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Restored historic baths in Bulgaria’s Bankya to open in autumn 2020: Photos

May 22, 2020May 27, 2020 The Sofia Globe staff tourism

After restoration to return the early 20th century public baths in Bulgaria’s village of Bankya to their former glory, the

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Bulgaria’s long weekend weather: Mild, with light rain at the close

May 22, 2020May 23, 2020 The Sofia Globe staff

Bulgaria’s three-day weekend from May 23 to 25 is set to see mild weather with light rain in several parts

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Bulgaria 

Bulgarian National Bank putting new 10 leva note into circulation in June 2020

May 22, 2020May 26, 2020 The Sofia Globe staff

Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) is putting into circulation the fourth banknote of a new series, of 10 leva denomination, on

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Bulgaria 

37 full-length films were produced in Bulgaria in 2019 – statistics institute

May 22, 2020May 24, 2020 The Sofia Globe staff

A total of 37 full-length films, including 22 feature films and 15 documentaries, were produced in Bulgaria in 2019, the

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Bulgaria scraps ban on entry of citizens from EU, Schengen countries

May 21, 2020May 26, 2020 The Sofia Globe staff new coronavirus, Schengen

Bulgaria is scrapping the ban on the entry to the country of citizens of European Union and Schengen visa zone

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Tourism: ‘Rediscover Bulgaria’ online hotel, restaurant reservation platform to launch in June

May 21, 2020May 22, 2020 The Sofia Globe staff new coronavirus, tourism

Bulgaria’s government and private sector are launching “Rediscover Bulgaria”, an online reservation system for hotels and restaurants, on June 1

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Bulgaria’s Parliament elects Kovacheva to 5-year term as Ombudsman

May 21, 2020May 22, 2020 The Sofia Globe staff

Bulgaria’s National Assembly voted on May 21 by 173 votes in favour with three abstentions to elect Diana Kovacheva to

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Covid-19 in Bulgaria: 1484 active cases, 120 dead, 727 recovered

May 21, 2020May 22, 2020 The Sofia Globe staff new coronavirus

The total number of confirmed cases of new coronavirus in Bulgaria is 2331, having increased by 39 in the past

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Covid-19 in Bulgaria: Health Minister allows resumption of indoor sports

May 20, 2020May 22, 2020 The Sofia Globe staff new coronavirus

As May 22, collective indoor sports activities will be allowed, provided that they are not of a competitive character and

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