Bulgaria

Petkov’s replacement of Yanev for downplaying Russia’s invasion of Ukraine ends public disagreements over defence policy

Several countries in the Balkans are developing as major IT hubs in distinct areas such as gaming and fintech

Overcoming North Macedonia’s impasse with Bulgaria over EU membership process could make or break the new government

The prime ministers of the two countries have held talks

The president will influence the four-party coalition cabinet as it wrestles with the pandemic and rising energy prices

Lawmakers have decided to freeze electricity and heating prices until the end of March

The new prime minister has pledged to introduce reforms and resolve tensions with North Macedonia

Borisov and GERB’s fall from power and Radev’s re-election are forcing a change in Bulgarian-Turkish relations