According to the regular sociological survey by Gallup International Balkans in January 2025, society has moderate expectations for positive changes in Europe and Bulgaria from the policies of the new US President Donald Trump. 30.4% of respondents expect positive changes. 24.4% believe that the new US policies will have a negative impact on Bulgaria. 25.6% do not expect significant changes.
In Bulgaria, GERB remains the leading political force with 22.2% support. The Vazrazhdane Party has 12.1% support, DPS - New Beginning – 12.0%, and We Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria have 11.6%. The BSP-United Left has 7.4% support. The Alliance for Rights and Freedoms has 5.8%, ITN has 4.5% and the MECH party is supported by 4.2% of those who participated in the representative survey.
The liberalisation of electricity prices for households has been postponed indefinitely. Even after 1 July, the Energy and Water Regulatory Commission (EWRC) will continue to set the price, as MPs approved amendments to the Energy Act in the second..
The nationalist party is holding an event at the National Palace of Culture (NDK) in Sofia today at 6:30 pm, which is being promoted as a discussion on 'saving the lev' (the Bulgarian currency - ed.) Among the participants will be the party’s MEP..
The Minister of Economy and Industry, Petar Dilov, met with Chris Barton, His Majesty's Trade Commissioner for Europe , who is currently visiting Bulgaria on an official trip. The meeting was also attended by His Excellency Nathaniel Copsey, the United..
For a fourth day in a row, the Bulgarian capital remains without surface public transport , as its workers do not get the requested..
Bulgaria continues to support Ukraine's efforts to establish a just and lasting peace, Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov said at a..
Regarding the intention stated by President Rumen Radev to refer the matter to the Constitutional Court, Vice President Iliana Iotova..
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