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Bulgaria receives 489.3 million euro first payment under EU’s SAFE defence instrument

August 28, 2026August 28, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff

Bulgaria received on August 28 its first payment, adding up to 489.3 million euro, under the Security Action for Europe

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Bulgarian Navy destroys drone found near Sveti Ivan island

August 28, 2026August 28, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff Russia, Ukraine

A Bulgarian Navy specialist team carried out a reconnaissance and destruction task of an unmanned aerial vehicle, spotted on August

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Controversy over arrest of activist during Radev’s visit to Strumyani

August 28, 2026August 28, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff Roumen Radev

Controversy erupted on August 28 over the arrest a local civic activist during Prime Minister Roumen Radev’s visit to inspect

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Foreign Minister faces questions in Parliament over Bulgaria getting individuals removed from EU sanctions list

August 28, 2026September 1, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff Russia, Ukraine

Facing questions in Parliament on August 28, Bulgarian Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova sought to defend the government’s decision to get

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Increased flights from European cities to Bulgaria’s Black Sea in summer 2027

August 28, 2026September 25, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff Bourgas, Eurovision, tourism

Increased flights from various European cities to Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast are set for summer 2027, a boost resulting mainly

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73rd International Cycling Tour of Bulgaria from August 29 to September 2

August 28, 2026August 28, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff

The 73rd International Cycling Tour of Bulgaria will held from August 29 to September 2, the Road Infrastructure Agency said,

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Bulgaria’s government proposes getting into line by criminalising busting of EU sanctions

August 27, 2026August 27, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff

Bulgaria’s government, at a meeting on August 27, proposed making busting of European Union sanctions a serious crime – a

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Bulgaria’s government budgets 117 million euro for 2026 presidential elections

August 27, 2026August 27, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff Bulgaria elections 2026

At a regular meeting on August 27, Bulgaria’s Cabinet approved a budget of 116 928 000 euro for the autumn

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More drones, drone parts found along Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast

August 27, 2026August 27, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff Russia, Ukraine

Bulgaria’s Defence Ministry reported on August 27 the latest batch of incidents involving the finding of drones or drone parts

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