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Covid-19 in Bulgaria: 52 more deaths, 44 118 active cases

November 6, 2020November 7, 2020 The Sofia Globe staff new coronavirus

Fifty-two people in Bulgaria who had tested positive for Covid-19 died in the past day, bringing the country’s death toll

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Bulgaria 

Bulgarian President Radev vetoes amendments on unlicensed transportation of passengers

November 5, 2020November 5, 2020 The Sofia Globe staff Roumen Radev

Bulgarian President Roumen Radev said on November 5 that he had vetoed amendments to the Penal Code and Car Transportation

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Bulgaria 

Covid-19: EU autumn forecast predicts smaller 2020 economic decline in Bulgaria

November 5, 2020November 9, 2020 The Sofia Globe staff European Commission, macroeconomic indicators, new coronavirus

The European Commission was a touch more optimistic about economic growth expectations in the bloc for 2020 in the autumn

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Bulgaria 

Bulgaria’s Chief State Health Inspector proposes more measures against Covid-19

November 5, 2020November 6, 2020 The Sofia Globe staff new coronavirus

With all but three districts in Bulgaria classified as red zones because of the high incidence of Covid-19, Bulgaria’s Chief

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Bulgaria 

Covid-19 in Bulgaria: New record 54 deaths, 41 178 active cases

November 5, 2020November 6, 2020 The Sofia Globe staff new coronavirus

Fifty-four people in Bulgaria who had tested positive for Covid-19 died in the past day, bringing the country’s death toll

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Bulgaria 

Covid-19 in Bulgaria: PM orders reorganisation of hospitals

November 4, 2020November 6, 2020 The Sofia Globe staff new coronavirus

Bulgarian Prime Minister Boiko Borissov has ordered that hospitals designate parts to specialise solely in the treatment of Covid-19, and

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Bulgaria 

Bulgaria bets on ‘Winter sports boost your health’ motto for ski tourism

November 4, 2020November 6, 2020 The Sofia Globe staff new coronavirus, tourism

Bulgaria will be betting on an advertising motto “Winter sports boost your health” to encourage people to visit the country’s

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Bulgaria 

Bulgaria’s Bansko Season 2020/21 ski pass prices: Offer announced

November 4, 2020November 4, 2020 Lance Nelson tourism

Ski season passes have been popular due to the VIP lane being available, their value for frequent users of the

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Bulgaria 

Remembrance Day in Bulgaria in the time of Covid-19: This year, via Facebook

November 4, 2020November 26, 2020 The Sofia Globe staff new coronavirus

The Covid-19 pandemic has had its impact on the traditional observance of the annual service of Remembrance at Commonwealth War

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