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Furore as Yotova distances herself from Bulgaria’s backing for declaration slamming Russia and supporting Ukraine

September 25, 2026September 30, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff Iliana Yotova, Russia, Ukraine

A political furore erupted on September 25 after President Iliana Yotova and the Foreign Ministry distanced themselves – albeit with

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Bulgaria 

Sava Tsonev to present a new sculpture exhibition at Plovdiv’s U.P.A.R.K Gallery

September 24, 2026September 25, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff Plovdiv

An exhibition of new sculptures by Sava Tsonev opens at U.P.A.R.K Gallery in Plovdiv on September 29 and continues until

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We must very consistently support Ukraine, Tusk says as Radev visits Warsaw

September 24, 2026September 24, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff Poland, Roumen Radev, Russia, Ukraine

We must very consistently support Ukraine, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on September 24 after talks with Bulgarian Prime

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Bulgaria listed among participants in joint statement at UN in support of Ukraine

September 24, 2026September 24, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff Russia, Ukraine

Bulgaria is listed as among participants in a joint statement at the United Nations in New York in support of

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Bulgaria’s Parliament scraps temporary ban on fuel exports

September 23, 2026September 23, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff energy, Iran

In a vote on September 23, Bulgaria’s National Assembly repealed an October 31 2025 decision to introduce a temporary measure

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Eurostat: Bulgaria had EU’s highest increase in fuel prices in August 2026

September 22, 2026September 25, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff energy

Bulgaria had the highest increase on annual basis in fuel prices in the European Union in August 2026, at 34.5

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Bulgaria 

Bulgarian Cabinet security council: Additional funding needed to buy anti-drone systems

September 18, 2026September 18, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff

There is a definite need for additional funds to buy anti-drone systems, Bulgaria’s Defence Minister Dimitar Stoyanov said after a

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Bulgaria’s government announces steps to limit impact of high fuel prices

September 18, 2026September 18, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff

Bulgaria’s government announced on September 18 a package of measures that it said were worth more than 300 million euro

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Weather outlook for Bulgaria’s unofficial four-day weekend

September 18, 2026September 18, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff

In 2026, Bulgaria’s September 22 Independence Day public holiday is on a Tuesday, and while September 21 is officially a

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