Opposition leaders and media associations condemned the use of official communication channels to promote presidential candidate Iliana Iotova and criticised the government’s domineering language directed at journalists
Opposition leaders and media associations condemned the use of official communication channels to promote presidential candidate Iliana Iotova and criticised the government’s domineering language directed at journalists
Acting President Iliana Iotova and Prime Minister Rumen Radev look primed to solidify the ruling party Progressive Bulgaria’s grip on power amid declining public trust, security criticisms and low voter turnout.
Acting President Iliana Iotova and Prime Minister Rumen Radev look primed to solidify the ruling party Progressive Bulgaria’s grip on power amid declining public trust, security criticisms and low voter turnout.
PM Rumen Radev summons Russian ambassador over latest drone strikes targeting ships in Bulgaria's Black Sea economic zone, admitting Moscow likely 'benefited' from the attacks.
PM Rumen Radev summons Russian ambassador over latest drone strikes targeting ships in Bulgaria's Black Sea economic zone, admitting Moscow likely 'benefited' from the attacks.
Kremlin-friendly PM condemns attack on two international cargo ships in Bulgarian waters as 'crude violation of law' – but opposition criticises him for not pointing finger at Moscow.
Kremlin-friendly PM condemns attack on two international cargo ships in Bulgarian waters as 'crude violation of law' – but opposition criticises him for not pointing finger at Moscow.
If voters backing various Russian-friendly candidates in the first round switch to ruling party-backed Iliana Iotova in the run-off vote, her path to winning the presidency looks more likely, experts predict.
If voters backing various Russian-friendly candidates in the first round switch to ruling party-backed Iliana Iotova in the run-off vote, her path to winning the presidency looks more likely, experts predict.
New laws will drastically reduce presence of gambling advertisements, as Prime Minister Rumen Radev complains Bulgaria's towns and villages 'look like Las Vegas'.
New laws will drastically reduce presence of gambling advertisements, as Prime Minister Rumen Radev complains Bulgaria's towns and villages 'look like Las Vegas'.
With the support of Prime Minister Rumen Radev, acting President Iliana Iotova is chasing a full presidential term, promising to reopen diplomatic channels with Russia - but faces a challenge from opposition hopeful Andrey Gyurov.
With the support of Prime Minister Rumen Radev, acting President Iliana Iotova is chasing a full presidential term, promising to reopen diplomatic channels with Russia - but faces a challenge from opposition hopeful Andrey Gyurov.
Former interim prime minister ends months of speculation over his presidential ambitions, meaning he will likely be the main rival to Iliana Iotova in the October polls.
Former interim prime minister ends months of speculation over his presidential ambitions, meaning he will likely be the main rival to Iliana Iotova in the October polls.
As Russia tolerates Aleksandar Vucic’s embrace of the Ukrainian president and the idea of Serbian-Ukrainian arms cooperation, Moscow’s policy efforts in the Balkans seem to have stalled, like its war in Ukraine.
As Russia tolerates Aleksandar Vucic’s embrace of the Ukrainian president and the idea of Serbian-Ukrainian arms cooperation, Moscow’s policy efforts in the Balkans seem to have stalled, like its war in Ukraine.
As Russia tolerates Aleksandar Vucic’s embrace of the Ukrainian president and the idea of Serbian-Ukrainian arms cooperation, Moscow’s policy efforts in the Balkans seem to have stalled, like its war in Ukraine.
As Russia tolerates Aleksandar Vucic’s embrace of the Ukrainian president and the idea of Serbian-Ukrainian arms cooperation, Moscow’s policy efforts in the Balkans seem to have stalled, like its war in Ukraine.
After a 'paedophile hunt' by teenagers in Plovdiv resulted in a livestreamed murder, police are trying to crack down on a neo-Nazi subculture influenced by Russia's far-right skinhead movement.
After a 'paedophile hunt' by teenagers in Plovdiv resulted in a livestreamed murder, police are trying to crack down on a neo-Nazi subculture influenced by Russia's far-right skinhead movement.
Iliana Iotova, a long-time socialist and previously a Vice-President to Rumen Radev, confirmed she will run in October’s presidential elections, as competitors emerge.
Iliana Iotova, a long-time socialist and previously a Vice-President to Rumen Radev, confirmed she will run in October’s presidential elections, as competitors emerge.
Prime Minister Rumen Radev says parliament will likely approve US military aircraft using Bezmer airfield in central Bulgaria for refuelling purposes - after previously criticising the presence of US planes at Sofia’s main airport.
Prime Minister Rumen Radev says parliament will likely approve US military aircraft using Bezmer airfield in central Bulgaria for refuelling purposes - after previously criticising the presence of US planes at Sofia’s main airport.
A government minister is proposing to close the commission that discloses people’s ties to communist-era security services. Opponents say this is an attempt to ensure old crimes are forgotten.
A government minister is proposing to close the commission that discloses people’s ties to communist-era security services. Opponents say this is an attempt to ensure old crimes are forgotten.
Since winning power in April, the ruling Progressive Bulgaria party has proved more regressive than progressive, its first moves more in step with Russia and the Orthodox Church than with Brussels.
Since winning power in April, the ruling Progressive Bulgaria party has proved more regressive than progressive, its first moves more in step with Russia and the Orthodox Church than with Brussels.
The war in Ukraine may be going badly – but in Bulgaria and Bosnia, Russia is making headway without having to take any action. Whether this will result in genuine gains is another question.
The war in Ukraine may be going badly – but in Bulgaria and Bosnia, Russia is making headway without having to take any action. Whether this will result in genuine gains is another question.
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