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#human-rights

Bulgaria's president signs anti-LGBTQ+ 'propaganda' amendments into law

Bulgaria's president has signed a ban on LGBTQ+ propaganda in education, sparking widespread protests and comparisons to Russia's anti-LGBTQ+ legal measures.

Bulgaria's parliament passes ban on LGBTQ+ 'propaganda' in schools

Bulgaria's parliament approves anti-LGBTQ+ law impacting education system.

Bulgarians take to the streets to protest regressive new 'LGBTQ+ propaganda' law

LGBTQ+ advocates protest against a new amendment banning LGBTQ+ propaganda in Bulgarian schools.

Bulgaria trying to force out Syrian asylum seekers after fall of Assad

Bulgaria is reportedly using violence and coercion to force Syrian asylum seekers to sign voluntary return documents amid increased harassment at European borders.

Bulgaria's president signs anti-LGBTQ+ 'propaganda' amendments into law

Bulgaria's president has signed a ban on LGBTQ+ propaganda in education, sparking widespread protests and comparisons to Russia's anti-LGBTQ+ legal measures.

Bulgaria's parliament passes ban on LGBTQ+ 'propaganda' in schools

Bulgaria's parliament approves anti-LGBTQ+ law impacting education system.

Bulgarians take to the streets to protest regressive new 'LGBTQ+ propaganda' law

LGBTQ+ advocates protest against a new amendment banning LGBTQ+ propaganda in Bulgarian schools.

Bulgaria trying to force out Syrian asylum seekers after fall of Assad

Bulgaria is reportedly using violence and coercion to force Syrian asylum seekers to sign voluntary return documents amid increased harassment at European borders.
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#schengen-area

What Romania and Bulgaria's full Schengen membership means for Europe

Romania and Bulgaria will officially join the Schengen Area on January 1, 2025, ending a long wait and improving border management.

Romania, Bulgaria become full members of Schengen zone DW 12/12/2024

Bulgaria and Romania are set to join the Schengen area effective January 1, 2025, allowing free movement without internal border checks.

Bulgaria, Romania partially join EU's visa-free Schengen zone

Bulgaria and Romania joined the Schengen area after a 13-year wait, allowing free movement by air and sea without border checks.
Despite Austria's veto on land routes, Bulgaria and Romania's admission to Schengen holds significant symbolic value and marks an important milestone for both countries.

What Romania and Bulgaria's full Schengen membership means for Europe

Romania and Bulgaria will officially join the Schengen Area on January 1, 2025, ending a long wait and improving border management.

Romania, Bulgaria become full members of Schengen zone DW 12/12/2024

Bulgaria and Romania are set to join the Schengen area effective January 1, 2025, allowing free movement without internal border checks.

Bulgaria, Romania partially join EU's visa-free Schengen zone

Bulgaria and Romania joined the Schengen area after a 13-year wait, allowing free movement by air and sea without border checks.
Despite Austria's veto on land routes, Bulgaria and Romania's admission to Schengen holds significant symbolic value and marks an important milestone for both countries.
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The great abandonment: what happens to the natural world when people disappear?

Bulgaria's villages, including Tyurkmen, face severe depopulation due to emigration, low birth rates, and a loss of community vitality.
#nations-league

Ireland drawn against Bulgaria in Nations League play-off

Ireland will face Bulgaria in a challenging two-legged Nations League play-off to avoid relegation from League B.

NI players 'stepping into unknown' in Bulgaria - Feeney

Northern Ireland faces a challenging and hostile atmosphere in Bulgaria, impacting the match dynamics.

Ireland drawn against Bulgaria in Nations League play-off

Ireland will face Bulgaria in a challenging two-legged Nations League play-off to avoid relegation from League B.

NI players 'stepping into unknown' in Bulgaria - Feeney

Northern Ireland faces a challenging and hostile atmosphere in Bulgaria, impacting the match dynamics.
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#education

Bulgaria bans LGBTQ+ "propoganda" in schools - LGBTQ Nation

The Bulgarian parliament passed a law banning 'propaganda [of] non-traditional sexual orientation and/or gender identity other than the biological one' in schools, aligning with Russia's anti-LGBTQ+ stance.

Bulgaria's slow path to commemorating victims of communism DW 11/10/2024

Mihail Marinov aims to transform the Belene Island site into a memorial honoring victims of the communist regime, despite significant challenges.

Bulgaria bans LGBTQ+ "propoganda" in schools - LGBTQ Nation

The Bulgarian parliament passed a law banning 'propaganda [of] non-traditional sexual orientation and/or gender identity other than the biological one' in schools, aligning with Russia's anti-LGBTQ+ stance.

