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Russia’s war on Ukraine: EU sanctions on close to 1800 individuals and entities prolonged

September 13, 2023September 13, 2023 The Sofia Globe staff Russia, Ukraine

The Council of the European Union decided on September 13 to prolong for a further six months, until March 15

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Imports from Ukraine: Bulgarian sunflower oil producers happy, grain producers threaten protest

September 13, 2023September 13, 2023 The Sofia Globe staff Russia, Ukraine

A proposed decision by the Bulgarian Parliament against the continuation of the ban on imports from Ukraine of various foodstuffs

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Bulgaria 

Bulgarian government approves memorandum between defence ministries of Bulgaria, Ukraine

September 13, 2023September 13, 2023 The Sofia Globe staff Russia, Ukraine

A Memorandum of Intent between the Ministry of Defence of Bulgaria and the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine was approved

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Bulgaria 

Bulgaria’s Finance Minister: Ban on import of Ukrainian grain caused losses of 146M leva

September 13, 2023September 13, 2023 The Sofia Globe staff Russia, Ukraine

The ban on the import of Ukrainian grain, which the now-departed caretaker cabinet requested from the European Commission, has currently

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Europol: Russia’s war on Ukraine led to significant boost in DDoS attacks on EU targets

September 13, 2023September 13, 2023 The Sofia Globe staff Russia, Ukraine

The Russian war of aggression against Ukraine led to a significant boost in Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks against

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Bulgaria 

Bulgaria’s PM: Liberalisation of foodstuffs imports from Ukraine will reduce prices of basic foodstuffs, cut inflation

September 13, 2023September 13, 2023 The Sofia Globe staff Russia, Ukraine

Bulgaria’s government is backing the proposal, tabled in Parliament, to exempt the import of wheat, corn, rapeseed and sunflower seeds

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Bulgaria 

Bulgaria’s Parliament asked to vote against extension of ban on foodstuffs imports from Ukraine

September 12, 2023September 12, 2023 The Sofia Globe staff Russia, Ukraine

Bulgaria’s Parliament is being asked to vote on a decision to oppose the extension beyond September 15 on the EU

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EU slams so-called ‘elections’ in Russian-occupied parts of Ukraine

September 11, 2023September 11, 2023 The Sofia Globe staff Russia, Ukraine

The European Union strongly condemns Russia holding illegitimate so-called “elections” in the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the City of

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Europe 

Eurobarometer poll: Europeans continue to be in favour of supporting Ukraine and Ukrainians

September 11, 2023September 11, 2023 The Sofia Globe staff Russia, Ukraine

Europeans continue to be in favour of supporting Ukraine and Ukrainians, according to the results of a flash Eurobarometer poll,

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