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Georgi Gospodinov: ‘There was a culture of silence – it was safer not to say what you think’

The Bulgarian author and International Booker prize winner on his newfound fame, how communism influenced his style of writing, and winning praise from footballer Hristo Stoichkov

The Guardian - UK

Viktoria review – fierce, urgent intergenerational story from communist-bloc Bulgaria

A young woman plots her escape from behind the Iron Curtain until a baby ruins her plans in this 2014 debut from Maya Vitkova

The Guardian - UK

75th Strandja Memorial Tournament: Nikhat, Panghal shine as six Indian boxers storm into finals

Two-time world champion Nikhat Zareen and Commonwealth Games gold medallist Amit Panghal put up a dominating show to enter the finals along with the four other Indian boxers at the 75th Strandja Memorial Tournament in Sofia, Bulgaria on Saturday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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The very furry goat-men of Bulgaria: Charles Fréger’s best photograph

‘It takes about eight goats to make a single costume. The wearers have to be fit as they’re very heavy – and they spend three days in them, jumping around, dancing, drinking too much and posing for selfies’

The Guardian - UK

Bulgarian Farmers Protest Government's Failure on Agricultural Challenges

Angry farmers in Bulgaria protest government's failure to support agricultural sector amidst EU regulations, rising costs, and market undercutting.

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Nexo Seeks $3 Billion Damages From Bulgaria Over Aborted Criminal Probe

Nexo said it filed the arbitration claim with the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes in Washington for lost opportunities resulting from what it called "wrongful and politically motivated actions against the company and its executives."

International Business Times

These two countries are joining the Schengen Area: what will it mean for travellers?

The two eastern European nations made a breakthrough in their bid to join the Area in late 2023

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Turkey, Bulgaria, Romania Join Forces To Hunt Black Sea Mines

NATO members Turkey, Bulgaria and Romania signed an agreement Thursday on demining the Black Sea to ensure safe passage after Russia's war in Ukraine.

International Business Times

Turkey, Bulgaria and Romania sign a deal to tackle Black Sea mines

Turkey, Bulgaria and Romania have signed an agreement to jointly tackle rogue sea mines that have threatened Black Sea shipping since the start of the Ukraine war

The Independent UK

Bulgarians celebrate the feast of Epiphany with traditional rituals

Thousands of Orthodox Christian worshippers have plunged into the wintry waters of rivers and lakes across Bulgaria to retrieve crucifixes cast by priests in Epiphany ceremonies commemorating the baptism of Jesus Christ

The Independent UK

Bulgaria and Romania overcome Austria's objections and get partial approval to join Schengen Area

Bulgaria and Romania have received permission to join Europe’s passport- and visa-free Schengen Area starting in March

The Independent UK

‘Air Schengen’: Austria to relax air, sea borders with Romania and Bulgaria

Romania and Bulgaria have reached an agreement with Austria to join the European Schengen area of free movement by sea and air in March 2024, the Romanian government has said.

Radio France Internationale

5 of Bulgaria’s lesser-known ski resorts for cheap winter holidays

Skiing in the Balkans offers cheaper rates, World Cup pistes and surprisingly lively towns

The Independent UK

Russia-Ukraine war: Ukraine hit by one of the worst cyber attacks of the war, says UK – as it happened

The attack, which took place this week, lasted 48 hours and caused huge disruption, UK intelligence said

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Bardonecchia in Italy trumps Bulgarian resorts as best value ski spot

Piedmont town near French border is now best budget ski resort in Europe for adults, figures show

France 24

We've made 'huge progress' on Schengen membership: Bulgarian PM Denkov

Talking Europe sat down with the prime minister of Bulgaria, Nikolai Denkov, during a crucial EU summit that approved the start of EU accession talks for Ukraine and Moldova – but failed to find an agreement on budget support for Ukraine. We take the political temperature in the summit room…

AAP

Palmer's nephew 'waives' rights due to Bulgaria exile

A judge has found Clive Palmer's nephew has given up his right to attend his own trial for contempt of court through his decision to move overseas.

The Independent UK

Bulgaria dismantles a Soviet army monument that has dominated the Sofia skyline since 1954

Following years of heated debates, authorities in Bulgaria began to dismantle a monument of the Soviet army that has dominated the skyline of the capital city of Sofia, and has been considered widely a symbol of Russia’s lasting influence in the Balkan country

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Bulgaria Dismantles Soviet Army Monument

Regional authorities in Sofia on Tuesday began dismantling a towering Soviet-era monument prominently featuring a soldier following years of controversy between Bulgaria's opposing camps of pro-Europeans and Russophiles.

The Guardian - UK

Drive-by culture: monuments you can see by road, rail or water

From Welsh castles to an unearthly Soviet monument in Bulgaria, these beautiful sites can be viewed on your travels for free

The Guardian - UK

Weather tracker: deaths after first heavy snowfall of winter hits eastern Europe

Thousands of towns and villages in Moldova, Ukraine and Bulgaria left without electricity as cold snap bites

The Independent UK

Three dead as first heavy snowfall and blizzards of winter hit eastern Europe

Yellow warning for extremely low temperature issued for Bulgarian capital

International Business Times

Satirical Putin Play Stirs Emotions In Bulgaria

A highly acclaimed satirical play about President Vladimir Putin and his allies facing a war crimes tribunal is making waves in Bulgaria, a country historically close to Russia.

International Business Times

Bulgaria Cries Foul As Its Football Hits Rock Bottom

Bulgaria's failure to qualify for Euro 2024, extending the 1994 World Cup semi-finalists' absence from major finals to two decades, has sparked demands from fans and analysts for radical change at the helm of the football federation.

The Independent UK

Heavy snowfall in Romania, Bulgaria and Moldova leaves 1 person dead and many without electricity

Heavy snowfall and strong blizzards in Romania and Moldova have left one person dead and hundreds of localities without electricity as well as forcing the closure of some national roads

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