Section: Radio Bulgaria (Bulgaria)
Students from Bulgaria and the world step into the shoes of MEPs
A simulation of the decision-making process and legislative procedure in the EU “Model European Union” took place in Blagoevgrad, March 27-29. 108 university students from 22 countries, among them USA, Germany, France, Morocco, Ukraine took part in the conference “Regulation of immigration policy in the EU”, organized by the European Society Club...
Geopolitics in the Black Sea – a tale of power and interests
In a 2014 Stratfor Global Intelligence analysis, the founder and director of the firm for geopolitical intelligence Dr. George Friedman points to the Black Sea as a crucial geopolitical centre. “There are currently two active theaters of military action with broad potential significance. One is Ukraine, the other is in the Syria-Iraq region. In...
Russia manipulates public opinion in Bulgaria on Ukraine, defense ministry declares
The ministry of defense expresses its concern, caused by the manipulation attempts on public opinion in Bulgaria via media campaigns and speeches of political figures, regarding the war in Ukraine. A hybrid war is taking place in this country, the institution’s Report on the state of military forces in 2014 reads, as published on the...
Has EU enlargement fatigue opened new geopolitical gaps on Balkans?
In Sofia, a third national conference entitled “Balkans in the XXI century – Bulgarian Perspective” has taken place. Lecturers from the University of National and World Economy, representatives of the Bulgarian academic community and of the embassies of Russia, Ukraine and Turkey, diplomats, and members of the Student...
Pironkova and Karatancheva qualify for second round in Miami
Tsvetana Pironkova started with a victory her tenth participation in the tennis Masters tournament of Miami Open. She won over Katerina Kozlova, Ukraine by 6:4, 6:3. Pironkova had so far no victory in the professional tour for more than a month now. Her next opponent will be Flavia Pennetta, Italy, placed under No. 15 in the tournament draw....
Blue growth at the seaside considered in Sofia
EU Commissioner for Environment, Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Karmenu Vella took part in the international conference entitled “Smart and blue growth – new possibilities for blue economy in the Black Sea region”. The forum, organized in Sofia by the European Commission, Bulgaria’s Ministry of Transport, Information Technologies and...
European Commission to have right to influence agreements with Gazprom
EU leaders have supported the proposal of the European Commission to create an energy alliance. According to Russian daily “Kommersant,” this has been the worst energy policy initiative of the EU after the adoption in 2009 of the Third Energy Package that created a number of problems for Russia. The EU can cause even more headaches to...
Decline in number of tourists from Russia and Ukraine should be compensated, says Minister Angelkova
The decline of the number of tourists from Russia and Ukraine that the Bulgarian tourism industry expects should be compensated for, said Tourism Minister Nikolina Angelkova during a meeting with representatives of the hotel business in this country. According to her, a tough season was coming, but still there were tourists from a number of...
Conflict in Ukraine dangerous for Bulgaria too
The situation in Ukraine is getting worse day by day, NATO’s Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe General Adrian Bradshaw, who recently visited Sofia, contends. In his view, Russia is trying to redraw the borders of independent countries, which poses threat over every European state. The visit of General Bradshaw to Bulgaria coincided...
Daily webcast
Welcome to Heartbeat Bulgaria, Radio Bulgaria’s daily show as we are starting another week of news and stories from this country. The topics on our Monday show: · We begin with some insights into missed opportunities as the dollar is getting expensive, and the national currency, the lev, becomes cheaper being pegged to the euro; · Next, a...
