Friday night at the National Palace of Culture (NDK) in Sofia was unlike any other. Instead of a concert, Hall 1 hosted political speeches marked by calls for “uprising” and protests against Bulgaria‘s adoption of the euro. The gathering, organized by the pro-Russian “Revival” party and other euro opponents, was officially billed as Read more
On May 9, a group of a hundred people gathered in Sofia, Bulgaria, to mark Russia’s Victory Day, waving Russian flags and displaying images of Russian President Vladimir Putin, Radio Free Europe reports. While some wore shirts bearing Putin’s face or Soviet symbols, others carried portraits of relatives who fought in World War Read more
This comprehensive analysis examines striking parallels between the political ascendancies of Adolf Hitler in 1920s-30s Germany and Donald Trump in modern America. While these leaders emerged in vastly different historical contexts separated by nearly a century, numerous scholars and historians have identified remarkable similarities in their pathways to power. This Read more
U.S. President Donald Trump has reportedly ordered the shutdown of the U.S. military base in Alexandroupoli, Greece, according to Greek newspaper Dimokratia. The decision marked a shift in U.S. military strategy in the region and raised concerns among Greek officials. The base in Alexandroupoli has been a key logistical hub Read more
SOFIA, 16.02.2024 13:38 (BTA) The Bulgarian Foreign Ministry issued a position against the planned holding of the so-called Lukov March, the Ministry said on Friday. Lukov March is torchlit procession which has been taking place annually in February since 2003 to mark the anniversary of General Hristo Lukov’s execution-style murder Read more
The dismantling of the Monument to the Soviet Army in the center of Sofia continues for the third day. This morning, the head of the Soviet soldier was removed from the top of the monument. Work to dismantle the figures began early this morning, with an increased police presence in the area of the monument. The goal is Read more
Continue the Change and Democratic Bulgaria will categorically oppose the planned holding of the so-called Lukov March and any other form of neo-Nazism and pro-Fascism in Bulgaria, Continue the Change’s press centre stated Wednesday. They also said that Continue the Change and Democratic Bulgaria condemn any attempt to hold events Read more
The French embassy reacted sharply to a racist post by the leader of “Vazrazhdane” Kostadinov Kostadinov after the semi-final of the World Cup between France and Morocco. In a Facebook post on December 14, Kostadinov wrote: “I’m confused! Who is the European team and who is the African team?” under a picture of the Read more
The Sofia City Prosecutor’s Office is investigating a possible crime against the Republic of Bulgaria, the prosecution announced. The object of the inspection is the Military Union – Bulgarian National Militia “Shipka” (BNO Shipka/БНО Шипка), which was reported on 12.12.2022 as carrying out anti-state activities. The report of a committed crime of Read more
The mayor of Bulgaria’s capital city Sofia, Yordanka Fandukova, issued an order banning a December 10 march officially billed as “Peace Neutrality Sovereignty” but which on social networks was titled “We are not neutral. We are for Russia! The victory is ours”. Sofia municipality said in a statement that the Read more