European Parliament: EU fundamental rights under threat in several member states
The European Parliament denounces gender violence and discrimination, breaches of rule of law and hate speech in its assessment of
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Author: The Sofia Globe staff
Sweden respects Bulgarian Parliament’s decision on fighter jets, remains convinced its offer is better
The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) respects the decision of the Bulgarian Parliament on the process of acquiring a new
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In final ruling, Bulgaria high court strikes down Bansko second ski lift
A five-judge panel of Bulgaria’s Supreme Administrative Court (SAC) has ruled on January 16 against the Cabinet’s changes to the
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Bulgarian Parliament mandates government to negotiate with US on getting F-16s
Bulgaria’s National Assembly approved on January 16 by 130 votes to 84 giving the government a mandate to negotiate with
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Bulgaria Justice Ministry simplifies citizenship acquisition process
Bulgaria’s Justice Ministry said on January 16 that it has simplified the process of acquiring Bulgarian citizenship, reducing the amount
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Bulgarian Parliament overturns presidential veto on Penal Code amendments
Bulgarian MPs voted on January 16 to overturn President Roumen Radev’s veto on Penal code amendments that give law enforcement
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Hungary’s OTP Bank closes acquisition of Societe Generale’s Bulgarian unit
Hungary’s OTP Bank said on January 16 that it has closed the acquisition of 99.74 per cent in Societe Generale
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Bulgarian prosecutors probe spending of funds on opening ceremony of Plovdiv – European Capital of Culture 2019
The Regional Prosecutor’s Office in Plovdiv has on its own initiative started an investigation into the spending of funds for
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Flu epidemic declared in Bulgaria’s Pernik municipality
A flu epidemic has been declared in the Bulgarian municipality of Pernik, and schools will be closed from January 17
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