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Von der Leyen blames Russia for no-confidence motion

The EU chief has labeled her critics conspiracy theorists

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has dismissed efforts by members of the European Parliament to oust her, branding her critics "conspiracy theorists" and accusing them of acting on behalf of Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Von der Leyen is facing a parliamentary motion of no-confidence in her presidency, which is

Bulgarias Euro Adoption Divides Public

Bulgaria is set to become the newest member of the eurozone on January 1, 2026. While European Union officials have approved the move, public opinion across the country remains sharply divided.

On Tuesday, EU finance ministers endorsed Bulgarias plan to adopt the euro, following positive assessments from the European Commission and the European Central Bank. As part of the decision, ministers set the conversion r

Human Negligence Behind 90% of Bulgarias Forest Fires

More than 90% of forest fires in Bulgaria are caused by human activity, according to a new analysis by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). The report reveals that over the past 15 years, more than 1.1 million acres of land have burned across the country, with a sharp rise in both frequency and intensity of the fires.

Since 2010, Bulgarian authorities have recorded more than 7,000 forest fires, with nearly 600 i

Sofia Airport Expands Shopping Experience with New Retail Projects

SOF Connect, in collaboration with global retail and food & beverage leader Avolta, announced two major projects aimed at enhancing the shopping experience at Sofia Airport and reinforcing its status as a five-star regional hub. The first project involves a comprehensive overhaul of the retail areas in Terminal 1, where the existing space will be expanded to nearly 800 square meters. This renovation will introduce

Cool Ride, Hot Price: Sofia Installs 5,000-Euro ACs in Old Trams

Sofia's municipal transport company "Stolich Elektrotransport" has initiated a contract to install air conditioning units in the cabins of older tram models at a unit cost exceeding 10,000 leva (5,000 euros), OFFNews reports. The overall value of the public procurement deal reaches 601,650 leva before VAT.

The move comes in the wake of a six-day effective public transport strike that left the Bulgarian capital wi

Bulgarian Exports to Romania Surge Nearly 19% in Early 2025

Bulgarian exports to Romania saw a significant rise of nearly 19% in the first quarter of 2025, compared to the same period last year. Overall trade between the two countries grew by 7%, confirming Romania's position as Bulgaria's second largest trading partner within the European Union. The data was shared during a meeting between Economy and Industry Minister Petar Dilov and Romania's Ambassador to Bulgaria, H.E. Brn

Finance Minister: Nothing Can Stop Bulgarias Entry into the Eurozone

Speaking ahead of a decisive day for Bulgaria's European integration, Finance Minister Temenuzhka Petkova addressed reporters in Brussels, just before the start of the ECOFIN Council meeting where ministers are expected to give final approval for Bulgaria's accession to the eurozone.

According to Petkova, the day marks a pivotal moment. ?We are on the threshold of achieving a strategic national goal,? she said, r

Making The Most Of Your Free Time

We?ve all been there, telling ourselves we?ll do something productive in the evening, only to find ourselves neck-deep in TikTok videos or scrolling through Instagram. It starts innocently, of course. Maybe we just want a quick breather after work, a little mental break before diving into something more fulfilling. But suddenly, it's three hours later, we?ve ordered food we didn?t need, watched videos we don?t remember

Tomorrow Is the Most Crucial Day in Bulgarias Modern History

On Tuesday, July 8, a series of pivotal decisions are set to unfold that could mark a turning point in Bulgaria's modern history. The day begins with the most critical plenary session of the current European Parliament mandate in Strasbourg, where three major votes are scheduled. Chief among them is the decision on Bulgaria's accession to the eurozone - a vote that could finally clear the path for the country to adopt

'Descendants' cast pays tribute to co-star Cameron Boyce on his sixth death anniversary

Washington DC [US], July 7 (ANI): Cameron Boyce's 'Descendants' co-stars remembered the actor on his sixth death anniversary.

On Sunday, the cast of the Disney Channel original film trilogy paid tribute to the late actor who died at age 20 of an epileptic seizure in 2019 after he originated the role of Cruella de Vil's son Carlos in the original 2015 fantasy movie musical, reported Deadline.

'Our Angel. Fo

Euro Is Bulgarias Shared Currency, Not Foreign, Says GERB MP

With Bulgaria's entry into the eurozone nearing completion, GERB MP Raya Nazaryan emphasized that the euro should not be seen as a foreign currency, but rather as a shared European one. ?In one day, Bulgaria's full European integration will be finalized. We?ve fulfilled all the necessary conditions. The euro is not a foreign currency - it is our common European currency,? Nazaryan stated, addressing criticisms from the

Refugee Pressure on Bulgarian-Turkish Border Drops Sharply

The number of refugees attempting to cross the Bulgarian-Turkish border has dropped significantly in the past two years, a trend attributed to enhanced security measures and increased European funding. During a joint visit to the border near the village of Golyam Dervent in Yambol Province, Austria's Federal Minister of the Interior Gerhard Karner and Bulgaria's Interior Minister Daniel Mitov observed the results of a

Ukrainian Drone Flurry Sends Russian Air Travel Into Disarray

Ukrainian drone attacks for the second day in a row severely disrupted flights throughout Russia, with the largest airports serving Moscow and St. Petersburg among those forced to restrict activity throughout July 6.

Russias Transport Ministry said some 400 flights were canceled by 6 p.m. Moscow time because of restrictions introduced to ensure flight safety and it urged passengers to consider trail travel instea

Sofia Without Hot Water: Summer Maintenance Schedule Announced

"Toplofikatsiya Sofia" (Heating Systems Sofia) has begun its routine summer maintenance, which will lead to temporary suspension of hot water for residents across different neighborhoods in the capital. The company emphasized that the shutdowns will occur at various times throughout July and August, depending on the specific heating district.

The first area affected is Lyulin, where the preventive maintenance is

Bulgaria Faces Another Dangerous Fire Season Due to Neglected Forests

The risk of forest fires remains high in Bulgaria this year, forestry experts warn. Despite a wet spring, the resulting lush vegetation has largely gone unmanaged. Combined with the anticipated high summer temperatures, conditions are ripe for fires to continue destroying forested areas. Data from the Executive Forest Agency (EFA) shows that from January to June, 113 forest fires have already occurred across the countr