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European Parliament demands that Russia returns deported Ukrainian children

November 12, 2026November 12, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff European Parliament, Russia, Ukraine

In a resolution adopted on November 13, members of the European Parliament said that perpetrators responsible for the deportation or

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Bulgaria’s Foreign Ministry warns of public sector strike in Ireland planned for November 12

November 9, 2026November 9, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff

A strike by public sector trade unions is planned for Ireland on November 12, Bulgaria’s Foreign Ministry said. Local authorities

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EU extends EU Military Assistance Mission supporting Ukraine for further two years

November 9, 2026November 9, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff Russia, Ukraine

European Union ministers adopted a decision on November 9 extending the mandate of the European Union Military Assistance Mission in

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European Union leaders congratulate Student List on victory in Serbia’s parliamentary elections

October 26, 2026October 26, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff Serbia

European Union leaders have congratulated Student List on its victory in Serbia’s October 25 parliamentary elections. Before results were official,

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Drone strike sinks merchant ship off Romania’s coast, one dead, three missing

October 23, 2026October 23, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff Romania, Russia, Ukraine

A sailor is dead and three are missing after a drone strike on October 23 sank the Comoros-flagged merchant ship

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European Parliament criticises Bulgarian government’s weak response to Russian threat in Black Sea

October 22, 2026October 22, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff European Parliament, Roumen Radev, Russia, Ukraine

A resolution approved by the European Parliament in a vote on October 22 criticises the Bulgarian government’s weak response to

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European Parliament awards 2026 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought to International Criminal Court and its officials

October 22, 2026October 22, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff European Parliament

The European Parliament announced on October 22 that the 2026 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought is collectively awarded to

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Oil Coordination Group: Diesel and jet fuel supplies remain ‘tight’ but no shortage in Europe

October 22, 2026October 22, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff energy

In view of the continued global geopolitical uncertainty affecting oil markets, the Oil Cordination Group confirmed at a meeting on

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Nato to send additional assets to the Black Sea region

October 21, 2026October 21, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff Nato, Romania

Nato will be sending additional assets to the Black Sea region, including support for surveillance, reconnaissance, and forensics, Alliance spokesperson

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