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EU adopts 19th package of sanctions on Russia

October 23, 2025October 23, 2025 The Sofia Globe staff Russia, Ukraine

The Council of the European Union adopted on October 23 a sweeping 19th package of further 69 individual listings and numerous

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Bulgaria 

Bulgarian government funds free transport for Ukrainian pupils who have temporary protection

October 3, 2025October 3, 2025 The Sofia Globe staff Ukraine

Bulgaria’s Cabinet approved on October 3 a sum of 385 750 leva to provide free transportation to school for children

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Europe 

VDL: Agreement with Ukraine on spending 2B euro on drones

September 30, 2025September 30, 2025 The Sofia Globe staff Nato, Russia, Ukraine

The European Commission (EC) and Ukraine have agreed with Ukraine that a total of two billion euro will be spent

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Bulgaria 

Bulgaria among EU frontline states in talks on Drone Wall – ‘from concept to concrete actions’

September 26, 2025September 26, 2025 The Sofia Globe staff Nato, Russia, Ukraine

Bulgaria was among several European Union “frontline countries” participating in a high-level video conference of defence ministers on September 26

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European Commission adopts 19th package of sanctions on Russia

September 19, 2025September 19, 2025 The Sofia Globe staff Russia, Ukraine

The European Commission (EC) adopted on September 19 the 19th package of sanctions on Russia, EC President Ursula von der

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Bulgaria 

‘Sofia Etchings: A Journey into the Past’ exhibition of works by Ukrainian artist Myronenko

September 18, 2025September 18, 2025 The Sofia Globe staff Sofia, Ukraine

An exhibition of works by Ukrainian artist Vasyl Myronenko entitled “Sofia Etchings: A Journey into the Past” has opened at

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Europe 

EU ministers adopt recommendation on transition from temporary protection for displaced Ukrainians

September 16, 2025September 16, 2025 The Sofia Globe staff Ukraine

European Union ministers have agreed on a common framework for displaced Ukrainians to ensure a sustainable return and reintegration into

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Bulgaria 

Bulgaria’s Foreign Ministry summons Russian ambassador over violations of Polish, Romanian air space

September 15, 2025September 15, 2025 The Sofia Globe staff Poland, Romania, Russia, Ukraine

Russian ambassador in Sofia Eleonora Mitrofanova was summoned to Bulgaria’s Foreign Ministry on September 15 in connection with the deliberate

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Bulgaria 

Four Belgian, three Dutch Tripartite mine hunters to be transferred to Bulgaria free of charge

September 14, 2025September 14, 2025 The Sofia Globe staff Ukraine

Belgium will transfer its four Tripartite Mine Hunters (CMTs) to Bulgaria free of charge to provide operational support to the

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