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European Commission invites municipalities to register for free Wi-Fi scheme

March 20, 2018March 21, 2018 The Sofia Globe staff

The European Commission launched the WiFi4EU web portal on March 20, saying that as of now, municipalities all over Europe

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Bulgaria 

Bulgaria’s Constitutional Court takes on Istanbul Convention case

March 20, 2018March 21, 2018 The Sofia Globe staff

Bulgaria’s Constitutional Court decided on March 20 that the request lodged by 75 MPs from GERB, the senior partner in

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Bulgaria 

Bulgarian Road Infrastructure Agency: Smolyan – Madan road will stay closed about six months

March 20, 2018March 20, 2018 The Sofia Globe staff

The road linking the Bulgarian Rhodope town of Smolyan to Madan about 30km away will remain closed for about six

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Bulgaria 

Bulgarian President Radev congratulates Putin, expresses hope for co-operation

March 19, 2018March 20, 2018 The Sofia Globe staff Roumen Radev, Russia

Bulgarian President Roumen Radev congratulated Vladimir Putin on his re-election as president of Russia, Radev’s office said on March 19.

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Europe 

Attack on Skripal: EU ‘takes extremely seriously’ UK assessment that Russia is responsible

March 19, 2018March 20, 2018 The Sofia Globe staff Russia

The European Union strongly condemns the attack that took place against Sergei and Yulia Skripal in Salisbury, UK on March

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Bulgaria 

Europol director: About 30 000 people in Europe potentially part of terrorist networks

March 19, 2018March 20, 2018 The Sofia Globe staff

About 30 000 people in Europe are potentially part of terrorist networks, EU police agency Europol director Rob Wainwright said

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Bulgaria 

Bulgaria faces ‘Code Orange’ dangerous weather warning, for strong winds and rain, for March 18

March 17, 2018March 19, 2018 The Sofia Globe staff

A “Code Orange” dangerous weather warning has been issued for every district in Bulgaria for March 18, as wintry weather

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Bulgaria 

Bulgaria issues ‘Code Orange’ weather warning for 11 districts on March 17 over forecast strong wind

March 16, 2018March 19, 2018 The Sofia Globe staff Plovdiv, Sofia, Varna

Bulgarian authorities have issued a “Code Orange” warning of dangerous weather for March 17 for 11 districts because of forecasts

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Bulgaria 

Bulgarian Defence Minister on overhaul deal with Russia: MiG-29s could be used to 2030

March 16, 2018March 20, 2018 The Sofia Globe staff Krassimir Karakachanov, Nato, Russia

Bulgarian Defence Minister Krassimir Karakachanov has sought to justify a planned contract with Russia for that country to overhaul the

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