Rumen Radev

The recent charity show held at the Ivan Vazov National Theatre as part of the Bulgarian Christmas initiative amassed a remarkable donation exceeding BGN 2,550,000, announced by the President's Press Secretariat.

President Rumen Radev took to social media to convey his heartfelt Christmas wishes to Bulgarians across the country. In a Facebook post, he expressed his hopes for good health, inner strength, and genuine joy to resonate in every Bulgarian household during this festive season.

Kornelia Ninova, leader of the Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP), openly expressed regret over nominating President Rumen Radev as a presidential candidate. Speaking on Nova TV, Ninova criticized Radev, accusing him of altering his stances based on his audience.

President Rumen Radev's poignant visit to NATO's Kosovo Force (KFOR) showcased Bulgaria's steadfast commitment to global peace and security. Addressing the Bulgarian contingent stationed at the KFOR base, President Radev emphasized Bulgaria's pivotal role within NATO and the EU, underlining the nation's dedication to upholding peace, stability, and security.

President Rumen Radev has pressed the Bulgarian government for swift action to ensure the country's full accession to the Schengen Area by the end of the year.

President Rumen Radev announced plans to refer the recently adopted constitutional amendments to the Constitutional Court, asserting concerns over their implications for Bulgaria's democratic principles. The amendments, which were approved by Parliament, prompted Radev's action as he perceives their potential impact on citizens' rights and the nation's sovereignty.

UPDATE: The Dutch justice ministry just announced that they have given their approval for Bulgaria to join the Schengen area, marking the end of the Netherlands' prolonged resistance to this decision.

"The barbaric destruction of monuments is not only an attempt to erase history, but also greatly exacerbates public opposition".

This was announced by President Rumen Radev in his first comment on the dismantling of the Monument to the Soviet Army.

According to him, the reason is that the destruction of one monument leads to the negation of another.

NIS - The presidents of Serbia, Bulgaria and Azerbaijan - Aleksandar Vucic, Rumen Radev and Ilham Aliyev - and the head of the EU Delegation to Serbia Emanuele Giaufret launched a Serbia-Bulgaria natural gas interconnector on Sunday.

At a ceremony at the Trupale natural gas station near Nis, they pressed a button together to put the gas pipeline into operation.

The much-anticipated launch of the Bulgaria-Serbia Interconnector (IBS) witnessed a significant ceremony graced by the presence of Presidents Rumen Radev and Aleksandar Vucic from both nations. Celebrating this milestone, the interconnector spans a total length of 170 kilometers, with 62 kilometers traversing Bulgarian terrain and linking the town of Novi Iskar in Bulgaria to Nis in Serbia.