Archaeology: Triangular stone tower found at Bulgaria’s Kokalyane Urvich fortress site
An exceptional archaeological discovery has been made in the Kokalyane Urvich fortress site near Sofia – a triangular stone tower,
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US State Dept approves possible sale to Bulgaria of Naval Strike Missile Coastal Defence System
The United States State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to the government of Bulgaria of Naval Strike
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Bulgaria: Protest to be held against acting Prosecutor-General remaining in office
A protest is to be held in Bulgaria’s capital city Sofia on July 22 against acting Prosecutor-General Borislav Sarafov remaining
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Bulgaria issues warning of dangerous weather over forecast scorching temperatures
Bulgaria’s national meteorological bureau has issued the Code Orange warning of dangerous weather for most of the country for July
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Protests in Bulgaria continue: ‘You don’t have handcuffs for everyone’
Protests in solidarity with accused Varna mayor Blagomir Kotsev – seen by supporters as targeted because of his political affiliation
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Bulgaria’s Parliament approves amendments to Penal Code
At a lengthy sitting on July 18, Bulgaria’s National Assembly approved numerous amendments to the Penal Code, covering matters from
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Parliament elects Velislava Delcheva as Bulgaria’s new Ombudsman
In a vote on July 18, Bulgaria’s National Assembly elected Velislava Delcheva as the country’s new Ombudsman. Delcheva, nominated by
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Bulgaria’s Foreign Ministry criticises presence of German ambassador at Justice for All protest
Bulgaria’s Foreign Ministry issued a statement on July 17 that in effect – without naming her – criticised German ambassador
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EC opens new infringement case against Bulgaria on methane rules
The European Commission said on July 17 that it opened a new infringement case against Bulgaria for failing to comply
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