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‘No Nazis in Our Streets’ protest held in Sofia against Lukov March

February 12, 2017March 9, 2017 The Sofia Globe staff Sofia

A procession themed “No Nazis in Our Streets” was held in Sofia on February 12 against the planned annual Lukov

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Bulgaria 

Shocking? Bulgaria’s bitter winter weather causes high electricity bills

February 8, 2017March 9, 2017 The Sofia Globe staff energy, Plovdiv, Sofia

In what is hardly a surprise development, the prolonged sub-zero winter weather in Bulgaria in January has resulted in high

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Bulgaria 

Another controversial ‘Lukov March’ honouring World War 2 general planned for Sofia

February 7, 2017March 9, 2017 The Sofia Globe staff Sofia

Far-right activists in Bulgaria are planning to hold their annual “Lukov March” in capital city Sofia on February 18, honouring

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terminal 2 of Sofia Airport in Bulgaria
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Bulgaria extends deadline for Sofia Airport concession bids to May

January 23, 2017March 9, 2017 The Sofia Globe staff Sofia

Bulgaria’s outgoing Cabinet has decided to extend the deadline for bids in the tender to pick a concession operator for

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Bulgaria 

Bulgaria’s winter weather crisis: Sea at Bourgas freezes, Danube still iced over

January 12, 2017March 9, 2017 The Sofia Globe staff Bourgas, Plovdiv, Sofia, Varna

The sea at Bulgaria’s southern Black Sea Bourgas port and the Sarafovo fishing harbour froze on January 12, while shipping

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Bulgaria 

Sofia extends school holidays again because of cold classrooms

January 10, 2017March 9, 2017 The Sofia Globe staff Sofia

Bulgaria’s capital Sofia has again extended what began as the Christmas school holiday, with schools now due to re-open on

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Bulgaria 

‘Code Orange’ dangerous weather warning over snow, wind in 12 Bulgarian regions for January 10

January 9, 2017March 9, 2017 The Sofia Globe staff Bourgas, Rousse, Sofia, Varna

A “code orange” dangerous weather warning over expected snowfalls and strong winds has been issued for 12 regions in eastern

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Bulgaria 

Bulgaria’s icy weather causes school closures, traffic disruptions, railway delays

January 8, 2017March 9, 2017 The Sofia Globe staff Plovdiv, Sofia

Bone-chilling temperatures and other wintry weather problems in Bulgaria on January 8 led to further school closures, continuing power cuts

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Bulgaria 

Bulgaria’s capital Sofia extends school holidays to January 10 because of cold weather

January 8, 2017March 9, 2017 The Sofia Globe staff Sofia

Schools in Bulgaria’s capital city Sofia will remain closed on January 9 and 10 because of the cold winter weather,

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