In the ensuing years, Bulgaria underwent a series of political and economic reforms, marking its transition towards democracy and a market economy. The duration of this transition period is subject to debate among scholars and analysts....
Todor Zhivkov held the position of First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Bulgarian Communist Party from 1962 to 1989. During his tenure, significant political and constitutional changes occurred in Bulgaria. On September 8,...
On September 15, 1939, against the backdrop of escalating tensions in World War II, the Bulgarian government made a significant announcement, declaring a policy of neutrality. This decision aimed to steer clear of direct involvement in...
In the aftermath of the war, Bulgaria plunged into a period of political turmoil. On October 6, 1919, Prime Minister Alexander Stamboliyski's government took office. During the same year, Bulgaria signed the Neuilly Peace Treaty....
In the First Balkan War (1912-1913), Bulgaria joined the conflict with the goal of achieving national unification. The Bulgarian military conducted its main operations in various regions, including Lozengrad, Ljuleburgas, Bunarhisar,...
According to the Treaty of Berlin, the Principality of Bulgaria was established as an independent tributary principality under the supreme authority of the Sultan, albeit with a Christian government and a national army (police). Eastern...
The inception of the third Bulgarian state dates back to March 3, 1878, following the conclusion of the Russo-Turkish war in San Stefano. Initially, the territory of the new state extended from the Black Sea to Lake Ohrid and from the...
The national liberation movement against Ottoman rule in Bulgaria reached a significant milestone with the April Uprising of 1876, a heroic act that ignited the Russo-Turkish War of Liberation (1877-1878). This war ultimately led to the...
The Bulgarian Revival, also known as the Bulgarian Renaissance, marked a significant period in Bulgarian history characterized by a resurgence of national identity, cultural awakening, and aspirations for independence. This revival period...
In the late 17th century, despite the efforts of figures like Petar Parcevich, Bulgaria continued to experience suppression under Ottoman rule. Parcevich's tireless advocacy for Bulgaria's liberation took him on diplomatic missions across...