Bulgaria’s New Leadership Faces Test Over US Military at Sofia Airport
Prime Minister-elect Rumen Radev faces immediate scrutiny over the presence of US military refuelling planes at Sofia’s civilian airport following a decisive election victory.
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Bulgaria Votes in 8th Parliamentary Election Since 2021 Amid Political Turmoil
Bulgaria holds its eighth parliamentary election in five years, with 6.6 million voters choosing 240 lawmakers amid ongoing political instability.
Bulgaria Faces Snap Election as Reformists Decline Government Mandate
Bulgaria faces its eighth snap election since 2022 after political groups reject governing mandates, testing EU reforms and economic stability.
Bulgaria Joins Eurozone as 21st Member: Economic Shift Underway
Bulgaria adopts the euro as its official currency, becoming the 21st Eurozone member. Dual circulation continues through January 2026 with full transition by February.
Bulgarian Parliament Approves New Coalition Government Led by Rosen Zhelyazkov
Bulgarian National Assembly approves new coalition government led by Rosen Zhelyazkov, ending over two months of political deadlock following parliamentary elections.
Bulgarian Parliament Speaker Rosen Zhelyazkov Dismissed Ahead of Elections
Speaker of the Bulgarian National Assembly, Rosen Zhelyazkov, was dismissed by a new majority ahead of upcoming elections.