Bulgaria

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Bulgaria, officially the Republic of Bulgaria, is a country in Southeast Europe. It is situated on the eastern portion of the Balkans directly south of the Danube river and west of the Black Sea. Bulgaria is bordered by Greece and Turkey to the south, Serbia and North Macedonia to the west, and Romania to the north. It covers a territory of 110,994 square kilometres (42,855 sq mi) and is the sixteenth-largest country in Europe. Sofia is the nation's capital and largest city; other major cities include Burgas, Plovdiv, and Varna.

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Western Europe Explores Deploying Troops to Ukraine, Intensifying Pressure for Ceasefire with Russia European NATO states are considering deploying a peacekeeping force to Ukraine as part of a potential ceasefire agreement with Russia. The initiative, discussed in early-stage meetings, aims to provide.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:11Published 23 hours ago

Fierce Battle In Kursk: U.S Sent HIMARS Wreck Havoc On Russians Killing Several Putin Fighters Ukrainian forces launched a missile attack on Rylsk, Russia, using US-made HIMARS, killing six people, including a child, and injuring ten others. The attack severely damaged civilian infrastructure,.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:15Published 1 day ago

Ukrainian Army Forced to Retreat in Shame from Donetsk \|Humiliating Loss in Novopustynka & Uspenovka Russian forces captured Novopustynka and Uspenovka in the DPR, marking key gains in the Ukraine conflict. Over the past week, they seized 10 villages, causing heavy Ukrainian.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:27Published 2 days ago

Middle Finger’ To Trump: Russia Calls Zelensky Unbridled Bast*rd Scum Dumped In Cesspool Of Filth Tensions escalated as Ukrainian President Zelensky called Russian President Putin a "dumbass" after Putin proposed a missile duel. Dmitry Medvedev blasted Zelensky, calling his remarks a "middle.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:03Published 2 days ago

Romania and Bulgaria are granted full Schengen membership, with one caveat Romania and Bulgaria will become full-time members of the Schengen Area as of 1 January 2025, completing a process that dates back to 2011, when the European Commission declared both countries ready to.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:27Published 1 week ago

Frida Kahlo, dragons and the Taj Mahal shine bright at Sofia’s festive Lumina Park A spectacular park crammed with festive light sculptures has opened in Sofia, Bulgaria. Among the internationally inspired designs are the Taj Mahal, dragons from China and the VW camper van. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:22Published 3 weeks ago

Austria lifts long-held veto on the Schengen accession of Romania and Bulgaria Budapest was the stage of a major breakthrough in Schengen after Austria agreed to lifts its veto on Romania and Bulgaria's accession. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:18Published on November 22, 2024

Austria may lift veto preventing Romania and Bulgaria joining Schengen Austria's Interior Minister has hinted that Austria could lift its veto on full Schengen area membership for Romania and Bulgaria after improvements in border protection. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:02Published on November 9, 2024

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Republic of Ireland to face Bulgaria in play-off Heimir Hallgrimsson's Republic of Ireland will face Bulgaria in their Nations League relegation/promotion play-off in March. BBC Sport - Published on November 22, 2024
Inflatable boats, rubber rings and engines 'worth £16.6m' seized before reaching people smugglers Hundreds of inflatable boats, rubber rings, engines and pumps have been seized at the Bulgarian border to stop them being used to traffic migrants to the UK. Sky News - Published on September 29, 2024
Man 'dies on board' Jet2 flight to Liverpool A passenger died on a flight from Bulgaria to the UK, forcing the plane to be diverted, it has been reported. Sky News - Published on September 24, 2024

Bulgaria game 'my worst' NI fans experience Fans spokesman Gary McAllister says the treatment NI supporters received in Bulgaria was his "worst experience" in 27 years of following the team. BBC Sport - Published on September 10, 2024
NI supporters treated 'shamefully' in Bulgaria Northern Ireland fans spokesman Gary McAllister says "shameful" treatment of the country's supporters in Bulgaria included being violently attacked. BBC Sport - Published on September 9, 2024
'A lot to learn' as NI not pitch perfect in Bulgaria Conor Bradley says there is a "lot to learn" as Northern Ireland fall to a 1-0 defeat in Bulgaria in the Nations League. BBC Sport - Published on September 9, 2024

