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Ireland Triumphs Over Bulgaria 2-1 in Nations League Playoff First Leg

The Republic of Ireland secured a vital 2-1 victory against Bulgaria in the first leg of their UEFA Nations League promotion/relegation playoff held at...

Bulgaria Moves Closer to Euro Adoption Despite Political Challenges

Bulgaria is making significant strides toward adopting the euro by January 2026, despite ongoing political turmoil and economic challenges. The government asserts that it...

Mass Protests Erupt in Bulgaria Over Alleged Election Fraud and Court Controversy

Protests erupted across Bulgaria as citizens rallied against alleged electoral fraud following a controversial ruling by the Constitutional Court. The court disqualified the election...

Bulgarians Convicted in Major UK Spy Ring Linked to Russia

Three Bulgarian nationals have been convicted of espionage in the UK, marking a significant breakthrough in a case involving one of the largest foreign...

Protests Erupt as Russian Ambassador to Bulgaria Forced to Flee Gallery

Eleonora Mitrofanova, the Russian ambassador to Bulgaria, was chased out of the National Gallery Kvadrat 500 in Sofia during a protest on Thursday evening....

Bulgaria Unites in Solidarity with Ukraine on Invasion Anniversary

Thousands of Bulgarians gathered in Sofia on February 25, 2025, to mark the third anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The event was part...

Bulgaria Hosts NATO Military Exercises: Steadfast Dart 2025

Bulgaria is set to play a crucial role in the NATO Steadfast Dart 2025 military exercises, which will take place from February 22 to...

Bulgaria’s Historic Rise in IIHF Women’s Hockey Championship

Bulgaria has made a significant mark in the world of women's hockey by securing promotion in the IIHF Women's World Championship. The team finished...

Bulgaria’s Unemployment Rate Hits Record Low of 3.8%

Bulgaria has achieved a significant milestone as its unemployment rate fell to 3.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024, marking a 0.4 percentage point...

Pahomiy Elected New Metropolitan of Vidin in Unanimous Vote

On February 9, 2025, the Bulgarian Orthodox Church's Holy Synod made a significant decision by unanimously electing Branitsa Bishop Pahomiy as the new Metropolitan...

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