Bulgaria

• July 17, 2025

  Thousands Protest In Bulgaria Over Varna Mayor's Arrest On Corruption Charges

  The arrest of a Bulgarian mayor on corruption charges has drawn protests in Sofia and other cities by defenders of the politician who say the accusation against him are politically motivated.

• July 16, 2025

  Bulgarians Protest Against Detention Of Varna Mayor On Corruption Charges

  Thousands of people demonstrated in Sofia on July 16 over the arrest of the mayor of Varna, Blagomir Kotsev, a week earlier. Kotsev is accused of soliciting a bribe, but his supporters say the Bulgarian government is targeting opposition politicians.

• July 08, 2025

  Bulgaria’s Euro Adoption Divides Public

  Bulgaria is set to become the newest member of the eurozone on January 1, 2026. While European Union officials have approved the move, public opinion in Sofia remains sharply divided.

• July 08, 2025

  Bulgaria’s Euro Adoption Divides Public

  Bulgaria’s lev currency is set to become history as the country prepares to join the eurozone on January 1, 2026 -- a milestone long delayed by legislative hurdles and political debate. While EU officials have approved the move, public opinon in Sofia remains sharply divided.

• June 04, 2025

  European Commission Gives Bulgaria Green Light To Adopt Euro From January 1

  The European Commission has given Bulgaria the go ahead to join the euro zone single currency region as of January 1, 2026, according to a document seen by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty.

• June 02, 2025

  Arson, Lies, And Russian Flags Fail To Halt Bulgaria On Euro Adoption

  Bulgarian authorities expect to get the green light this week from the European Commission and the European Central Bank to introduce the euro from January 1, 2026.

• April 05, 2025

  RFE/RL Investigates Bulgarian University Facing Accusations

  Bulgarian Education Minister Krasimir Valchev has accused the European Polytechnical University, located near Sofia, of functioning as a "funnel for migrants" rather than a legitimate educational institution.

• April 05, 2025

  Migrant Scheme Or Legitimate Learning?

  A Bulgarian university has been accused of operating as a front for an immigration scheme and abandoning its academic activities. The institution denies the accusation by the country's education minister and says it is under "attack." RFE/RL's Bulgarian Service visited the university to investigate.

• April 02, 2025

  What We Know -- And Don't Know -- About Trump's Massive Tariff Plan

  US President Donald Trump is poised to unveil a new package of massive tariffs to further his protectionist trade war that is set to strain relations with both allies and adversaries. But ahead of the announcement, key details are still unknown.

• March 18, 2025

  EU Politicians Make Push For Radio Free Europe Funding After Trump Cuts

  European Union politicians said they are continuing their push into possible support for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty after the US government moved to cut the Prague-based broadcaster's funding amid concerns its closure would be a blow to pro-democracy media.

• February 22, 2025

  Anti-Euro Protesters Attack EU Building In Bulgaria

  Supporters of Bulgaria's pro-Russian party Vazrazhdane (Revival) clashed with police and set fire to the entrance of the European Commission building in Sofia on February 22. The incident occurred during a protest against Bulgaria's adoption of the euro.

• February 07, 2025

  Were 3 Teenage Refugees Left In A Bulgarian Forest To Die In The Middle Of Winter?

  Why were 3 boys left in a forest to die? It's a question that Bulgarians are grappling with.

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