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Day: November 29, 2017

Europe 

Bosnian Croat war crimes convict Slobodan Praljak dies after drinking poison in ICTY

November 29, 2017November 30, 2017 The Sofia Globe staff Croatia

Slobodan Praljak, a Bosnian Croat war leader, died after allegedly drinking poison at a Hague Tribunal sitting at which his 20-year

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Bulgaria 

Bulgarian PM Borissov meets King Salman of Saudi Arabia

November 29, 2017November 30, 2017 The Sofia Globe staff

Bulgarian Prime Minister Boiko Borissov was officially welcomed to Riyadh on November 29 by Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, King

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Bulgaria 

Bulgarian Chief Mufti’s office begins fund-raising campaign to aid 266 orphans

November 29, 2017 The Sofia Globe staff

For the fifth consecutive year, the office of the Chief Mufti – spiritual leader of Bulgaria’s Muslim minority – is

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Bulgaria 

Researcher finds history of Bulgaria written in 17th century, oldest written by a Bulgarian

November 29, 2017November 30, 2017 The Sofia Globe staff

The original manuscript of a history of Bulgaria, written in the 17th century and believed to be the first written

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Business 

November 2017 survey sees business climate in Bulgaria as unchanged from last month

November 29, 2017November 30, 2017 Independent Balkan News Agency

A regular monthly survey by Bulgaria’s National Statistical Institute (NSI) found that managers saw the business climate in the country

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Leisure 

2017 Balkan Rakia and Spirits Fest to be held from December 1 to 3

November 29, 2017 The Sofia Globe staff Plovdiv, Sofia

The fifth Balkan Rakia and Spirits Fest is to be held from December 1 to 3 2017 at the House

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Bulgaria 

Snow-laden car driving in Sofia street causes ire and mirth

November 29, 2017 The Sofia Globe staff

The snow that descended on Bulgaria’s capital Sofia over the past two days meant motorists began their driving day vigorously

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Business 

Of bulls, bears and bubbles: Historic high as Bitcoin hits $10 000

November 29, 2017November 30, 2017 Lance Nelson

Bitcoin has just hit a huge milestone by reaching $10 000 per coin. Bitcoin is now worth more than $177

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