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Poll finds views of Bulgarian business climate unchanged in September 2016

September 29, 2016September 30, 2016 Independent Balkan News Agency

A regular poll by Bulgaria’s National Statistical Institute (NSI) has found views of the country’s business climate unchanged in September

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Bulgaria 

UK to deepen defence relationship with Bulgaria to help tackle security threats in SEE

September 28, 2016September 28, 2016 Independent Balkan News Agency Nato

During the first visit to Bulgaria by a UK Cabinet member since the UK’s Brexit referendum, British defence secretary Michael

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Europe 

Romania to receive six F-16s from Portugal on September 28

September 28, 2016 Independent Balkan News Agency Nato, Romania

Romania’s Minister of National Defence, Mihnea Motoc, has announced that on Wednesday September 26 the first six F-16 aircraft will be

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Bulgaria 

Bulgaria, Cyprus energy ministers discuss gas delivery routes

September 26, 2016September 26, 2016 Independent Balkan News Agency Cyprus, energy

Cyprus could play an important role in two projects meant to offer new sources of gas supply for Bulgaria, Energy

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Bulgaria 

President Plevneliev: Bulgaria should speed up preparations to join euro zone

September 21, 2016September 23, 2016 Independent Balkan News Agency Rossen Plevneliev

Bulgaria should speed up preparations for accession to the euro zone, otherwise it risks falling behind in the process of

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Bulgaria 

Bulgaria grants 300 000 leva to Macedonia over flood damage

September 20, 2016September 22, 2016 Independent Balkan News Agency Macedonia

Bulgaria’s Cabinet agreed on September 20 to grant financial assistance of 300 000 leva (about 153 440 euro) to the

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Bulgaria 

Bulgaria’s Special Criminal Court begins hearing first terrorism trial

September 20, 2016 Independent Balkan News Agency

Bulgaria’s Special Criminal Court has begun hearing its first case involving charges of terrorism, laid against three Syrians that prosecutors

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Bulgaria 

European Commissioner: Bulgaria to play crucial role with launch of new European border protection

September 20, 2016September 22, 2016 Independent Balkan News Agency European migrant crisis

Bulgaria will play a crucial role on the European stage with the October 6 opening of the new European border

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Bulgaria 

EU preparing meeting with Russia on Bulgaria gas hub – report

September 19, 2016September 20, 2016 Independent Balkan News Agency energy, Russia, South Stream

The European Commission is working on preparations to host a Bulgaria-Russia-EU meeting to discuss the proposed gas hub near the

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