Taxi Drivers in Bulgaria Plan Christmas Blockades Over Insurance Dispute

Taxi drivers in Bulgaria have warned of a nationwide blockade before the Christmas and New Year holidays if their demands for the restoration of civil liability insurance to previous levels are not met by December 15. The planned blockades will affect key …

President Radev: Bulgaria Wide Range of Business Opportunities

Bulgaria can offer a wide range of opportunities for the development of mutually beneficial business, said President Rumen Radev said on Wednesday at the opening of a business forum in Ho Chi Minh City. Radev is on an official visit to Vietnam. “Vietnam is …

From Bulgaria, the EV charging platform making networks scalable and more robust

AMPECO provides OEMs with a charging platform that can pull in hardware from multiple partners, leaving them to focus resources on other customer experiences or services. Bulgaria may have one of the lowest numbers of electric vehicle (EV) charging points …

Bulgaria's 'Revival' Party Proposes Ban on Paper Ballots

The pro-Russian political party "Revival" (Vazrazhdane) has proposed a bill to amend the Electoral Code, which includes the removal of paper ballots, ballot numbers, and voting screens. According to the party's press center, these changes are …

WWF Bulgaria draws attention to bear conservation

In the week of St. Andrew’s Day (also known as Bears’ Day or Mechkinden), WWF is drawing attention to six orphaned bear cubs who have been given a second chance at life. The initiative is part of the "Subscribe to Nature" campaign and follows the …

Bulgaria's Ampeco raises $26mn in Revaia-led Series B funding

Bulgarian electric vehicle (EV) charging software developer Ampeco said on November 26 it has raised $26mn in Series B funding, led by Revaia, with the participation of its existing investors Cavalry Ventures, BMW I Ventures, and LAUNCHub Ventures. The …

BNR, BNT and BTA awarded for best media partnership in support of tourism in Bulgaria

The Bulgarian Hotel and Restaurant Association (BHRA) presented its annual awards for professional achievements in the field of tourism. The Bulgarian National Television (BNT), the Bulgarian National Radio (BNR) and the Bulgarian Telegraph Agency (BTA) …

Political Instability in Bulgaria Impacts North Macedonia’s EU Aspirations

Aleksandar Nikoloski, North Macedonia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport, stated that the country’s challenges in advancing EU accession talks stem not from major EU players like France but rather from what he described as "the weakest …

Bulgaria on verge of holding eighth election in just four years

Bulgaria is headed for an eighth general election in just four years as the country continues to grapple with a severe political crisis, with Boyko Borissov (EPP), leader of the largest party GERB, announcing on Tuesday that he did not want to become prime …

Bulgaria, Vietnam to strengthen bilateral trade, including textiles