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Geshev Unchained
The new Bulgarian Prosecutor General Ivan Geshev moved into first gear from the outset, picking fights with oligarchs, rural criminals and even the president himself. Is he aiming at something bigger than just crime busting?
History is not always a good guide
How historical disagreements between Bulgaria and North Macedonia overshadowed common geopolitical goals
Keep your Americans close and your Russians closer
Prime Minister Borissov met President Trump in an attempt to align the energy and security interests of the two countries, but trod carefully so as not to infringe upon Russian interests in Bulgaria.
Bulgarian Air Force finally gets on a westbound flight
The parliament ratified a deal to purchase eight new F-16 US made fighter jets
A dance with anti-liberalism
There are enough signals that Bulgaria is on the verge of joining the illiberal camp of Hungary and Poland in the EU, yet the government dare not take the final step
The Deputy-PM Waging Multiple Wars at Once
Valeri Simeonov has proven himself as the most racy and controversial member of the third Borissov cabinet
Three risks to a smooth presidency
Bulgaria’s presidency of the Council of the EU is likely to run well but corruption, ultra-nationalists and language used by PM Boyko Borissov could spoil it all.
You will know them by their appointments
The new coalition between GERB and the United Patriots offered very few pleasant surprises with appointments in top government positions
Bulgarian politics might be on the verge of systemic change
This is hardly good news for the country as it may lead to instability and turbulence