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Katrin Ivanova, 33, Vanya Gaberova, 30, and Tihomir Ivanchev, 39, were convicted of conspiring to gather information for Russia, following a trial that concluded over 10 days ago

The study, which gathered responses from a sample of 1,000 adults, found that 59% of Bulgarians believe the country should back the EU’s stance in international matters, with only 14% favoring alignment with the United States and 27% remaining undecided

Despite the broad scope of the sanctions, Bozhilov reassured that Bulgaria's economy has not suffered significant negative consequences. While exports to Russia have been steadily declining, the country’s trade relations with the EU have strengthened, offsetting potential losses

Reports suggest that over 40% of the 984 square kilometers initially captured by Ukrainian troops have been retaken by Russian forces, who have bolstered their frontline with over 50,000 troops, including contingents from North Korea

According to the decree, excise duties on strong alcoholic beverages will rise sharply from 9% to 20% of the customs value, with a minimum charge of 3 euros per liter of 100% spirit, up from the current 1.4-1.5 euros

Tsoncho Ganev, a prominent figure within the "Revival" parliamentary group, addressed the Bulgarian parliament with a dire prediction. According to Ganev, NATO is no longer just a defensive alliance but an active participant in the ongoing military conflict against Russia in Ukraine

This sentiment, he noted, complicates Bulgaria's positioning as a steadfast Euro-Atlantic partner, a role that necessitates clear and decisive actions to safeguard its strategic interests within the alliance

Bulgaria began importing gas from Azerbaijan through the Greece-Bulgaria interconnector (IGB) on October 1, 2022. The IGB, a critical infrastructure project aimed at enhancing regional energy security, has a contractual volume of gas supplies set at 1 billion cubic meters per year