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From November 15, vehicles in Bulgaria must have tyres suitable for winter conditions

November 14, 2025November 14, 2025 The Sofia Globe staff

From November 15 to March 1, motor vehicles in Bulgaria must by law be fitted with tyres suitable for winter

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National Revenue Agency head nominated to be government’s special administrator of Lukoil assets in Bulgaria

November 14, 2025November 16, 2025 The Sofia Globe staff energy, Russia

Bulgaria’s Economy Minister Petar Dilov said on November 14 that National Revenue Agency head Roumen Spetsov was being nominated to

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Bulgarian Cabinet approves draft 2026 Budget bill

November 13, 2025December 8, 2025 The Sofia Globe staff euro zone, macroeconomic indicators

Bulgaria’s Government approved the 2026 draft Budget package at a sitting on November 13 and was set to table it

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Bulgaria 

Bulgaria’s Foreign Ministry warns of air, rail strikes in Italy

November 13, 2025November 13, 2025 The Sofia Globe staff

Bulgaria’s Foreign Ministry issued an advisory on November 13 about forthcoming air and rail strikes in Italy. On November 14,

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Bulgaria 

City council in Bulgaria’s capital Sofia doubles parking fees, expands paid parking zones

November 13, 2025November 13, 2025 The Sofia Globe staff Sofia

Sofia city council voted on November 13 to double fees for parking in blue and green zones with effect from

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Bulgaria 

Bulgarian MPs overturn veto on bill giving expanded powers for Lukoil special administrator

November 13, 2025November 13, 2025 The Sofia Globe staff energy

Bulgaria’s National Assembly voted on November 13 to overturn President Roumen Radev’s veto on amendments to the country’s law regulating

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German Christmas Market 2025 in Sofia’s City Garden opens on November 14

November 13, 2025November 13, 2025 The Sofia Globe staff Sofia

The traditional German Christmas Market, the oldest in Bulgaria’s capital city, opens in the City Garden in Alexander Battenberg Square

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Bulgaria 

Bulgarian President Radev vetoes bill giving expanded powers for Lukoil special administrator

November 12, 2025November 12, 2025 The Sofia Globe staff energy, Roumen Radev

Bulgarian President Roumen Radev said on November 12 that he vetoed amendments to the country’s law regulating operations in the

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Bulgaria 

Bulgaria’s Defence Minister: Operating costs of Soviet-era MiG-29s and Su-25s in 2026 to be 114M leva

November 12, 2025November 12, 2025 The Sofia Globe staff

The estimated operating costs of the Bulgarian Air Force’s Soviet-era MiG-29 and Su-25 aircraft in 2026 are just more than

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