The ''State Gazette'' ( bg, Държавен Вестник, Darzhaven Vestnik, abbreviated ''DV'' () is the

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of record of

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and has been in print since 1879. The ''State Gazette'' was founded by state decree of Prince

Alexander of Battenberg Alexander Joseph ( bg, Александър I Батенберг; 5 April 185717 November 1893), known as Alexander of Battenberg, was the first prince ('' knyaz'') of the Principality of Bulgaria from 1879 until his abdication in 1886. The Bul ...

on 19 July 1879. Its first edition was 28 July 1879. It was first published weekly, and then daily. The print edition of the gazette is divided into two sections. The "Official section" contains bills promulgated by the

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, decrees by the

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, international treaties, and other legal acts. The "Unofficial section" includes administrative deeds (executive decisions) by ministers and heads of national or municipal institutions and agencies, announcements, court summons, etc. The online edition contains all public procurement and concession notices since January 5, 2005. The publication of the ''State Gazette'' is regulated by law and administered by the National Assembly; there are regular editions every Tuesday and Thursday, as well as additional ones as needed. The current circulation is approximately 21,000 copies. Since 2008, the gazette has been available online.

References

External links

State Gazette official website

First edition, 28 July 1879
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