World news about “Bulgaria” published by euronews.
Europe hit by record low temperaturesA woman walks on a street during heavy snowfall in Sofia. Record-low temperatures in parts of Eastern Europe pushed the death toll from Arctic conditions to… 02/02/2012
Icy plunge for Epiphany in Bulgaria – nocomment Hundreds of Orthodox Bulgarians celebrate Epiphany with music and dancing in the waters of the icy Tundzha River. 07/01/2012
Macedonian film sparks anger in Bulgaria A new Macedonian film is causing controversy in Bulgaria. ‘Third half time’ is set against the backdrop of the World War II, during a period when the country… 11/11/2011
Bulgarian Prime Minister in Bruxelles Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov poses for Photos in Bruxelles (filmed by nanunana). 23/10/2011
EU parliament votes for Bulgaria and Romania to be admitted to Schengen A large majority of the European Parliament has voted in favour of a resolution stating that Bulgaria and Romania have met all the conditions for joining the… 13/10/2011
Bulgarian nationalists anti-Roma rally – nocomment In Bulgaria some 2,000 people gathered in the city of Plovdiv in another protest against a rise in crime. Since the murder of an ethnic Bulgarian youth two… 03/10/2011
Bulgaria’s Soviet army monument gets superhero makeover – nocomment A giant monument, built in line with the zeitgeist of the time in socialist realism cast iron, was erected to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the Soviet… 21/06/2011
Todor Zhivkov’s plane sunk in Black Sea – nocomment The plane used by Bulgaria ‘s former communist dictator, Todor Zhivkov, was sunk in the waters of the Black Sea. The craft is now 23 metres under the water… 26/05/2011
Bulgaria uncertain over new reactor Europe’s atomic energy anxiety finds Bulgaria hesitating over plans to get a second nuclear plant, in Belene, in the north. The government is concerned about… 17/03/2011
Anelia Genova – Bulgaria Euronews travelled to ITB Berlin, the world’s leading travel trade show, to speak to representatives from countries worldwide and get a first-hand look at the… 11/03/2011
Plovdiv: One day in the city of the arts Plovdiv in Bulgaria is a little-known jewel, one of the oldest cities in Europe where history, art and culture give city life a vibrant, beating heart. 13/12/2010
Sofia: A tale of modern city life steeped in history The capital of Bulgaria has chosen to enhance its assets with new urban and cultural projects that use the past as a springboard for the future. 13/12/2010
Tractor protest in Bulgaria over farm subsidiesHundreds of Bulgarian farmers have been protesting in the capital Sofia against subsidy cuts in the latest round of austerity measures. About 3,000 grain… 07/12/2011
Bulgaria’s Plevneliev wins presidencyBulgaria’s presidential run-off has been won by Rosen Plevneliev, the ruling conservative party candidate. Preliminary official results show he polled 52… 31/10/2011
Bulgaria’s ruling party claims presidencyBulgaria’s candidate from the ruling GERB party has claimed victory in the country’s presidential run-off. Rosen Plevneliev is a former construction… 31/10/2011
Bulgaria’s GERB set to strengthen grip on powerIn Bulgaria first official election results appear to show the ruling conservative party’s candidate on course to comfortably win the first round of the… 24/10/2011
Bulgarian journalist’s car blown upA car belonging to a popular Bulgarian journalist has been blown up outside his home. Sasho Dikov was not in the vehicle at the time, no casualties have… 14/10/2011
Another anti-Roma rally is held in BulgariaIn Bulgaria some 3,000 people gathered in the city of Plovdiv in another protest against a rise in crime. Since the murder of an ethnic Bulgarian youth two… 03/10/2011
Anti-Roma protesters turn on government in BulgariaWhat began as protests against the Roma minority in Bulgaria has now grown into widespread anger at the country’s government. Sparked by the alleged… 28/09/2011
Roma shops burnt after death of Bulgarian manThere have been widespread protests against the Roma minority in Bulgaria after the death of a Bulgarian man on Friday. Fury against the Roma has been… 27/09/2011
