84 per cent of Bulgarians own their homes – but Bulgarians are unhappiest in EU with their accommodation
Just more than 84 per cent of Bulgarians own their own homes, above the EU average of 70 per cent,
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Approval of Borissov and GERB rises, opposition sheds support – Alpha Research poll
Approval of Bulgarian Prime Minister Boiko Borissov and his centre-right GERB party are continuing to rise while the main opposition
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Bansko named Bulgaria’s best ski resort at 2015 World Ski Awards
Bansko was voted Bulgaria’s best ski resort for the third consecutive year at the World Ski Awards, conferred on November
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Strong winds cause powercuts, flight diversions in Bulgaria
Strong winds in Bulgaria on November 22 left thousands of people in various regions of the country without electricity, and
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Malta wins Junior Eurovision 2015 song contest hosted in Sofia
Malta won the 2015 Junior Eurovision song contest, with 13-year-old Destiny Chukunyere voted into top spot with her song “Not
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Bulgaria declares ‘Code Orange’ weather warning over strong winds in 14 regions for November 22
Bulgaria has declared a “Code Orange” hazardous weather warning for November 22 because of a weather forecast for strong winds
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Sofia police announce security measures for Junior Eurovision 2015
Police in Bulgaria’s capital Sofia have announced security measures around the Junior Eurovision 2015 song contest being hosted in the
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Bulgaria warns of delays as Romania tightens border controls
People crossing at border checkpoints with Romania should expect delays after Bucharest ordered tightened border controls, Bulgaria’s Interior Ministry said
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PM Borissov: Bulgaria will not take part in military operations against ‘Islamic State’
Bulgaria will not take part in military operations against Daesh – the so-called “Islamic State” terrorist group – but will
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