Archaeology: Gold coin dating from 6th century Eastern Roman emperor Justin II found in Bulgaria
A gold coin said to date from the time of Eastern Roman emperor Justin II, who ruled from 565 to
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European Parliament committee recommends approval of Bulgaria adopting the euro in January 2026
The European Parliament’s committee on economic and monetary affairs approved at a meeting on June 24 a draft report recommending
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Bulgaria increases fees for citizenship applications tenfold
Bulgaria’s Cabinet approved on June 24 amendments to the law on state fees, providing for a tenfold increase in the
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Bulgaria’s government approves proposed changes to Road Traffic Act
Fines for using national roads without paying the electronic road tax fee or toll fee should be based on the
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Bulgaria restricts lorry traffic in nine districts over forecast high temperatures
The movement of lorries of more than 20 tons is being restricted from June 24 to June 27 in nine
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Transport Minister temporarily yanks licence of ground operator at Bulgaria’s Sofia Airport after foul-up blocks passengers
The licence of Swissport Bulgaria, the ground operator at Vassil Levski Sofia Airport, which is responsible for passenger service, will
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Bulgaria’s government: Middle East situation no immediate threat to country’s security
There is no immediate threat to the security of Bulgaria from the situation in the Middle East, the country’s security
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EU finance, economy ministers approve next step towards Bulgaria adopting the euro
The European Union’s Economic and Financial Affairs Council, Ecofin – made up of finance and economy ministers of all EU
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Bulgaria ranks second in EU’s annual bathing waters survey
Bulgaria has increased its score in the European Environment Agency (EEA) annual report on the quality of bathing waters in
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