Brexit: May urges ‘more flexibility’ on Irish border, in call with Bulgarian PM
As Brexit approaches, UK Prime Minister Theresa May has telephoned her Bulgarian counterpart Boiko Borissov, urging “more flexibility” on the
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Opposition Bulgarian Socialist Party votes to quit Parliament
After three hours of stormy debate, the national council of the opposition Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) voted on February 17
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Foreign Minister: From March, Bulgarian visas will be issued in 15 cities in India
Bulgarian visas will be issued in 15 cities in India from March 2019, Foreign Minister Ekaterina Zaharieva said after talks
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Measles outbreak in Bulgaria: Health Minister urges parents to vaccinate their children
Following an outbreak of measles in Bulgaria, the country’s Health Minister Kiril Ananiev has urged parents to vaccinate their children.
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Bulgarian Foreign Ministry relays warning on ‘increased risk’ of terrorist attacks in North Macedonia
In a statement on February 16, Bulgaria’s Foreign Ministry called on citizens visiting the Republic of North Macedonia in coming
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Locomotive that pulled Hitrino disaster train derails at Bulgaria’s Plovdiv railway station
A locomotive that pulled the train that exploded in the Bulgarian village of Hitrino in December 2016 derailed in Plovdiv
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International Skiing Federation World Cup races in Bansko February 22-24: Prices and info
Bulgaria’s Bansko is hosting races in the International Skiing Federation (FIS) World Cup 2019 from February 22 to 24. This
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Bulgaria’s Shalom Jewish organisation signs memorandum of understanding with Gays and Lesbians Accepted in Society Foundation
At a ceremony on February 15, the Organization of the Jews in Bulgaria “Shalom” signed a memorandum of understanding and
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Bulgarian PM Borissov on Brexit: Rights on health care, pensions are first priority
Bulgaria is in advanced preparation for all possible scenarios for Brexit, Prime Minister Boiko Borissov said in talks with EU
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