New Government, Old Power: In Bulgaria, Borisov Still Pulls the Strings

After years of political instability and failed reformist efforts, Boyko Borisov is back in charge – this time from behind the curtain. Bulgaria’s new government restores his grip on power while sidelining reform. In Bulgaria, former prime minister Boyko …

Bulgaria's Prime Minister to Participate in Paris Summit on Ukraine's Future

Bulgarian Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov is set to join an extraordinary meeting on Ukraine, hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron. The meeting, scheduled to take place later today, will be held via videoconference. Bulgaria was invited by the Elysee …

Borissov: Eurozone Entry Will Position Bulgaria Among 'White' Countries

Boyko Borissov, leader of the GERB Party, firmly stated that Bulgaria’s entry into the eurozone would position the country among the "white" nations. He emphasized that achieving this goal requires a political solution, and pointed out that the …

Will Bulgaria get an AI factory?

He believes Bulgaria lost out on a big opportunity to construct conventional data centers in the last decade, which makes the task of attracting investments of the new type much harder. "Our country's leadership missed the chance to take part in …

Bulgaria's 2025 Draft Budget: Deficit at 3% of GDP, Focus on Fiscal Stability

The Bulgarian Ministry of Finance has unveiled the draft State Budget for 2025, revealing a planned deficit of 6.4 billion leva, representing 3% of the country's GDP on a cash basis. This figure is aligned with the goal of keeping annual expenses under …

Severe Winter Conditions Disrupt Roads Across Bulgaria: Snowdrifts, Ice, and Road Closures

In Bulgaria, a hurricane-force wind is blowing over the Shipka Pass, creating severe snowdrifts and reducing visibility to zero on the Kran-Shipka road. Despite the extreme conditions, authorities have stated that there is currently no risk of the road …

Bulgaria's Eurozone Entry by 2026: Possible, But Tense, Expert Warns

Financier Plamen Danailov, a municipal councilor from the "There Is Such a People" party, recently discussed Bulgaria's potential adoption of the euro, emphasizing that although the goal is achievable, the process will be stressful. Speaking …

Torres scam accused launched investment schemes in Bulgaria, verification on: Police

Image used for representation The Mumbai police's Economic Offences Wing (EOW), which is probing Torres investment scam, has received information that the wanted accused in the case have launched similar investment schemes in Bulgaria, and its …

Solemn ceremonies across Bulgaria will pay homage to Bulgarian national hero Vasil Levski

A commemorative ceremony today in the center of Sofia will mark the 152nd anniversary of the death of Bulgarian national hero Vasil Levski. The solemn ceremony in front of the Monument to the Apostle of Freedom will begin at 6:00 p.m. Citizens will have …

Mother of Sligo man (39) found dead in Bulgaria believes he was murdered