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European Commission approves 7.4M euro emergency support for Bulgarian farmers

October 10, 2025October 10, 2025 The Sofia Globe staff European Commission

The European Commission said on October 10 that it has approved 7.4 million euro as emergency support for Bulgarian farmers

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European Commission takes Bulgaria to ECJ over rules on posting of drivers

October 8, 2025October 8, 2025 The Sofia Globe staff European Commission

The European Commission said on October 8 that it has decided to refer Bulgaria to the EU Court of Justice

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EC opens two new infringement cases against Bulgaria

September 25, 2025September 25, 2025 The Sofia Globe staff European Commission

The European Commission said on September 25 that it opened two new infringement cases against Bulgaria for failing to notify

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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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EC opens new infringement case against Bulgaria on methane rules

July 17, 2025July 17, 2025 The Sofia Globe staff European Commission

The European Commission said on July 17 that it opened a new infringement case against Bulgaria for failing to comply

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European Commission takes Bulgaria to ECJ over terrorism content rules

June 18, 2025June 18, 2025 The Sofia Globe staff European Commission

The European Commission said on June 18 that it has decided to refer Bulgaria to the EU Court of Justice

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EU prepares for summer wildfires with additional firefighters, aircraft

May 26, 2025May 26, 2025 The Sofia Globe staff European Commission, Greece

The European Union has put together teams of firefighters and aircraft to help European countries likely to be affected by

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EC opens new infringement case against Bulgaria

May 22, 2025May 22, 2025 The Sofia Globe staff European Commission

The European Commission said on May 22 that it opened a new infringement case against Bulgaria for failing to recognize

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Bulgaria 

European Commission takes Bulgaria to ECJ over tolls, access to lawyers

May 7, 2025May 7, 2025 The Sofia Globe staff European Commission

The European Commission said on May 7 that it has decided to refer Bulgaria to the EU Court of Justice

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