Bulgaria
Country in Southeast Europe
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Bulgaria, officially the Republic of Bulgaria, is a country in Southeast Europe. It is situated on the eastern portion of the Balkans directly south of the Danube river and west of the Black Sea. Bulgaria is bordered by Greece and Turkey to the south, Serbia and North Macedonia to the west, and Romania to the north. It covers a territory of 110,994 square kilometres (42,855 sq mi) and is the sixteenth-largest country in Europe. Sofia is the nation's capital and largest city; other major cities include Burgas, Plovdiv, and Varna.
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NI supporters treated 'shamefully' in BulgariaNorthern Ireland fans spokesman Gary McAllister says "shameful" treatment of the country's supporters in Bulgaria included being violently attacked.BBC Sport - Published | |
'A lot to learn' as NI not pitch perfect in BulgariaConor Bradley says there is a "lot to learn" as Northern Ireland fall to a 1-0 defeat in Bulgaria in the Nations League.BBC Sport - Published | |
Pitch in Bulgaria not acceptable - O'NeillNorthern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill feels the playing surface at the Stadion Hristo Botev was as poor as he had seen in "a long time" after his side were beaten by Bulgaria in the Nations League.BBC Sport - Published | |
NI 'full of confidence' for Bulgaria game - McNairPaddy McNair says Northern Ireland are determined to follow up their winning start in the Nations League with another good display against Bulgaria.BBC Sport - Published | |
O'Neill feels NI developing 'blueprint' for away successNorthern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill believes his side's recent good performances on the road have shown the way to play against Bulgaria on Sunday.BBC Sport - Published | |
NI players 'stepping into unknown' in Bulgaria - FeeneyAs his old side head to a country he still views as a "second home", former Northern Ireland striker Warren Feeney is expecting Michael O'Neill's squad to receive a "hostile" welcome in Sunday's..BBC Sport - Published | |
NI's Thompson and Spencer to miss Nations League double-headerBrodie Spencer and Jordan Thompson are ruled out of Northern Ireland's Nations League double header against Luxembourg and Bulgaria.BBC Sport - Published | |
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GB's Varley celebrates World Cup silver after 'rocky years'Great Britain's Jess Varley says she has overcome a "rocky few years" after winning silver at the Pentathlon World Cup in Bulgaria.BBC Sport - Published | |
Employee accuses Cadila exec of sexual harassmentA woman from Cadila Pharma filed a sexual harassment complaint against an executive. The Bulgarian woman objected to the police clean chit, alleging a bribe. An inquiry is ongoing, and an FIR is..IndiaTimes - Published | Bulgaria president thanks PM Modi for Indian Navy’s anti-piracy operationIndian Navy's swift 40-hour operation, with PM Modi's support, rescued the hijacked MV Ruen from Somali pirates, ensuring the safety of seven Bulgarians. The operation showcased international..IndiaTimes - Published |
Bulgarian President thanks India for rescuing its citizens from hijacked ship MV RuenPresident of the Republic of Bulgaria, Rumen Radev, extended his gratitude to the Indian Navy on Monday for successfully rescuing its 7 crew members that were being held hostage by pirates aboard a..IndiaTimes - Published | 'That’s what friends are for': Jaishankar after Bulgaria thanks India for rescuing its nationals from hijacked ship MV RuenIndiaTimes - Published |
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Draper eases into last four at Sofia OpenBritain's Jack Draper continues his good run of form with victory over Turkey's Cem Ilkel in the last eight of the Sofia Open in BulgariaBBC Sport - Published | Rishi Sunak signs new deals with three countries to tackle people smugglingRishi Sunak has signed new deals with Serbia, Belgium and Bulgaria to help target the criminal gangs who smuggle people across the Channel in small boats.Sky News - Published |
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