The European Union is the most preferred partner for Bulgarians – both in the economy (42%) and in the sphere of security (40%). These percentages are above the average for the world, and place Bulgaria among the leading pro-European countries in the Balkans. This is indicated by a social survey conducted by Gallup International in 64 countries of the world. Russia is in second position as a preferred partner for Bulgarians – with 20% in the economy and 24% in security. China earns 11% of the answers regarding the preferences of Bulgarians in the economy, the US – 9%. 12% of Bulgarians cite the US as a preferred partner in security, and 3% - China.
63% of Bulgarians over the age of 18 say democracy is the best form of governance, 19% hold the opposite view, indicates a survey by Trend agency, commissioned by Open Society Institute – Sofia. In 2023, trust in democracy is up compared to 2018 when..
“The ruling regime in Bulgaria is trying to reformat “Victory Day” into “Europe Day” and to neglect the commitments to preserve cultural and memorial sites,” the official spokesperson of Russia’s Foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova stated in a comment on..
A National Service for Protection (NSP) car was involved in a serious traffic accident at 5.30 PM on 17 May near the town of Aksakovo. Kiril Petkov, co-chair of We Continue the Change party (PP) and former prime minister was travelling in the NSP car,..
Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico was shot this afternoon after a government meeting in the town of Handlova, about 180 km from Bratislava. A post..
Household electricity prices could go up by less than 30% as of 1 July, 2024, Energy Minister Vladimir Malinov announced at a briefing at the Ministry..
On Friday minimum temperatures in the country will range from 6° to 11° C., for Sofia 8° C. In the morning there will be fog in the Western part of..
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