American injured in grenade accident at Bulgarian weapons site still in critical condition
The 38-year-old US citizen severely injured in a blast at a military weapons test site near Anevo village in Bulgaria,
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Moody’s maintains Bulgaria’s rating at Baa2, outlook stable
Moody’s credit ratings agency has confirmed Bulgaria’s credit rating at Baa2 with a stable outlook, citing “supportive debt metrics that
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Varna sets up ‘task forces’ to follow up complaints about tourism business
The municipality of Varna on Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast has set up task forces made up of representatives of various state
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American dies, four injured in blast at Bulgaria’s VMZ Sopot ordnance plant
A person reported to be a US citizen died and four others, reportedly including an American and a Canadian, were injured
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Bulgaria reports 0.9% economic growth in Q1 2015
Bulgaria’s economy grew by 0.9 per cent in the first quarter of the year, according to preliminary data announced by
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Bulgarian schools checked for cheating produce reduced results
Schools in the Bulgarian towns of Kurdzhali, Ihtiman and Ardino that were subjected to special checks by inspectors this year
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Allegations fly in rows over financial issues at Bulgarian orchestra, opera and theatres
Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra is caught up in a row over a former conductor’s allegations of corruption, leading to denials and
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Bulgarian Parliament cancels sitting because of lack of quorum
A June 5 sitting of Bulgaria’s National Assembly that had been due to discuss amendments to health insurance and forestry
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Bulgaria has political will to reform judiciary, PM tells European Commissioner
Bulgaria’s judicial reform strategy had been approved by a wide majority in Parliament, proving political will to achieve sustainable change
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