Coronavirus triggers states of emergency, border shutdowns in central Europe
Romanian government self-isolates while Hungary says foreigners are spreading virus
Russia blames US as spy and crime scandals strain ties with Bulgaria
Russians suspected of Sofia poisoning that may have link to Skripal attack in UK
Bulgaria charges former deputy with acting as a spy for Russian groups
Sofia plays down potential row with Moscow as it also bans two Russians from entry
Elections round-up: how people voted across the EU
Country-by-country guide to elections that saw modest gains for the far-right in many member states
Populists strain the ties binding big parties across Europe in EU elections
European People’s Party criticised for not expelling far-right Fidesz of Hungary
Pope urges anti-immigration Bulgaria to help asylum seekers
Pontiff seeks to improve ties with Orthodox churches in Bulgaria and North Macedonia
Suspect charged over rape and murder of Bulgarian journalist
Country’s PM rejects fears over press freedom after death of Viktoria Marinova
China seeks closer ties with Europe as US trade war erupts
Beijing's premier meets leaders from central and eastern Europe
Corruption, safety and Russia concerns cloud Bulgaria's nuclear plans
Parliament votes to revive Belene atomic project on the Danube river
Ireland secures Brexit backing from EU presidency holder Bulgaria
‘No unresolved problems between Bulgaria and Ireland,’ prime minister tells Taoiseach
Brexit set to dominate graft-plagued Bulgaria's EU presidency
Unity to be key aim as Brussels also faces mounting tension with Poland and Hungary
Turkey threatens EU as Bulgaria arrests rioting migrants
Erdogan tells union: ‘If you go any further, these border gates will be opened’
Russia-friendly new presidents to shake up Bulgaria and Moldova
Political uncertainty ahead for both states amid waning enthusiasm for EU
Newcomer to politics is Bulgaria’s next president, say polls
Ruman Radev’s expected victory heralds closer ties to Russia and months of instability
Russia set to profit from votes in Bulgaria and Moldova
Anger at ‘pro-EU’ governments helps Kremlin-friendly candidates
Bulgaria polls show win for Socialist ally Rumen Radev
However, no majority means presidential hopeful likely faces run-off vote next weekend
Refugee crisis and Russia loom large in Bulgaria election
Presidential vote likely to go to run-off between air force veteran and ruling party candidate
Bulgaria nominates EU commissioner to succeed Ban Ki-moon
Support for Unesco head contender withdrawn after UN security council secret ballot
Balkans tighten borders as Turkey waits for EU to meet terms
Ankara warns that Europe will face ‘huge risk’ unless bloc drops visa rules for Turks
Angela Merkel facing discord from Central Europe
Links with Turkey and Russia, refugee issues and Brexit all signal a divided bloc
Bulgaria detains hundreds of migrants for illegal entry
Prime minister Boiko Borisov urges EU to change border policies after Paris attacks
Corruption still dominates political landscape as Bulgarians go to the polls
A downtrodden and cynical electorate expects little from Sunday’s election, writes John O’Brennan, in Sofia
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