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Day: June 28, 2019

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EU prolongs economic sanctions on Russia by six months

June 28, 2019 The Sofia Globe staff Russia

The Council of the EU has prolonged economic sanctions targeting specific sectors of the Russian economy until January 31 2020, the

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Bulgaria 

Retro thrust: Bulgaria marks 30th anniversary of its MiG-29s

June 28, 2019June 29, 2019 Clive Leviev-Sawyer

Over two consecutive days, starting on June 28, the Bulgarian Air Force will celebrate the anniversary of the introduction into

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