Borissov’s GERB will not nominate a candidate in Bulgaria’s 2026 presidential elections – official
The executive committee of Boiko Borissov’s GERB party will not nominate a candidate in Bulgaria’s autumn 2026 presidential elections, the
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Author: The Sofia Globe staff
Bulgarian army completes clearing unexploded ordnance at Emco arms plant
The clearing of the area around the Emco plant from unexploded ordnance and metal debris following the August 10 incident
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Romania’s intelligence service foils attempted sabotage operation coordinated by Russia
Romania’s intelligence service, the Serviciul Român de Informații (SRI), said on September 8 that in cooperation with national and international
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Hungary expels 10 staff of Russian embassy in Budapest
Hungary is expelling 10 staff of the Russian embassy in Budapest for activities unacceptable as a diplomat under the Vienna
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EU member states agree to derogation for Ukraine to buy crucial products for Patriot air defence
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on September 8 that together with Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte, she
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Bulgaria reports 0.7% economic growth in Q2 2026
Bulgaria’s economy grew by 0.7 per cent in the second quarter of the year, according to preliminary data announced by
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Bulgarian Foreign Ministry warns of public transport, rail strike in the Netherlands
Bulgaria’s Foreign Ministry has issued a warning about a 24-hour strike planned for September 9 by employees in the public
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Bulgarian Navy removes drone found near Cape Kaliakra
The Bulgarian Navy inspected and removed a drone found near Cape Kaliakra on September 6, the Ministry of Defence said
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Eurostat: Retail trade volume in Bulgaria in July 2026 up 5.6% y/y
Bulgaria’s seasonally adjusted retail trade volume in July 2026 was 5.6 per cent higher than in July 2025, European Union
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