According to the position of the US Embassy in Sofia sent to the Bulgarian Telegraph Agency, a few weeks ago, the United States Embassy in Sofia received information about a possible threat against two people. The Embassy believes that is had to warn the individuals concerned. It also shared information with the Bulgarian authorities. According to the US Embassy in Sofia, the warning did not mention any specific person or political party and it has no information to suggest a connection with a particular political party. The Embassy heard allegations that one of its conversations was recorded without its consent and objects to such practices.
According to Bulgarian media, the warning concerned investigative journalist Atanas Chobanov and Municipal Councilor Boris Bonev. Chobanov announced in the social networks that he had recorded the conversation.
The EU's Economic and Financial Affairs Council (ECOFIN) has allowed Bulgaria and 14 other EU countries to exceed their budget limits in order to boost defence spending . This will enable the countries to take on additional debt for defence purposes...
The European Commission (EC) has published its sixth annual Rule of Law Report , which covers the 27 EU member states and four candidate countries. The report notes legislative progress in Bulgaria during the Zhelyazkov cabinet's term, the..
A student protest titled "Education is a Right, Not a Privilege!" will take place at 6:00 PM on July 9 in front of the Rectorate building of the Sofia University '' St. Kliment Ohridski'' . The protest is in response to the increased tuition fees..
With 531 votes in favour, 69 against and 79 abstentions, the European Parliament approved Bulgaria's accession to the eurozone on 1 January 2026...
During its plenary session in Strasbourg today, the European Parliament is scheduled to vote on Bulgaria’s accession to the eurozone on 1 January 2026...
The EU Council on Economic and Financial Affairs (ECOFIN) unanimously approved the final three acts enabling Bulgaria’s accession to the eurozone...
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