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Bulgaria’s Smolyan declares emergency, under ‘Code Red’ weather alert

June 28, 2018July 1, 2018 The Sofia Globe staff

The municipalities of Smolyan and Chepelare in southern Bulgaria declared a state of emergency on June 28 after heavy rainfall

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Bulgaria 

OSI poll: Support for EU membership, future integration still strong among Bulgarians

June 28, 2018June 28, 2018 The Sofia Globe staff

A survey on Bulgarians’ attitudes towards the European Union found continued strong support for membership and closer integration in the

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Europe 

Israel, World Jewish Congress welcome Polish decision to rescind criminal penalty in Holocaust speech law

June 27, 2018 The Sofia Globe staff Poland

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on June 27 that he was pleased that the Polish government, the parliament, the

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Bulgaria 

Bulgarian government proposes updated naval patrol vessel project

June 27, 2018July 1, 2018 The Sofia Globe staff

The Bulgarian Cabinet is to propose to the National Assembly the adoption of an updated version of a project to

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Blanket ‘Code Orange’ weather alert for nearly all of Bulgaria on June 28

June 27, 2018July 1, 2018 The Sofia Globe staff

The cold weather front continues to linger over Bulgaria and the heavy rain and thunderstorms forecast has promted authorities to

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Bulgaria 

Bulgaria issues Greece travel advisory over ‘cyclone Nefeli’

June 27, 2018June 27, 2018 The Sofia Globe staff

Bulgaria’s Foreign Ministry issued on June 27 a travel advisory for Greece, warning travellers to expect extreme weather events in

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Bulgaria 

Bulgarian PM Borissov: ‘Egotism’ of Western EU countries putting future of bloc at risk

June 27, 2018July 1, 2018 The Sofia Globe staff Boiko Borissov, Macedonia

Bulgarian Prime Minister Boiko Borissov says that the “egotism” of Western countries is putting the future of the European Union

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Bulgaria expands ‘Code Orange’ dangerous weather warning to 11 districts for June 27

June 26, 2018June 27, 2018 The Sofia Globe staff

Bulgarian authorities have expanded the “Code Orange” warning of dangerous weather because of expected heavy rain and thunderstorms, with 11

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Bulgaria 

No need to argue: Bulgaria’s ruling coalition silent in debate on motion of no confidence

June 26, 2018June 26, 2018 The Sofia Globe staff

Bulgarian MPs will vote on the latest motion of no confidence in the government of Prime Minister Boiko Borissov on

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