Bulgaria
Prospects for Black Sea security in 2024
Russia’s naval superiority in the region is in doubt as its fleet is being eliminated by Ukrainian missiles and drones
RussiaRiot will test, not end, Bulgarian governing coalition
Intra-coalition difficulties have spilled over into the recriminations following rioting in Sofia
BulgariaPoland, Czechia and Hungary may join euro, but not yet
Non-euro CEE countries either can join but lack the political will, or have the will but fail the economic criteria
Eastern EuropeBulgaria’s grand coalition may survive local polls
Ex-Prime Minister Borisov's party suffered setbacks in the Bulgarian local elections, notably to reformist candidates
BulgariaSouth-eastern Europe will focus on cross-border links
Bulgaria, Greece and Romania's prime ministers pledged to develop their countries' road, rail and energy connections
BalkansUkraine war will shift Black Sea naval balance
Russia's setbacks in Ukraine have shifted the naval balance of power in favour of the West and Ukraine
UkraineBulgaria will try to upgrade its nuclear power plant
The government has endorsed the construction of a new unit at the Kozloduy nuclear power plant
BulgariaTurkey, Romania and Bulgaria deepen naval cooperation
Bulgaria, Romania and Turkey are preparing a joint mine sweeping operation in the Black Sea
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