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Bulgaria, Romania partially join EU's visa-free Schengen zone

Bulgaria and Romania joined Europe's vast Schengen area of free movement on Sunday, opening up travel by air and sea without border checks after a 13-year wait.

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Bulgaria, Romania Take First Steps Into Europe's Vast Visa-free Zone

After 13 years of waiting, Bulgaria and Romania are to partially join the Europe's vast Schengen area of free movement on Sunday, opening up travel by air and sea without border checks.

International Business Times

Bulgarian Officials Seize .8M Cocaine Shipment From Ecuador

Bulgarian customs seize 370 pounds of cocaine hidden in banana shipment from Ecuador, valued at .8 million.

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Indian navy recaptures Somali pirate ship and frees crew

Bulgarian-owned MV Ruen was hijacked in December 2023 in rare recent case of Somali piracy

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C.P. Company unites with Kiko Kostadinov on offbeat utility wear that transforms to your needs

C.P. Company expands its collaboration with cult Bulgaria-born, London-based designer Kiko Kostadinov with a three-piece collection

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Kristalina Georgieva wins backing to run for second term as IMF chief

Bulgaria’s ‘eternal optimist’ in favour with European finance ministers after first five-year stint encompassing Covid and Ukraine

The Guardian - UK

Bliss out, strip off or headbang: your bumper guide to the 35 best music festivals in Europe

From a euphoric psych-out up a Bulgarian mountain to a queer rave in industrial Germany, from a ball for punks in Slovenia to Ireland’s answer to Glasto, there’s something for every festival addict

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Georgi Gospodinov: ‘There was a culture of silence – it was safer not to say what you think’

The Bulgarian author and International Booker prize winner on his newfound fame, how communism influenced his style of writing, and winning praise from footballer Hristo Stoichkov

The Guardian - UK

Viktoria review – fierce, urgent intergenerational story from communist-bloc Bulgaria

A young woman plots her escape from behind the Iron Curtain until a baby ruins her plans in this 2014 debut from Maya Vitkova

The Guardian - UK

Strandja Memorial Boxing: Amit Panghal, Sachin strike gold; Nikhat signs off with silver

SOFIA (Bulgaria): World Championship medallist Amit Panghal and Sachin Siwach won a gold each, while Nikhat Zareen and three other Indians signed off with silver medals at the 75th Strandja Memorial tournament on Sunday.

The Times of India

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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The very furry goat-men of Bulgaria: Charles Fréger’s best photograph

‘It takes about eight goats to make a single costume. The wearers have to be fit as they’re very heavy – and they spend three days in them, jumping around, dancing, drinking too much and posing for selfies’

The Guardian - UK

Bulgarian Farmers Protest Government's Failure on Agricultural Challenges

Angry farmers in Bulgaria protest government's failure to support agricultural sector amidst EU regulations, rising costs, and market undercutting.

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Nexo Seeks $3 Billion Damages From Bulgaria Over Aborted Criminal Probe

Nexo said it filed the arbitration claim with the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes in Washington for lost opportunities resulting from what it called "wrongful and politically motivated actions against the company and its executives."

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The Independent UK

These two countries are joining the Schengen Area: what will it mean for travellers?

The two eastern European nations made a breakthrough in their bid to join the Area in late 2023

International Business Times

Turkey, Bulgaria, Romania Join Forces To Hunt Black Sea Mines

NATO members Turkey, Bulgaria and Romania signed an agreement Thursday on demining the Black Sea to ensure safe passage after Russia's war in Ukraine.

The Independent UK

Turkey, Bulgaria and Romania sign a deal to tackle Black Sea mines

Turkey, Bulgaria and Romania have signed an agreement to jointly tackle rogue sea mines that have threatened Black Sea shipping since the start of the Ukraine war

The Independent UK

Bulgarians celebrate the feast of Epiphany with traditional rituals

Thousands of Orthodox Christian worshippers have plunged into the wintry waters of rivers and lakes across Bulgaria to retrieve crucifixes cast by priests in Epiphany ceremonies commemorating the baptism of Jesus Christ

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The Independent UK

Bulgaria and Romania overcome Austria's objections and get partial approval to join Schengen Area

Bulgaria and Romania have received permission to join Europe’s passport- and visa-free Schengen Area starting in March

Radio France Internationale

‘Air Schengen’: Austria to relax air, sea borders with Romania and Bulgaria

Romania and Bulgaria have reached an agreement with Austria to join the European Schengen area of free movement by sea and air in March 2024, the Romanian government has said.

The Independent UK

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

The Guardian - AU

Russia-Ukraine war: Ukraine hit by one of the worst cyber attacks of the war, says UK – as it happened

The attack, which took place this week, lasted 48 hours and caused huge disruption, UK intelligence said

The Guardian - UK

Bardonecchia in Italy trumps Bulgarian resorts as best value ski spot

Piedmont town near French border is now best budget ski resort in Europe for adults, figures show

France 24

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…

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Palmer's nephew 'waives' rights due to Bulgaria exile

A judge has found Clive Palmer's nephew has given up his right to attend his own trial for contempt of court through his decision to move overseas.

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