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‘Connected’ exhibition of works by Tzonev and Artamontzev to open at Sofia’s Mission Gallery

February 6, 2026February 6, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff

A joint exhibition of works by sculptor Sava Tzonev and painter Mihael Artamontzev will be on at the Mission Gallery

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Bulgaria’s President: Aim is to hold parliamentary elections on first possible date after Easter

February 4, 2026February 4, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff Bulgaria elections 2026

Bulgarian head of state President Iliyana Yotova said on February 4 that she would do everything possible to schedule the

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Bulgaria issues Code Red weather warnings for two districts because of forecast heavy rain

February 4, 2026February 4, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff

Bulgaria’s national meteorological bureau has issued the Code Red warning of very dangerous weather for the districts of Kurdhzali and

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Bulgaria 

Eurobarometer poll: Fewer Bulgarians expect their standard of living to increase

February 4, 2026February 4, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff

Just 15 per cent of Bulgarians believe that their standard of living will increase in the next five years, according

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Bulgaria 

Bulgaria’s National Gallery to present video installation solo exhibition by Albania’s Zeneli

February 3, 2026February 3, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff Sofia

A solo exhibition by Albania’s Driant Zeneli, a video installation entitled ” If I Don’t Know What Will Happen Tomorrow,

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Bulgaria 

Bulgarian President Yotova begins talks with parties ahead of naming caretaker PM

February 3, 2026February 3, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff Bulgaria elections 2026

Bulgarian head of state President Iliyana Yotova began on February 3 a series of consultations with parliamentary groups ahead of

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Bulgaria 

Bulgaria: One-day vignette to go on sale on February 3

February 2, 2026February 2, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff

Bulgaria is introducing a one-day vignette electronic road tax sticker as of February 3, costing 4.09 euro, the bgtoll website

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Bulgaria 

Meteorological bureau: Bulgaria’s January 2026 saw more rain and snow than January 2025

February 1, 2026February 1, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff

Bulgaria’s January 2026 saw more rain and snow than the first month of 2025, with the month’s average temperatures between

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Bulgaria 

Commemorations held in Bulgaria for victims of communism

February 1, 2026February 1, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff

Commemorations were held in Bulgaria’s capital city Sofia, as well as other cities and towns, on February 1, the 81st

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