.

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European Parliament President Roberta Metsola on Wednesday named the lawmakers, who included a fellow Maltese politician, a Bulgarian and three Italians. Photo: AP
Espionage

Bulgarians in Russian spy ring jailed in the UK

UK-based spy ring posed risk to national security, judge says in handing down sentences.

Britain

‘Slapping therapy’ guru Hongchi Xiao jailed after death of diabetic UK woman

The healer promoted paida lajin therapy, getting patients to slap themselves repeatedly to release ‘poisonous waste’ from the body.

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