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Bulgarian citizen Peter Dimitrov Mirchev was extradited to the United States, facing charges for leading an international network supplying military weaponry to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG).

The pre-election campaign for Bulgaria's early parliamentary elections on April 19 officially starts at midnight, marking the eighth election since 2021 in the country.

Katerina Poladjan has been awarded the Leipzig Book Fair Prize for her novel 'Goldstrand', which takes readers on a journey from Odessa to Bulgaria.

A participant in a new reality series, The Hunt: Prey vs Predator, describes their experience in a Bulgarian forest where they are hunted by human competitors amidst thrill and danger.

Bulgarian director Stefan Komandarev highlights the harsh realities of seamstresses in Bulgaria in his film 'Made in EU', revealing that some women endure 36-hour shifts without proper medical care.

Polish carriers are increasingly concerned about rising competition from Romanian firms, which benefit from lower cost structures.

A new rule concerning ATM withdrawals has sparked debate in Italy regarding the fees associated with incorrectly entering a PIN, which can lead to card retention.

Bulgarian director Stefan Komandarev discusses his film 'Made in EU', which reveals the harsh realities faced by textile workers in Bulgaria.

The EU Court has reinforced the importance of recognizing gender identity, framing it as essential for individual dignity and freedom.

ADF International strongly opposes a recent European Court ruling that mandates Member States to recognize gender identity, claiming it undermines national sovereignty.

The Court of Justice of the European Union mandates that identification documents of transgender citizens must display their 'lived gender' instead of biological sex, following a ruling related to a Bulgarian case.

Wizz Air will operate flights from Gdańsk to Varna, Bulgaria, three times a week during the summer season.

Wizz Air is set to operate flights three times a week from Gdańsk to Varna, Bulgaria, a popular Black Sea resort.

Ten Bangladeshi infiltrators were arrested in Delhi for illegally residing in India and attempting to travel to Bulgaria using fake medical visas.

The EU Court has ruled that trans individuals in EU member states must be issued identity documents that reflect their chosen gender to prevent discrimination.

The European Court of Justice ruled that transgender individuals must have their gender identity recognized in identification documents, superseding national laws that conflict with this right.

Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias visited Bulgaria to reinforce defense ties between the two nations and discuss security challenges in the region.

Greek Defense Minister N. Dendias expresses pride over assisting Bulgaria with air defense amid regional threats.

The European Court of Justice has ruled that trans individuals' identities must be recognized in their documents across EU member states, determining that Bulgaria's refusal to update a trans woman's civil registration breaches EU law.

The CJEU ruled that Bulgarian courts are not bound by existing interpretations of gender identity and that a person's request for gender recognition must be assessed independently.

A new film exposes the distressing working conditions in a Bulgarian textile factory, prompting harsh criticism from its director about the labor situation.

Greek Minister of National Defense Nikos Dendias will visit Bulgaria on Thursday for bilateral talks at the invitation of his Bulgarian counterpart.

Bulgaria is expressing concerns over a potential Iranian attack, leading Greece to position defensive military assets such as Patriots and F-16s.

Fossils of a primate from Bulgaria suggest that it walked upright on two legs, challenging the notion that the human lineage originated solely in Africa.

The Greek Communist Party (KKE) criticizes the government's military assistance to Bulgaria, warning it escalates Greece's involvement in regional conflicts.

Greece is deploying air defense systems and fighter jets to northern parts of the country to safeguard Bulgaria from potential attacks by Iran.

Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias announced that Greece will assist Bulgaria in missile defense against potential threats from Iran during a call with his Bulgarian counterpart, Atanas Zapryanov.

Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias has communicated to his Bulgarian counterpart that Greece is prepared to assist Bulgaria in its missile defense due to potential threats from Iran.

PPC Group and METLEN have formed a joint venture to develop up to 1,500 MW of energy storage capacity in Romania, Bulgaria, and Italy.

A serious accident occurred when an intoxicated skier hit snowboarder Malena Zamfirovová, resulting in multiple injuries, including fractures and a concussion.

The author encourages everyone to write about what moves them internally to touch others.

A joint venture agreement between DEI and Metlen aims to develop battery energy storage projects up to 1,500MW across Romania, Bulgaria, and Italy.

Recent findings in Bulgaria suggest that the first human ancestor to walk on two legs may have lived in Europe rather than Africa.

The article discusses the ongoing evacuation of Bulgarian citizens from the Middle East amid regional conflicts, highlighting the return of some individuals to Bulgaria and future planned evacuations.

V. Danisevičiūtė won a silver medal at a women's wrestling tournament in Bulgaria, competing in the under 53 kg weight category.

Basketball coach D. Itoudis recounted a traumatic experience of a nearby explosion that resulted in a woman's death, prompting him to leave his apartment.

Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda congratulated Bulgaria on its Liberation Day, emphasizing strong bilateral relations and cooperation in various multilateral formats.

Former Bulgarian President Rumen Radev has formed a new political union aimed at the upcoming parliamentary elections amid ongoing political instability in Bulgaria.

The Israeli basketball league has suspended its activities due to ongoing airstrikes in Iran by the US and Israel, while Euroleague matches are being relocated to Serbia and Bulgaria.

Euroleague games involving Tel Aviv's Hapoel and Maccabi teams are being relocated to Bulgaria and Serbia due to the closure of Israeli airspace.

E-commerce markets in Romania, Bulgaria, Greece, and Serbia are rapidly growing, prompting Polish e-shops to consider expansion into these regions due to higher profit margins and lower competition than in Western Europe.

The EuroLeague has officially announced changes in the venue for two upcoming Fenerbahce games, moving them due to safety concerns amid the ongoing geopolitical tensions in the region.

Severe floods in the Evros region of Greece are causing extensive damage, with fears of further breaches in levees as soldiers work to reinforce them.

A Turkish F-16 fighter jet crashed shortly after takeoff while responding to an unidentified radar trace near the Bulgarian border.

A Turkish F-16 fighter jet crashed while responding to an unidentified radar signal near the Bulgaria border, resulting in the pilot's death during an attempted ejection.

Two bears from the Luján zoo in Argentina have been relocated to a sanctuary in Bulgaria after a long journey.

Lukoil's trading company Litasco announced that Bulgaria's measures against it violate the Energy Charter Treaty, following Bulgaria's suspension of Russian oil imports and handling of Lukoil's assets.

Residents of Evros faced severe flooding as more than 150,000 acres of farmland were submerged due to heavy water inflows from Bulgaria and Turkey.

Radio Free Europe's Bulgaria and Romania offices will cease operations due to the withdrawal of US government funding, an announcement made by representatives of the stations indicated.

The U.S. government, under President Trump, has ended funding for the media outlet Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, leading to the closure of its offices in Bulgaria and Romania.