At the EU’s external border in Bulgaria, the refugee horror story continues | Refugees
“She was about to die. It took six hours last time we dug a grave for one of the Syrian refugees we found in the…
Impact for Brits as Romania and Bulgaria join the EU's Schengen Zone
Romania and Bulgaria joined the Schengen Area on January 1, 2025, ending land border checks with other Schengen countries — but it means one rule…
Romania, Bulgaria join borderless Schengen zone after 13-year wait | European Union News
Identification checks at Bulgaria and Romania’s land borders have ceased, opening free travel to the rest of the European Union.Romania and Bulgaria have become full…
Migrant who murdered his mum & brother allowed to stay in UK because he felt ‘anxious’ about being deported
A MIGRANT who had murdered his family was allowed to stay in Britain because he felt anxious about being deported.Dzhuneyt Shefket, 31, killed his mum…
‘The Black Sea’ review: Bulgaria shines in gently funny film
I’ve never been to Bulgaria and mostly know it as a picturesque Balkan country, affordable as a location for action films, and the birthplace of…
Bulgaria centre right leads in snap vote, fails to win majority: Exit polls | Elections News
GERB party in the lead in parliamentary elections, but falls short of majority needed to end political instability.Bulgaria’s centre-right GERB party was in the lead…
Borissov’s Gerb Wins Bulgaria Election, But Deadlock Remains
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessBulgaria’s influential former Prime Minister Boyko Borissov has won a snap election on Sunday, but falls short of the majority needed to…
Bulgarians vote in another election, but end to political deadlock unlikely | Elections News
Opinion polls suggest no single party will win a parliamentary majority and there could be more coalition talks after the seventh vote in four years.Bulgarians…
Sunday 22 September Independence Day in Bulgaria
Bulgaria had been part of the Ottoman Empire since 1396. In the late nineteenth century, a growing tide of nationalism had been spreading across Europe,…
Taiwan, Bulgaria deny making pagers that exploded in Lebanon
Taiwan and Bulgaria Friday both denied making the deadly pagers that exploded in Lebanon this week. as the Taiwanese company Gold Apollo said his company…
Nations League: Northern Ireland ‘full of confidence’ for Bulgaria game – McNair
Bulgaria beat Northern Ireland 2-1 at home in the 2022 World Cup qualifiers after a stalemate in Belfast."At home we dominated but we didn't take…
Friday 6 September Unification Day in Bulgaria
Bulgaria became part of the Ottoman Empire in 1396. In April 1876, there was a series of uprisings against Ottoman rule in Bulgaria. The harsh…
Brit-loved holiday destinations where a five-star family deal is hundreds less than a three-star break
BRITS still looking for a cheap holiday this year can find five-star holidays in some destinations that are cheaper than three-star stays elsewhere.The numbers have…
Bulgaria faces another snap vote as latest bid to form new government fails | Politics News
President of the Balkan nation expected to call for new vote after three parties fail to garner enough support to govern.Bulgaria is heading for its…
Tiny airport one of UK’s smallest that has just 140,000 passengers a year – with flights to Spain and Bulgaria
BRIT holidaymakers looking for a quieter airport experience may want to fly from a tiny UK airport that serves just 140,000 passengers each year. Recent…
Bulgarian election delivers another fragmented parliament | Elections News
Bulgaria’s sixth vote in three years delivers yet another fragmented parliament. The centre-right Citizens for European Development of Bulgaria (GERB) party is on course to…
Oil Giant Caught in Middle as Bulgaria Unpicks Russian Ties
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessDismantling key business links with Russia by ousting Lukoil would mark the end of an era. But not everyone is happy.Author of the…
Romania, Bulgaria join Europe’s Schengen travel zone but keep border checks
SOFIA, Bulgaria — Romania and Bulgaria partially joined Europe’s ID-check-free travel zone on Sunday, marking a new step in the two countries’ integration with the European…
Bulgaria and Romania partially join Europe’s Schengen area | Migration News
After a 13-year wait, Bulgaria and Romania have partially joined Europe’s Schengen area of free movement. The two countries reached an agreement late last year…
Swap tulip and lavender fields for lesser-known Rose Valley in Europe – and flights cost just £17
FOR the last several years, tulip, sunflower and lavender fields have swamped social media feeds. Fuelled by the need for fresh selfies, visits to fields of…