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The Latest Breaking News from Sofia

The euro will get a new member next year – and not everyone is pleased

The EU has given the green light for Bulgaria to join the euro from January 1

The Independent UK

Bulgaria is joining the euro in January – and not everyone is pleased

The EU has given the green light for Bulgaria to join the euro from January 1 2026. This huge step towards European integration comes just six months after Bulgaria became a full member of Schengen area, within which people can move freely across borders.

The Conversation

Bulgarians pay tribute to Cyrillic script forefathers on St Cyril and Methodius Day

Hundreds of people gathered in the Bulgarian capital on Saturday to lay flowers at the base of the statue of St Cyril and Methodius, creators of the Glagolitic script, which later evolved into the Cyrillic alphabet.

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7 of the best Eastern Europe holiday destinations for an affordable city break

Travel slightly further afield to eastern Europe for cities steeped in culture and rich culinary scenes for a fraction of the price of some popular Euro destinations

The Independent UK

Bulgaria Ski Resort, Once Buzzing, Creaks Under Crumbling Infrastructure

Bulgarian slalom star Albert Popov, who recently claimed his first World Cup win, learned how to ski at Vitosha, the mountain towering over his native capital Sofia.

International Business Times

75th Strandja Memorial Tournament: Nikhat, Panghal shine as six Indian boxers storm into finals

Two-time world champion Nikhat Zareen and Commonwealth Games gold medallist Amit Panghal put up a dominating show to enter the finals along with the four other Indian boxers at the 75th Strandja Memorial Tournament in Sofia, Bulgaria on Saturday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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5 of Bulgaria’s lesser-known ski resorts for cheap winter holidays

Skiing in the Balkans offers cheaper rates, World Cup pistes and surprisingly lively towns

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We've made 'huge progress' on Schengen membership: Bulgarian PM Denkov

Talking Europe sat down with the prime minister of Bulgaria, Nikolai Denkov, during a crucial EU summit that approved the start of EU accession talks for Ukraine and Moldova – but failed to find an agreement on budget support for Ukraine. We take the political temperature in the summit room…

France 24

Bulgaria dismantles a Soviet army monument that has dominated the Sofia skyline since 1954

Following years of heated debates, authorities in Bulgaria began to dismantle a monument of the Soviet army that has dominated the skyline of the capital city of Sofia, and has been considered widely a symbol of Russia’s lasting influence in the Balkan country

The Independent UK

Bulgaria Dismantles Soviet Army Monument

Regional authorities in Sofia on Tuesday began dismantling a towering Soviet-era monument prominently featuring a soldier following years of controversy between Bulgaria's opposing camps of pro-Europeans and Russophiles.

International Business Times

7 of the best Interrail routes for an unforgettable European train holiday

Enchanting cities, captivating coastline and beautiful countryside – see it all on one trip with Europe’s most convenient travel ticket

The Independent UK

Violence breaks out as Bulgaria fans protest ahead of Euro 2024 qualifier

Fans took to the streets of Sofia expressing their frustration with the Bulgarian Football Union

The Independent UK

Violent protests break out ahead of Bulgaria-Hungary soccer qualifier

Thousands of Bulgarian football supporters have taken to the streets of the capital, Sofia, in protest over the management of the national football union, a demonstration that eventually turned violent

The Independent UK

Jack Draper has grand ambitions for 2024 after falling short in Sofia Open final

The 21-year-old was beaten in three sets by veteran Frenchman Adrian Mannarino.

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Jack Draper falls short in bid for first ATP Tour title after losing Sofia final

Jack Draper missed out on a first ATP Tour title as he was edged out by Adrian Mannarino in the final of the Sofia Open.

AAP

Purcell and O'Connell suffer defeats in Bulgaria

Australian singles interest in the Sofia Open is over after Max Purcell and Chris O'Connell were both beaten, but one doubles duo remains.

The Guardian - UK

‘I took my Brompton on the train to Armenia’: readers’ favourite European rail journeys

Whether you’re after mountainous scenery, coastal views or historic gems, our tipsters will set you on the right track

The Guardian - UK

Peter Skipp obituary

Other lives: Translator who interpreted for the EU, Nato and several Bulgarian presidents

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Reuters

Bulgaria's parliament elects new government led by PM Denkov

Bulgaria's parliament on Tuesday voted in a government led by Prime Minister Nikolai Denkov, which is set to implement reforms that would lead the Balkan country into the euro zone and Schengen groupings of European nations.

Birmingham Post

RWE opens Grimsby recruitment drive with 20+ offshore wind turbine technicians sought

Team will be readied to take on Sofia when first generation begins in 2025

Glasgow Live

Glasgow Jet2 flight diverted to Bulgaria as 'drunk and aggressive passenger carried off flight'

A passenger travelling on a flight from Glasgow to Dalaman said cabin crew were 'visibly shaken' after a drunken man caused chaos thousands of feet up in the air and had to be removed.

Reuters

Bulgarian extreme athlete shuts himself in glass box to help young addicts

(Corrects spelling in dateline and in first para to Sofia from Sophia)

Birmingham Post

Two new state-of-the-art offshore wind vessels are heading to Grimsby

Acta Marine will start the build imminently to serve Triton Knoll and Sofia offshore wind farms from Royal Dock

The Independent UK

The best budget European city break destinations for 2025

The budget-friendly breaks to take, from penny-saving in Prague to affordable Athens

Reuters

Bulgaria set for tough coalition talks after fifth inconclusive election

Bulgaria looked set on Monday for lengthy and difficult coalition talks after a parliamentary election, the fifth in two years, again failed to produce a clear winner.

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