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…