EC waives customs duties and VAT on import of life-saving goods for Ukrainians
The European Commission (EC) adopted on July 1 a decision enabling EU countries to temporarily waive customs duties and value-added
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Eurostat reports agricultural products price rises after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has significantly disturbed global agricultural markets, particularly as Russia and Ukraine have been major exporters
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Bulgaria’s outgoing PM rejects Russia’s ultimatum over expulsion of diplomats
Bulgaria’s outgoing Prime Minister Kiril Petkov said on July 1 that he would not change the decision to expel 70
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Bulgarian Navy destroys floating sea mine in Black Sea
Bulgaria’s Navy destroyed a floating sea mine on June 30, the Navy said in a statement on July 1. The
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Russian ambassador to Bulgaria threatens embassy closure after staff expulsion
Bulgaria’s Foreign Ministry said on June 30 that Russian ambassador Eleonora Mitrofanova has asked Bulgaria to withdraw its expulsion of
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Recriminations among politicians in Bulgaria over expulsion of Russian diplomats continue
Domestic political disputes between rival camps in Bulgaria continued on June 30 over outgoing Prime Minister Kiril Petkov’s announcement that
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Bulgarian Socialist Party breaks off talks with WCC on government formation
The Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) executive bureau decided on June 29 to suspend talks with the Kiril Petkov-Assen Vassilev We
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EC doubles funding for EU countries receiving Ukrainian refugees to 7B euro
The European Commission (EC) adopted on June 29 the “Flexible Assistance to Territories (FAST-CARE)” package to help EU countries, regional
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Bulgarian President reserved in comments on expulsion of Russian diplomats
Bulgarian President Roumen Radev told reporters in Madrid that he hoped that Prime Minister Kiril Petkov would have carefully considered
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