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Radev warns of possible consequences for Bulgaria from escalation of Russia’s war on Ukraine

September 23, 2022September 23, 2022 The Sofia Globe staff Roumen Radev, Russia, Ukraine

Vladimir Putin’s decision on “partial mobilisation” will increase the intensity of hostilities, escalate the conflict and is a security threat

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Europe 

UN inquiry: Russia has committed war crimes in Ukraine

September 23, 2022September 23, 2022 The Sofia Globe staff Russia, Ukraine

War crimes have been committed in Ukraine, Erik Møse, head of the Independent International Commission on Ukraine, told the UN

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Bulgaria 

Bulgarian Navy destroys mine found near Primorsko

September 23, 2022September 23, 2022 The Sofia Globe staff

Bulgaria’s Navy destroyed a sea mine that washed ashore at Maslen Point north of the resort town of Primorsko on

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Bulgaria 

Bulgaria ‘will back new sanctions against Russia’

September 23, 2022September 23, 2022 The Sofia Globe staff Russia, Ukraine

Bulgaria has always followed the single European position, and will support new sanctions against Russia, caretaker Defence Minister Dimitar Stoyanov

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Bulgaria’s Foreign Ministry: ‘Recent announcements from Moscow escalate concerns’

September 21, 2022September 21, 2022 The Sofia Globe staff Russia, Ukraine

Recent announcements from Moscow escalate concerns, Bulgaria’s Foreign Ministry said in a message on Twitter on September 21 in response

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Bulgaria caretaker Cabinet approves extension of Black Sea airports concession

September 21, 2022September 21, 2022 The Sofia Globe staff

Bulgaria’s caretaker government said on September 21 that it has approved the request lodged by Fraport Twin Star Airport Management

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Bulgaria 

Bulgaria’s caretaker government approves $1.3B project to buy 8 more F-16s

September 21, 2022September 21, 2022 The Sofia Globe staff

Bulgaria’s caretaker government approved on September 21 a project worth close to $.13 billion to purchase eight more US-made F-16

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Bulgaria’s caretaker Health Minister extends anti-Covid measures

September 21, 2022September 21, 2022 The Sofia Globe staff new coronavirus

Bulgaria’s caretaker Health Minister Assen Medjidiev has issued an order regarding anti-epidemic measures against Covid-19, that had been due to

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Europe 

EU: Putin’s partial mobilisation ‘yet another sign of desperation’

September 21, 2022September 21, 2022 The Sofia Globe staff Russia, Ukraine

The partial mobilisation announced by Russian president Vladimir Putin is yet another sign of his desperation with how his aggression

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