Politics
News on Bulgaria’s domestic and foreign policy, political parties, institutions, elections, and legislative initiatives.
The opposition attacks the cabinet with a new vote of no confidence due to financial disagreements
The political formation "Revival" officially submitted a motion of no confidence against the government, accusing it of unsustainable fiscal policy and an incorrect course towards the Eurozone.
Refugee Policy: A New Leader with a Mission for Humanity and Support
Ivan Ivanov, newly appointed chairman of the State Agency for Refugees, presents a vision for comprehensive support of refugees through large-scale cooperation between state and non-governmental structures.
Police saved a 16-year-old teenager after an extensive search
Police officers from the Dupnitsa Police Station successfully located a missing minor boy, who was found in good health after a nine-hour search operation in the Bistritsa neighborhood.
Bulgarian-Swiss Diplomatic Dialogue on the Final Stretch
Minister Daniel Mitov and Swiss Ambassador Raimund Furrer held a key meeting marked by mutual respect and an assessment of bilateral cooperation achieved in various strategic areas.
The government tightens control over road safety with a new coordination center
Ministers Daniel Mitov and Ivan Ivanov inspected the National Coordination Center for Safe Movement, emphasizing the significant improvement in road statistics and the need for stricter measures against risky driving.
Ministry of Interior Improves Communication with Trade Unions
The Ministry of Interior leadership initiated a series of structural reforms aimed at optimizing work processes and communication between trade union representatives and administration.
European Elections: New Rules Expand Electoral Rights of Mobile Citizens
The Council of the European Union adopts a revolutionary directive that facilitates the participation of citizens in European elections outside their country of origin, while ensuring transparency and preventing abuses.
Children learn safety and responsibility in an innovative police academy
The fifteenth edition of the Summer Children's Police Academy in Veliko Tarnovo brought together representatives from various institutions to familiarize young people with basic safety and prevention rules.
Modernization of DNA Laboratories Improves Forensic Analysis
The National Institute of Forensics has launched a large-scale project for technological modernization of DNA research, which aims to improve the quality and efficiency of expert analyses through the introduction of modern automated systems.
Minister Georgiev participated in a key NATO-Ukraine meeting, discussing the need for enhanced support for Kyiv
During the NATO Summit in The Hague, Bulgarian Foreign Minister Georgi Georgiev participated in a working dinner of the NATO-Ukraine Council. The main focus of the discussion was ensuring Ukraine's security and providing long-term support from the Alliance in the context of ongoing Russian aggression.
Regional Union against Migration Challenges: Bulgaria, Greece, and Turkey Unite Efforts
The Ministers of Internal Affairs of Bulgaria, Greece, and Turkey held a key meeting in Sofia, discussing strategies to counter illegal migration and strengthen regional security through trilateral cooperation.
The Bulgarian representative in the EU reports the country's readiness to join the Eurozone and expresses concern over the situation in Ukraine and the Middle East.
Ambassador Rumen Alexandrov, Permanent Representative of Bulgaria to the European Union, presented the position of our country at a meeting of the General Affairs Council in Luxembourg. He highlighted Bulgaria's full readiness to join the eurozone from 2026 and supported the collective efforts of the EU to end the Russian aggression in Ukraine. Alexandrov also expressed concern about the escalation of tensions between Israel and Iran and called for diplomatic efforts to achieve a lasting peaceful solution.
The interior ministers of Bulgaria and Turkey discussed cooperation on migration challenges.
The Bulgarian Interior Minister Daniel Mitov and his Turkish counterpart Ali Yerlikaya held a meeting, where they discussed issues related to limiting illegal migration and cross-border crime. The two emphasized the need for enhanced cooperation between the responsible authorities of the two countries.
The Bulgarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses a position on the European Parliament's report on North Macedonia.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria comments on the content of the report of the Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET) of the European Parliament on the progress of the Republic of North Macedonia (RNM). The Bulgarian side takes note of the report, but expresses concerns regarding issues related to the rights of the Bulgarian minority and provocations against Bulgarian citizens.
The Bulgarian Foreign Minister participated in key discussions of the EU Council on Ukraine, the Middle East, and Georgia.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs Georg Georgiev presented Bulgaria at the meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels. The discussions focused on the Russian aggression against Ukraine, tension in the Middle East, and alarming events in Georgia. Bulgaria expressed strong support for Ukraine and condemned the violations of Iran and the actions of the Georgian government.