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Bulgaria’s Foreign Ministry rejects claims in Putin propaganda film

May 7, 2025May 7, 2025 The Sofia Globe staff Russia, Ukraine

In a statement on May 7, Bulgaria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs rejected claims made by Russian ruler Vladimir Putin in

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European Commission takes Bulgaria to ECJ over tolls, access to lawyers

May 7, 2025May 7, 2025 The Sofia Globe staff European Commission

The European Commission said on May 7 that it has decided to refer Bulgaria to the EU Court of Justice

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Renew Europe group leader slams Bulgarian Vuzrazhdane party’s deal with Putin’s party

May 7, 2025May 7, 2025 The Sofia Globe staff European Parliament, Russia

Valérie Hayer, leader of the Renew Europe group in the European Parliament, has slammed Bulgaria’s pro-Russian opposition party Vuzrazhdane for

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Poll: GERB-UDF 21.9%, WCC-Democratic Bulgaria 14.9%

May 7, 2025May 7, 2025 The Sofia Globe staff

Were Bulgaria to hold parliamentary elections now, Boiko Borissov’s centre-right GERB-UDF coalition would get 21.9 per cent support among those

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EU exports to Ukraine in 2024 up 9.4%, imports up 7% y/y

May 7, 2025May 7, 2025 The Sofia Globe staff Ukraine

In 2024,the European Union exported 42.8 billion euro in goods to Ukraine and imported 24.5 billion euro, resulting in a

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