Varna mayoral by-election to have run-off on July 7
The closely-contested mayoral by-election in the Bulgarian city of Varna will be decided in a run-off between the two nominees
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Year: 2013
Dutch tourist dies after falling from hotel balcony in Bulgaria
An 18-year-old Dutch tourist died after falling four storeys from the balcony of a hotel room in Bulgaria’s popular Black
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EU unemployment stays flat at 10.9% in May
The 27-member European Union ended May 2013 with 10.9 per cent unemployment, seasonally adjusted, unchanged from April, according to EU
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Protesters in Sofia block Oresharski’s convoy – reports
A group of anti-government protesters blocked the convoy carrying Plamen Oresharski, occupant of the prime minister’s post in the Bulgarian
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Croatia becomes newest EU member
Tens of thousands celebrated across Croatia as it became the 28th member of the European Union. Fireworks lit the sky
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Britain urges holidaymakers to be cautious on balconies
Britain’s foreign and commonwealth office (FCO) issued a travel advisory to British holidaymakers to “take care on balconies in popular
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Bulgaria’s ruling parties delay resolution of electricity price
In the latest sitting of Bulgaria’s half-empty Parliament, the parties supporting the government voted to defer resolution of the issue
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Cheaper EU roaming fees go into force on July 1
The latest round of reductions in the price of mobile roaming services in the European Union will enter into force
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Turkey’s political conflict takes a toll on economy
Weeks of anti-government protests in Turkey have put the country’s financial markets under pressure. Analysts warn that Turkey’s decade of
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