In Sofia, Hungarian PM Orbán slams EU on migration, ‘double standards’ on Bulgaria and Schengen
During a visit to Sofia, Hungarian prime minister Victor Orbán has sharply critised European Union policies on dealing with the
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Month: January 2016
Migrants and refugees have crossed the Med to Europe at a rate of 2000 a day so far in 2016 – IOM
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) said on January 29 that it estimates that 55 528 migrants and refugees crossed
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UNHCR says it is alarmed at plight of refugees and migrants at Bulgaria borders
The UN High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) said that it was extremely alarmed at reports of two dead bodies being
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Dutch EU presidency working on plan to accept 250K refugees
The Netherlands, which holds the European Union presidency, is working on a plan for a core group of member states
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Film review: Ride Along 2
Ride Along 2 was never going to be Oscar material, but that is not just because its lead characters are
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Controversial Bulgarian ‘national strike – we’re here’ protest proves to be a misnomer
Preceded by warnings by senior Bulgarian officials of an “attempted coup” and allegations that “football fans” for hire would seek
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Bulgaria’s Parliament presented with rival proposals on dealing with the communist past
MPs from Bulgaria’s centre-right Reformist Bloc coalition and largest party GERB have tabled in Parliament proposals to outlaw communist-era symbols,
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Terry Gilliam to receive Sofia International Film Festival award
Actor and director Terry Gilliam will receive the Sofia International Film Festival award for his contribution to cinematic arts at
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Increased optimism in construction, service industries boost view of Bulgaria’s business climate – poll
A regular poll by Bulgaria’s National Statistical Institute (NSI) has found slightly increased optimism about the country’s business climate, boosted
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