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Ancient Greek Inscription Found in Bulgaria’s Roman Baths

An ancient Greek inscription was recently discovered by archeologists in the resort town of Hisarya, Southern Bulgaria which reveals who ruled the finances of the province of Thrace. The marble slab, is dedicated to the Emperor Antonius Pius and Marcus...

New Greece-Bulgaria Gas Pipeline Limits Dependency on Russia

A new Greece-Bulgaria gas pipeline that opened on Saturday promises to reduce dependency on Russian energy in the Balkans and make Greece a hub for energy in the region. The ceremony for the Greece-Bulgaria gas interconnector (IGB) was held in...

North Macedonia Approves Bulgaria Dispute Deal, Clears Way For EU Talks

The parliament of North Macedonia voted to end a long-standing dispute with Bulgaria, thus clearing its way to European Union membership talks.

Russia Cuts Off Gas Supplies to Poland and Bulgaria

Russia's energy giant Gazprom completely severed gas supplies to both Bulgaria and Poland on Wednesday after its April payments were received in roubles. The announcement comes after Russian President Vladimir Putin demanded that countries deemed "unfriendly" to Russia must start...

Ancient Greek Heritage Uncovered at the Black Sea Coast of Bulgaria

Ancient Greek heritage from six centuries before Christ has been uncovered by archaeologists exploring the ancient Hellenic colony of Apollonia Pontica in modern-day Bulgaria. According to the Archaeology in Bulgaria news site, the dig has uncovered the well-preserved remains of...

Dozens Killed in Bulgaria Bus Crash

At least 46 people were killed in an overnight bus accident in Bulgaria, among them several children, officials said Tuesday. "We have an enormous tragedy here," Bulgarian interim Prime Minister Stefan Yanev told reporters. Interior Minister Boyko Rashkov said: "People...

Bulgaria Blocks Start of North Macedonia’s EU Accession Talks

The nation of Bulgaria refused to give its approval for North Macedonia, the former nation of FYROM, to begin the preliminary talks to join the European Union on Tuesday. The surprise move in effect stops the accession process of the small...

Croatia and Bulgaria Enter Process to Convert to Euro

The Balkan states of Croatia and Bulgaria have entered the European Central Bank's program for nations which would like to adopt the euro as their official currency, according to a recent statement from the Bank. The two nations have joined...

Bulgarian Party Says Greeks ‘Usurping’ Macedonia Name

(VMRO-BND members march with posters reading 'Misya-Tracia-Macedonia' and 'VMRO: Macedonia is Bulgarian'. Photo: VMRO-BND website) Bulgaria's nationalist VMRO-BND party has accused Athens of trying to "usurp" the name Macedonia from Skopje and claim its exclusive use. According to a Balkan Insight...

Bulgarian Orthodox to Consult on FYROM Church Split

A long-standing split between Bulgaria and FYROM’s Orthodox churches may be heading for a resolution, despite concerns it could fuel more disagreement among Europe’s Orthodox communities. Reuters reported on Monday that Bulgaria’s Orthodox leadership was reviewing a request from their...

Leaders Of Greece Bulgaria Romania Back Serbia EU Membership

The prime ministers of Bulgaria, Greece, and Romania have expressed their support for Serbia's bid to join them in the European Union, saying the move would help guarantee regional peace and security. Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras, Romanian Prime Minister Mihai...

Greece Ranks as Fourth Largest Investor in Bulgaria

According to information released in a report by the Greek embassy's economic trade and affairs bureau, Greece is ranked as the fourth largest foreign investor in Bulgaria. Many Greeks find Bulgaria and attractive prospect for both business and pleasure, as the...

Joint Greek-Bulgarian Traffic Control Teams in Border Regions

Joint teams of Bulgarian and Greek police are to control traffic in the regions of the border between the two countries from August 5 to October 30, 2016, the Bulgarian Interior Ministry said. During this time, the teams will monitor...

Bulgarian Civilian Turns Border Patrolman; Arrests Refugees

A Bulgarian man who lives close to the Turkish border has been patrolling the area on his spare time in order to stop migrants who enter his country illegally and boasts 25 arrests. Dinko Valev patrols the border riding his...

Greek Tourists in Bulgaria’s Bansko Dropped by 15-20%

“According to initial information, there is a 15% to 20% decrease in the number of Greek tourists at the Bulgarian mountain resort of Bansko over the past months because of the blockade of the Bulgarian-Greek border,” said Bansko Mayor...