EU Parliament calls for naval operation in Black Sea after Russian attacks
The European Parliament has urged the EU to consider a naval operation in the Black Sea following deadly Russian attacks…
EU Commission allocates €390 million to 135 LIFE environment and climate projects
The EU Commission has selected 135 projects for more than €390 million in LIFE funding, supporting a total investment of…
EU Commission authorises €170 million Bulgarian aid for farmers facing higher costs
The EU Commission has authorised a €170 million Bulgarian scheme to help farmers facing higher fuel and fertiliser prices linked…
Global Europol-backed operation disrupts Sality botnet after two decades
A US-led international operation has disrupted the resilient Sality peer-to-peer botnet, which infected up to one million machines at its…
Bulgaria and Latvia receive first payments under SAFE defence instrument
On Friday, Bulgaria and Latvia received their first payments under the Security Action for Europe (SAFE) defence instrument. Bulgaria received…
EU Commission disburses €1.86bn to four Member States as Denmark completes RRF plan
Belgium, Bulgaria, Denmark and Slovenia receive new recovery payments after meeting agreed reform and investment targets. Denmark becomes the first…
Migrant smuggling network using rental cars dismantled across the Balkans
Authorities in Bulgaria, Greece, the Netherlands, and Romania have taken coordinated action against an organised crime group suspected of smuggling…
Europol-backed operation dismantles Balkan migrant smuggling network
Serbian authorities arrested five suspects, including a high-value target and two police officers, in an operation against a network accused…
EPPO arrests 11 suspects in diesel VAT fraud probe linked to €240m tax losses
The European Public Prosecutor’s Office has expanded its “Water into Wine” investigation into an alleged international criminal organisation accused of…
Bulgaria: EU Commission clears fourth RRF payment request under NextGenerationEU
On Friday, the EU Commission greenlighted Bulgaria's fourth payment request under the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF), the centrepiece of NextGenerationEU. The Commission…
EU Commission turns 2026 Semester into roadmap for EU resilience, skills and fiscal discipline
The European Commission’s 2026 European Semester Spring Package sets out country-specific guidance to strengthen EU competitiveness, strategic autonomy and social…
EU Commission links Bulgaria’s reform progress to recovery funds and eastern flank
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen welcomed Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev in Brussels, pointing to Bulgaria’s euro transition,…
Europol supports crackdown on €240m fake medicines network across Eastern Europe
A coordinated Europol-backed operation across six countries has targeted a long-running criminal network accused of selling counterfeit medicines and fake…
Eurojust-led operation dismantles €240 million fake medicines network
Authorities from 15 countries, supported by Eurojust and Europol, have targeted a major criminal network accused of selling fake supplements…
Restoration of authority, pragmatic Europeanism, relations to Russia: What to expect from Bulgarian PM Rumen Radev
The confirmation of Rumen Radev as Prime Minister marks the end of Bulgaria’s "interregnum" and the beginning of a period…
Europol supports global operation targeting over 75,000 users engaged in DDoS attacks
21 countries joined forces in a coordinated action week that focused on enforcement and prevention measures against over 75 000…
Energy-intensive companies: EU clears temporary electricity price relief in Bulgaria, Germany and Slovenia
Bulgaria, Germany and Slovenia notified to the Commission stat aid schemes to provide temporary electricity price relief for companies in…
Guns-for-cannabis network: Europol high-value target arrested in international action
A Europol high-value target has been arrested and key members of his criminal network targeted during a coordinated action on…
Europol and Eurojust: Global operation disrupts SocksEscort proxy service used for cybercrime
Authorities from eight countries have dismantled a global cybercrime infrastructure that provided anonymised IP proxy services through malware-infected routers. Coordinated…
Civil Protection Mechanism: EU Commission coordinates repatriation from Middle East
The EU Commission's Emergency Response Coordination Centre (ERCC) has supported EU Member States with the organisation of six repatriation flights,…
EU Commission to launch EastInvest Facility for regions bordering Russia, Belarus, and Ukraine
On Thursday, the EU Commission will be hosting the launch of a new initiative to provide easier access to lending…
Europol coordinates hit against pharma crime networks: 3,354 individuals prosecuted
Europol coordinated a global effort targeting the trafficking of counterfeit and misused medicines, as well as illicit doping substances and…
EU Commission unveils strategy to strengthen EU eastern border regions
The European Commission has adopted a comprehensive strategy to reinforce security, resilience and competitiveness in EU regions bordering Russia, Belarus…
SAFE: EU Council clears financial support to eight member states and Canada agreement
The EU Council today adopted a set of implementing decisions making financial assistance under SAFE available to eight EU member…
Europol-led operation intercepts €1.2bn in counterfeit cash sent via post from China
Law enforcement authorities from 18 countries have stopped an estimated €1.2 billion in counterfeit banknotes and coins from entering circulation…
OECD publishes Economic Survey of Bulgaria 2026 on 5 February 2026
The OECD will present its latest Economic Survey of Bulgaria on Thursday, 5 February 2026. The Survey...
