Accused in ‘assault’ of Bulgarian reporter released after video throws new light on case
Controversy has erupted over the supposed assault of a Bulgarian television journalist after security camera footage cast severe doubt over
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Bulgaria utilities regulator hikes gas prices by 13.9% for Q4 2018
Bulgaria’s utilities regulator decided on September 28 to raise gas prices in the country by 13.9 per cent starting October
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Archaeology: Fifth-century bishop’s residence found at Bulgaria’s Misionis site
One of the earliest bishop’s residences in Bulgaria has been found by archaeologists examining the ancient city and fortress of
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Bulgaria launches online poll on whether to stay on summer or winter time
Following the European Commission’s recommendation for EU countries to scrap the twice-yearly time changes, Bulgaria’s government has launched an online
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Bulgaria issues Greece travel advisory over ‘cyclone Xenophon’
Bulgaria’s Foreign Ministry issued on September 28 a travel advisory for Greece, warning travellers to expect extreme weather events in
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Bulgarian Jewish organisations to stand together against antisemitism and hate speech
Bulgarian Jewish organisations have held discussions on co-operation in the fight against antisemitism and hate speech, including through regular monthly
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Customs seized more than 1.1 million fake goods at Bulgarian EU external borders in 2017
Customs officers seized 1 109 979 fake and counterfeit good at Bulgaria’s EU external borders in 2017, an increase of
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Bulgarian PM Borissov holds talks in New York with American Jewish organisations
Bulgarian Prime Minister Boiko Borissov has held talks in New York with representatives of American Jewish organisations, telling them of
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Bulgarian Parliament September 27 sitting cancelled over lack of quorum
The sitting of Bulgaria’s National Assembly scheduled for September 27 was cancelled because of a lack of a quorum. At
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