Poll finds increase in consumer confidence in Bulgaria
A regular three-monthly poll by the National Statistical Institute (NSI), the results of which were released on May 9, has
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Author: The Sofia Globe staff
American Cardinal Robert Prevost becomes Pope Leo XIV
Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected Pope on May 8, taking the papal name Leo XIV and becoming the first head
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NSI: More than 23 000 newly-built residential buildings in Bulgaria in five years
From 2020 to 2024, the number of newly-built residential buildings in Bulgaria added up to 23 284, according to figures
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Bulgaria’s Foreign Ministry warns of strike at a number of Italian airports
Bulgaria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued an advisory that on May 9 2025 from 1pm to 5pm, a strike
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MEPs endorse new screening rules for foreign investment in EU
The European Parliament voted on May 8 to adopt revised rules to prevent security risks from foreign investments in the
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European Parliament approves EU gas storage flexibility
With 425 votes in favour, 106 against and 43 abstentions, the European Parliament approved on May 8 a European Commission
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Bulgaria’s Foreign Ministry rejects claims in Putin propaganda film
In a statement on May 7, Bulgaria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs rejected claims made by Russian ruler Vladimir Putin in
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European Commission takes Bulgaria to ECJ over tolls, access to lawyers
The European Commission said on May 7 that it has decided to refer Bulgaria to the EU Court of Justice
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Renew Europe group leader slams Bulgarian Vuzrazhdane party’s deal with Putin’s party
Valérie Hayer, leader of the Renew Europe group in the European Parliament, has slammed Bulgaria’s pro-Russian opposition party Vuzrazhdane for
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