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EU pushes ahead with sanctions on Russia amid Bulgarian veto threats and oil-cap deadline
world15 days ago

EU pushes ahead with sanctions on Russia amid Bulgarian veto threats and oil-cap deadline

The EU’s 21st sanctions package on Russia faces major hurdles including Bulgaria’s opposition and a looming July 15 deadline to avoid an automatic rewrite of the seaborne oil price cap. Negotiators are weighing keeping the cap at $44 per barrel until January 2027 or delaying the review, while also debating LNG restrictions and fish imports. Bulgaria’s objections extend to proposed sanctions on Patriarch Kirill and Lukoil’s Vagit Alekperov due to domestic concerns, complicating talks as the Irish presidency takes over and bids to reach a deal.

via Euronews.com|
#bulgaria#eu-sanctions#oil-price-cap
Bulgarian Tourist Mauled by Bear on Romania’s Bear Road During Feeding Incident
world1 month ago

Bulgarian Tourist Mauled by Bear on Romania’s Bear Road During Feeding Incident

Bulgarian Georgi Bizhev, 46, was driving through Romania’s popular Bear Road on May 27 when a bear and its cub lunged at his car as nearby tourists fed them. Bizhev was bitten on his left arm and underwent surgery; he says the bear acted by chance and that feeding bears was a mistake, though he doesn’t believe he did anything wrong. Feeding bears is prohibited by Romanian authorities and can carry fines. His recovery is expected to take about three to four months.

via Yahoo News Canada|
#bear#bear-feeding#bulgaria
Bulgaria Marks First Eurovision Victory with Bangaranga
entertainment1 month ago

Bulgaria Marks First Eurovision Victory with Bangaranga

Bulgarian singer Dara won Eurovision 70 in Vienna with 'Bangaranga,' giving Bulgaria its first victory after outperforming 24 rivals; the night featured a wide range of acts and political protests over Israel's participation, with Israel’s Noam Bettan finishing second and Romania's Alexandra Căpitănescu third, amid ongoing tensions and talk of a future Eurovision Asia spinoff in Bangkok.

via PBS|
#bangaranga#bulgaria#entertainment
Bulgaria Wins Eurovision 2026 as Israel Faces Boos and Boycott
entertainment1 month ago

Bulgaria Wins Eurovision 2026 as Israel Faces Boos and Boycott

Bulgaria’s Dara won Eurovision 2026, the country’s first victory, while Israel finished second to boos amid a boycott that saw several nations withdraw over Israel’s participation, contributing to low attendance and viewership; the controversy over the EBU’s decision to let Israel compete has sparked debate about Eurovision’s future and its broadcasters.

via Middle East Eye|
#boycott#bulgaria#controversy
Dara Delivers Bulgaria’s First Eurovision Win with Bangaranga
music1 month ago

Dara Delivers Bulgaria’s First Eurovision Win with Bangaranga

Bulgaria pulled off a surprise victory at Eurovision 2026 in Vienna as Dara won with Bangaranga, Bulgaria’s first Eurovision title since joining the contest in 2005; despite not being a favorite, the performance captured a special energy inspired by kukeri rituals. Israel finished second with Noam Bettan’s 'Michelle', followed by Romania’s Alexandra Căpitănescu with 'Choke Me' in third, Australia’s Delta Goodrem with 'Eclipse' in fourth, and Italy’s Sal da Vinci with 'Per Sempre Si' in fifth; the United Kingdom finished last. The win secures hosting duties for Bulgaria in Eurovision 2027, traditionally held in the winning country.

via Rolling Stone|
#bangaranga#bulgaria#dara
Bulgaria Wins Eurovision with Dara's Bangaranga Amid Israel Controversy
entertainment1 month ago

Bulgaria Wins Eurovision with Dara's Bangaranga Amid Israel Controversy

Bulgaria clinched its first Eurovision title in Vienna with Dara’s Bangaranga, and will host next year’s event, as Israel placed second with Noam Bettan’s 'Michelle' amid ongoing protests and boycotts over its participation; the 70th edition also highlighted political tensions surrounding the contest, with several broadcasters withdrawing and fans voicing dissent while celebrating the ceremony’s festive performances.

