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Bulgaria on Macedonia referendum: ‘Time for political elite to show maturity’

October 1, 2018October 3, 2018 The Sofia Globe staff Macedonia

Bulgaria’s Foreign Ministry has reacted to the outcome of the September 30 referendum in Macedonia by calling on that country’s

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Road death toll in Bulgaria in first nine months of 2018 was 456 – Interior Ministry

October 1, 2018October 3, 2018 The Sofia Globe staff

A total of 456 people died in accidents on Bulgaria’s roads in the first nine months of 2018, according to

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‘Code Orange’ dangerous weather warning for five districts in Bulgaria for October 1 (Updated)

September 30, 2018October 3, 2018 The Sofia Globe staff Bourgas, Greece

A “Code Orange” warning of dangerous weather has been issued by Bulgaria’s authorities for five districts in the eastern part

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Bulgaria to test civil defence warning sirens in Sofia and other cities on October 1

September 29, 2018October 3, 2018 The Sofia Globe staff

Bulgaria will hold a regular test of its civil defence warning siren system at 1pm on October 1 2018 in

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Bulgarian PM Borissov and US Secretary of State Pompeo discuss security, energy co-operation

September 29, 2018September 29, 2018 Independent Balkan News Agency Boiko Borissov

Bulgaria and the United States share common values and interests and are committed to the preservation of peace and international

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Addressing United Nations, Bulgarian Prime Minister Borissov endorses multilateralism

September 28, 2018October 1, 2018 The Sofia Globe staff Boiko Borissov

Bulgaria has continuously and actively worked for sustaining a world order based on the rule of law and reaffirming the

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Bulgaria January-August 2018 Budget surplus at 2.39B leva

September 28, 2018 The Sofia Globe staff macroeconomic indicators

Bulgaria’s Finance Ministry said on September 28 that the consolidated Budget surplus for the first eight months of 2018 was

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Accused in ‘assault’ of Bulgarian reporter released after video throws new light on case

September 28, 2018October 1, 2018 The Sofia Globe staff Media

Controversy has erupted over the supposed assault of a Bulgarian television journalist after security camera footage cast severe doubt over

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Bulgaria utilities regulator hikes gas prices by 13.9% for Q4 2018

September 28, 2018October 1, 2018 The Sofia Globe staff energy

Bulgaria’s utilities regulator decided on September 28 to raise gas prices in the country by 13.9 per cent starting October

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