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Second government aircraft flight to evacuate Bulgarians from Lebanon

October 1, 2024October 1, 2024 The Sofia Globe staff

For the second consecutive day, a Bulgarian government aircraft flew on October 1 to evacuate Bulgarians from Lebanon, as the

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Bulgaria’s road accident death toll in January-September 2024 is 335

October 1, 2024October 1, 2024 The Sofia Globe staff

A total of 335 people died in accidents on Bulgaria’s roads between January 1 and September 30 2024, according to

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Bulgaria 

Tests of Bulgaria’s civil defence sirens and BG-Alert systems postponed

October 1, 2024October 1, 2024 The Sofia Globe staff

The tests of the national early warning siren and voice announcements system and of the BG-Alert system for mobile phones

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Bulgaria 

Yoan Leviev 90th anniversary exhibition opens on October 8 at Plovdiv City Art Gallery’s Hall 2019

September 30, 2024October 18, 2024 The Sofia Globe staff Plovdiv

An exhibition of works by renowned Plovdiv-born artist Yoan Leviev opens at Plovdiv City Art Gallery’s Exhibition Hall 2019 on

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Duo Gennaro Cardaropoli and Alberto Ferro concert at Sofia City Art Gallery on October 5

September 30, 2024September 30, 2024 The Sofia Globe staff

A concert by the Duo Gennaro Cardaropoli (violin) and Alberto Ferro (piano) will be held at Sofia City Art Gallery

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Forecast strong winds prompt weather warnings for several districts in Bulgaria for October 1

September 30, 2024September 30, 2024 The Sofia Globe staff

Bulgaria’s national weather bureau has issued the Code Orange warning of dangerous weather for the districts of Varna and Dobrich

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Bulgaria 

Bulgaria preparing evacuation of its citizens from Lebanon

September 29, 2024September 29, 2024 The Sofia Globe staff

Preparations for the phased evacuation by air of Bulgarian citizens who have expressed a desire to leave Lebanon are beginning,

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Bulgaria’s Foreign Ministry reiterates warning against travel to Israel unless urgent

September 29, 2024September 29, 2024 The Sofia Globe staff Israel

In a statement on September 29, Bulgaria’s Foreign Ministry reiterated its advice to the country’s citizens that they should not

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Districts in eastern Bulgaria face weather warnings over forecast strong winds

September 29, 2024September 29, 2024 The Sofia Globe staff

Bulgaria’s national weather bureau has issued the Code Orange warning of hazardous weather for several districts for September 30 because

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