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Targeting Patriarch Kirill risks fuelling EU scepticism, Bulgarian foreign minister warns

Velislava Petrova-Chamova told Euronews that the EU’s sanctions against Russia should have a financial impact and not be a symbolic instrument – and that this, among other reasons, is why Sofia championed the removal of the head of Russia's Orthodox Church from the 21st sanctions package.

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Newsletter: Push for sanctions on Russia goes to the wire

Good morning, readers. This is Mared Gwyn. In this Tuesday morning newsletter: the final push to get fresh sanctions on Russia over the line, exclusive lines from an interview with the Bulgarian Foreign Minister, and another packed day of enlargement talks.

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EU fails again to sanction Patriarch Kirill as Bulgaria slaps veto

Bulgaria succeeded in its opposition to blacklisting Patriarch Kirill and Vagit Alekperov, as both contentious names were removed from the EU sanctions package that remains under negotiation.

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Bulgarian proverb of the day: "If you don't patch your old cloth, you will not wear a new one", an age-old wisdom on management, moderation and sustainability

Among the many proverbs that have emerged from Bulgaria's long rural tradition, few express the value of prudence and self-reliance as vividly as the saying, "If you don't patch your old cloth, you will not wear a new one." The proverb appears to offer practical advice about repairing worn clothing,…

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Plovdiv travel guide: How to spend 48 hours in Europe’s oldest continuously inhabited city

In this travel guide to Plovdiv, discover Roman sites, Bulgarian Revival houses and the best restaurants and bars.

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O Canada! Eurovision Song Contest welcomes first new country since 2015

Canada will sing at next Eurovision Song Contest after the country's public broadcaster confirmed full membership of the European Broadcasting Union - allowing them to compete in the world's biggest competition of its kind.

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Canada to make historic Eurovision song contest debut at Bulgaria 2027

The North American nation is the first new country to join the contest since Australia in 2015

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Israel scrambles fighter jets on passenger plane after pilot accidentally triggers hijack alarm

Passenger plane emits transponder code 7500, which is used to send signal of unlawful interference

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Newsletter: Temperatures rise over sanctions against Russia

In this newsletter: Bulgaria attempts to bulldoze part of the EU's 21st sanctions package against Russia, criticism mounts over the EU's hyped rule of law reports, and a baby makes an appearance at a council meeting in Luxembourg.

Euronews

FIFA World Cup 1000th match: A look at milestone matches in tournament's history

The FIFA World Cup is set to witness its 1,000th match, a historic milestone for the tournament. From the inaugural games in 1930 to the thrilling finals and group stage encounters, each landmark match has etched its name in football history. This article revisits these significant moments, highlighting iconic teams…

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‘Failing to reach the 1994 World Cup was one of the biggest disappointments in France’s football history. There were even fights in the dressing room’ Youri Djorkaeff on France’s 1994 failure

The former France midfielder broke into the national team during their doomed World Cup 1994 qualification campaign

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Bulgarian prime minister opposes EU sanctions on Russia's Patriarch Kirill

"The era of the Crusades is over," the Bulgarian prime minister said on Thursday as he confirmed his opposition to the proposal.

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Direct trains from Bucharest to Istanbul, Sofia and Varna have restarted until October

Romania's national railway has relaunched daily direct summer trains from Bucharest to destinations in Türkiye and Bulgaria, with fares starting from €27.

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The greatest World Cup upsets... ever!

FourFourTwo revisits the 26 biggest upsets the World Cup has ever produced as Cape Verde add themselves to the list

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At 103, he walked 20 km a day to beg on the streets and then donated $46,000 to orphanages and churches: Meet the 'saint' of Bulgaria

On a busy day in Sofia, Bulgaria's capital, passersby would often spot an elderly man standing quietly outside churches with a plastic cup in his hand. His clothes were worn. His beard was long and white. To many, he looked like a homeless pensioner trying to survive on spare change.…

The Independent UK

Tens of thousands join Pride marches in Romania, Bulgaria to call for equality

Tens of thousands of LGBTQ+ supporters march in Romania and Bulgaria for annual pride parades

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Meet Si Miao Tian: Son of Princess Kalina of Bulgaria receives his new Chinese name, the only Western student at Shaolin monastery

Prince Simeon of Bulgaria, the 19-year-old royal, made a record when he decided to step away from the luxuries of his Sofia palace and enrol at a Shaolin Kung Fu residential class in China. His mother, Princess Kalina of Bulgaria, is world-famous for her athletic body transformation. Turns out, the…

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'At least the struggle now makes sense' – Uno-X Mobility rider reveals he raced half the Giro d'Italia with a broken rib and three lower back fractures

Erlend Blikra crashed on the Giro's opening stage in Bulgaria before missing the time cut on stage 11

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'Not an era of war': EAM Jaishankar calls for dialogue & diplomacy as global conflicts escalate

India's Foreign Minister S Jaishankar met with Bulgarian leaders. He stressed dialogue and diplomacy to resolve global conflicts. He highlighted the need for resilient supply chains and safe maritime trade. India also raised concerns about energy, food, and fertilizer security. Both nations agreed on zero tolerance for terrorism.

Euronews

'We have already given enough': Bulgaria's PM says weapons supplies to Ukraine will end

Bulgaria, which is member of NATO and the European Union, has been providing military aid Ukraine since Russia launched its full-scale invasion in 2022.

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Only one in 10 Europeans now see US as an ally, survey suggests

Exclusive: poll across 15 countries finds ‘deep mistrust’, with majority doubting US would come to their aid in an attack

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CRRC Zhuzhou Institute to Showcase 6.X Liquid-Cooled Energy Storage System at The Smarter E Europe 2026

BOHOT, Bulgaria and MUNICH, June 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CRRC Zhuzhou Institute will debut its 6.X Liquid-Cooled Energy Storage System at The Smarter E Europe 2026, June 23-25 at Messe München, Booths B2.540 and B2.640 in Hall B2. The launch is backed by the company's 200 MWh Bohot BESS project…

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EU should not miss an opportunity on Ukraine diplomacy: Bulgarian FM Velislava Petrova

Bulgaria has become notorious for holding elections. In 5 years, voters went to the polls 8 times. But this debilitating crisis finally ended on April 19th, when the Progressive Bulgaria party won an outright majority. It is led by the former president, Rumen Radev, now the prime minister.

The Times of India

In 1972, archaeologists found a Golden Face that revealed the hidden world of Thracian Rulers

Bulgaria's Valley of the Thracian Kings reveals over 1,500 ancient burial mounds, challenging perceptions of these enigmatic people. A remarkable 2,300-year-old solid-gold mask, possibly of King Seuthes III, unearthed near Shipka, showcases their sophisticated culture and royal grandeur. This discovery highlights a powerful civilization with its own unique rituals and…

International Business Times UK

Baba Vanga 2026 Predictions: How Many Mystic Prophecies Came True This Year?

As wars, AI breakthroughs and sporting shocks define 2026, Baba Vanga's followers are re-examining which of the late Bulgarian mystic's prophecies appear to have come true.

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