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The practice of purchasing icons as a means to reduce traffic accidents started under Kiril Petkov's government. Its interior minister actually approved the purchase of Ascension of the Christ icons.

Interior Minister Daniel Mitov on why the government planned to buy thousands of icons to distribute among drivers to prevent traffic accidents

The rot consuming the Interior Ministry runs deep.

Kostadin Kostadinov, Vazrazhdane, or Revival, on the death of a suspect in custody

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WHERE IN BULGARIA ARE YOU?

Situated in the heart of what is probably Bulgaria's best farming land, it has a rich history of which... almost no material heritage remains. Everything was constructed anew in the 1960s and 1970s: brutalist office buildings, prefabricated housing estates, the inevitable megalomaniacal hotel and some rally-friendly squares paved with slippery slabs that seem to be in constant need of repair. But do take your time.

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WHERE IS THE SHIPKA PASS?

1. Bulgaria's most densely populated urban area is…
A. Sofia
B. Vidin
C. Vratsa

2. Where is Bulgaria's best preserved ancient Roman stadium?
A. Plovdiv
B. Burgas
C. Melnik

3. Which river that springs in Bulgaria is the longest in the Balkans?
A. The Iskar
B. The Struma
C. The Maritsa

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WHERE IN BULGARIA ARE YOU?

In Antiquity and onwards the area developed as a thriving centre for mining lead, iron, silver, gold and copper. As it happened, one of the first Bulgarian rebellions against the Ottomans originated here, in the 17th century. It was organised and led exclusively by Roman Catholics, the main religious group in the area. Today the town's main claim to fame is the local carpet weaving craft.

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It wouldn't be that chaotic if I were the organiser.

Ekaterina Yordanova, GERB, who, according to some reports, was behind the protest of public transit drivers in Sofia

It's simple. The boy is incapable of doing anything properly. In two years, he hasn't solved a single issue – garbage, traffic gams, anything.

Boyko Borisov, GERB, on Sofia's mayor, Vasil Terziev

All the most 'capable' people of GERB can do is to punish the people of Sofia.

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Bulgaria's roads are a delayed death sentence.

Diana Rusinova, European Center for Transport Policies

I am not going to spoil the kids' celebration with talking about Bulgarian politics.

President Rumen Radev during a school visit, when asked to comment on Russia's deadly attack on Sumy on Palm Sunday

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