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Coronavirus in Bulgaria: Sofia University closes, theatres go dark

March 8, 2020March 8, 2020 The Sofia Globe staff new coronavirus

Sofia University rector Atanas Gerdzhikov ordered the suspension of classes and all large-scale events at the university until March 15

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Bulgaria 

Coronavirus: Bulgarian PM urges industry to produce waterproof protective clothing

March 8, 2020March 9, 2020 The Sofia Globe staff new coronavirus

Meeting representatives of the textile industry on March 8, Bulgarian Prime Minister Boiko Borissov called for the large-scale production of

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Bulgaria 

Coronavirus: Bulgarian government closes cinemas, theatres, restricts sports events

March 8, 2020March 9, 2020 The Sofia Globe staff new coronavirus

Following the confirmation of four cases of new coronavirus in Bulgaria, the country’s government ordered a ban on all indoor

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Bulgaria 

Bulgaria confirms four cases of Covid-19 new coronavirus

March 8, 2020March 9, 2020 The Sofia Globe staff new coronavirus

Tests have confirmed four cases of Covid-19 new coronavirus in Bulgaria, the crisis staff announced on the morning of March

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Bulgaria 

Crisis Staff: Bulgaria remains clear of coronavirus

March 7, 2020March 8, 2020 The Sofia Globe staff new coronavirus

All tests for Covid-19 new coronavirus in Bulgaria so far have proven negative, the head of the country’s crisis staff

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Bulgaria 

Coronavirus: Netanyahu invites Bulgarian PM to take part in video conference with other leaders

March 6, 2020March 8, 2020 The Sofia Globe staff Israel, new coronavirus

Bulgarian Prime Minister Boiko Borissov is among leaders of European countries invited by Israeli Prime Minister Boiko Borissov to take

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Europe 

Covid-19: European Commission funds projects in vaccine development

March 6, 2020March 6, 2020 The Sofia Globe staff new coronavirus

Following the publication of a 10 million euro call in January, the European Commission has secured an additional 37.5 million

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Bulgaria 

Bulgaria expands categories of people to be tested for new coronavirus

March 3, 2020March 7, 2020 The Sofia Globe staff new coronavirus

There continue to be no confirmed cases of Covid-19 new coronavirus in Bulgaria, an evening briefing on March 3 was

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Bulgaria 

Bulgarian President Radev slams cancellation of national day Shipka Peak ceremony

March 3, 2020March 4, 2020 The Sofia Globe staff new coronavirus, Roumen Radev

Notwithstanding the cancellation of Bulgaria’s March 3 national day ceremony on Shipka Peak, President Roumen Radev went to the site,

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