Petition launched to make public transport strike in Bulgaria’s capital indefinite
The public transport strike in Bulgaria’s capital city Sofia entered its third day on May 16, with drivers at the
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Bulgarian President Radev vetoes amendments to Renewable Energy Act
Bulgarian President Roumen Radev said on May 15 that he vetoed parts of the bill to amend the Renewable Energy
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Public transport strike in Bulgaria’s capital Sofia drags on
The May 14 public transport strike in Bulgaria’s capital city Sofia – involving buses, trolleybuses and trams but not the
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Pandemic hit hard Bulgarian children’s academic skills, mental and physical health – report
Children in many of the world’s wealthiest countries saw marked declines in their academic performance, mental wellbeing, and physical health
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Bulgarian PM welcomes Speaker’s refusal to hold vote on President’s proposed referendum on euro
Bulgarian Prime Minister Rossen Zhelyazkov welcomed on May 13 National Assembly Speaker Natalia Kiselova’s refusal of President Roumen Radev’s proposal
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Bulgarian Parliament Speaker rejects President’s request for vote on euro referendum – reports
The Speaker of Bulgaria’s National Assembly, Natalia Kiselova, has returned to President Roumen Radev his request for Parliament to vote
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Bulgaria’s capital set for public transport strike on May 14 – schools closed for the day
Bulgaria’s capital city Sofia is set for a public transport strike on May 14, according to statements by trade union
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Bulgaria’s exports in January – March 2025 fell 3.1%, imports rose 6.8% y/y
In January – March 2025, the total value of all the goods exported from Bulgaria amounted to 19 750.7 million
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Bulgarian President sparks controversy with proposal for referendum on the euro
Bulgarian head of state President Roumen Radev has sparked massive political controversy by using a May 9 Europe Day address
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