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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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Arrivals of non-residents for holidays in Bulgaria in July 2026 down close to 3% y/y

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

The number of arrivals of non-residents for holidays in Bulgaria in July 2026 was 2.7 per cent lower than in

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Several drones wash up along Bulgaria’s Black Sea

August 26, 2026August 26, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff Russia, Ukraine, Varna

A drone about two metres long and 1.5 metres wide washed up on Cabacum beach near Bulgaria’s Black Sea city

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Bulgaria’s Parliament ratifies deal on acquisition of seven minehunters from Belgium and the Netherlands

August 26, 2026August 26, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff

Bulgaria’s National Assembly voted on August 26 to approve the first and second readings of ratification of a sale agreement

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National Autumn Exhibitions – Plovdiv 2026 opens on September 1

August 25, 2026August 25, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff Plovdiv

One of the most significant events in Plovdiv’s Cultural Calendar – the National Autumn Exhibitions – Plovdiv 2026 will open

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Transport Minister: First two of Bulgaria’s 35 new Alstom trains to enter regular service in September

August 25, 2026August 25, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff

The first two of a total of 35 new Alstom trains will enter regular operation in early September, Bulgaria’s Transport

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