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How Iliana Yotova won the presidential election in Bulgaria
How Iliana Yotova won the presidential election in Bulgaria
Iliana Yotova has won Bulgaria’s presidential election, which was dominated by recent drone attacks in the Black Sea. Politics11/02/2026November 2, 2026
Bulgaria: Ukrainian refugee builds a new life with a taste of home
Bulgaria: Ukrainian refugee builds a new life with a taste of home
Ukrainian refugee Lyudmyla Georgievska has built up a business in Bulgaria with her mother’s cinnamon roll recipe.Society10/29/2026October 29, 202602:41 min
Low voter turnout in Bulgaria triggers presidential run-off
Low voter turnout in Bulgaria triggers presidential run-off
The vote was seen as a measure of Prime Minister Rumen Radev’s popularity.Politics10/25/2026October 25, 2026
Bulgaria: Black Sea security concerns dominate presidential poll
Bulgaria: Black Sea security concerns dominate presidential poll
Bulgaria’s presidential election is dominated by drone attacks in the Black Sea and fears of a concentration of power.Politics10/22/2026October 22, 2026
How Russian aggression is shaping Bulgaria’s presidential election
How Russian aggression is shaping Bulgaria’s presidential election
Four ships have been hit by drones in Bulgaria’s Black Sea waters. How is this impacting Sunday’s presidential election?Politics10/22/2026October 22, 202603:54 min
Black Sea security: Is Bulgaria the weak link?
Black Sea security: Is Bulgaria the weak link?
Two ships have sunk in the Black Sea after recent drone attacks. What does that mean for security in the region?Politics10/08/2026October 8, 2026Show moreSkip next section In the spotlight
In the spotlight
Bulgaria’s battery boom: From zero to global leader
Bulgaria has turned into one of the world’s most battery-intensive markets relative to its size. Can the boom last?Business09/25/2026September 25, 2026
How drought threatens Europe’s electricity supplies
Droughts, heat and falling water levels in the Danube are hitting central and southeastern Europe hard.Climate08/06/2026August 6, 2026
Why a 90-year-old treaty limits NATO in the Black Sea
With Ukraine at war with Russia, can NATO project power into waters it can’t enter freely?History07/20/2026July 20, 2026
Bulgaria joining eurozone is big deal
Becoming a euro area member signals how the Bulgarian economy has improved over the past decade. But challenges remain.Business12/29/2025December 29, 2025
Gen Z leads Bulgaria’s mass anti-corruption protests
Gen Z has driven Bulgaria’s mass protests, helping topple the government by turning online activism into street action.Politics12/12/2025December 12, 202503:55 min
What do UFOs, communism and Bulgaria have in common?
A huge monument built by the Communist Party holds a special place in the hearts of many Bulgarians.Society07/31/2025July 31, 202504:52 minAll content (172) on this topic
