In Bulgaria, the two largest parties in parliament, Gerb-SDS and Change Continues-Democratic Bulgaria (CC-DB), have decided to resume negotiations on a joint government. Previously considered fierce rivals, these parties have come together with the aim of forming a pro-Western government to address the country’s pressing issues, implement crucial reforms, and…
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On Tuesday evening, a wave of pro-EU protesters will gather near the presidency and the Ministerial Council in Sofia to express their concerns about Bulgarian President Rumen Radev’s perceived pro-Russia stance. The protesters accuse President Radev of undermining the parliamentary system and obstructing the formation of a government, which has…
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Bulgaria’s former Education Minister, Nikolai Denkov, has been granted a mandate to form a new cabinet within seven days, as reported by the Sofia Globe. This development comes after the parliamentary elections held in April, where Denkov’s We Continue To Change party led a pro-Western bloc. In a significant move, Bulgaria’s two largest political parties, GERB (centre-right) and We Continue To Change, agreed to establish a coalition government with a…
Bulgarian Mafia Boss Karo Killed in South Africa: Violent Massacre Claims Notorious Criminal and His Wife
By Sakshi Bhatt
In a shocking turn of events, Krasimir Kamenov, widely known as Karo, a prominent figure in the Bulgarian criminal underworld, along with his wife, met a gruesome fate in Cape Town, South Africa. The tragic incident occurred on Thursday, leaving the criminal fraternity and law enforcement agencies astounded. Sources have confirmed this brutal assassination, shedding light on the life of Karo, once an influential member of the Bulgarian criminal group…
Bulgarian Military Joins Civil Defence Exercise in Sofia to Enhance Disaster Response Capabilities
By Sakshi Bhatt
In a bid to enhance its disaster response capabilities, the Bulgarian Defence Ministry announced its participation in a full-scale civil defence exercise organized by the Sofia municipality. The exercise, set to take place on May 28, aims to test and verify the planned measures and activities for the protection of the population in the event of an earthquake. By assessing the interaction and coordination between municipal and state structures in…
A serious humanitarian crisis has unfolded at the Turkish-Bulgarian border, putting the lives of 104 members of The Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light, a persecuted religious minority, at risk. According to a statement released by the religious group on May 26, these individuals sought asylum on May 24 but were met with violence and detention by the Turkish border police. They are currently held at the Edirne public safety office, facing imminent deportation within the next 7-10 days. Disturbingly,…
Bulgaria is famous for its rose oil, a highly valued ingredient in perfumes and cosmetics. The country produces about 70% of the world’s rose oil, mostly from the Rosa damascena variety that grows in the Rose Valley, a region with a unique microclimate and centuries-old tradition of rose cultivation. However, this precious product could be at risk from the effects of climate change, such as rising temperatures, changing rainfall patterns, and more frequent extreme events. A report by Climatheca, a…
Bulgaria’s largest political party, GERB, has announced its decision to boycott the prosecutor’s office in a bold move to push for the passage of the long-awaited judicial reform bill. The party’s Members of Parliament (MPs) have vowed to vote against all requests to remove parliamentary immunities until the reform bill is successfully implemented. This announcement came in response to the prosecutor’s office’s recent request to lift the immunity of GERB MP Delyan Dobrev, a former energy minister. The move effectively…
A truck was involved in a collision with a train at a level crossing in Silves, Portugal, resulting in minor injuries to the driver. The incident has raised concerns about safety at level crossings and the need for increased caution when crossing railway tracks. The accident occurred when the truck attempted to cross the level crossing while a train was approaching. The collision caused significant damage to the truck and disrupted train services in the area for a brief period.…
The bodies of 18 Afghan migrants, who lost their lives while being smuggled into Bulgaria, have finally been repatriated to Afghanistan’s capital, Kabul. This heart-wrenching incident sheds light on the dangerous world of human trafficking and the immense risks migrants often face in their quest for a better life. Human Trafficking: Unveiling a Horrific Discovery In February, Bulgarian authorities made a gruesome discovery when they found the lifeless bodies of these migrants in a concealed compartment beneath a shipment of…
In a groundbreaking judgment on May 23, the European Court of Human Rights delivered a scathing indictment against Bulgaria, highlighting the nation’s failure to provide adequate legal and practical protection for a 15-year-old victim of domestic violence. The court unanimously ruled that Bulgaria had violated Article 3, which prohibits inhuman or degrading treatment, and Article 14, which prohibits discrimination, in conjunction with Article 3 of the European Convention on Human Rights. Deficient Legislation and Inaction by Authorities The harrowing case,…
The two largest political formations in Bulgaria, Gerb-SDS and Change Continues-Democratic Bulgaria (CC-DB), have made a historic agreement to form a joint government with a rotating prime minister. In an unexpected move, the former rivals joined forces to address the deep political crisis that has plagued the country for decades. The coalition government aims to bring stability and implement crucial reforms to strengthen Bulgaria’s democratic institutions. Unveiling the Government’s Priorities and Challenges Under the agreement, Nikolai Denkov from CC-DB will…
The NATO exercise known as “Immediate Response 23” has commenced, bringing together Albania, Bulgaria, Croatia, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Slovenia, Turkey, Greece, and the United States. This large-scale military training involves a total of 9,800 soldiers, including 7,000 from the participating Balkan countries, 2,800 from the US, and additional troops from other NATO member and partner countries. The exercise aims to enhance combined-arms training across land, air, and sea, as well as conduct live-fire exercises to ensure preparedness and deter…