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Day: June 20, 2014

Bulgaria 

Illegal construction, logging seen as possible worsening factors in fatal floods in Bulgaria’s Varna

June 20, 2014June 24, 2014 The Sofia Globe staff Varna, Varna floods

Illegal construction that obstructed the stormwater drainage system and illegal logging that heightened the risk of landslides were being named

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Bulgaria 

Bulgarian authorities warn about continued flood risk

June 20, 2014June 20, 2014 The Sofia Globe staff Varna floods

Bulgaria’s Environment Ministry said on June 20 that the risk of flash floods in the country remained high. The highest

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Bulgaria 

Sofia Pride parade postponed after deadly Varna floods

June 20, 2014June 20, 2014 The Sofia Globe staff Sofia, Varna floods

Organisers of the Sofia Pride parade said on June 20 that this year’s event, scheduled for June 21, would be

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Business 

Bulgaria central bank puts CCB under special supervision

June 20, 2014July 31, 2014 The Sofia Globe staff CCB affair

Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) said on June 20 that it put the country’s fourth-largest lender, the Corporate Commercial Bank (CCB)

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Bulgaria 

Bulgaria’s judiciary faces funding shortage – reports

June 20, 2014June 20, 2014 Independent Balkan News Agency judiciary

Bulgaria’s judicial system had enough funds in its maintenance budget to last for a further two weeks, after which courthouses

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Bulgaria 

Fundraising campaign to aid victims of flood disaster in Bulgaria’s Varna

June 20, 2014May 10, 2024 The Sofia Globe staff Varna, Varna floods, Veliko Turnovo

A fundraising campaign was announced on June 20 2014 to assist victims of the flood disaster in Varna, set up

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Bulgaria 

Bulgaria declares national mourning on June 23 as death toll in Varna floods rises

June 20, 2014June 20, 2014 The Sofia Globe staff Varna, Varna floods, Veliko Turnovo

Even as Varna and other parts of Bulgaria struggled with the aftermath of torrential rain that has led to a

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Leisure 

What’s On: fourth American Ballet for Bulgaria – June 20, 21, 22

June 20, 2014May 10, 2024 The Sofia Globe staff Sofia

The fourth annual American Ballet for Bulgaria is being staged at Sofia Opera and Ballet on June 20, 21 and

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Leisure 

What’s On: Water Tower Art Fest in Sofia from June 20 – 25

June 20, 2014May 10, 2024 The Sofia Globe staff Sofia

The Water Tower Art Fest, one of the most popular showcases in Bulgaria of the work of national and international

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