Bulgaria

Ukraine’s Russian reactor deal sparks clash with Trump’s energy agenda

The US and European countries will not finance Ukraine’s purchase of Russian-made reactors from Bulgaria for the Khmelnytskyi NPP, Yurii Nikolov, editor of Nashi Hroshi (Our Money), said in an interview with Radio NV.

18 January 2025, 11:03 AM

New twist in Ukraine’s most controversial construction: ‘Our money’ editor unravels the truth

Energy Minister Herman Halushchenko continues to promote the controversial construction of the Khmelnytskyi Nuclear Power Plant and the acquisition of two Russian-made reactors from Bulgaria, Yurii Nikolov, editor of the "Our Money" project, said in an interview with Radio NV.

18 January 2025, 10:43 AM

Bulgarian PM asks parliament to ratify Ukraine security deal

Bulgaria’s acting PM Dimitar Glavchev has requested that the National Assembly approve the signing of a security cooperation agreement between Bulgaria and Ukraine, according to the Bulgarian government's website.

18 December 2024, 11:19 PM

Romania and Bulgaria to fully join Schengen Area in January 2025

The European Union has decided to fully integrate Bulgaria and Romania into the Schengen Zone, eliminating border checks starting Jan. 1, 2025, as reported by the EU Council's press service on Dec. 12.

12 December 2024, 02:50 PM

Bulgaria warns Russian gas flow halt over Gazprombank payments fallout

Bulgaria may halt the transit of Russian gas to Serbia through the TurkStream pipeline from January if Gazprom fails to ensure payment compliance with U.S. sanctions against Gazprombank, Energy Minister Vladimir Malinov said on Dec. 10, according to the Novinite news agency.

11 December 2024, 10:17 AM

Bulgarian outrage after oligarch Peevski receives medal from Ukraine’s Verkhovna Rada

A controversy arose in Bulgaria after Ukraine's Verkhovna Rada awarded a "For Services to Ukraine" medal to Delyan Peevski, a politician sanctioned by the U.S. and U.K., with the Bulgarian DPS party announcing the honor and sharing photos on Nov. 20.

24 November 2024, 05:36 PM

EU faces backlash from Bulgaria and Romania over Ukrainian honey imports

Bulgaria and Romania have asked the European Commission to implement protective measures on honey imports from Ukraine on Nov. 19.

19 November 2024, 03:55 PM

Bulgaria’s pro-EU coalition overtakes pro-Russian party in election

In the Bulgarian elections held on Sunday, Oct. 28, the center-right GERB party and the pro-European anti-corruption coalition PP-DB lead in exit polls, according to the BBC.

28 October 2024, 10:56 AM

Romania follows Bulgaria in push to restrict Ukrainian egg and poultry imports

Romanian Agriculture Minister Florin Barbu has called for the EU to limit imports of Ukrainian eggs and poultry meat, following a similar request from Bulgaria, Romanian broadcaster Digi24 reported on Oct. 3.

4 October 2024, 02:15 PM

Bulgaria to urge EU to halt egg imports from Ukraine

Bulgaria will push to stop egg imports from Ukraine at the upcoming European Council meeting scheduled for Sept. 23 in Brussels. Bulgarian Agriculture Minister Georgi Tachov announced the plan on Sept. 19, as reported by Bulgarian newspaper 24 Chasa.

19 September 2024, 09:24 PM

Bulgaria extends deadline to finalize nuclear reactor deal with Ukraine

The Bulgarian Parliament has decided to extend by six months the deadline for the government to negotiate the sale of two Russian nuclear reactors and accompanying equipment to Ukraine, Euractiv reported on Sep. 12.

15 September 2024, 03:27 PM

Artist arrested in Bulgaria for burning Russian flag

In Sofia, Bulgaria, on Aug. 29, artist Oleksandra Mileva wrote the word “murderers” in chalk on the wall of the Russian Cultural Center and burned a Russian flag, leading to her arrest by police, Euractiv reported on Sept. 2.

2 September 2024, 12:43 PM

Ukrainian-born athlete wins Olympic gold for Bulgaria

Semen Novikov, originally from Ukraine, but now competing for Bulgaria, claimed the gold medal in Greco-Roman wrestling at the Olympic Games.

9 August 2024, 10:08 AM

Bulgaria uncovers surplus ammunition available for Ukraine, expects compensation from Allies

Bulgaria has discovered surplus ammunition that it can provide to Ukraine, but such supplies must be compensated by allies, Bulgarian acting Defense Minister Atanas Zapryanov said, BNR reported on July 22.

23 July 2024, 08:24 AM

Turkiye, Bulgaria, Romania launch joint mine clearance operation in Black Sea

Turkiye, Romania, and Bulgaria launched joint mine clearance operations in the Black Sea to improve the safety of shipping in the region, particularly for grain exports from Ukraine, Bloomberg reported on July 1.

1 July 2024, 05:55 PM

Bulgaria launches gas corridor project to Ukraine, minimizing Russian gas reliance

The Bulgarian government has signed contracts for the construction of two gas pipelines as part of the Vertical Gas Corridor initiative, news agency Interfax-Ukraine reported on June 10.

11 June 2024, 01:02 PM

Bulgarian President Radev calls for peace talks, says Ukraine cannot defeat Russia

Bulgarian President Rumen Radev called Ukraine's victory in the war against Russia "impossible," Euractiv reported on May 20.

20 May 2024, 01:14 PM

Bulgaria prepares for snap parliamentary elections in June, sixth in three years

Bulgarian President Rumen Radev appointed Dimitar Glavchev, a former parliamentary speaker and head of the National Audit Office, as interim prime minister to prepare for snap parliamentary elections on June 9, Bloomberg reported on April 9.

9 April 2024, 04:20 PM

Ukraine to receive long promised 100 APCs in coming days, Bulgarian Defense Minister says

Ukraine will receive the promised 100 armored personnel carriers in the coming days, the Bulgarian bTV Novosti news agency reported on Feb. 28, citing the country’s Defense Minister Todor Tagarev.

28 February 2024, 06:25 PM

Bulgarian Prime Minister Denkov and four cabinet ministers arrive in Ukraine

Bulgarian Prime Minister Nikolay Denkov, accompanied by members of his cabinet, arrived in Ukraine on Feb. 26, BNT 1 TV reported.

26 February 2024, 04:59 PM

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