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Bulgaria’s caretaker government refuses Ukraine’s request for heavy weapons

September 29, 2022September 29, 2022 The Sofia Globe staff Russia, Ukraine

Bulgaria has refused a request from Ukraine for heavy weapons, citing a decision by the previous Parliament to supply Ukraine

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EC opens infringement cases against Bulgaria on energy plans, radiation protection

September 29, 2022September 29, 2022 The Sofia Globe staff European Commission

The European Commission said on September 29 that it opened two infringement proceedings against Bulgaria and was advancing the infringement

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Poll: Business climate in Bulgaria has improved slightly

September 29, 2022September 29, 2022 The Sofia Globe staff

A regular monthly poll by the National Statistical Institute (NSI) has found that managers see the business climate in Bulgaria

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Bulgaria grounds SU-25s after crash

September 28, 2022September 28, 2022 The Sofia Globe staff

Bulgaria has grounded its SU-25s after a September 28 crash that saw the pilot eject safely although the fighter-bomber he

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EBRD revises growth forecast for Bulgaria for 2022 up to 3%

September 28, 2022September 28, 2022 The Sofia Globe staff

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has revised its forecast for economic growth in Bulgaria for 2022 to

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Bulgarian Air Force pilot ejects from SU-25

September 28, 2022September 28, 2022 The Sofia Globe staff

A Bulgarian Air Force pilot ejected from an SU-25 jet fighter while on approach to land at Bezmer air base

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Bulgaria’s caretaker Health Minister again extends anti-Covid measures

September 28, 2022September 28, 2022 The Sofia Globe staff new coronavirus

For the latest time in several consecutive weeks, Bulgaria’s caretaker Health Minister Assen Medjidiev has issued an order regarding anti-epidemic

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EC proposes stepping up sanctions against Russia

September 28, 2022September 28, 2022 The Sofia Globe staff Russia, Ukraine

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell announced on September 28 proposals for

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Bulgaria 

Bulgaria’s auction of stranded ship draws no bidders

September 28, 2022September 28, 2022 The Sofia Globe staff

An auction scheduled for September 28 of Vera Su, the vessel that ran aground on Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast in

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