Bulgaria's slow path to commemorating victims of communism DW 11/10/2024

Mihail Marinov aims to transform the Belene Island site into a memorial honoring victims of the communist regime, despite significant challenges.
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Bulgaria: Borisov's conservative GERB leads in early results DW 10/28/2024

Bulgaria's seventh election in three years saw Boyko Borisov's GERB party leading but faces coalition challenges in a splintered parliament.
Voter turnout remains low at 38%, indicating a crisis of confidence in the political landscape.

Bulgaria's center-right GERB party wins snap vote, exit poll shows

GERB party is likely to win Bulgaria's parliamentary election, despite challenges in forming a governing coalition.
#political-instability

New Bulgarian caretaker government sworn in

Bulgaria's ongoing political instability is leading to voter apathy and challenges in establishing a stable government.

Bulgaria centre right leads in snap vote, fails to win majority: Exit polls

GERB party leads elections but lacks a majority, perpetuating Bulgaria's political instability.

Bulgaria faces another snap vote as latest bid to form new government fails

Bulgaria is facing its seventh parliamentary election in three years due to failed coalition formation by three political parties.
President Rumen Radev is expected to call for a new vote after parties were unable to secure enough support to govern.

Bulgaria's GERB tasked with forming minority government

Bulgaria's president tasked a center-right coalition to form a government despite challenges in securing a majority.

New Bulgarian caretaker government sworn in

Bulgaria's ongoing political instability is leading to voter apathy and challenges in establishing a stable government.

Bulgaria centre right leads in snap vote, fails to win majority: Exit polls

GERB party leads elections but lacks a majority, perpetuating Bulgaria's political instability.

Bulgaria faces another snap vote as latest bid to form new government fails

Bulgaria is facing its seventh parliamentary election in three years due to failed coalition formation by three political parties.
President Rumen Radev is expected to call for a new vote after parties were unable to secure enough support to govern.

Bulgaria's GERB tasked with forming minority government

Bulgaria's president tasked a center-right coalition to form a government despite challenges in securing a majority.
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#archaeology

Medieval Church Discovered in Bulgaria - Medievalists.net

The discovery of a well-preserved 14th-century church illustrates the medieval architectural legacy in Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria.

Odd-looking table at beach bar is a 1,700-year-old Roman coffin

An ancient Roman sarcophagus was found used as a table at a beach bar in Bulgaria, prompting investigations into its history and ownership.

Medieval Church Discovered in Bulgaria - Medievalists.net

The discovery of a well-preserved 14th-century church illustrates the medieval architectural legacy in Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria.

Odd-looking table at beach bar is a 1,700-year-old Roman coffin

An ancient Roman sarcophagus was found used as a table at a beach bar in Bulgaria, prompting investigations into its history and ownership.
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Middle East crisis live: Israel launches major strikes on Lebanon; Bulgarian firm not linked to devices sent to Hezbollah'

Bulgarian authorities clear a Sofia-based company of involvement in communications devices linked to Hezbollah explosions in Lebanon.

Bulgaria game 'my worst' NI fans experience

Northern Ireland fans faced unacceptable treatment in Bulgaria, described as the worst experience by their spokesman, including a denial of basic rights and safety concerns.

Prediction: Bulgaria vs Northern Ireland - Soccer News

Bulgaria's national football team struggles to improve despite historical successes.

the collective foundation takes over 3,000 sqm rooftop with largest graffiti mural in bulgaria

The rooftop of a parking space has been transformed into a vibrant cultural space by The Collective Foundation, hosting various programs and winning the New European Bauhaus prize 2024.

EU hopeful North Macedonia holds presidential elections

EU accession and the rule of law are central themes in North Macedonia's presidential race.

Bulgaria issues EU entry ban against 2 Russians accuse of espionage

Russian citizens banned from EU for suspected spying in Bulgaria under false identities.
Bulgaria expelled 70 Russian diplomatic staff in 2022 amid strained ties with Moscow.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Regains $40K

The crypto market is showing signs of recovery with bitcoin climbing back above $40,000.
Cryptocurrency lender Nexo is seeking $3 billion in damages from the Republic of Bulgaria for alleged wrongful actions and investigations.

Elections to borders: 7 big events in the EU that could impact you this year

Romania and Bulgaria partially join the Schengen area
European Parliamentary elections and potential shift in political balance

NATO chief warns there's a 'real risk' Putin's 'aggression will not end' with Ukraine as Bulgaria comes under fire

NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg warns of the risk that Vladimir Putin will not stop with Ukraine
Tensions escalate between Bulgaria and Russia as Sofia demolishes Soviet Army monument
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