Ethnic clashes in Bulgaria leave five injuredFive people, including three police officers, have been hurt in clashes between Bulgarians and members of the Roma community. The fighting broke out in the… 25/09/2011
Holiday chaos in BulgariaHundreds of Russian and Finnish tourists are stranded in Bulgaria after their charter flights were cancelled in a row over payments between the tour operator… 12/09/2011
Bulgaria’s Soviet liberation AmericanisedPutting a twist on liberation, a sculpture honouring the advance of the Soviet Red Army into Nazi-allied Bulgaria in World War II has been given a make-over… 20/06/2011
New use found for Bulgarian dictator’s planeThe plane used by Bulgaria’s former communist dictator, Todor Zhivkov, has been sunk in the waters of the Black Sea. Authorities say the craft – now 23… 25/05/2011
Romania, Bulgaria see Schengen window recedeEurope’s passport-free Schengen travel area will not open up to Bulgaria and Romania as soon as they had hoped. France and Germany have cited concerns over… 21/12/2010
Matthäus confident of steering Bulgaria to Euro2012 finalsGermany’s former World Cup winning captain Lothar Matthäus has been officially presented as the new coach of Bulgaria. Matthäus replaces Stanimir Stoilov… 24/09/2010
Bulgarian prosecutors move over institutional child abuseCharges of criminal negligence are being prepared in Bulgaria over nearly 200 cases of death and abuse in institutions for children with learning… 20/09/2010
Romania and Bulgaria in joint holiday patrolsRomanian and Bulgarian police are carrying out joint patrols in Bulgaria’s Black Sea resorts. The move comes as the numbers of Romanians visiting Bulgaria… 30/07/2010
Romania’s rampant corruption slammed by EUThe European Union has slammed Romania for its failure to combat rampant corruption. In an annual progress report, the EU said the country’s politicians… 20/07/2010
Cleaning up BulgariaSeptic tanks overflow in the Bulgarian capital Sofia with predictable results, yet one of the EU’s poorest membersis failing to absorb financial help given by… 23/04/2010
Danube Music FestivalIn Sofia, Bulgaria, the Danube Music Festival is being held on a boat called the A38. It’s an old Russian tanker which has been converted into a concert hall… 01/04/2010
Inner London dusted gold in wealth study, Bulgaria lastEurostat, the EU statistics office, has identified inner London as the EU’s richest region. A study (done before the financial crisis) reports inner London is… 18/02/2010
Bulgarian ‘new’ commissioner concludes EP hearingsHer first priority would be Haiti. New European Commissioner-designate Kristalina Georgieva has come through a hearing at the European Parliament earning a… 03/02/2010
Doubts over nominee threaten new EU CommissionControversy surrounding a would-be EU Commissioner is threatening a European institutional crisis. The Parliament in Brussels is seeking a solution after a… 13/01/2010
Bulgaria’s EU nominee quizzed on financial dealingsDoubts have been raised over whether Bulgaria’s nominee for EU commissioner will be able to secure her job after Rumiana Jeleva faced a barrage of questions… 13/01/2010
MEPs reserve judgement over Bulgarian nomineeReaction to Rumiana Jeleva ‘s performance at the confirmation hearings has been mixed. She is perhaps the most controversial of all the commissioner… 13/01/2010
Boyko Borisov: “There are no sacred cows”Energy is central to Bulgarian politics and the country’s prime minister is performing a difficult balancing act between east and west. Boyko Borisov… 11/12/2009
Bulgaria and Macedonia mourn tourist deadAmateur film footage captured the moments just after a sightseeing boat sank at a popular tourist resort in Macedonia, killing 15 people. The accident… 06/09/2009
New Bulgarian prime minister to tackle corruptionBulgaria’s in-coming Prime Minister Boiko Borisov has named a cabinet of relative newcomers to politics at a time when Sofia is under serious EU pressure to… 23/07/2009
Bulgaria and Romania rapped for corruptionThe European Commission today rapped Bulgaria’s knuckles for not doing more to combat endemic coruption and organised crime in the country. The Commission… 22/07/2009
