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Bulgaria's Radev steps down as president, expected to launch own party

Outgoing Bulgarian President Rumen Radev waves to supporters as he leaves the Presidency to officialy step down, in Sofia, Bulgaria, January 23, 2026. REUTERS/Stoyan Nenov
Outgoing Bulgarian President Rumen Radev waves to supporters as he leaves the Presidency to officialy step down, in Sofia, Bulgaria, January 23, 2026. REUTERS/Stoyan Nenov

Albania, Bulgaria to join Trump's 'Board of Peace'

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump is interviewed by Reuters White House correspondent Steve Holland (not pictured) during an exclusive interview in the Oval Office in the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., January 14, 2026. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump is interviewed by Reuters White House correspondent Steve Holland (not pictured) during an exclusive interview in the Oval Office in the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., January 14, 2026. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein/File Photo

Bulgaria's President Radev resigns amid speculation he will form his own party

Bulgarian President Rumen Radev delivers an address to the nation at the Presidency, Sofia, Bulgaria, January 19, 2026. REUTERS/Stoyan Nenov
Bulgarian President Rumen Radev delivers an address to the nation at the Presidency, Sofia, Bulgaria, January 19, 2026. REUTERS/Stoyan Nenov

Bulgaria eyes snap election after main parties refuse mandate to form government

Incumbent President Rumen Radev meets supporters during an election rally, ahead of the presidential vote on Sunday, in Haskovo, Bulgaria, November 8, 2021. REUTERS/Stoyan Nenov
Incumbent President Rumen Radev meets supporters during an election rally, ahead of the presidential vote on Sunday, in Haskovo, Bulgaria, November 8, 2021. REUTERS/Stoyan Nenov

Snap election likely in Bulgaria after reformist group rejects bid for government

Rumen Radev, President of Bulgaria, speaks during the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Summit at United Nations headquarters in New York City, New York, U.S., September 18, 2023. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs
Rumen Radev, President of Bulgaria, speaks during the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Summit at United Nations headquarters in New York City, New York, U.S., September 18, 2023. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs

Bulgaria's biggest party rejects offer to form new government, snap election likely

Bulgarian Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov arrives for the Coalition of the Willing summit at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France January 6, 2026. YOAN VALAT/Pool via REUTERS
Bulgarian Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov arrives for the Coalition of the Willing summit at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France January 6, 2026. YOAN VALAT/Pool via REUTERS

Bulgaria’s president to hand centre-right coalition mandate to form government

Bulgarian Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov speaks to the media before announcing the resignation of his government, in Sofia, Bulgaria, December 11, 2025. REUTERS/Stoyan Nenov
Bulgarian Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov speaks to the media before announcing the resignation of his government, in Sofia, Bulgaria, December 11, 2025. REUTERS/Stoyan Nenov

Bulgaria celebrates entry into euro zone, lev currency banished into history

A person holds change in euros as customers shop in Fantastico store, on the day of the country’s accession to the Eurozone, in Sofia, Bulgaria, January 1, 2026. REUTERS/Stoyan Nenov
A person holds change in euros as customers shop in Fantastico store, on the day of the country’s accession to the Eurozone, in Sofia, Bulgaria, January 1, 2026. REUTERS/Stoyan Nenov

Bulgaria joining euro area is powerful symbol for Europe: ECB president Christine Lagarde

A protest campaign emerged in 2025 to “keep the Bulgarian lev”, as the public feared rising prices.
A protest campaign emerged in 2025 to “keep the Bulgarian lev”, as the public feared rising prices.

Bulgaria adopts euro amid fear and uncertainty

A protest campaign emerged in 2025 to “keep the Bulgarian lev”, as the public feared rising prices.
A protest campaign emerged in 2025 to “keep the Bulgarian lev”, as the public feared rising prices.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.