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International organisations: Media freedom in Bulgaria undermined by political polarisation, delayed reforms

September 26, 2025September 26, 2025 The Sofia Globe staff Media

Media freedom in Bulgaria faces profound challenges amid political polarisation and legislative inertia, and urgent action is needed from the

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Bulgaria 

For third consecutive day, Bulgaria’s Parliament fails to sit

September 26, 2025September 26, 2025 The Sofia Globe staff

For a third consecutive day, Bulgaria’s Parliament failed to proceed with its sitting on September 26 because of a lack

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Bulgaria 

EC opens two new infringement cases against Bulgaria

September 25, 2025September 25, 2025 The Sofia Globe staff European Commission

The European Commission said on September 25 that it opened two new infringement cases against Bulgaria for failing to notify

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Bulgaria 

Archaeology: Traces of ancient harbour found off Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast

September 24, 2025September 24, 2025 The Sofia Globe staff archaeology

An underwater expedition by the National Historical Museum has uncovered traces of an ancient and mediaeval harbour near Cape Killick,

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Bulgaria 

Berlin-based Bulgarian artist Marta Djourina’s ‘Fluid Light’ solo exhibition opens on October 1

September 24, 2025September 24, 2025 The Sofia Globe staff

An solo exhibition of works by Berlin-based Bulgarian artist Marta Djourina entitled “Fluid Light” opens at the DOT Sofia gallery

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Croatia’s ambassador to Bulgaria on the euro adoption experience

September 24, 2025September 25, 2025 The Sofia Globe staff Croatia, euro zone

Croatian ambassador in Sofia Jasna Ognjanovac described in a television interview on September 24 her country’s experience of the euro

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Bulgaria 

French military to transit Bulgaria en route to Nato exercise in Romania

September 24, 2025September 24, 2025 The Sofia Globe staff Nato, Romania

Personnel and military equipment from the French armed forces will transit through Bulgaria’s national roads from September 25 to October

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Bulgaria 

Discover the new rock stars at S’cool Rock Fest – Sofia on September 27 and 28

September 24, 2025September 24, 2025 The Sofia Globe staff Sofia

Close to 20 student bands will be performing at the S’cool Rock Fest in Bulgaria’s capital Sofia on September 27

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Bulgaria 

European Spartan Exercise 2025 involves low-altitude flights over Bulgaria

September 23, 2025September 23, 2025 The Sofia Globe staff

The European Spartan Exercise 2025, involving aircraft from several countries, includes low-altitude flights over Bulgaria and the public should not

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