Tensions with Russia: Bulgarian government worried by air space intrusions
According to Defence Minister Nikolai Nenchev, Russian fighter aircraft have intruded into Bulgarian airspace a total of 10 times in
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Russian aircraft intruded in Bulgarian air space 10 times in past month – Defence Minister
Russian aircraft have intruded into Bulgarian air space 10 times in the past month, with Bulgaria’s Defence Minister describing the
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Bulgaria, US hail co-operation on energy issues
Bulgaria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Daniel Mitov and US Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz welcomed the energy and energy security
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Bulgarian leaders send condolences after fatal terrorist attack in Munich
Bulgaria’s Prime Minister and President have sent condolences to their German counterparts after the July 22 terrorist attack in Munich
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EC refers Bulgaria to ECJ over failure to protect endangered bird species
The European Commission said on July 22 that it was taking Bulgaria to the Court of Justice of the EU over its
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Bulgarian PM calls for clear timetable for abolition of visas for Canada
Bulgarian Prime Minister Boiko Borissov has called for a clear timetable for Canada to abolish visa requirements for his country,
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Plovdiv prosecutors charge chief architect, building owner, in ‘Tobacco Town’ case
The Plovdiv Regional Prosecutor’s Office has laid criminal charges against the municipality’s chief architect Roumen Roussev and the representative of
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British Council’s Sir Ciarán Devane: Continuing to engage, post-Brexit
The British Council as an institution did not think Brexit was a good idea, and in the post-Brexit reality, remains
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Bulgaria reinstates motorway traffic restrictions on lorries
Two weeks after deciding to lift the interdiction banning heavy lorries from travelling on motorways and select first-grade roads at
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