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Sofia’s ‘Blue’ and ‘Green’ zones parking system in effect – not without teething troubles

September 3, 2012September 3, 2012 The Sofia Globe staff

The new system of “Blue” and “Green” zones for parking in Sofia has come into effect, amid continuing controversy involving

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Bulgaria News 

Archaeology: Oldest necropolis of ancient Apollonia found in Bulgaria’s Sozopol

September 3, 2012September 3, 2012 The Sofia Globe staff

Archaeologists have found the long sought-after oldest necropolis of ancient Apollonia, the Black Sea town that was the predecessor to

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Bulgaria News 

SMS payment for ‘Blue Zone’ parking starts in Bulgaria’s Plovdiv

September 3, 2012September 3, 2012 The Sofia Globe staff

A system of payment by mobile phone text message for parking in the “Blue Zone” in Bulgaria’s second city of

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Sofia’s new metro underground railway has positive effect on nearby property prices, real estate agencies say

September 3, 2012September 3, 2012 The Sofia Globe staff

The new Sofia metro underground railway line, officially opened on August 31 2012, has kept property prices in adjoining residential

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Bulgaria News 

Bulgaria’s Ministry of Justice probes suicide in detention of German murder accused

September 3, 2012September 3, 2012 The Sofia Globe staff

Bulgaria’s Ministry of Justice was expected to announce on September 3 2012 the outcome of a rapid investigation into the

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Turkey lobbies museums around world to return artifacts

September 3, 2012September 2, 2012 Dorian Jones of VOANews

Turkey is following an increasingly aggressive policy of getting top museums around the world to return its heritage. Minister of

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Europe News 

Armenia cuts ties with Hungary in soldier dispute

September 3, 2012September 2, 2012 Stefan Bos of VOANews

Armenia says it is cutting all ties with Hungary for allowing an Azerbaijani soldier who killed an Armenian officer to

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Bulgaria Europe News 

Sofia’s new metro line opens

August 31, 2012May 22, 2013 The Sofia Globe staff

The opening of Sofia’s new metro underground railway line was celebrated by offering free rides to all users from the

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Bulgaria News 

Environment Ministry orders new ban on building in Bulgaria’s Kamchiya: Updated

August 31, 2012August 31, 2012 The Sofia Globe staff

Bulgaria’s Environment Ministry on August 31 issued a new ban on construction in the Kamchiya Sands area, responding to the

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