Centre-right wins in BulgariaBulgaria’s centre-right GERB party is seeking a coalition partner after beating the socialists in a national election. Party leader Boiko Borisov has… 06/07/2009
Borisov set to lead BulgariaBulgaria’s centre-right GERB party is expected to start coalition talks after beating the socialists in a national election. Party leader Boiko Borisov… 06/07/2009
Ex-bodyguard’s opposition wins Bulgaria pollIt was the result his supporters had been dreaming of. A former bodyguard pledging to crack down on corruption has scored a resounding win in Bulgaria’s… 06/07/2009
Exit polls give Bulgarian election to oppositionBulgaria’s opposition conservatives look set to throw the ruling socialists out of power according to exit polls at the general election. The former bodyguard… 05/07/2009
Exit polls: GERB wins Bulgarian electionThe first exit polls following the elections in Bulgaria say the conservative GERB party is on course for victory, but not with an absolute majority. The… 05/07/2009
EU trust on the line as Bulgaria votesThe fight against endemic corruption and a growing financial crisis top the list as Bulgaria faces elections today. Growing voter anger over the government’s… 05/07/2009
EU trust at stake as Bulgaria votesIt has been described as the black sheep of the European Union. Bulgaria goes to the polls today to elect a new parliament that will have to tackle… 05/07/2009
Bulgaria voters’ day of reflectionThe right-wing GERB party is set for victory in Bulgaria tomorrow, frustration with the recession and widespread corruption expected to harm the ruling… 04/07/2009
Bulgarian electors set to press ejectBulgaria votes tomorrow in a climate with the familiar chill of defeat for incumbants gripped by an economic crisis. Opinion polls say Socialist Prime… 04/07/2009
Bulgaria’s centre-right look set for poll victoryPolls suggest Bulgaria’s right-wing Gerb party is poised to win this weekend’s parliamentary election as voter frustration over the economic crisis and… 03/07/2009
Calls to boycott criminal suspects in Bulgarian electionBulgaria’s upcoming general election on Sunday is a chance for suspected criminals to escape legal proceedings against them. Bulgarian law grants immunity… 02/07/2009
Bulgaria keeps one eye on domestic poll in EU voteBulgarians are viewing today’s European elections as a dress rehearsal for the country’s own parliamentary poll next month. Campaigning among the main parties… 07/06/2009
Fatal bus crash in BulgariaAt least 16 people were killed and four more left seriously hurt, when a bus ploughed into a crowd of pedestrians in southern Bulgaria. First reports said the… 28/05/2009
Bulgarian vote as corruption verdictA growing desire to claw down corruption is expected to bring higher-than-average numbers of Bulgarians out to vote in the European Parliamentary elections… 27/05/2009
Russia says no row with Bulgaria over gasRussia says it has overcome differences with Bulgaria over Moscow’s planned South Stream gas route to Europe. It comes after Vladimir Putin pulled out of a… 29/04/2009
Energy acceleration urged in BulgariaEurope must pull together and commit itself to backing the Nabucco gas pipeline with firm funding pledges to reduce reliance on Russian gas. This was a main… 24/04/2009
Gas summit hopeful of deal despite Putin boycottA two-day summit aimed at securing gas supplies to Europe is taking place in the Bulgarian capital. Leaders from the EU, the Balkans and gas supplier… 24/04/2009
Violent anti-government riots erupt in BulgariaThere have been violent riots during an anti-government rally in the Bulgarian capital Sofia. The unrest erupted during a peaceful protest in front of… 14/01/2009
Bulgarians suffer from gas crisisWith temperatures dropping between minus five and minus 17, Bulgaria is one of the country’s most affected by Russia’s gas row with Ukraine. It only has… 09/01/2009
Gas restrictions hit manufacturing output in EUCurbs on gas use due to the ongoing dispute between Russia and Ukraine have forced many companies in Eastern Europe and the Balkans to scale back or even halt… 08/01/2009
