Bulgaria’s Liberation Day

Bulgaria celebrates its Liberation Day/ Unification Day on March 3 each year. The day marks Bulgaria’s freedom from Ottoman rule after almost five centuries of control. The day is observed to honour the Bulgarian volunteers who fought alongside Russian and ..

Tags: Balkans • Bulgaria • Russia • Ukraine war

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

Russia expels European Diplomats

Russia recently expelled diplomats of Latvia, Slovakia, Estonia, Lithuania, Romania, Czech diplomats. It was retaliation from Russia after the countries expelled the Russian diplomats. Background The Czech Republic ordered Russian staff to leave the embassy. The order was passed based ..

Tags: Balkan countries • Balkan Peninsula • Balkans • Baltic Countries • Crimean Annexation

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021

Macedonia signs NATO accession agreement

On 6th February, Macedonia signed an accord to join NATO to become the 30th member of the US-led alliance. The admittance of a new member highlighted that all European nations who meet the entrance criteria could join the regional alliance. ..

Tags: Balkans • Countries • Enlargement of NATO • Macedonia naming dispute • NATO