European court finds against Bulgaria in case of Iraqi national
The Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights ruled on May 17 that Bulgaria had violated the right
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Bulgaria issues warnings of dangerous weather over forecast thunderstorms, heavy rain
Bulgarian authorities have issued the Code Orange warning of dangerous weather for three districts for May 18, with the remaining
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EU spring forecast cuts Bulgaria’s 2022 economic growth estimate to 2.1%
The European Commission’s spring forecast for the EU economy, released on May 16, cut the estimate for Bulgaria’s economic growth
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Bulgarian Cabinet announces energy prices compensation for May-June
Bulgarian Prime Minister Kiril Petkov said on May 16 that the Bulgarian state will continue to compensate businesses and household
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Bulgaria begins relocating Ukrainians who fled war
Two weeks before the expiry of the current Bulgarian government scheme to subsidise hotel accommodation for Ukrainians who have fled
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Bulgaria’s marriage, divorce rates fell in 2020 against background of Covid crisis
Bulgaria’s marriage and divorce rates in 2020 were the lowest in five years, according to figures posted on May 16
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Covid-19 in Bulgaria: 75 deaths registered in past week
The deaths of 75 people in Bulgaria who had tested positive for Covid-19 were registered in the past week, bringing
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Bulgaria’s Sofia Airport announces four new destinations, two new airlines
Sofia Airport announced on May 15 further details of its May and June 2022 schedule, including four new destinations and
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Ukraine wins 2022 Eurovision Song Contest
The Grand Final of the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest, held in the Italian city of Turin on May 14, ended
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