Bulgaria: History
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Bulgaria declares itself an independent kingdom.
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During World War I, Bulgaria allies itself with Germany. Over 100,000 Bulgarian troops were killed, which was the most severe per capita loss if any nation during the war.
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The Soviet Army invades German occupied Bulgaria near the end of World War II.
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Bulgaria communist party becomes one of the Soviet Union's most loyal allies.
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The end of the communist regime liberalizes price controls in the market and led to an economic crisis in the country.
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Protests against the inflation in prices, rise in unemployment, and decrease in social service prompted the government to seek assistance from international financial institutions.
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Bulgaria becomes a member of the European Union, which aids the country in revitalizing its economy.
Sources:
BBC NewsBritannica