Pitch in Bulgaria not acceptable - O'Neill Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill feels the playing surface at the Stadion Hristo Botev was as poor as he had seen in "a long time" after his side were beaten by Bulgaria in the Nations League. BBC Sport - Published on September 8, 2024
NI 'full of confidence' for Bulgaria game - McNair Paddy McNair says Northern Ireland are determined to follow up their winning start in the Nations League with another good display against Bulgaria. BBC Sport - Published on September 8, 2024
O'Neill feels NI developing 'blueprint' for away success Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill believes his side's recent good performances on the road have shown the way to play against Bulgaria on Sunday. BBC Sport - Published on September 7, 2024
NI players 'stepping into unknown' in Bulgaria - Feeney As his old side head to a country he still views as a "second home", former Northern Ireland striker Warren Feeney is expecting Michael O'Neill's squad to receive a "hostile" welcome in Sunday's.. BBC Sport - Published on September 7, 2024

NI's Thompson and Spencer to miss Nations League double-header Brodie Spencer and Jordan Thompson are ruled out of Northern Ireland's Nations League double header against Luxembourg and Bulgaria. BBC Sport - Published on September 2, 2024
Bulgaria's Nasar breaks world record in men's 89kg weightlifting Watch as Bulgaria's Karlos Nasar breaks the world record in men's 89kg weightlifting at Paris 2024. BBC Sport - Published on August 9, 2024
GB's Varley celebrates World Cup silver after 'rocky years' Great Britain's Jess Varley says she has overcome a "rocky few years" after winning silver at the Pentathlon World Cup in Bulgaria. BBC Sport - Published on May 12, 2024	Employee accuses Cadila exec of sexual harassment A woman from Cadila Pharma filed a sexual harassment complaint against an executive. The Bulgarian woman objected to the police clean chit, alleging a bribe. An inquiry is ongoing, and an FIR is.. IndiaTimes - Published on March 29, 2024
Bulgaria president thanks PM Modi for Indian Navy’s anti-piracy operation Indian Navy's swift 40-hour operation, with PM Modi's support, rescued the hijacked MV Ruen from Somali pirates, ensuring the safety of seven Bulgarians. The operation showcased international.. IndiaTimes - Published on March 18, 2024	Bulgarian President thanks India for rescuing its citizens from hijacked ship MV Ruen President of the Republic of Bulgaria, Rumen Radev, extended his gratitude to the Indian Navy on Monday for successfully rescuing its 7 crew members that were being held hostage by pirates aboard a.. IndiaTimes - Published on March 18, 2024
'That’s what friends are for': Jaishankar after Bulgaria thanks India for rescuing its nationals from hijacked ship MV Ruen IndiaTimes - Published on March 17, 2024	Man arrested in Bulgaria over alleged child abuse in Rotherham after five-year search A man wanted in connection with the alleged indecent assault of a 14-year-old girl in Rotherham has been arrested in Bulgaria. Sky News - Published on November 30, 2023
Flight attendant from Bulgaria accuses CMD of pharma co of rape A Bulgarian flight attendant has filed a complaint with the Gujarat High Court, alleging that the state police have refused to register an FIR against the CMD of a local pharmaceutical company for rape.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 20, 2023	Draper eases into last four at Sofia Open Britain's Jack Draper continues his good run of form with victory over Turkey's Cem Ilkel in the last eight of the Sofia Open in Bulgaria BBC Sport - Published on November 9, 2023
Rishi Sunak signs new deals with three countries to tackle people smuggling Rishi Sunak has signed new deals with Serbia, Belgium and Bulgaria to help target the criminal gangs who smuggle people across the Channel in small boats. Sky News - Published on October 5, 2023	Britons stranded as deadly rainstorms batter Greece and Turkey Britons chasing a bit of late summer sun have been caught up in deadly rainstorms that have battered Greece, Turkey and Bulgaria. Sky News - Published on September 6, 2023
Murray out of US Open in second round Andy Murray's hopes of achieving a long-awaited deep run at a Grand Slam are ended by Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov in the US Open second round. BBC Sport - Published on August 31, 2023	Leeds sign Werder Bremen midfielder Gruev Leeds United sign Bulgaria midfielder Ilia Gruev from German side Werder Bremen on a four-year deal, for an undisclosed fee. BBC Sport - Published on August 31, 2023
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Six charged with human trafficking after 18 bodies found in truck in Bulgaria Six people have been charged with human trafficking after 18 Afghan migrants were found dead inside a truck dumped on a dirt road in Bulgaria. Sky News - Published on February 19, 2023	Bodies of 18 migrants found in abandoned lorry on highway in Bulgaria Police in Bulgaria have discovered an abandoned truck containing the bodies of 18 migrants who appear to have suffocated. Sky News - Published on February 17, 2023