Bulgaria

country in Southeast Europe

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Rumen Radev resigns to form new political party amid Bulgaria's crisis
politics Jan 19, 2026, 6:39 PM
Rumen Radev resigns to form new political party amid Bulgaria's crisis
  • Bulgaria's President Rumen Radev announced he would resign on January 19, 2026, due to widespread political disillusionment.
  • His resignation follows large protests against the previous government, which collapsed amid corruption controversies.
  • Radev's departure leaves a vacuum in a politically fragmented landscape, potentially opening doors for a new political movement.
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Bulgarian PM Rosen Zhelyazkov resigns amid mass protests over corruption
politics Dec 10, 2025, 10:57 PM
Bulgarian PM Rosen Zhelyazkov resigns amid mass protests over corruption
  • Mass protests in Bulgaria led to the resignation of Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov.
  • Protesters expressed widespread anger over government corruption and a controversial budget proposal.
  • Zhelyazkov's resignation indicates deeper political instability in Bulgaria as the country approaches Eurozone membership.
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Greek farmers protest as EU subsidy payments are delayed
politics Dec 3, 2025, 2:44 PM
Greek farmers protest as EU subsidy payments are delayed
  • Farmers in northern Greece have disrupted traffic at key border crossings to protest delayed EU-backed agricultural subsidies.
  • The protests were ignited by an ongoing investigation into a corruption scandal linked to fraudulent claims for EU funds.
  • These protests could have significant repercussions for agriculture policies and EU relations in Greece.
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Bulgaria's government withdraws budget proposal amid massive protests
politics Dec 2, 2025, 10:58 AM
Bulgaria's government withdraws budget proposal amid massive protests
  • On December 1, 2025, tens of thousands protested in Bulgaria against the government’s budget proposal, which included increased taxes and social contributions.
  • The protests culminated in clashes between police and demonstrators, leading to injuries and arrests.
  • In response to the widespread unrest, the Bulgarian government decided to withdraw the controversial budget proposal.
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Thousands protest steep tax increases in Bulgaria's budget
politics Nov 26, 2025, 10:33 PM
Thousands protest steep tax increases in Bulgaria's budget
  • Thousands protested in Sofia against the draft budget's proposed tax increases.
  • The government's spending plan includes significant hikes in social security contributions and dividend taxes.
  • Despite opposition, the budget is likely to be approved by the coalition government due to its parliamentary majority.
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