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Latest Articles about Bulgaria
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Southeast Europe: Reactions to the Crisis in Ukraine
The crisis in Ukraine has resonated throughout Southeast Europe, evoking memories of the violent break-up of Yugoslavia and worries of fresh interruptions in Russian energy supplies. As the European Union and the United States condemn Russia for its military takeover of Crimea and prepare to... MORE
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Gazprom Agreements on South Stream Breach EU Law; Bulgaria and Serbia Ask EU to Negotiate with Russia
The construction of the South Stream natural gas pipeline was effectively put on hold after the European Commission (EC) announced that Russia’s bilateral agreements with Bulgaria, Serbia, Hungary, Slovenia, Greece and Austria were in breach of European Union law. Klaus-Dieter Borchardt, director for energy markets... MORE
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Bulgarian Socialists Vow to Strengthen Economic Relations with Russia
The Bulgarian government intends to intensify its economic relations with Russia, according to Socialist party leader Sergey Stanishev. “This is a way for our country to develop as a modern and technologically advanced economy,” Stanishev told the annual gathering of Bulgarian Russophiles in early September.... MORE
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The Summer of Protests in Bulgaria
The anti-government protests in Bulgaria have continued for over 60 days with no sign of resolution during the summer. Thousands of demonstrators demand the resignation of the Socialist-led government, deeming it corrupt and protective of oligarchic interests, including Russian political and business interests. Slogans condemning... MORE
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The Political Crisis in Bulgaria Might Delay South Stream Construction
In the midst of the deepening political crisis in Bulgaria, Gazprom’s Chairman Alexei Miller arrived in Sofia on July 8 to make sure construction of the South Stream natural gas pipeline is not further delayed. The project was already delayed when the center-right government of... MORE
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Bulgaria: A Volte-Face on Energy Projects
Although lacking a parliamentary majority, the new Socialist-led government of Bulgaria, is hurriedly reversing critical energy sector decisions of the previous center-right government, thus bringing the country closer to Russia. Within two weeks of the cabinet’s appointment, discussions are underway to reopen the Belene Nuclear... MORE
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Potential Socialist-led Government in Bulgaria Could Help Russian Energy Interests
The Bulgarian general elections on May 12 produced a hung parliament and little hope that the political stalemate would be easily overcome. Political instability is expected to continue during a prolonged period of appointing a new government. The scandals with pre-election wiretapping and the discovery... MORE
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Fresh Protests Threaten to Follow Bulgarian Parliamentary Election
Parliamentary elections in Bulgaria on May 12 are unlikely to ease tensions after weeks of public protests against poverty and corruption brought the government down in February. Nor will the vote open the way for economic reform to increase growth and improve living standards in... MORE
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Bulgaria’s President Struggles to Form New Government
The political crisis in Bulgaria is deepening as the street protests continue despite the surprising resignation of the government on February 20. The wave of protests has spread to over 25 cities; in Sofia the demonstrators have set up a tent camp in front of... MORE
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Political Crisis in Bulgaria to Delay Energy Sector Reforms
The resignation of the Bulgarian government amidst massive protests against high energy prices, poverty and corruption has left the country in disarray. Prime Minister Boyko Borisov announced the resignation of his cabinet on February 20 after protests in Sofia turned violent, leaving 25 people injured,... MORE