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OSI poll: Support for EU membership, future integration still strong among Bulgarians

June 28, 2018June 28, 2018 The Sofia Globe staff

A survey on Bulgarians’ attitudes towards the European Union found continued strong support for membership and closer integration in the

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Bulgaria 

Bulgarian government proposes updated naval patrol vessel project

June 27, 2018July 1, 2018 The Sofia Globe staff

The Bulgarian Cabinet is to propose to the National Assembly the adoption of an updated version of a project to

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Blanket ‘Code Orange’ weather alert for nearly all of Bulgaria on June 28

June 27, 2018July 1, 2018 The Sofia Globe staff

The cold weather front continues to linger over Bulgaria and the heavy rain and thunderstorms forecast has promted authorities to

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Bulgaria issues Greece travel advisory over ‘cyclone Nefeli’

June 27, 2018June 27, 2018 The Sofia Globe staff

Bulgaria’s Foreign Ministry issued on June 27 a travel advisory for Greece, warning travellers to expect extreme weather events in

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Bulgarian PM Borissov: ‘Egotism’ of Western EU countries putting future of bloc at risk

June 27, 2018July 1, 2018 The Sofia Globe staff Boiko Borissov, Macedonia

Bulgarian Prime Minister Boiko Borissov says that the “egotism” of Western countries is putting the future of the European Union

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Bulgaria, Greece and Serbia sign memorandum on test corridor for driverless vehicles

June 26, 2018 Independent Balkan News Agency Greece, Serbia

Cabinet ministers from Bulgaria, Greece and Serbia signed on June 26 a memorandum envisaging a Balkan transport test corridor for

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Bulgaria expands ‘Code Orange’ dangerous weather warning to 11 districts for June 27

June 26, 2018June 27, 2018 The Sofia Globe staff

Bulgarian authorities have expanded the “Code Orange” warning of dangerous weather because of expected heavy rain and thunderstorms, with 11

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Bulgaria 

No need to argue: Bulgaria’s ruling coalition silent in debate on motion of no confidence

June 26, 2018June 26, 2018 The Sofia Globe staff

Bulgarian MPs will vote on the latest motion of no confidence in the government of Prime Minister Boiko Borissov on

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Bulgaria issues ‘Code Orange’ dangerous weather warning for nine districts for June 26

June 25, 2018June 26, 2018 The Sofia Globe staff

Bulgarian authorities have issued a “Code Orange” warning of dangerous weather for June 26 because of expected heavy rain and

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