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Bulgaria charges citizen over alleged participation in terrorism abroad

July 2, 2020July 2, 2020 The Sofia Globe staff

Bulgaria’s Prosecutor’s Office said on July 2 that a citizen that it alleged had travelled several times to Syria and

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Bulgaria 

Covid-19: Bulgaria’s Health Ministry to buy 42 000 real-time PCR tests

July 2, 2020July 2, 2020 The Sofia Globe staff new coronavirus

Bulgaria’s Cabinet has approved a draft amendment to a contract with a Korean company, Osang Healthcare Co, to buy 42

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European Commission refers Bulgaria to ECJ over marine environment protection

July 2, 2020July 2, 2020 The Sofia Globe staff European Commission

The European Commission said on July 2 that it has decided to refer Bulgaria to the EU Court of Justice

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Eurostat: Unemployment in Bulgaria in May 2020 was 4.6%

July 2, 2020July 3, 2020 The Sofia Globe staff macroeconomic indicators, new coronavirus

Unemployment in Bulgaria in May 2020 was 4.6 per cent, dropping from 4.8 per cent in April 2020, according to

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Covid-19 in Bulgaria: Health inspectors hand fines to 24 MPs for failure to wear masks

July 2, 2020July 2, 2020 The Sofia Globe staff new coronavirus

Sofia regional health inspectors handed fines to 24 MPs on July 2 for failing to comply with the Health Minister’s

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Bulgaria granted 13 500 residence permits to non-EU nationals in 2019

July 2, 2020July 5, 2020 The Sofia Globe staff

Bulgaria granted 13 500 residence permits to non-EU nationals in 2019, according to a report by the National Statistical Institute

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Covid-19 in Bulgaria: 2200 active cases, 446 in hospital, two more deaths

July 2, 2020July 3, 2020 The Sofia Globe staff new coronavirus

The number of people in Bulgaria who have tested positive for new coronavirus has increased by 165 in the past

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Bulgaria utilities regulator cuts gas price, raises electricity prices

July 1, 2020July 1, 2022 The Sofia Globe staff energy

Bulgaria’s Energy and Water Regulatory Commission (EWRC) said that electricity prices will rise by an average of 2.79 per cent,

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Covid-19: Bulgaria extends ’60:40′ employment aid scheme, expands reach

July 1, 2020July 1, 2020 The Sofia Globe staff new coronavirus

Bulgaria’s Cabinet decided on July 1 to extend the duration of its 60:40 employment aid scheme until the end of

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