EESC debate: Bulgaria, welcome to the euro area!
This page is also available in: FR 05/02/2026 – Online On 1 January 2026, Bulgaria...
Large migrant smuggling operation in Bulgaria leads to 16 arrests
A Bulgarian-led investigation, carried out in close cooperation with the Hellenic Police and supported by Europol, has led to the…
EU Commission investigates arbitration award ordering Bulgaria to pay compensation to ACF
The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess whether an arbitration award, in which Bulgaria is ordered to…
Main results of the Eurogroup on 19 January 2026
The Eurogroup marked a milestone meeting on 19 January, welcoming Bulgaria as the euro area’s 21st member following a smooth…
EU Commission approves first wave of SAFE defence funding for eight Member States
The European Commission has endorsed the National Defence Investment Plans of eight Member States under the Security Action for Europe (SAFE)…
EU Commission statement on Bulgaria joining the euro area on 1 January 2026
According to the EU Commission, the euro will deliver practical benefits to Bulgarian citizens and businesses: "It will make travelling…
Eight EU leaders discuss joint defence of the EU’s eastern flank in Helsinki
Eight EU Member States stressed the importance of significantly strengthening security at Europe’s eastern external border at the Eastern Flank…
Greece, Bulgaria and Romania intensify their transport infrastructure cooperation
South-East Europe has taken a significant step towards deeper regional integration and enhanced connectivity. Last night, Greece, Bulgaria and Romania…
Bulgaria: EU Commission partially greenlights RRF payment request of €1.6bn
On Tuesday, the EU Commission has partially greenlighted Bulgaria's third payment request for €1.6 billion under the Recovery and Resilience…
Bulgaria: IMF Executive Board concludes 2025 Article IV consultation
Domestic demand is driving a robust expansion of the Bulgarian economy. GDP grew by 3.4 percent in 2024 and by…
35 arrests in Bulgaria in a large art trafficking investigation
A criminal network is investigated in Bulgaria for trafficking cultural goods. The invaluable antiquities have allegedly been looted from countries…
Insight EU Finance Monitoring Weekly 3 – 8 November 2025
Insight EU provides delayed access to the content table of its specialized monitoring emails. For real-time updates and full monitoring…
Bulgaria: EU Commission disburses €438.6 million to Bulgaria under NextGenerationEU
The EU Commission has disbursed €438.6 million in grants to Bulgaria, marking the second payment under the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF), the centrepiece…
Georgieva: Bulgaria joins the euro — but must now prove its European dynamism
At a high-level conference in Sofia, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva hailed Bulgaria’s imminent eurozone entry as a historic milestone,…
Dombrovskis: Bulgaria’s euro adoption marks a strategic milestone for Europe
At the University of National and World Economy in Sofia, EU Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis hailed Bulgaria’s forthcoming adoption of the…
Jørgensen to discuss interconnectivity and energy security in Romania and Bulgaria
On 27-28 October, EU Commissioner for Energy and Housing Dan Jørgensen will be in Romania to co-host the Ministerial meeting of the High-Level Group…
Intricate tennis match-fixing system stopped with Eurojust’s support
French, Bulgarian, Spanish, and Romanian authorities have halted a criminal group that set up an intricate match-fixing system for tennis…
EU emergency support to farmers in Bulgaria, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Romania
The EU Commission today adopted a proposal to provide nearly €50 million from the agricultural reserve to support fruit, nuts…
Eurojust coordinates action to halt cryptocurrency fraud of over €100m
Eurojust has coordinated a major operation across Europe to halt an elaborate investment fraud with cryptocurrencies. During an action day,…
Bulgaria: IMF staff concluding statement of the 2025 Article IV Mission
Bulgaria’s upcoming euro adoption is seen as a milestone to strengthen institutions, enhance policy credibility, and boost growth. With strong…
Ursula Von der Leyen’s plane hit by suspected Russian GPS jamming
A flight carrying European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen was hit by suspected Russian GPS interference while approaching a…
Multiple wildfires across Europe: How the EU Civil Protection Mechanism responds
Greece, Spain, Bulgaria, Montenegro and Albania have activated the EU Civil Protection Mechanism to tackle widespread forest fires erupting simultaneously…
SAFE defence instrument: 18 EU Member States request at least €127 billion
The EU Commission welcomes the expression of interest from 18 Member States to access loans under the EU Security Action…