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NATO chief holds talks with Rumen Radev of Bulgaria

On Thursday, 28 May 2026, in Brussels, Mark Rutte met with Bulgaria’s Prime Minister, Rumen Radev, to discuss preparations for the upcoming NATO Summit in Ankara under the NATO framework.

28 May 2026-15:08
Bulgaria hosts NATO Strike Back 26 training force

Bulgaria’s Ministry of Defense said that its highways and railways were used to move personnel and military equipment for the “Strike Back 26” exercise involving NATO forces.

26 May 2026-19:19
Bulgaria's Eurovision 2027 hosting to cost up to EUR 30 million

Hosting the Eurovision Song Contest in 2027 is projected to cost Bulgaria between EUR 20 million and EUR 30 million, but the event is expected to yield excellent financial returns, Deputy Prime Minister Ivo Hristov announced on Thursday.

21 May 2026-12:42
Azerbaijan wins two U17 wrestling medals

The U17 European Wrestling Championships in Samokov, Bulgaria, have concluded.

17 May 2026-22:19
Eurovision 2026 final becomes Bulgaria’s second most-watched broadcast in history after landmark victory

The Eurovision Song Contest 2026 grand final has become one of the most-watched television events in Bulgaria’s history, drawing hundreds of thousands of viewers as Bulgaria secured victory in Vienna.

17 May 2026-16:58
Shock result stuns Eurovision fans after chaotic final in Vienna - VIDEO

Bulgaria’s representative won the 70th Eurovision Song Contest with the song “Bangaranga”, collecting 516 points after a spectacular final filled with different music styles, dramatic staging and energetic performances.

17 May 2026-07:24
Azerbaijani female wrestler wins European bronze

Azerbaijani wrestler Fatima Bayramova has captured a bronze medal at the U-17 European Championships currently underway in Samokov, Bulgaria.

16 May 2026-11:15
€450 million raised for Sofia Airport Terminal 3 project

Sofia Airport has secured €450 million in financing for the construction of its planned Terminal 3, marking a major step forward in the long-term expansion of Bulgaria’s main aviation hub.

14 May 2026-16:54
Azerbaijan's wrestler secures gold at U-17 European Championship

Azerbaijani Greco-Roman wrestler Ali Javadli captured the gold medal in the 45 kg category at the U-17 European Championship in Samokov, Bulgaria.

13 May 2026-22:59
Jonas Vingegaard targets rare Grand Tour sweep as Giro d’Italia begins

Double Tour de France champion Jonas Vingegaard is set to begin his bid for a rare cycling achievement at the start of the 2026 Giro d’Italia 2026, which this year launches from Bulgaria before concluding in Rome.

08 May 2026-12:51