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Day: March 6, 2017

Bulgaria 

Controversy over claims of Turkish role in Bulgaria’s March 2017 elections

March 6, 2017March 9, 2017 Clive Leviev-Sawyer Bulgaria elections 2017, Lyutvi Mestan

Controversy is growing over reports of the roles of Turkish officials in Bulgaria’s March 26 2017 early parliamentary elections, including

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Bulgarian President Radev steps in to Pirin National Park controversy

March 6, 2017March 9, 2017 The Sofia Globe staff Roumen Radev

Bulgarian head of state President Roumen Radev has stepped in to the controversy around the future of Pirin National Park,

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Bulgaria 

Bulgarian Justice Ministry proposes changes to rules on applying for Bulgarian citizenship

March 6, 2017March 9, 2017 The Sofia Globe staff

Bulgaria’s Justice Ministry has proposed changes to the rules for applying for Bulgarian citizenship in a move directed at tightening

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Europe 

Greek government talks with creditors reach impasse yet again

March 6, 2017March 9, 2017 Independent Balkan News Agency Greece

Very little progress was made in the meetings held over the weekend between Greek government ministers and the “quartet” of

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