Controversial Legal Amendment Banning LGBTQ Talk in Bulgarian Schools

Protesters in Bulgaria rally against a new legal amendment banning talk of LGBTQ and nontraditional sexual choices in schools. The amendment was approved by Bulgaria's parliament and has been criticized by rights groups for violating LGBTQ rights.

Drug Trafficking Busts in Colombia and Bulgaria

Colombian authorities searching for a missing fisherman accidentally discovered a submarine transporting 4 tons of cocaine. Bulgarian customs officials also confiscated about 370 pounds of cocaine from a ship transporting bananas from Ecuador.

Bulgaria Political Crisis

Bulgaria's prime minister-designate withdrew her nomination, leading to potential early elections after negotiations between two political coalitions failed. The talks collapsed over issues related to power-sharing and the lineup of the Cabinet.

Bulgarian Political Power-Sharing Agreement

Bulgarian lawmakers approve resignation of Prime Minister Nikolay Denkov as part of a power-sharing agreement, with Maria Gabriel expected to replace him. The two main political parties are taking turns holding the top job for nine months each to restore stability and spur economic development in Bulgaria, the poorest EU member country.

Bulgarian Authorities Ban Russian Citizens Suspected of Espionage

Bulgarian authorities impose entry ban on two Russian citizens suspected of espionage for Moscow's foreign intelligence service. The Russians lived in Bulgaria under false identities and their mission was to obtain authentic Bulgarian identity documents for intelligence activities outside the country.