36 Countries to Compete in Eurovision 2027 as Ireland and Netherlands Boycott Over Israel

By admin October 28, 2026 No comment

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A total of 36 countries are expected to compete in the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest, with Canada set to make its debut and North Macedonia returning after a five-year absence. Organisers announced on Wednesday that the 71st edition will take place in Burgas, Bulgaria, in May. The lineup includes host country Bulgaria, along with France, […]

Bomb Threat Forces Austrian Airlines Flight from Israel to Make Emergency Landing in Bulgaria

By admin October 19, 2026 No comment

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An Austrian Airlines flight travelling from Tel Aviv, Israel, to Vienna, Austria, made an emergency landing in Sofia, Bulgaria, on Sunday night following a reported bomb threat. The Airbus A320 was escorted by a Bulgarian Air Force MiG-29 fighter jet before landing at Vasil Levski Airport. According to Bulgaria’s transport ministry, passengers were evacuated, and […]

Cargo Ship Sinks After Black Sea Drone Attack

By admin October 6, 2026 No comment

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A civilian cargo ship has sunk and its crew is missing after drone attacks in the Black Sea, Bulgarian officials said. A second grain-carrying vessel was also hit inside Bulgaria’s exclusive economic zone, but all 18 crew members were rescued. Two injured crew members were taken for medical treatment. The sunken vessel, the Turkish-owned Alfa […]

Netherlands to Return to Eurovision After 2026 Boycott

By admin September 24, 2026 No comment

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The Netherlands will return to the Eurovision Song Contest in 2027 after skipping the 2026 competition. Dutch broadcaster Avrotros had withdrawn over concerns about Israel’s participation and said the contest could no longer be viewed as neutral amid divisions linked to the Gaza war. The country’s public broadcasting body, NPO, said broadcaster NOS will handle […]

Fire Erupts at Bulgarian Weapons Facility; Sabotage Probe Underway

By admin September 12, 2026 No comment

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A fire has broken out at a weapons storage facility operated by Bulgarian defence company EMCO near the village of Tsareva Livada, prompting an investigation into its cause. Bulgaria’s Interior Minister said the blaze was brought under control and no injuries were reported, while authorities are examining whether the incident could be linked to a […]

Bulgaria Wins Eurovision Amid Gaza Boycott Controversy

By admin May 18, 2026 No comment

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Bulgaria won the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest for the first time with singer Dara and her upbeat dance track “Bangaranga.” The final, held in Vienna, was overshadowed by controversy surrounding Israel’s participation during the Gaza conflict. Five countries — Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland, Iceland and Slovenia — boycotted the competition in protest, reducing the contest

Radev Sweeps Bulgaria Election in Landslide Victory

By admin April 20, 2026 No comment

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Rumen Radev has secured a sweeping victory in Bulgaria’s parliamentary election, paving the way to lead the country’s first single-party government in nearly 30 years. The former president capitalised on widespread public frustration with corruption, political instability, and rising living costs, following years of repeated elections and fragile coalitions. Radev, a

Radev Leads Bulgaria Polls Amid Anti-Corruption Push

By admin April 16, 2026 No comment

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Former Bulgarian president Rumen Radev is leading opinion polls ahead of the April 19 parliamentary election, campaigning on an anti-corruption platform and promising stability after years of political turmoil. Backed strongly by rural and older voters, Radev has positioned himself as a reformer determined to dismantle what he calls an entrenched oligarchic system. The

Bulgaria Heads for Snap Election After Parties Reject Government Mandate

By admin January 16, 2026 No comment

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Bulgaria is heading for another snap election after the country’s main political parties refused to form a government, President Rumen Radev said on Friday. His announcement follows the rejection of a final mandate by the Alliance for Rights and Freedoms, clearing the way for the eighth election in just four years. None of the parties […]

Bulgaria Enters Euro Zone, Bids Farewell to the Lev

By admin January 1, 2026 No comment

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Bulgaria officially joined the euro zone on Thursday, marking a historic shift as the euro replaced the lev as the country’s currency from midnight. Celebrations took place across the capital Sofia, with euro coin projections lighting up the central bank’s facade and fireworks welcoming the milestone. Bulgaria becomes the 21st member of the euro area, […]