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From the English countryside to Bulgaria’s herbalists, healers and horse whisperers — two books let the landscape tell the tale of our unsustainable lives
Sofia prosecutor’s office says it is probing possible money laundering and other criminal offences
Also in today’s newsletter: As Sofia stumbles towards a fifth election in two years, is Bulgaria the new Belgium?
Some member states oppose Bulgaria and Romania joining Schengen
In Hungary and across the region residents are turning to cheaper and dirtier sources of heat such as lignite coal
Lack of support from other parties for Boyko Borisov raises chances of another caretaker government and new vote
Germany’s domestic borrowing plans revive criticism of uneven spending
European pressure on North Macedonia to accept Bulgaria’s demands will set a bad precedent for the region
Moscow’s ambassador warns of possible embassy closure after Sofia sends home 70 diplomats on espionage concerns
Premier welcomes French proposals as potential basis for compromise on tensions with Bulgaria
Domestic challenges as much as the war in Ukraine are turning up the pressure in France, Bulgaria and Italy
MPs move to lift veto on accession talks but North Macedonia could reject conditions brokered by France
PM Petkov removed in confidence vote that threatens deal to lift veto on North Macedonia accession talks
Coalition loses majority, hitting EU’s Balkan enlargement plans
Ex-coalition partner rejects Kiril Petkov’s overtures on North Macedonia’s EU bid
‘Political and business decisions coincide entirely,’ Energy minister says after refusing Moscow’s demand to pay in roubles
The two EU nations have refused to implement a new payment mechanism imposed by Putin
Russian energy group says it has not received payment in roubles as decreed under new law
US plan to provide long-range missile defence runs into resistance from those countries that have the munitions
Arrest carried out in connection with probe by European Public Prosecutor’s Office
Most countries in the region back alliance’s plans as Budapest talks of ‘limited options’ to support Kyiv
Kiril Petkov signals end to Sofia’s obstruction of neighbour’s bid to join bloc
Mandate for coalition as parties take aim at corruption and Covid and energy crises
We Continue the Change party aims to break stalemate as exit polls show it level with centre-right Gerb
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