via NBC News|
#bangaranga#bulgaria#controversy
Bangaranga Triumphs as Bulgaria Wins Eurovision 2026, 2027 Host Confirmed
entertainment1 month ago

Bangaranga Triumphs as Bulgaria Wins Eurovision 2026, 2027 Host Confirmed

Bulgarian act DARA won Eurovision 2026 with the punchy Bangaranga, delivering a riotous, crowd-pleasing result that united juries and televoters and secures Bulgaria as host of Eurovision 2027. The night blended spectacle and chaos, with UK finishing last and Australia and Denmark delivering strong showings, all tracked in live updates from reporters including Martin Belam.

via The Guardian|
#2027-host#bangaranga#bulgaria
Radev secures Bulgaria’s first outright majority in decades as prime minister
world2 months ago

Radev secures Bulgaria’s first outright majority in decades as prime minister

Bulgaria’s parliament confirmed former president and air-force commander Rumen Radev as prime minister after his Progressive Bulgaria party won an outright majority in the April 19 elections, ending years of unstable coalitions. His government aims to tackle rising prices, pursue judicial reform, enforce budget discipline, and accelerate EU recovery funds, with EU leaders welcoming the new administration.

via politico.eu|
#bulgaria#bulgarian-politics#european-union
Bulgaria’s New PM Faces EU Constraints, Not a Putin-Style Power Play
world2 months ago

Bulgaria’s New PM Faces EU Constraints, Not a Putin-Style Power Play

Analysts argue that Bulgaria’s new Progressive Bulgaria government under Rumen Radev is unlikely to mirror Viktor Orbán’s Hungary or become a bloc-dissenting ‘Putin’s Trojan Horse.’ EU funding and the rule-of-law framework, plus limited international alliances and ongoing domestic instability, constrain any anti-EU, pro-Russia maneuvering, making a Kremlin-style pivot unlikely in the near term despite some populist rhetoric and pockets of skepticism toward Ukraine aid.

via The Moscow Times|
#bulgaria#bulgarian-politics#eu
Bulgaria’s Russia-tilting win signals pragmatism, not an Orban-style upheaval
world2 months ago

Bulgaria’s Russia-tilting win signals pragmatism, not an Orban-style upheaval

Bulgaria’s Progressive Bulgaria party won a decisive victory, giving Rumen Radev room to pursue a pragmatic, possibly closer energy relationship with Russia while maintaining formal EU and NATO commitments. Analysts say he won’t become Orban 2.0, and Bulgaria will likely stay within the European consensus, though it may be more cautious on sanctions and military aid to Ukraine and could test boundaries on policy over time.

via The Kyiv Independent|
#bulgaria#european-union#radev
Radev Victory Brings Stability to Bulgaria, with EU-NATO Policy Under Scrutiny
world2 months ago

Radev Victory Brings Stability to Bulgaria, with EU-NATO Policy Under Scrutiny

In Bulgaria’s eighth parliamentary election in five years, former president Rumen Radev’s Progressive Bulgaria won about 44.7% of the vote and roughly 130 of 240 seats, securing the prime ministership and a path to a stable government. His foreign policy blends pragmatic ties with Russia and Eurosceptic nuance while committing to cooperate with pro-European factions, leaving Brussels and allies watching how Bulgaria will navigate EU and NATO obligations and regional energy ties.

via Al Jazeera|
#bulgaria#elections#eu
EU leaders hail Bulgaria's Russia-aligned Radev as he moves toward PM role
politics2 months ago

EU leaders hail Bulgaria's Russia-aligned Radev as he moves toward PM role

European leaders congratulated Rumen Radev after his Progressive Bulgaria party won Bulgaria's election, with Ursula von der Leyen and António Costa pledging to work with him on Europe’s prosperity and security; however, several EU lawmakers warned the result signals a geopolitical shift given Radev’s Russia-aligned positions, including his stance that Crimea is Russian and his opposition to arming Kyiv, while he urged Ukraine to pursue peace and won in a landslide after stepping down as president.

via politico.eu|
#bulgaria#eu#politics