Archaeology: Oldest necropolis of ancient Apollonia found in Bulgaria’s Sozopol
Archaeologists have found the long sought-after oldest necropolis of ancient Apollonia, the Black Sea town that was the predecessor to
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Year: 2012
SMS payment for ‘Blue Zone’ parking starts in Bulgaria’s Plovdiv
A system of payment by mobile phone text message for parking in the “Blue Zone” in Bulgaria’s second city of
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Sofia’s new metro underground railway has positive effect on nearby property prices, real estate agencies say
The new Sofia metro underground railway line, officially opened on August 31 2012, has kept property prices in adjoining residential
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Bulgaria’s Ministry of Justice probes suicide in detention of German murder accused
Bulgaria’s Ministry of Justice was expected to announce on September 3 2012 the outcome of a rapid investigation into the
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Turkey lobbies museums around world to return artifacts
Turkey is following an increasingly aggressive policy of getting top museums around the world to return its heritage. Minister of
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Armenia cuts ties with Hungary in soldier dispute
Armenia says it is cutting all ties with Hungary for allowing an Azerbaijani soldier who killed an Armenian officer to
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Sofia’s new metro line opens
The opening of Sofia’s new metro underground railway line was celebrated by offering free rides to all users from the
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Environment Ministry orders new ban on building in Bulgaria’s Kamchiya: Updated
Bulgaria’s Environment Ministry on August 31 issued a new ban on construction in the Kamchiya Sands area, responding to the
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Lufthansa cabin staff strike in Frankfurt causes cancellation of Sofia flights
Lufthansa flights between Frankfurt and Sofia, including a flight arriving in the Bulgarian capital at 1pm and a scheduled departure
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