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Now playing Next the global conversation Bulgarian election contenders present their case on Euronews While the security of Europe is in deep crisis, Bulgaria goes to elections for the fifth time in two years. Joining us for this special Global Conversation, are the two leading contenders, Kiril Petkov and Bojko Borisov. 31/03/2023
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Now playing Next Touch Experience world landmarks through touch in this Bulgarian exhibition An travelling exhibition of world landmarks has been created especially for people with vision impairments allowing visitors to explore famous buildings and objects from around the world in 3D. 17/03/2023
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Now playing Next world news Arrests in Bulgaria after 18 Afghan migrants found dead in a truck Bulgarian police say they have arrested seven people in connection with the deaths of 18 Afghan migrants, including a child, in the back of a truck 19/02/2023
Now playing Next world news Eighteen migrants found dead in abandoned truck in Bulgaria Authorities say they were among 40 people hidden inside the truck under bundles of wood. The cause of their death is unknown at this stage, but a road accident has been ruled out. 17/02/2023
Now playing Next no comment WATCH: Bulgarian folk dancers step out for masked festival A masked festival has been held in Bulgaria to mark the end of winter. People gathered in vibrant costumes to ward off evil at the Surva festival. 01/02/2023
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