Drone strikes hit commercial ships in Bulgarian waters, triggering major Black Sea rescue
The first such attack inside Bulgaria’s EEZ leaves one vessel sunk and another ablaze; two crew members are confirmed dead as regional tensions rise
Rumen Radev
A sarcophagus of Macedonian marble for the tsar of the Bulgarians
Bulgaria received the remains of its tsar, Greece received 48 relics, and North Macedonia received one more reason to argue about the past
From Brussels, Bulgaria’s Radev warns of nuclear risk, calls for Ukraine diplomacy
Rumen Radev argues that continued arms deliveries to Ukraine risk escalating a confrontation with the world’s largest nuclear power
Greece returns to Bulgaria the remains of 10th-century king
The return of the reamains of king Samuel, a matter of historical significance for Bulgaria, are likely to become an irritant for nationalists in North Macedonia
Bulgaria plans “complete ban” on gambling advertising
The proposed changes would also introduce a stricter taxation model for the sector and tighten state oversight
Presidential election: Bulgarians choose a side in Russia’s war
The three leading candidates want the war in Ukraine to stop, but not all of them want Russia to be stopped
Bulgaria’s Radev seeks Central European front against further military aid for Ukraine
Sofia and Prague also call for a rethink of EU carbon pricing as Babiš eyes Bulgarian gas routes and offers Sofia a Czech-made military aircraft
Slovakia blocks year-long extension of EU sanctions targeting Russian oligarchs
Bratislava seeks shorter renewal period and removal of specific names as EU diplomats race against 15 September deadline
In Bulgaria’s presidential race, the real prize is the silver medal
The runoff opponent facing Iliana Iotova will show whether pro-European forces can become a genuine alternative to power
From Breitbart to Newsmax: Balkan leaders seek a shortcut to Trump
The latest example is North Macedonia's PМ Hristijan Mickoski, who used an interview with Breitbart to air а message aimed at Trump’s circle
Coalition of the Willing rallies in Kyiv on Ukraine’s Independence Day
UK’s Burnham co-chairs summit and transfers Storm Shadow technology as Zelenskyy awards special honour to the British people and leaders prioritise air defence
Analysis: Ankara charts the big routes, Sofia seeks the small money
How Turkey is turning Bulgaria into its European gateway - and why a costly Botaş gas deal sits at the heart of the new “strategic partnership”
