Bulgaria faces EU deficit procedure months after joining euro
The country's deficit reached 3.5 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) last year, above the 3 per cent ceiling set for euro members.
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Bulgarian court clears pro-Russian activist of spying
A Bulgarian court has acquitted the leader of a pro-Russian lobby group of charges of spying for Russia, in a ruling seen by AFP on Friday.
Venezuela’s Maduro ‘laundered €500 million via Bulgarian Investbank’, media alleges
The regime of ousted Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro laundered approximately €500 million through Bulgaria's Investbank, it is alleged.
Bulgaria joins the Euro next week amid domestic scepticism
With Bulgaria set to adopt the Euro on January 1, 2026, many of its citizens — especially in poorer and rural regions — fear the change of currency could further…
Bulgarian Government resigns after mass anti-corruption protests
Bulgarian Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov announced his government's resignation, just minutes before a scheduled sixth no-confidence vote in parliament, following…
As Bulgaria enters the euro, Greece’s pricey tragedy calls for caution
Welcome, Bulgaria, to the eurozone’s arena.
Scepticism widespread as Bulgaria prepares to join eurozone
Bulgaria's newly announced accession to the eurozone on January 1, 2026 as the currency union’s 21st member state has been met with scepticism by many Bulgarians.
Bulgaria’s government should give their people a voice on the euro
Until fairly recently, it looked like Bulgaria was set to join the Eurozone early next year.
Calls for Bulgarian minister to resign for allegedly ‘turning blind eye’ to €6m smuggling ring
Bulgaria’s interior minister faced calls to resign after WhatsApp messages revealed officials had allegedly turned a blind eye to a €6 million smuggling operation…
Bulgarian prosecutors open probe into European Prosecutor’s office in Sofia
Prosecutors in Sofia have announced they will open an anti-corruption investigation into the European Prosecutor's Office representative in Bulgaria.
Romania and Bulgaria join Schengen Zone – with border checks remaining
Romania and Bulgaria will both join the Schengen Zone, it has been announced.
EU agrees to grant Romania and Bulgaria full Schengen membership
On December 12, EU interior ministers approved Bulgaria and Romania for full membership in the border-free Schengen Area.
Ireland’s new hate-crime law gives legal status to 72 genders
Ireland has brought a new Hate Crime Bill into law but leading Irish gay and feminist advocates have said the new legislation was sloppily drafted and "threatens…
EU-Ukraine integration plan doesn’t include Russian-controlled territories
The European Union's plan to integrate Ukraine into the EU does not currently include the parts of the country currently under Russian control, a senior eurocrat…
Ukraine in EU? First, trouble with Hungarians, Slovaks, and the Poles want the bodies back
Shortly after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the beleaguered country formally applied to join the European Union.
EU seizes assets of Bulgarian civil servants suspected of embezzling EU funds
The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) has seized the assets of Bulgarian civil servants suspected of embezzling funds from the European Union.
After the summer, an awkward menu of decisions waits for European leaders
The traditional August vacation means a likely slow month for European political news.
EC takes three Member States to court alleging failure to protect human rights
The European Commission has decided to take Hungary, Bulgaria and Czechia to the European Court of Justice (ECJ), accusing them of failing to implement European…
Bulgaria’s centre-right GERB seen leading in snap national election
Bulgaria's centre-right GERB party was seen in the lead after a snap parliamentary election on June 9, an exit poll showed, but will have to find a coalition partners…
Survey reveals European countries most opposed to immigration
According to a poll conducted by the French company BVA XSight, more than 70 per cent of the population surveyed in 10 European countries are against taking in more…
Eurosceptic VMRO wins big in North Macedonia’s elections
North Macedonia's right-wing, Eurosceptic VMRO party has won both parliamentary and presidential elections, as voters vented anger over corruption and slow movement…
EC ‘spreading misinformation’ over Bulgaria gas controversy, MEP claims
An MEP has accused the European Commission of spreading misinformation concerning an ongoing gas scandal in Bulgaria.
Romania and Bulgaria join ‘air’ Schengen despite mass migration fears
Austria was the main opponent to the two countries joining the bloc, with Vienna expressing concern that loosening border-control requirements would further expose…
Bulgargaz: A state enterprise that undermines EU energy policy and damages Bulgaria. Is the European Commission finally ready to act?
When state-owned entities are endowed with privileges that shield them from competition and allow them to ignore the realities of the market, Governments create…
EU insurance regulation is not working, it needs an overhaul – says Ireland’s former Europe Minister
The handling of an inquiry into motor insurers in Bulgaria and Romania raises serious questions for the European Commission and the EU's regulators, writes Ireland's…
Bulgaria dismantles monumental reminder of Soviet Army
Bulgaria has started taking down a 45-metre monument to the Soviet Union's army that had dominated the skyline of Sofia for almost 70 years.
Austria planning ‘Air Schengen’ compromise for Romania and Bulgaria
Austrian interior minister Gerhard Karner said he is ready to ease the country's veto on Romania and Bulgaria entering the Schengen agreement, according to media…
Bulgarian PM Denkov denies wrongdoing on Russian oil and gas
"On the questions connected with ...
Bulgaria’s seventh election in two years brings more instability to a rickety power share
In Bulgaria's seventh major election in a rocky two years, its two government power-sharing partners are now squaring up in run-off municipal elections on November…
Austria opposes Bulgaria and Romania joining ‘broken’ Schengen Area
Austria does not want Bulgaria and Romania to join the visa-free Schengen Area.