Iliana Yotova

Yotova leads Bulgarian presidential race amid shifting ties

10 clusters · 30 sources · last updated about 8 hours ago

Latest: Bulgaria presidential race centers on EU and Ukraine stances

The Bulgarian presidential race is intensifying as candidates and coalitions solidify their strategies ahead of the October 25, 2026, election. Incumbent President Iliyana Yotova, supported by the Bulgarian Socialist Par

Bulgarian presidential election candidate developments

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Velichie Party registers for Bulgarian presidential elections

The field of candidates for the upcoming Bulgarian presidential elections, scheduled for October 25, is expanding through various registration processes. Volen Siderov, leader of the Ataka party, and security expert Sla

Bulgarian 2026 presidential race updates

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Latest: Bulgaria presidential elections: GERB declines to nominate candidates

The 2026 Bulgarian presidential contest has intensified as candidates formalize their runs and party endorsements solidify. Incumbent President Iliana Jotova, who officially announced her candidacy, maintains a strong po

Bulgaria budget and fiscal crisis 2026–27

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Latest: Greece and Bulgaria implement major labor and wage reforms

In early May 2026, the interim government secured €400 million from the EU Recovery and Resilience Plan while the cash-based deficit widened to €1.75 billion. A new coalition promised fiscal tightening, but by July, the

Radev administration faces election scheduling and scrutiny

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Latest: Bulgaria presidential elections: CEC sets campaign rules and registration deadlines

The Radev administration continues to face scrutiny over energy sovereignty and political patronage. Following reports that Turkish Petroleum Overseas Company Limited acquired a 33% stake in the ‘Han Tervel’ Black Sea of

Bulgarian national unification commemorations

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Latest: Bulgaria celebrates 141 years since the Unification

Bulgaria is observing the 141st anniversary of the Unification of the Principality of Bulgaria with Eastern Rumelia, which took place on September 6, 1885. The historical event, aimed at overcoming divisions imposed by t

Bulgaria-Slovakia diplomatic and energy cooperation

2 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Slovakia proposes ‘V4 plus’ cooperation model to Bulgaria

Bulgaria and Slovakia have engaged in high-level diplomatic discussions focused on regional security, energy, and European Union policy. Leaders from both nations have emphasized that the conflict in Ukraine must be reso

Iran warns Bulgaria of retaliation over US military ties

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Latest: Bulgarian Defense Minister warns of Iranian hybrid operations

Following the temporary deployment of U.S. KC-135 aerial-refueling tankers at Bulgaria’s Bezmer air base, Defense Minister Dimitar Stoyanov confirmed on 22 August 2026 that two aircraft have departed the facility. Stoyan

Bulgarian presidential visits to religious monasteries

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Latest: Bulgarian President Iliana Yotova visits Bachkovo Monastery

Bulgarian President Iliana Yotova has conducted visits to major religious sites to observe ecclesiastical traditions and heritage. In mid-August, the President attended the patronal feast at the Troyan Monastery ‘Assump

Bulgarian historical military milestones

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Latest: Shipka Pass: The historical defense against Suleiman Pasha

Historical records highlight significant Bulgarian military milestones occurring in mid-August. During the Russo-Turkish War of 1877-1878, the defense of the Shipka Pass served as a defining moment. Between August 9 and