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Ukraine to seek extradition of accused in Sofia road rage incident over role in ‘Donetsk republic’

February 29, 2016March 1, 2016 The Sofia Globe staff Ukraine

Ukraine is to submit a request to Bulgaria for the extradition of Bulgarian citizen Georgi Bliznakov, currently in custody facing

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Bulgaria 

In operation against illegal migration, Bulgaria detains 27 on Turkey – Austria goods train

February 29, 2016 The Sofia Globe staff Europe migrant crisis

In an operation against illegal migration, Bulgarian police detained 27 people found travelling on a goods train en route from

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Bulgaria 

All Bulgarian – Greek border checkpoints operating normally – Interior Ministry

February 29, 2016March 1, 2016 The Sofia Globe staff Greece

All checkpoints at the border with Greece are operating normally, Bulgaria’s Interior Ministry said on the morning February 29 2016,

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Bulgaria 

Bulgarian Customs Agency chief Vanyo Tanov dies

February 29, 2016March 1, 2016 The Sofia Globe staff

Vanyo Tanov, chief of the Bulgarian Customs Agency, died on February 29 2016 at the age of 58. Public broadcaster

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Bulgaria 

Bulgarian police continue high-profile operation checking night clubs, luxury cars and private security guards

February 28, 2016March 1, 2016 The Sofia Globe staff

Bulgarian law enforcement has been continuing a countrywide special operation focusing on night clubs, drivers of luxury 4x4s, and private

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Bulgaria 

Bulgarian PM joins controversy over parliamentary committee on interference by Russia and Turkey in politics

February 28, 2016March 1, 2016 Independent Balkan News Agency Boiko Borissov, Lyutvi Mestan, Russia, Turkey

Bulgarian Prime Minister Boiko Borissov has joined the controversy over Parliament’s decision to set up an ad hoc committee to

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Bulgaria 

Earthquake of 4 on Richter Scale in Macedonia felt in Bulgarian towns

February 28, 2016 The Sofia Globe staff Macedonia

An earthquake of four on the Richter Scale, 10km north of Novo Selo in the Republic of Macedonia on February

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Bulgaria 

Police in Bulgaria stage operation against flashy road hogs, raid night clubs

February 27, 2016 The Sofia Globe staff

Bulgaria’s Interior Ministry said on February 27 2016 that a large-scale police operation had been carried out in capital city

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Bulgaria 

Greek-Bulgarian border blockade: Bulgarian PM threatens ‘serious steps’

February 27, 2016February 29, 2016 The Sofia Globe staff Boiko Borissov, Greece

Bulgarian Prime Minister Boiko Borissov visited the Bulgarian – Greek border on February 27, crossing it to speak to Greek

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