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Coronavirus: Bulgarian PM urges industry to produce waterproof protective clothing

March 8, 2020March 9, 2020 The Sofia Globe staff new coronavirus

Meeting representatives of the textile industry on March 8, Bulgarian Prime Minister Boiko Borissov called for the large-scale production of

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Coronavirus: Bulgarian government closes cinemas, theatres, restricts sports events

March 8, 2020March 9, 2020 The Sofia Globe staff new coronavirus

Following the confirmation of four cases of new coronavirus in Bulgaria, the country’s government ordered a ban on all indoor

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Bulgaria confirms four cases of Covid-19 new coronavirus

March 8, 2020March 9, 2020 The Sofia Globe staff new coronavirus

Tests have confirmed four cases of Covid-19 new coronavirus in Bulgaria, the crisis staff announced on the morning of March

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Crisis Staff: Bulgaria remains clear of coronavirus

March 7, 2020March 8, 2020 The Sofia Globe staff new coronavirus

All tests for Covid-19 new coronavirus in Bulgaria so far have proven negative, the head of the country’s crisis staff

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Bulgaria releases ‘Tears Getting Sober’ for 2020 Eurovision song contest in Rotterdam: Video

March 7, 2020September 11, 2020 The Sofia Globe staff Eurovision

Tears Getting Sober, the song to be performed by Bulgarian contestant Victoria at Eurovision 2020 in Rotterdam, went live on

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Coronavirus: Netanyahu invites Bulgarian PM to take part in video conference with other leaders

March 6, 2020March 8, 2020 The Sofia Globe staff Israel, new coronavirus

Bulgarian Prime Minister Boiko Borissov is among leaders of European countries invited by Israeli Prime Minister Boiko Borissov to take

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Bulgarian prosecutors charge six over fake ID cards, passports, driving licences scheme

March 6, 2020March 8, 2020 The Sofia Globe staff

The Special Prosecutor’s Office has indicted six people for taking part in an organised crime group set up to produce

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Bulgaria records 3.4% economic growth in 2019

March 5, 2020March 8, 2020 The Sofia Globe staff macroeconomic indicators

Bulgaria’s economy grew by 3.4 per cent last year, based on preliminary data, the country’s National Statistics Institute (NSI) said

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Flu epidemic: All schools in Bulgaria closed until March 11

March 5, 2020March 7, 2020 The Sofia Globe staff

Bulgaria has declared a nationwide influenza epidemic, closing all schools from March 6 to 11. The order was signed on

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