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Snowfall, freezing temperatures in Bulgaria again close some schools, part of motorway

February 28, 2018February 28, 2018 The Sofia Globe staff Bourgas, Sofia

Schools in Bulgaria’s Black Sea cities of Varna and Bourgas were closed on February 28 because of severe winter weather

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Bulgaria 

Bulgarian President Radev wades into CEZ assets sale debate

February 27, 2018February 28, 2018 The Sofia Globe staff energy, Roumen Radev

Bulgarian President Roumen Radev became the latest senior politician to express concerns about Czech utility CEZ’s intention to sell its

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Bulgaria 

Bulgarian court holds CCB embezzlement trial first hearing at fourth attempt

February 27, 2018February 28, 2018 The Sofia Globe staff CCB affair

Bulgaria’s special criminal court was finally able to start proceedings in the trial related to the collapse of the Corporate

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Bulgaria 

Paid parking system in Sofia again suspended because of snowy conditions

February 27, 2018February 28, 2018 The Sofia Globe staff Sofia

The operation of the green and blue zones paid parking system in Bulgarian capital Sofia was suspended for a second

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Snow, low temperatures in Bulgaria disrupt traffic, close schools in some districts

February 27, 2018February 28, 2018 The Sofia Globe staff Rousse

Bulgaria awoke on February 27 to another day of low temperatures, snow, strong wind and low visibility, with the Road

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Cleves announces new addition to Sofia residential rental portfolio

February 26, 2018 The Sofia Globe staff

Cleves, the premier owner and operator of residential rental apartments in Sofia, announced on February 26 2018 an agreement with

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Bulgaria 

Snowfall causes flight delays, cancellations at Sofia Airport

February 26, 2018 The Sofia Globe staff

The heavy snowfall and strong winds in Bulgaria caused a number of flight cancellations at the Sofia airport on February

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Heavy snowfall, strong winds in Bulgaria close some roads, mountain passes

February 26, 2018February 28, 2018 The Sofia Globe staff

Bulgarian authorities closed Troyan Pass and the Assenovgrad – Plovdiv road to all traffic on February 26 as heavy snowfall

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Bulgaria 

180 foreign journalists tour Plovdiv, 2019’s European Capital of Culture

February 26, 2018 The Sofia Globe staff Plovdiv

About 180 foreign journalists from 30 countries are touring Plovdiv, ahead of the city becoming European Capital of Culture in

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