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Greddy Assa exhibition ‘Conversations with painting’ at Plovdiv City Art Gallery’s Hall 2019

July 28, 2025 The Sofia Globe staff Plovdiv

An exhibition of work by prominent Bulgarian artist Greddy Assa is on display at Plovdiv City Art Gallery’s Hall 2019

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Code Red: Second day of highest-level weather warning in Bulgaria for July 27 over sizzling temperatures

July 26, 2025July 26, 2025 The Sofia Globe staff

For the second time in as many days, Bulgaria’s national meteorological bureau has issued the highest-level warning of extremely dangerous

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Environment Ministry: Bulgaria is the EU country most affected by fires in 2024- 2025

July 25, 2025July 25, 2025 The Sofia Globe staff

Bulgaria is the EU country most affected by fires for 2024–2025, the Environment Ministry said in a Facebook post on

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Code Red: Bulgaria issues highest-level weather warning for several districts for July 26

July 25, 2025July 25, 2025 The Sofia Globe staff

Bulgaria’s national meteorological bureau has issued the highest-level warning of extremely dangerous weather – Code Red – for several districts

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Bulgaria issues latest weather warning over scorching temperatures

July 24, 2025July 24, 2025 The Sofia Globe staff

Bulgaria’s national meteorological bureau has issued the Code Orange warning of dangerous weather for the entire country for July 25

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EC opens three new infringement cases against Bulgaria

July 24, 2025July 24, 2025 The Sofia Globe staff European Commission

The European Commission said on July 24 that it opened three new infringement cases against Bulgaria for failing to notify

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Bulgarian President Radev vetoes amendments to Medical Insurance Act

July 24, 2025July 24, 2025 The Sofia Globe staff Roumen Radev

Bulgarian President Roumen Radev said on July 24 that he vetoed parts of the bill to amend the Medical Insurance

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Bulgarian Parliament slams Putin’s regime, targets Russian-owned Kamchia complex

July 23, 2025July 23, 2025 The Sofia Globe staff Russia, Ukraine

Bulgaria’s Parliament approved on July 23 a declaration tabled by opposition We Continue the Change – Democratic Bulgaria coalition MP

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Bulgaria’s Parliament approves amendments to Road Traffic Act

July 23, 2025July 23, 2025 The Sofia Globe staff

Bulgaria’s Parliament approved on July 23 the second and final reading of several amendments to the Road Traffic Act, in

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