The Latest Breaking News from Bulgaria

EU's Gabriel gets mandate to form Bulgaria's new cabinet

European Commissioner Mariya Gabriel, a member of Bulgaria's centre-right GERB party, received a mandate on Monday to form a new cabinet following last month's elections.

Reuters · May 15, 2023

The 14 best music festivals in Europe, from Primavera Sound to Rock Werchter

For thrill-seekers and sun-worshippers, there are plenty of options for those seeking to take their music obsession further afield. The Indy’s culture staff have picked out an eclectic list of the most impressive festivals around Europe, from Barcelona to Bulgaria

The Independent UK · May 14, 2023

EAM Jaishankar discusses Indo-Pacific, Ukraine war with his 8 counterparts in Sweden

S. Jaishankar is on a three-day visit to Sweden to participate in the EU Indo-Pacific Ministerial Forum (EIPMF). He met his counterparts on the sidelines of the EIPMF on Saturday

The Hindu · May 14, 2023

Who is Blanka? Model represents Poland at Eurovision 2023 with catchy pop song

Bulgaria also cheering on Blanka who will perform catchy pop song Solo

Evening Standard · May 10, 2023

EU commissioner nominated to lead Bulgaria's next government

A European Union commissioner from Bulgaria has been nominated for the post of prime minister as the Balkan country struggles to end a two-year period of political instability and economic hardship

The Independent UK · May 10, 2023

Which countries don’t compete in Eurovision? Israel prepares for semi-finals amid mounting protests

Israel are competing in this year’s competition despite large criticism. But which countries aren’t competing this year and never have?

Evening Standard · May 10, 2023

Why North Macedonia, Bulgaria and Russia aren’t competing at Eurovision this year

Thirty-seven countries are competing at Eurovision this year – the lowest number since 2014

The Independent UK · May 9, 2023

Jet2 flight diverts as 'drunk' man dragged off plane with cabin crew 'shaken-up'

A man has been filmed being dragged off a Jet2 flight that had to be diverted en route from Glasgow to Dalaman, in Turkey, landing in Bulgaria after he allegedly became abusive

Daily Mirror · May 3, 2023

Marc Travels Goes Solo For Electric Motorbike Tour Of Bulgaria

YouTuber Marc Travels bids adieu to his significant other and trail vehicle driver Marie as he embarks on a solo tour of Bulgaria.

RideApart · May 3, 2023

Glasgow Jet2 flight diverted to Bulgaria as 'drunk and aggressive passenger carried off flight'

A passenger travelling on a flight from Glasgow to Dalaman said cabin crew were 'visibly shaken' after a drunken man caused chaos thousands of feet up in the air and had to be removed.

Glasgow Live · May 3, 2023