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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Over 65 and rising: Is the EU facing a demographic crisis? Over 65 and rising: Is the EU facing a demographic crisis? Italy, Portugal, and Bulgaria recorded the highest population shares of over-65s in the EU in 2024. But how will the bloc's demography.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:30Published 1 day ago

Bulgaria honours Saint Haralambos, patron saint of beekeepers Orthodox Christians in Bulgaria are celebrating Saint Haralambos Day, honouring the patron saint of beekeepers. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 2 weeks ago

Which countries have the deadliest air pollution in Europe? Deaths from air pollution have fallen in the EU, but mortality rates were highest in Bulgaria, Poland, and Hungary. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:30Published on January 20, 2025

Bulgarian parliament approves centre-right coalition government Rosen Zhelyazkov of the GERB party was officially elected prime minister on Thursday after three months of discussion. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:09Published on January 16, 2025

Borders open: Bulgaria and Romania celebrate joining Schengen Area Bulgaria and Romania officially became part of the Schengen Area on 1 January, ending land border checks with neighbouring EU countries. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published on January 1, 2025

Romania and Bulgaria become fully fledged members of the Schengen area as land border checks lifted Residents from Romania and Bulgaria can now travel freely in the Schengen area. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:15Published on January 1, 2025

Romania and Bulgaria to join Schengen Area on New Year's Day The EU voted on 12 December to lift internal land border controls with Romania and Bulgaria, allowing them to join the Schengen Area in the New Year. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:01Published on December 30, 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