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World

USA launches review of its military presence in EuropeWorld

USA launches review of its military presence in Europe

Washington has formally begun assessing its European military footprint, raising questions about NATO burden-sharing that bear directly on Bulgaria.

2 min read · Aug 19
Zelensky heads to Washington for Trump meeting as Senate weighs Russia sanctionsWorld

Zelensky heads to Washington for Trump meeting as Senate weighs Russia sanctions

Zelensky meets Trump and US senators in Washington as the Senate prepares to vote on new sanctions targeting Russia over the war in Ukraine.

2 min read · Aug 19
At least 10 killed in Russian strikes on Sumy, Donetsk and Kharkiv as Ukraine hits St. PetersburgWorld

At least 10 killed in Russian strikes on Sumy, Donetsk and Kharkiv as Ukraine hits St. Petersburg

Russian strikes killed at least ten people across Sumy, Donetsk and Kharkiv, as Ukrainian drones set a Wildberries warehouse ablaze in St. Petersburg.

2 min read · Aug 19
Russian drone and missile strikes hit Kyiv, Kharkiv and Odesa, raising concerns for BulgariaWorld

Russian drone and missile strikes hit Kyiv, Kharkiv and Odesa, raising concerns for Bulgaria

Russia struck Kyiv, Kharkiv and Odesa with drones and missiles in mid-July 2026, directly threatening the 150,000-strong Bulgarian community in the Odesa region.

2 min read · Aug 15
EU Sanctions Six Russians Who Developed the Chemical Weapon That Killed NavalnyWorld

EU Sanctions Six Russians Who Developed the Chemical Weapon That Killed Navalny

The EU has sanctioned six Russian scientists linked to the epibatidine poisoning that killed Alexei Navalny, with one named as a lab chief at SC Signal.

2 min read · Aug 8
Radev Vows to Block EU Sanctions Against Russia, Calling It a Defence of Bulgarian InterestsWorld

Radev Vows to Block EU Sanctions Against Russia, Calling It a Defence of Bulgarian Interests

Prime Minister Rumen Radev vowed in parliament to block EU sanctions against Russia, saying he would act to defend Bulgaria's national interest.

2 min read · Aug 8
EU Council Confirms Excessive Deficit Procedure Against BulgariaWorld

EU Council Confirms Excessive Deficit Procedure Against Bulgaria

The EU Council has formally opened an Excessive Deficit Procedure against Bulgaria, setting multi-year spending limits and an October deadline for a corrective plan.

2 min read · Aug 8
Bulgarians Have the Lowest Trust in EU Membership Benefits, Eurobarometer FindsWorld

Bulgarians Have the Lowest Trust in EU Membership Benefits, Eurobarometer Finds

A new Eurobarometer survey ranks Bulgaria last in the EU for citizens who believe membership benefits their country, with just 57 percent in favour.

2 min read · Aug 2
Radev Warns: EU Sanctions on Lukoil's Alekperov Could Shut Down Burgas RefineryWorld

Radev Warns: EU Sanctions on Lukoil's Alekperov Could Shut Down Burgas Refinery

President Radev warns that EU sanctions on Lukoil owner Vagit Alekperov could force Bulgaria's largest refinery in Burgas to shut down.

2 min read · Jul 5
NATO Reconsiders Its Defense Plans Following US Reductions in EuropeWorld

NATO Reconsiders Its Defense Plans Following US Reductions in Europe

NATO is rethinking collective defense as US cuts its European presence, putting new pressure on Bulgaria and the entire eastern flank.

2 min read · Jun 22
Radev's First European Council: Bulgaria Blocks Russia and Israel Sanctions, Pushes for Regional FundsWorld

Radev's First European Council: Bulgaria Blocks Russia and Israel Sanctions, Pushes for Regional Funds

Rumen Radev attended his first European Council as prime minister, opposing new sanctions on Russia and Israel while pushing Bulgaria's case for regional EU funds.

2 min read · Jun 22