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Month: September 2018

Europe 

Macedonia ‘name’ referendum: Yes vote has majority, but turnout too low to be valid

September 30, 2018October 3, 2018 The Sofia Globe staff Greece, Macedonia

As the hours ticked by after voting ended in Macedonia’s referendum on its “name deal” with Greece, it appeared that

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Bulgaria 

‘Code Orange’ dangerous weather warning for five districts in Bulgaria for October 1 (Updated)

September 30, 2018October 3, 2018 The Sofia Globe staff Bourgas, Greece

A “Code Orange” warning of dangerous weather has been issued by Bulgaria’s authorities for five districts in the eastern part

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Europe 

Low voter turnout in Macedonia’s September 30 referendum on ‘name’ deal

September 30, 2018 The Sofia Globe staff Greece, Macedonia

Voter turnout in the September 30 referendum in the Republic of Macedonia on its deal with Greece on the former

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Bulgaria 

Bulgaria to test civil defence warning sirens in Sofia and other cities on October 1

September 29, 2018October 3, 2018 The Sofia Globe staff

Bulgaria will hold a regular test of its civil defence warning siren system at 1pm on October 1 2018 in

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Bulgaria 

Bulgarian PM Borissov and US Secretary of State Pompeo discuss security, energy co-operation

September 29, 2018September 29, 2018 Independent Balkan News Agency Boiko Borissov

Bulgaria and the United States share common values and interests and are committed to the preservation of peace and international

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Europe 

Greek PM Tsipras says coalition may break up over ‘Macedonia’ deal

September 29, 2018September 29, 2018 Independent Balkan News Agency Greece, Macedonia

In an interview with the Wall Street Journal, Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said his government will survive the ratification

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Bulgaria 

Addressing United Nations, Bulgarian Prime Minister Borissov endorses multilateralism

September 28, 2018October 1, 2018 The Sofia Globe staff Boiko Borissov

Bulgaria has continuously and actively worked for sustaining a world order based on the rule of law and reaffirming the

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Bulgaria 

Bulgaria January-August 2018 Budget surplus at 2.39B leva

September 28, 2018 The Sofia Globe staff macroeconomic indicators

Bulgaria’s Finance Ministry said on September 28 that the consolidated Budget surplus for the first eight months of 2018 was

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Bulgaria 

Accused in ‘assault’ of Bulgarian reporter released after video throws new light on case

September 28, 2018October 1, 2018 The Sofia Globe staff Media

Controversy has erupted over the supposed assault of a Bulgarian television journalist after security camera footage cast severe doubt over

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