On Saturday, an unidentified drone exploded over Bulgarian territory near the border with Romania.
Prime Minister Vasile Tofan and his Bulgarian counterpart, Rumen Radev, discussed the importance of strengthening cooperation on energy security in the region amid the sector’s mounting challenges. The exchange of views took place during a telephone conversation between the two heads of government.
On the banks of the Danube, near the town of Ryakovo in Bulgaria, the remains of an ancient mammoth have been uncovered. The river, with water levels at a historic low due to the recent heat waves, has exposed the bones, which, according to researchers at the Regional History Museum in Ruse, belong to a specimen of the species “Mammuthus primigenius,” better known as the woolly mammoth.
Iran has once again issued a warning to Bulgaria after the country allowed the U.S. to use its military bases, a move that has heightened diplomatic tensions between Tehran and Sofia.
The European Union failed to approve sanctions against Patriarch Kirill, the head of the Russian Orthodox Church: Bulgaria vetoed the proposal during closed-door negotiations, citing religious and cultural reasons.
Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev stated that the country has exhausted its capacity to provide military aid to Ukraine.
Prime Minister Rumen Radev said Friday that Bulgaria will only allow U.S. military aircraft on its territory until the end of June.
The South-Eastern Europe (SEE) region is becoming militarized. Countries are increasing the share of military expenditures in GDP, developing existing and launching new weapons production plants, and increasing exports and imports of arms and ammunition.
At the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna, which ended last night, Bulgaria won for the first time in its history. Singer Dara with the song Bangaranga scored 516 points and confidently won both the jury and the audience.
Rumen Radev officially took office as prime minister. He resigned early from his largely ceremonial position as president to lead the government.
