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Month: May 2021

Europe 

EC approves deal for further 1.8BN doses of BioNTech-Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine

May 8, 2021May 10, 2021 The Sofia Globe staff new coronavirus

The European Commission approved on May 8 a contract for a guaranteed 900 million doses, with an option for 900

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Bulgaria 

Covid-19 in Bulgaria: New single-day high of 38 117 vaccine jabs administered

May 8, 2021May 9, 2021 The Sofia Globe staff new coronavirus

A total of 38 117 doses of vaccines against Covid-19 were administered in Bulgaria on May 7, overtaking the previous

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Bulgaria 

Bulgarian MPs reject proposal paving way for Sputnik V Covid-19 jabs deliveries

May 7, 2021May 10, 2021 The Sofia Globe staff new coronavirus

Bulgaria’s 45th National Assembly voted on May 7 to reject a decision that would have paved the way for talks

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Bulgaria 

Strong winds prompt ‘code orange’ weather alert in Bulgaria’s Sliven

May 7, 2021May 7, 2021 The Sofia Globe staff

A “code orange” dangerous weather warning has been issued for the district of Sliven in eastern Bulgaria on May 8

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Bulgaria 

Bulgaria consumer confidence continues upward trend, survey shows

May 7, 2021May 7, 2021 The Sofia Globe staff macroeconomic indicators

A regular quarterly survey by Bulgaria’s National Statistical Institute (NSI) has found an increase in consumer confidence in April 2021.

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Bulgaria 

Bulgaria’s Covid-19 death toll reaches 16 800

May 7, 2021May 8, 2021 The Sofia Globe staff new coronavirus

Twenty-seven people in Bulgaria who had tested positive for Covid-19 died in the past day, bringing the country’s death toll

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Bulgaria 

Covid-19 jabs ‘green corridors’ could continue, Bulgaria Health Minister says

May 6, 2021May 10, 2021 The Sofia Globe staff new coronavirus

“Green corridors” where coronavirus jabs are available for all comers could continue after the current 10-day holiday period that will

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Bulgaria 

Covid-19 in Bulgaria: New single-day record of 32 482 vaccine jabs administered

May 6, 2021May 7, 2021 The Sofia Globe staff new coronavirus

A total of 32 482 doses of vaccines against Covid-19 were administered in Bulgaria on May 5, which outgoing Health

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Bulgaria 

Bulgarian President Radev says intends to dissolve Parliament on May 11

May 5, 2021May 10, 2021 The Sofia Globe staff Roumen Radev

Bulgaria’s head of state President Roumen Radev said on May 5 that he intended to sign the decree dissolving the

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