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PACE observers: Well-organised but ineffective elections maintain status quo in Bulgaria

October 28, 2024October 28, 2024 The Sofia Globe staff Bulgaria elections 2024

The early parliamentary elections held on October 27 in Bulgaria were competitive and professionally managed by the election administration, however

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Bulgaria’s October 2024 elections: Exit poll suggests seven-group Parliament

October 27, 2024October 27, 2024 The Sofia Globe staff Bulgaria elections 2024

An exit poll by the Alpha Research agency, the results of which were released at the close of voting in

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Bulgaria’s October 2024 elections: Parliament with seven groups, possibly more – poll

October 25, 2024October 25, 2024 The Sofia Globe staff Bulgaria elections 2024

Seven groups are sure of seats in Bulgaria’s 51st National Assembly that will be elected on October 27, with three

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Bulgaria, UK to sign bilateral defence co-operation plan

October 24, 2024October 24, 2024 The Sofia Globe staff

Bulgaria and the United Kingdom are set to sign a bilateral defence co-operation plan for 2025, Bulgaria’s Defence Ministry said

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Bulgaria’s October 2024 elections: Poll sees seven, possibly eight group Parliament

October 24, 2024October 24, 2024 The Sofia Globe staff Bulgaria elections 2024

A poll by the Alpha Research agency, the results of which were released three days ahead of Bulgaria’s October 27

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First of Bulgarian Air Force’s F-16s has successful test flight

October 23, 2024May 6, 2025 The Sofia Globe staff F-16

A successful test flight of the first Bulgarian F-16 Block 70 fighter was carried out on October 22 at the

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Europe in Bulgaria exhibition at Sofia City Art Gallery

October 22, 2024October 22, 2024 The Sofia Globe staff Sofia

An exhibition entitled “Europe in Bulgaria – Reflections of European Artistic Trends in Bulgarian Art from the Liberation to the

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Bulgaria 

Ancient Thrace and the Classical World: Treasures from Bulgaria, Romania, and Greece exhibition at J Paul Getty Museum in LA

October 22, 2024October 22, 2024 The Sofia Globe staff

The J Paul Getty Museum presents Ancient Thrace and the Classical World: Treasures from Bulgaria, Romania, and Greece, an exhibition

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Bulgaria’s October 2024 elections: Poll sees seven-group Parliament

October 22, 2024October 22, 2024 The Sofia Globe staff Bulgaria elections 2024

Seven groups are set for seats in Bulgaria’s 51st National Assembly, set to be elected on October 27, according to

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