Bulgaria: Presidential Elections with Record-Low Voter Turnout, Run-off on 1. November
Bulgaria elects its president on 1 November in a second round amid divisions over Ukraine, relations with Russia, and Black Sea security.
October 29, 2026
Bulgaria Summons Russia’s Envoy After Drone Attack; Attacks Continue in Black Sea
Following the drone attacks off the coast of Bulgaria on October 13, Russia's Ambassador to Bulgaria was summoned as 11 of the sailors from the sunken ship remain missing.
October 28, 2026
EU Opens Five Cases Against Bulgaria
The European Commission has opened five new infringement cases against Bulgaria for failing to fully incorporate EU legislation into national law across areas ranging from money laundering to energy and environmental protection.
September 28, 2026
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Bulgaria Sets Presidential Election for October
Bulgaria has scheduled its next presidential election for 25 October, marking the country's next major political test.
August 1, 2026
Sanctioned Bulgarian MP Boasts He is Untouchable
Despite sanctions and entry bans, Bulgarian MP Delyan Peevski has been regularly flying internationally, including private charter flights and boasts about the lack of functioning sanctions in Bulgaria.
July 11, 2026