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A Tapestry of History and Modernity
Bulgaria is a country located in Southeastern Europe, known for its rich history and diverse culture. From the ancient Thracian civilizations to the Byzantine and Ottoman empires, Bulgaria has been a crossroads of different civilizations throughout its history. In 681 AD, Bulgaria was founded as a unified state by the Bulgar tribes. The country experienced periods of both prosperity and decline, including being part of the Byzantine Empire, the Ottoman Empire, and a communist regime under Soviet influence. In 1989, Bulgaria transitioned to a democratic republic. Today, Bulgaria is a member of the European Union and NATO, and is working towards further economic development and integration with the rest of Europe.
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Life Classification : Country
Life Id : EL1414905126077
Verified Name : Bulgaria
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Created On: 2024-07-16 | Updated On: 2026-01-17
Bulgaria Adopts the Euro (1 Jan 2026) and Becomes the 21st Eurozone Member
Bulgaria’s Government Collapse After Mass Protests
Rosen Zhelyazkov Sworn In as Prime Minister of New Coalition Government
Bulgaria joins Schengen Area for land borders, boosting EU integration
2024 Bulgarian parliamentary election is held.
Bulgaria and Romania Join Schengen Area, Enhancing Economic Integration for EU Nations.
Bulgarian Presidency of the EU
Parliament Overturns Veto on Anti-Corruption Law
Rumen Radev wins Bulgarian presidential elections.
Bulgaria to Extend Border Fence by 80 km
Prime Minister Oresharski resigns
Banking Crisis Sparks Major Bank Runs.
Widespread Protests Shake Bulgaria
GERB wins general election under Boiko Borisov leadership.
Bulgaria Joins the European Union
Bulgaria Joins NATO
Parliament to Destroy Missiles Ahead of Nato Membership
Former King Simeon II's party wins elections; Simeon becomes premier
Currency Peg: Bulgarian Lev Linked to German Mark
Interim government leads to UDF leader Kostov as prime minister
Zhan Videnov appointed Prime Minister by BSP.
Accelerated mass privatisation in transition economies
Leader Zhivkov imprisoned for corruption, 7-year sentence.
Zhelev becomes Bulgaria's first directly-elected president
Constitutional Transformation in Bulgaria
President Mladenov Resigns
Communist Party Reemerges as Bulgarian Socialist Party after Economic Crisis
Protests Lead to Zhivkov's Resignation and Democratic Transition
Forced assimilation of Turkish minority leads to mass exodus in 1989
Georgi Markov: Assassination with Umbrella Tip Poison
Todor Zhivkov assumed leadership of the Bulgarian Communist Party
Rise of Communist Single-Party Rule in Bulgaria
Soviet Influence Shapes Bulgaria into Satellite State
Transition from Monarchy to Communist Party rule in Bulgaria fruits in a Republic.
Fatherland Front assumes power, establishes communist rule.
Treaty of Neuilly-sur-Seine: Bulgaria's WWI consequences
Tsar Ferdinand I abdicates in favor of son Boris III, shifting Bulgaria towards democracy.
Treaty of Bucharest Ends Balkan War—Bulgaria Defeated and Loses Territory
Liberation from Ottoman Rule: The Russo-Turkish War of 1877-1878
Treaty of Küçük Kaynarca: Rights for Ottoman Empire Christians
Revival Period in Bulgarian History
Liberation of Sofia from Ottoman Rule by Russian and Ukrainian Troops
Tarnovo under Austrian Rule
The Second Tarnovo Uprising Against Ottoman Rule
Ottoman Siege of Temesvár under Sultan Suleiman
The Battle of Krbava Field: Croatian vs. Ottoman Empire
Battle of Nicopolis: Crusaders versus Ottoman Empire with Bulgarian alliance
Battle of Nicopolis: Ottoman Victory Over European Crusaders
Fall of Tarnovo: Ottoman Sultan captures Bulgarian capital
Sofia Captured by Sultan Murad I
The Vidin-Obrovac Kingdom
Battle of Skafida: Bulgarian Tsar defeats the Byzantine Empire
Battle of Klokotnitsa: Bulgarian Tsar Ivan Asen II defeats Latin Empire
Kaloyan's Victory at the Battle of Adrianople
Conflict between Byzantine and Bulgarian forces near modern Tryavna.
Uprising Against Byzantine Rule in Medieval Bulgaria
Second Bulgarian Empire Recognized as Autocephalous Church.
Medieval clash in Levounion: Byzantines versus Seljuks
Clash between Byzantines and Normans: Battle of Dyrrhachium
Battle of Ostrovo: Byzantine triumph over Peter Delyan rebels
End of First Bulgarian Empire: Byzantine conquest.
Bulgaria's Integration into Byzantine Empire
Battle of Kleidion: Byzantines defeat Bulgarians.
Simeon I Coronation as Emperor
Creation of the Glagolitic Alphabet by Cyril and Methodius
Boris I Embracing Christianity
Conversion of Bulgaria and adoption of Cyrillic script by Boris I.
Rise of the First Bulgarian Empire
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