Russian Threats Rise. How Does CEE Fund Its Security? ⋆ Visegrad Insight
As the security threat from Russia continues to rise, countries are investing more in defence. This is an…
Spain vs Bulgaria – Predicted lineup and team news
Spain and Bulgaria will meet in a pivotal 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier on Tuesday night. Luis de…
Dissident Russians Try to Settle in Bulgaria, But Struggle to Get Asylum
Earlier this year, BIRN was contacted by another Russian citizen seeking asylum in Bulgaria, 22-year-old Parahin Grigoriy Alexeevich,…
Hungary’s Orbán has unlikely potential allies in bid to keep Ukraine out of the EU – POLITICO
But Costa’s plan is proving controversial. While Orbán is the EU leader closest to President Vladimir Putin and…
Germany’s Pistorius pours cold water on drone wall concept – POLITICO
“Drone defense, of course, but not by a drone wall,” he stressed, adding that the priority is to…
EU moves forward with drone wall – POLITICO
On Friday, the Commission gathered defense ministers from Bulgaria, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Romania. Hungary, Slovakia…
Europe’s liberals demand EU freezes funds to Bulgaria over imprisoned mayor – POLITICO
Kotsev, who belongs to the same political family as Hayer, was arrested in mid-July after authorities charged him…
EU steps up ‘drone wall’ talks after Russian incursions – POLITICO
“This is a concrete follow-up to President [Ursula] von der Leyen’s announcement, as recent attacks and incursions have…
US and Europe’s trade with Russia continues despite sanctions
US imports from Russia US imports from Russia fell to $2.50 billion in the first half of 2025…
Real Betis set for cash injection after debut in Spain vs Bulgaria
Those in the boardroom at La Liga outfit Real Betis were no doubt delighted with developments in Thursday…