Eurostat: Bulgaria had EU’s highest Covid-19 death rate in 2021
In the population aged less than 65 years, the highest standardised death rate from Covid-19 among the EU member states
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Month: May 2024
Bulgaria: Sofia Pride 2024 to be held at new venue
Sofia Pride 2024, the largest human rights event in Bulgaria, will be held at Prince Alexander I Battenberg Square on
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Council of the EU approves first-ever EU law combating violence against women
European Union ministers approved on May 7 an EU directive to combat violence against women and domestic violence, a statement
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EU foreign ministers approve Reform and Growth Facility for the Western Balkans
Meeting on May 7, European Union foreign ministers approved the setting up of a Reform and Growth Facility for the
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ECB recommends amendments to Bulgaria’s draft law on introduction of the euro
The European Central Bank (ECB)’s governing council has recommended amendments to Bulgaria’s draft law on the introduction of the euro,
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Orthodox Easter 2024: ‘Holy Fire’ appears at Holy Sepulchre church in Jerusalem
In an annual ceremony revered by Orthodox Christians as a key part of Easter celebrations, the “Holy Fire” appeared in
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Bulgaria’s Foreign Ministry urges visitors to Eurovision Song Contest in Malmö to exercise caution
Bulgaria’s Foreign Ministry has called on Bulgarian citizens who will be in Sweden’s city of Malmö for the 2024 Eurovision
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Bulgaria has done nothing to implement EC recommendations on protection and safety of journalists
A study by the European Commission (EC) has found that there have been no relevant initiatives in Bulgaria to follow
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New EU media freedom measures to come into effect on May 6 and 7
On May 6, the European Union’s new rules against Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs) will enter into force, providing journalists and human
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