Bulgaria’s government resigns after mass protests, while motion of no confidence defeated
The Bulgarian government headed by Prime Minister Rossen Zhelyazkov resigned on December 11 against the backdrop of mass protests, while
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Bulgarian Prime Minister says government is resigning
Bulgarian Prime Minister Rossen Zhelyazkov said on December 11 that his government would resign. The announcement came the afternoon after
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Eurobarometer: 49% of Bulgarians against the euro, 42% for
Forty-nine per cent of Bulgarians are against the euro, 42 per cent for, with nine per cent undecided, according to
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European Commission takes Bulgaria to ECJ over EU procurement rules
The European Commission said on December 11 that it has decided to refer Bulgaria to the EU Court of Justice
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Bulgaria’s government approves procedure for ‘digital nomad’ residence permit
Bulgaria’s Cabinet has approved a procedure for granting a “digital nomad” residence permit, which will allow residence without a local
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Market Links poll: Support for Borissov’s GERB-UDF drops, Peevski’s unpopularity at record high
Were Bulgaria to hold parliamentary elections now, Boiko Borissov’s GERB-UDF coalition – holder of the mandate to govern – would
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Massive turnout of many tens of thousands across Bulgaria for ‘Peevski and Borissov out of power’ protest
The night of December 10 saw many tens of thousands turn out in Bulgaria’s capital Sofia and in other cities
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Bulgarian central bank cash desks to work overtime because of high demand for euro coin starter packs
Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) cash desks are to work overtime with customers on December 13 and 20 because of the
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Bulgarian Cabinet approves revised 2026 draft Budget package
Bulgaria’s Government approved the re-drafted 2026 draft Budget package at a special sitting on December 8, dropping several contentious provisions
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