The European Commission said in a statement that the payment has been suspended for six months because Bulgaria has not met its commitments on energy, anti-corruption, and public procurement reforms.

“I am relieved to withdraw my declaration that I will be prime minister.” Bulgaria is headed for an eighth general election in just four years as the country continues to grapple with a severe ...

After nine years of uninterrupted house price growth, Bulgaria's housing market boom continues, on the back of increasing property demand and limited supply. The nationwide house price index soared by ...

After years of Austria vetoing Bulgaria and Romania’s full membership in the EU’s Schengen zone of free movement, Austria’s interior minister has indicated he might be ready to step out of ...

Romania and Bulgaria might finally get the green light to become full members of the EU free-travel zone from the turn of the year, Home Affairs Commissioner Ylva Johansson said Friday. The countries ...

Photo: EPA-EFE/TIBOR ILLYES Austria indicated it might lift its veto over Bulgaria’s and Romania’s full membership of Schengen but the final decision will have to await the EU Justice and Home ...

Austria has agreed to lift its long-held veto on the accession of Romania and Bulgaria into the passport-free Schengen Area, which the two Eastern European countries have for years sought to ...

The Republic of Ireland will face Bulgaria in their UEFA Nations League B/C relegation/promotion play-off. Heimir Hallgrimsson's side finished third in League B Group 2. They beat Finland at home ...

Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. FILE - From left: Yordanka Chobanova, the head of the Representation of the European Commission in Bulgaria ...

China Expands Visa-Free Access to Japan, Bulgaria and Other Countries BEIJING (Reuters) - China will expand its visa-free arrangements to include Japan, Bulgaria, Romania, Croatia, Montenegro and ...

BUDAPEST, Nov 22 (Reuters) - Romania and Bulgaria may become full members of Europe's borderless Schengen travel zone in January 2025, Hungary said on Friday, adding a final decision would be made ...

BEIJING, Nov 22 (Reuters) - China will expand its visa-free arrangements to include Japan, Bulgaria, Romania, Croatia, Montenegro and other countries, effective from Nov. 30, 2024, to Dec. 31 ...