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Bulgaria

Bulgaria is located in the southeast part of the Balkans. The country borders on the Black Sea, which attracts tourists all year round.

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A man (Rumen Radev) speaks into several microphones that are being held out toward him. Sofia, Bulgaria, April 19, 2026

What course will Bulgaria’s new leader Rumen Radev take?

What course will Bulgaria’s new leader Rumen Radev take?

Who is Rumen Radev, the man who swept to victory in Sunday's general election?
PoliticsApril 21, 2026
Former Bulgarian President and "Progressive Bulgaria" coalition leader Rumen Radev speaks to the press at his party headquarters

Center-left coalition wins Bulgarian election

Center-left coalition wins Bulgarian election

After a decade of conservative rule, voters have elected the center-left Progressive Bulgaria party in a landslide.
PoliticsApril 20, 202602:00 min
A man (Rumen Radev) leaves a voting station after casting his vote in the parliamentary election in Sofia, Bulgaria, on April 19, 2026. There are people with cameras beside and behind him

Bulgaria enters uncharted territory as Radev wins big

Bulgaria enters uncharted territory as Radev wins big

Rumen Radev has won the general election with a clear majority. Will this finally mean a stable government for Bulgaria?
PoliticsApril 20, 2026
A man puts his ballot paper into a transparent ballot box as a poll worker looks on. Sofia, Bulgaria, June 9, 2024

Will Bulgaria's election change the country's course?

Will Bulgaria's election change the country's course?

The outcome of Sunday's general election could shape the country's fight against corruption and foreign policy course.
PoliticsApril 17, 2026
This picture shows the hand of a woman inserting a ballot in a ballot box

Will Sunday's election end Bulgaria's political paralysis?

Will Sunday's election end Bulgaria's political paralysis?

Bulgaria faces its eighth election in five years on April 19. Will the result resolve or deepen the country's crisis?
PoliticsApril 16, 202605:57 min
A man in a suit and tie (Nickolay Mladenov) stands at a lectern with the seal of the President of the United States on the front. Behind him is a blue backdrop emblazoned with the words 'Board of Peace'. Davos, Switzerland, January 22, 2026

Nickolay Mladenov: the Bulgarian leading the Board of Peace

Nickolay Mladenov: the Bulgarian leading the Board of Peace

Who is Nickolay Mladenov, the man at the helm of Trump's Board of Peace tasked with overseeing the ceasefire in Gaza?
PoliticsFebruary 25, 2026
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In the spotlight

Euro and Bulgarian Lev currency notes lined up next to each other

Bulgaria joining eurozone is big deal

Becoming a euro area member signals how the Bulgarian economy has improved over the past decade. But challenges remain.
BusinessDecember 29, 2025
Thousands of protesters shine their phone torchers as an EU flag waves in the foreground at a demonstration in Sofia on December 10, 2025.

Gen Z leads Bulgaria's mass anti-corruption protests

Gen Z has driven Bulgaria's mass protests, helping topple the government by turning online activism into street action.
PoliticsDecember 12, 202503:55 min
A concrete monument shaped like a UFO lit up at night

What do UFOs, communism and Bulgaria have in common?

A huge monument built by the Communist Party holds a special place in the hearts of many Bulgarians.
SocietyJuly 31, 202504:52 min
Screenshot of the TikTok profile of Bulgarian influencer Zornitsa Gyutsova

Bulgaria's female 'Andrew Tate' incites anti-women violence

A woman influencer's misogynistic online content has sparked outrage in Bulgaria. Some citizens are taking action.
SocietyJune 13, 2025
A peaceful view of the Danube River bank, with a row of boats lined up along the shore and trees in the background.

Bulgaria's slow path to commemorating victims of communism

Actors of civil society hope to raise awareness about Bulgaria's communist past and commemorate its victims.
HistoryNovember 10, 2024
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