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‘Sofia – City of Tolerance and Wisdom’ campaign launched

September 11, 2018March 5, 2019 The Sofia Globe staff Bulgarian Jews, Sofia

A campaign entitled “Sofia – City of Tolerance and Wisdom” was launched in the Bulgarian capital on September 11 with

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Bulgarian Agriculture Minister: ‘Significant improvement’ in steps against African Swine Fever at Romanian border

September 10, 2018July 24, 2019 The Sofia Globe staff African Swine Fever, Romania

There has been a significant improvement in disinfection measures at border crossings with Romania to prevent the spread of African

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Bulgarian President Radev hits back at predecessor Plevneliev

September 10, 2018 Independent Balkan News Agency Rossen Plevneliev, Roumen Radev

Bulgarian President Roumen Radev hit back on September 10 at his predecessor as head of state, Rossen Plevneliev, who has

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Bulgarian Chief Mufti condemns vandalising of Muslim graves in Dobrich

September 10, 2018September 12, 2018 The Sofia Globe staff

The office of the Chief Mufti, spiritual leader of Bulgaria’s Muslims, has strongly condemned the vandalising of more than 40

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Bulgarian PM Borissov: Resignations of three ministers to be tabled in Parliament on September 13

September 10, 2018September 12, 2018 The Sofia Globe staff Boiko Borissov

Bulgarian Prime Minister Boiko Borissov said on September 10 that the resignations submitted by three Cabinet ministers after the Svoge

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Strong winds delay draining of oil from shipwreck off Bulgarian coast

September 10, 2018September 11, 2018 The Sofia Globe staff

Strong winds on September 10 caused the postponement of an operation to drain heavy fuel oil from the shipwreck of

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Former president Plevneliev: Roumen Radev is Bulgaria’s first populist president

September 10, 2018September 11, 2018 Independent Balkan News Agency Rossen Plevneliev, Roumen Radev

Bulgaria’s former president Rossen Plevneliev has sharply criticised his successor Roumen Radev, describing him as “the first Bulgarian populist president”

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Speeding, poor road conditions major factors in motor accidents in Bulgaria

September 9, 2018September 11, 2018 The Sofia Globe staff

More than 95 per cent of road accidents in Bulgaria are the fault of the drivers, with a third caused

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Bulgarian Jews celebrate Rosh Hashanah, new year 5779

September 9, 2018September 11, 2018 The Sofia Globe staff Bulgarian Jews

Bulgarian Jews were poised to join others all around the world in welcoming Rosh Hashanah, the new year 5779, with

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