Bulgaria
Ukrainian grain exports to threaten European cohesion
Tensions between Kyiv and its neighbours over Ukraine’s grain exports rose sharply in September
UkraineRussia will use Orthodox faith to influence Balkans
The expulsion of Russian clerics from North Macedonia and Bulgaria puts on display Russia's influence in the Balkans.
BalkansExtreme weather puts South-eastern Europe under strain
Floods and wildfires have hit Slovenia, Greece and Bulgaria, exposing their vulnerability to extreme weather
BalkansTurkey will claim larger share of Balkan gas markets
Turkey's gas contract with Bulgaria gives it larger influence on energy markets across the Balkans
TurkeyFading support for Ukraine will affect EU policymaking
Support for Ukraine is lowest in Bulgaria, little higher in Slovakia and Hungary, and has plunged in Romania
EUUnity on Ukraine is at risk in EU’s eastern members
Hungary, Bulgaria and Slovakia are the main EU outliers when it comes to a united front on Ukraine
EUEastern Europe’s defence industries will modernise
A Russian decision to suspend licences and spare-part deliveries puts pressure on Czech and Bulgarian defence companies
Eastern EuropeFar-right influence to grow in Romania and Bulgaria
Alliance for the Unity of Romania (AUR) and Bulgaria's Revival party have been gathering strength in national politics
Romania
