Sofia

4d ago
Europol dismantles Balkan migrant trafficking network: 7 arrests in Greece, Bulgaria, Netherlands
Coordinated raids on 16 July in Thessaloniki, Athens, Sofia, Bucharest, and Etten-Leur targeted a network that moved migrants from Greece to Italy via Bulgaria and Romania using rental and stolen cars.
Jun 10
Greece warns Turkey over 'Blue Homeland' bill as foreign ministers meet in Sofia
Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis told his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan that unilateral actions produce no legal effects, as Ankara prepares a legislative push on the 'Blue Homeland' doctrine.
Jun 10
Bulgaria's new defence minister halts state arms deliveries to Ukraine, calls for negotiations
Newly appointed Bulgarian Defence Minister Dimitar Stoyanov announced on 9 June 2026 that Sofia will no longer provide weapons from army stockpiles to Ukraine, urging both sides to negotiate an end to the war.