Bulgaria’s Parliament rejects fourth motion of no confidence in Zhelyazkov government
Bulgaria’s National Assembly voted on July 11 to reject the fourth motion of no confidence in the Rossen Zhelyazkov government
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Bulgaria, UK partner in awareness campaign on risks of transporting irregular migrants in lorries
More than 100 billboards in Bulgarian, English and Turkish about the risks of hiding illegal migrants in lorries will be
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Dispute leaves Sofia’s Vrana Park indefinitely closed to visitors
Sofia municipality has withdrawn from the maintenance of Vrana Park in the Bulgarian capital city as of July 10 and
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Bulgaria’s Foreign Ministry advises of Italian air transport strike on July 10
A national air transport strike will be held in Italy for a duration of 24 hours on July 10, Bulgaria’s
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Bulgarian government proposes banning mobile phones in schools
Bulgaria’s Cabinet approved on July 9 amendments to the Preschool and School Act that, if approved by Parliament, would mean
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Bulgarian national political row over arrest of Varna mayor
A national political row has erupted in Bulgaria over the July 8 arrest of Varna mayor Blagomir Kotsev, which his
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EU Economy Commissioner: The euro will bring Bulgaria new opportunities, investments, jobs and growth
The euro will bring Bulgaria new opportunities, investment, jobs and growth, European Economy Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis told a news conference
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EC posts Q and A on Bulgaria’s changeover to the euro
The European Commission (EC) posted on July 8 a “question and answer” article, following the decision earlier in the day
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Official decision by EU finance ministers: Bulgaria will adopt the euro from January 1 2026
The European Union’s finance ministers approved on July 8 the final steps that will see Bulgaria use the euro as
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