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PM: Systems in Bulgaria are prepared for introduction of the euro

September 11, 2025September 11, 2025 The Sofia Globe staff euro zone

The systems in Bulgaria are prepared for the introduction of the euro, all the prerequisites are in place for the

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Bulgaria’s life expectancy at birth lowest in EU, but has risen

September 11, 2025September 11, 2025 The Sofia Globe staff

Life expectancy at birth in Bulgaria is the lowest in the European Union, but is among those in the EU

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Dutch artist Terry Vreeburg presents ‘some messages don’t make it’ at Goethe Institut Bulgaria

September 11, 2025September 11, 2025 The Sofia Globe staff

An exhibition entitled “some messages don’t make it” by Dutch artist Terry Vreeburg opens on September 16 at the Goethe

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International Biennale of Glass exhibition opens in Bulgaria’s capital on September 18

September 11, 2025September 11, 2025 The Sofia Globe staff

The International Biennale of Glass exhibition opens at the National Gallery’s Kvardat 500 on September 18 and continues until November

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Retro car show to be held in Bulgaria’s capital

September 11, 2025September 11, 2025 The Sofia Globe staff Sofia

An Auto Retro Salon and Parade, organised by the Sofia Auto Retro Club, is to be held in Bulgaria’s capital

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Bulgaria states solidarity with Poland after Russian incursion into Polish air space

September 10, 2025September 10, 2025 The Sofia Globe staff Nato, Poland, Russia, Ukraine

Bulgaria stands together in full solidarity with our ally Poland, Bulgaria’s Foreign Ministry said on September 10 after a large-scale

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Bulgarian Navy team destroys rocket part found on Veleka beach

September 10, 2025 The Sofia Globe staff

A Bulgarian Navy specialist team identified and destroyed on September 10 a hollow rocket starter motor found on Veleka beach

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Bulgaria’s Parliament elects new Deputy Ombudsman

September 10, 2025September 10, 2025 The Sofia Globe staff

Bulgaria’s National Assembly voted on September 10 to elect Maria Filipova, until now the head of the Consumer Protection Commission,

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EC’s tentative allocation to Bulgaria under SAFE: 3.2B euro

September 9, 2025September 10, 2025 The Sofia Globe staff

The European Commission (EC) adopted on September 9 the tentative allocation of 150 billion euro in financial assistance to strengthen

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