Bulgaria

Bulgaria, officially the Republic of Bulgaria, is a country in Southeast Europe. Located west of the Black Sea and south of the Danube river, Bulgaria is bordered by Greece and Turkey to the south, Serbia and North Macedonia to the west, and Romania to the north. It covers a territory of 110,994 square kilometres (42,855 sq mi) and is the 16th largest country in Europe. Sofia is the nation's capital and largest city; other major cities include Burgas, Plovdiv, and Varna.
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Some of the key events about Bulgaria

  • 681
    The First Bulgarian Empire was established, marking the beginning of Bulgarian statehood
  • 864
    Bulgaria officially adopted Christianity as its state religion
  • 1185
    The Second Bulgarian Empire was founded, ushering in a period of cultural and economic prosperity
  • 1396
    The Ottoman Empire conquered Bulgaria, beginning nearly 500 years of Ottoman rule
  • 1876
    The April Uprising against Ottoman rule was brutally suppressed
  • 1878
    Bulgaria gained autonomy from the Ottoman Empire following the Russo-Turkish War
  • 1908
    Bulgaria declared full independence and became a sovereign state
  • 1913
    Bulgaria suffered a devastating defeat in the Second Balkan War
  • 1923
    A military coup overthrew the democratically elected government
  • 1941
    Bulgaria allied with Nazi Germany during World War II
  • 1944
    Bulgaria was liberated from Nazi occupation during World War II
  • 1944
    Soviet troops invaded Bulgaria, leading to Communist rule
  • 1950s
    Forced collectivization of agriculture caused economic hardship
  • 1955
    Bulgaria joined the United Nations
  • 1984
    The Communist regime launched a campaign to forcibly assimilate ethnic Turks
  • 1989
    The country peacefully transitioned from communist rule to democracy
  • 1996
    A severe economic crisis led to hyperinflation and widespread poverty
  • 2004
    Bulgaria became a member of NATO
  • 2007
    Bulgaria joined the European Union, marking a significant milestone in its integration with Western Europe
  • 2009
    The European Commission suspended EU funds to Bulgaria due to corruption concerns

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Norway has issued an international wanted notice for a man connected to exploding devices in Lebanon. The multi-country investigation involves companies from Bulgaria, Hungary, and Taiwan.

Politics • September 27 2024, 10:42 AM  •  15 views
Norwegian-Indian Man Linked to Hezbollah Pager Explosions Vanishes

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Norwegian authorities issue international search for Rinson Jose, connected to exploding pagers in Lebanon. Jose, last seen in the U.S., founded a Bulgarian company allegedly involved in the supply chain.

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Society, Business • September 20 2024, 10:46 AM  •  599 views
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Politics • September 19 2024, 05:18 PM  •  1171 views
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Bulgaria Probes Company Linked to Deadly Lebanon Pager Explosions

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Tragic Crash Claims Two Pilot Instructors at Bulgarian Air Base

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Bulgarian Military Jet Crashes During NATO Anniversary Drill, Killing Two Pilots

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Science • August 16 2024, 12:10 PM  •  377 views
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Society • August 14 2024, 10:21 AM  •  300 views
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