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Bulgaria accuses Russian diplomat of alleged spying; general being investigated

Bulgaria's prosecutors said on Wednesday that a Russian diplomat was involved in alleged espionage in the country and that they had informed the foreign ministry.

Reuters

Met Police criticised over case of UK paedophile in Bulgaria

The Metropolitan Police have been criticised for a “dereliction of duty” over failing to investigate a British paedophile who has been on the run since 2017.

Evening Standard

Russian tourists stranded in Bulgaria by flight ban

Hundreds of Russian skiers are stranded in Bulgaria's mountain resorts and wondering how they can return home after Russia's invasion of Ukraine prompted the European Union to close its airspace to all Russian planes.

Reuters

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Ukraine invasion: why eight Nato members triggered article 4 of the North Atlantic Treaty

In the 73 years since the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (Nato) was founded, member nations have activated article 4 of its founding treaty only half a dozen times. The latest instance was on February 24, the day Russia invaded Ukraine. Eight Nato members – Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Latvia,…

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Bulgaria nominates replacement for defence minister sacked over Ukraine

Bulgaria's ambassador to NATO, Dragomir Zakov has been nominated as defence minister, the parliamentary speaker said on Tuesday, after the government sacked his predecessor over his refusal to call the Russian invasion of Ukraine a war.

Reuters

Ukraine set to receive 70 fighter jets from EU nations, officials say

EU member states Bulgaria, Slovakia and Poland are providing MiG-29 and Su-25 planes to Ukraine

The Independent UK

Bulgarian Defense Minister Sacked over Ukraine Rhetoric

Bulgarian Prime Minister Kiril Petkov on Monday fired Defense Minister Stefan Yanev for his reluctance to describe the Russian invasion of Ukraine as a war, reiterating that Sofia would speak in one voice with the European Union. Petkov said his centrist coalition government would ask parliament on Tuesday to approve…

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Bulgaria evacuates its embassy staff from Kyiv

Bulgaria said it is evacuating its embassy staff from the Ukraine capital Kyiv after evacuating the staff from its consular office in Odessa, Foreign Minister Teodora Ganchovska said on Monday.

Reuters

Bulgaria evacuates consular staff from Ukraine's Odessa

Bulgaria has evacuated the staff of its consular mission in the Ukrainian city of Odessa, the foreign ministry spokesman said on Monday.

Reuters

Europe Welcomes Ukrainian Refugees — Others, Not So Much

They file into neighboring countries by the hundreds of thousands — refugees from Ukraine clutching children in one arm, belongings in the other. And they’re being heartily welcomed, by leaders of countries like Poland, Hungary, Bulgaria, Moldova and Romania. But while the hospitality has been applauded, it has also highlighted…

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Bulgarian defence minister to be sacked over Ukraine rhetoric

Bulgarian Prime Minister Kiril Petkov said on Monday he would propose the dismissal of Defence Minister Stefan Yanev after Yanev's reluctance to describe the Russian invasion of Ukraine as a war prompted calls for his removal.

Reuters

Strandja Memorial Boxing: Bronze for Nandini; Nikhat, Nitu in finals

Indian boxer Nandini (+81kg) ended with a bronze medal in the 73rd Strandja Memorial Tournament in Sofia, Bulgaria after going down to former world champion Lazzat Kungeibayeva of Kazakhstan in the semifinals. Nandini lost 0-5 in the bout held late on Friday night.

The Hindu

Russia bans flights from Bulgaria, Poland, Czech Republic

Moscow is closing its airspace following a decision by a number of European countries to ban Russian flights.

Al Jazeera

Strandja Memorial Boxing: Nandini ends with bronze after semifinal loss

NEW DELHI: Indian boxer Nandini (+81kg) ended with a bronze medal in the 73rd Strandja Memorial Tournament in Sofia, Bulgaria after going down to former world champion Lazzat Kungeibayeva of Kazakhstan in the semifinals.

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Czechs, Poland, Bulgaria to Close Airspace to Russian Flights

The Czech Republic, Poland and Bulgaria each said Friday they would close their airspace to flights by Russian carriers in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, starting from midnight.

Al Jazeera

Latest Russia-Ukraine updates: Battles rage for Ukraine’s cities

Ukraine news from February 26: UN says internal displacement also growing as Ukraine forces battle all-round assault.

Sports Illustrated

‘They’re Our Teammates’: American Players in Ukrainian League Show Support on Court

One professional basketball player shares what it has been like for her and her BC Prometey teammates as their field of play shifts from Ukraine to Bulgaria.

The Times of India

Strandja Memorial Boxing: Youth world champ Arundhati Choudhary, Parveen bow out after quarterfinal losses

NEW DELHI: Youth world champion Arundhati Choudhary (70kg) and Parveen (63kg) bowed out of the 73rd Strandja Memorial Boxing Tournament after losing closely-contested quarterfinal bouts in Sofia, Bulgaria.

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NATO leaves Black Sea exposed as Russia invades Ukraine

When Russia attacked Ukraine, the nearest naval vessel of a major NATO ally was in the Mediterranean. The last such ship from a major naval member of the Western military alliance left the Black Sea – an area roughly the size of California bordering Russia, Ukraine and NATO members Turkey,…

The Times of India

Strandja Memorial Boxing: Indians endure losses

NEW DELHI: Indian boxers endured a disappointing day at the 73rd Strandja Memorial Tournament in Sofia, Bulgaria with Sumit Kundu (75kg) and Anamika (50kg) losing their respective preliminary stage bouts.

Reuters

Weary of promises, Bulgarians protest against COVID curbs, inflation

About 1,000 Bulgarian demonstrators gathered in downtown Sofia on Wednesday to protest against curbs imposed to combat COVID-19 and rampant inflation at a rally organised by the opposition ultra-nationalist Revival party.

Wales Online

Peter Andre sings praises of ski holiday trip as family hits slopes

The singer, whose biggest hit was Mysterious Girl, took to the slopes with wife Emily and four children on a Crystal Ski Holiday in Borovets, Bulgaria

The Guardian - UK

Covid live: Poland, Slovakia and Iceland latest countries set to end most coronavirus restrictions — as it happened

Move comes as case numbers and deaths continue to fall in many nations

Reuters

U.S. troops arrive in Bulgaria for joint military training

Up to 150 U.S. troops and military equipment will be arriving in Bulgaria this week for joint training amid escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine, the defence ministry said on Tuesday.

The Times of India

Nitu, Anamika through to quarters of Strandja Memorial boxing tourney

NEW DELHI: Indian women boxers Nitu (48kg) and Anamika (50kg) advanced to the quarterfinals of the 73rd Strandja Memorial Tournament in Sofia, Bulgaria, after clinching impressive opening-round wins.

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