Rate of emigration by Bulgarians increases
The number of Bulgarians leaving the country is continuing to grow, according to the updated National Programme for Demographic Development.
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Russia ‘outraged’ by ‘desecration’ attempt at Soviet memorial in Sofia
Russia’s foreign ministry said it was outraged by “the latest attempt by ultra-right circles in Bulgaria to desecrate” the Soviet
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Regulator, broadcasters speak out against beatings of journalists in Bulgaria
Bulgaria’s broadcast regulator the Council for Electronic Media as well as the Association of Bulgarian Broadcasters and the two public
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Marking Soviet invasion on September 9 highlights red lines of division in Bulgaria
In Bulgaria, commemorating the 70th year since September 9 1944 – the date that opened the way for the country
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Sofia appeal court releases Koblyakov from house arrest pending extradition hearing
Sofia Court of Appeals has released anti-Putin Russian-French activist Nikolai Koblyakov from house arrest, instead requiring him not to leave
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Diver finds 2750-year-old gold coin in Bulgaria
A diver has found what is believed to be the oldest gold coin ever discovered in Bulgaria, Bulgarian news agency
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Bulgaria’s elections: Borissov’s GERB 36.2%, BSP 22.5% – poll
The start of the campaign ahead of Bulgaria’s early parliamentary elections on October 5 sees Boiko Borissov’s centre-right GERB with
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More than 400 polling stations abroad in Bulgaria’s October elections
There are 414 polling stations abroad for Bulgaria’s October 5 early parliamentary elections and the number is likely to increase,
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Sofia metro railway extension to airport on schedule – official
Construction work on the extension of the Sofia metro railway to the city’s international airport was progressing on schedule, the
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