European Parliament committee recommends approval of Bulgaria adopting the euro in January 2026
The European Parliament’s committee on economic and monetary affairs approved at a meeting on June 24 a draft report recommending
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Author: The Sofia Globe staff
Bulgaria increases fees for citizenship applications tenfold
Bulgaria’s Cabinet approved on June 24 amendments to the law on state fees, providing for a tenfold increase in the
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Bulgaria’s government approves proposed changes to Road Traffic Act
Fines for using national roads without paying the electronic road tax fee or toll fee should be based on the
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EC welcomes agreement to make voting in European and municipal elections easier from abroad
The European Commission (EC) said on June 24 that it welcomes today’s adoption of the new rules on voting rights
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Europol: Conflict in Gaza, Russia’s war on Ukraine fuelling extremism
The conflict in Gaza continued to have a major impact on the terrorist threat in the EU and there were
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Bulgaria restricts lorry traffic in nine districts over forecast high temperatures
The movement of lorries of more than 20 tons is being restricted from June 24 to June 27 in nine
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Rutte: Nato Summit to approve raising benchmark for defence investment to 5% of GDP
Nato Allies will approve a their summit in The Hague on June 24 and 25 major new defence investment plan,
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Transport Minister temporarily yanks licence of ground operator at Bulgaria’s Sofia Airport after foul-up blocks passengers
The licence of Swissport Bulgaria, the ground operator at Vassil Levski Sofia Airport, which is responsible for passenger service, will
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Bulgaria’s government: Middle East situation no immediate threat to country’s security
There is no immediate threat to the security of Bulgaria from the situation in the Middle East, the country’s security
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