Bulgaria
Russia 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.
BalkansCoal sector will hinder eastern EU's green transition
Protesters in Bulgaria continue to block main highways, demanding that the government give up its coal phase-out aim.
Eastern EuropeBulgaria's Russian oil phase-out will avoid price hike
Bulgaria's parliament has decided to stop imports of Russian crude in October 2024, ending an opt-out from EU sanctions.
BulgariaExtreme weather puts South-eastern Europe under strain
Floods and wildfires have hit Slovenia, Greece and Bulgaria, exposing their vulnerability to extreme weather
BalkansRussia will influence Balkans through Orthodox church
Bulgaria and North Macedonia have banned Russian clerics they accused of meddling in their domestic affairs
RussiaInterest in green hydrogen to grow in the Balkans
Bulgaria, Croatia and Greece have launched green hydrogen projects that rely on legacy coal and gas capacity.
BalkansRussian drones to keep Bulgaria and Romania vigilant
Bulgaria has found the remains of a military drone laden with explosives on its coast
BulgariaTurkey will claim larger share of Balkan gas markets
Turkey's gas contract with Bulgaria gives it larger influence on energy markets across the Balkans
Turkey
