Bulgaria

Bulgaria Proposes Black Sea Shipping Safety Hub

Protests Erupt in Bulgaria Over Planned Euro Adoption

Thousands of protesters clashed with police outside an EU mission building in Sofia on Saturday, opposing Bulgaria's planned adoption of the euro in 2024.

Kazakhstan and Bulgaria aim to boost trade and economic ties

Kazakhstan and Bulgaria expand trade and investment ties as bilateral trade surges, with KazMunayGas eyeing a Bulgarian refinery acquisition.

Evros farmers face water crisis: the lifeline from Bulgaria may be cut off

On an unusually warm January day in northern Greece, farmer Dimitris Marinoglou plowed his field, filled with anxiety. He feared that the water flowing from Bulgaria for decades, sustaining his family's crops, might be cut off this summer.

Bulgaria forms new government after months of negotiations

Bulgaria’s parliament has approved a new government led by Rosen Zhelyazkov, concluding months of negotiations following the October snap election. Zhelyazkov committed to strengthening the rule of law, enhancing economic stability, and advancing eurozone accession, underscoring the need

Azerbaijan temporarily suspends natural gas supply to Bulgaria due to technical issues

Azerbaijan has temporarily halted its contracted natural gas supply to Bulgaria following a technical issue at BP's Alpha platform in the Shah Deniz gas field.

Bulgaria and Romania join Schengen area after years of negotiations

Bulgaria and Romania officially join the Schengen Area, marking the end of years of negotiations and enabling borderless travel within the EU.

Romania and Bulgaria are set to become full members of Europe’s Schengen free-travel area

After more than a decade of waiting, Romania and Bulgaria will become full members of Europe’s Schengen free-travel area starting January 1, 2025, following Austria's decision to lift its veto.

Austria clears path for Romania and Bulgaria in Schengen

Austria has lifted its veto on Romania and Bulgaria’s full Schengen membership, paving the way for EU ministers to finalize their entry this week. This decision follows a significant reduction in illegal border crossings, a result of Austria's immigration demands.

Romania and Bulgaria may become full Schengen members in January, Hungary says

Romania and Bulgaria may become full members of Europe's borderless Schengen travel zone in January 2025, Hungary said on Friday, adding a final decision would be made at next month's meeting of EU interior ministers.