Rumen Radev

Bulgarian PM Rumen Radev has vowed to veto the EU's latest sanctions against Russia due to their inclusion of Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill and former Lukoil president Vagit Alekperov. The article explores the reasons behind his opposition.

Bulgaria’s new government plans to stop military aid to Ukraine, as stated by Defense Minister Dimitar Stoyanov, reflecting Prime Minister Rumen Radev's stance that the war cannot be won on the battlefield.

Bulgaria's Progressive Bulgaria party won an outright majority in April's election, ending a crisis. The party is led by former president Rumen Radev, now the prime minister. The country held 8 elections in 5 years.

Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev announced Bulgaria will end the stay of U.S. military aircraft in Sofia by June 2023 after the Trump administration did not approve a visa-free program for Bulgarian visitors to the U.S.

Germany's 2030 climate goals are at risk due to higher than planned CO2 emissions, according to experts. The government is also planning to increase civil defense measures while Chancellor Merz meets with Bulgarian Premier Rumen Radev, who holds euroskeptic views.

Bulgaria lawmakers approved Rumen Radev's cabinet after a landslide win. Radev's cabinet is expected to bring stability to the country. The approval of the cabinet is seen as a significant step forward for Bulgaria.

Bulgaria's new leader, Rumen Radev, faces challenges balancing anti-corruption efforts with Russia's growing influence in the country. The situation tests his ability to uphold reforms while navigating geopolitical pressures.

Rumen Radev, Bulgaria's Kremlin-friendly ex-president, secured a significant victory in the early parliamentary elections. His win highlights shifting political dynamics in Bulgaria, with Radev's pro-Russian stance potentially influencing the country's foreign policy direction.

Rumen Radev, a pro-Russian former president, won Bulgaria's presidential election by a landslide, marking a significant political shift in the EU and NATO member state. The victory occurred just a week after Viktor Orban's electoral defeat in Hungary.

Former President Rumen Radev won Bulgaria’s eighth election on an 'anti-corruption' campaign. His victory marks a significant political shift in the country, emphasizing public demand for transparency and reform.

Bulgarian president Rumen Radev is set to secure an absolute majority in parliament with around 130 seats out of 240, following the eighth election in five years. This marks the first outright parliamentary majority for a single party in Bulgaria since 1997.

Exit polls indicate Rumen Radev's Progressive Bulgaria party secured 37% of the vote in Bulgaria's parliamentary election, more than double the closest competitor. However, Radev will likely need to form a coalition to govern effectively.

Rumen Radev's Progressive Bulgaria leads exit polls with 37% in Bulgaria's parliamentary election, but coalition-building may be necessary for governance. The party's lead is more than double that of the nearest competitor.

Exit poll results indicate that Rumen Radev's Progressive Bulgaria party is projected to win 38.1% of the vote in Bulgaria's parliamentary election. The outcome suggests a potential shift in the political landscape ahead of the official results.

Bulgarians are voting in their eighth parliamentary election in five years amid political instability and corruption protests. Former President Rumen Radev, leading a center-left coalition, is the front-runner, promising to dismantle an 'oligarchic' governance model. The election follows the resignation of a conservative government and widespread public demand for judicial independence.