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Bulgaria, Albania’s Presidents to Mark 100 Years of Diplomacy

Bulgaria's President Rosen Plevneliev is on an official visit to Albania, where he will meet with his counterpart Bujar Nishani later on Thursday.

Politics » Diplomacy | January 16, 2014, Thursday // 10:19 | Viewed: 2217

Bulgaria's PM Confirms: No Sochi Olympics Boycott

Bulgaria’s Prime Minister Plamen Oresharski has confirmed media reports he will attend the upcoming Winter Olympics in Russia’s Sochi.

Politics » Diplomacy | January 15, 2014, Wednesday // 19:02 | Viewed: 2568

Bulgaria's Stefan Tafrov Elected UNICEF's Board VP

The Bulgarian Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Stefan Tafrov, was elected Vice-President of the Bureau of UNICEF's Executive Board for 2014 by the Eastern European regional group.

Politics » Diplomacy | January 15, 2014, Wednesday // 18:09 | Viewed: 7745

FM: Bulgaria Must Build Pragmatic Trade Relationship with Russia

The Bulgarian cabinet is committed to being pro-active in seeking out foreign markets for Bulgarian products, stated Bulgaria's Foreign Affairs Minister Kristian Vigenin.

Politics » Diplomacy | January 14, 2014, Tuesday // 20:22 | Viewed: 2747

French Ambassador: Bulgarian Nationalist's Behavior Was Intentional

French Ambassador in Sofia, H.E. Xavier Lapeyre de Cabanes, says he has a great chance to be working in an EU Member State such as his homeland because of the many things the two countries have in common.

Politics » Diplomacy | January 12, 2014, Sunday // 14:19 | Viewed: 3915

Bulgaria's Top Diplomat Sends Condolences on Sharon's Death

Bulgaria's Foreign Minister Kristian Vigenin has sent official condolences to Israeli counterpart, Avigdor Lieberman, on the death of former Prime Minister Ariel Sharon.

Politics » Diplomacy | January 12, 2014, Sunday // 11:52 | Viewed: 2608

Border Fence to Ease Refugee Flow, Says Greek Ambassador to Bulgaria

One of the main priorities of Greece’s EU presidency will be the issue of refugees and migrants, says the country’s Ambassador to Bulgaria Dimosthenis Stoidis.

Politics » Diplomacy | January 11, 2014, Saturday // 14:33 | Viewed: 2183

Bulgarian President Wants to 'Open New Doors' to China

Bulgarian President Rosen Plevneliev is starting on an ambitious official visit to China, January 12-15.

Politics » Diplomacy | January 10, 2014, Friday // 18:46 | Viewed: 2431

FM: Bulgaria Stands behind Macedonia's EU Bid

Bulgaria supports the future membership of Macedonia in the European Union, but there are outstanding bilateral issues to be ironed out beforehand, stated Bulgarian Minister of Foreign Affairs Kristian Vigenin.

Politics » Diplomacy | January 10, 2014, Friday // 17:13 | Viewed: 3610

100 Attend Ataka Protest outside US Embassy in Sofia

Protesters from the ultranationalist Bulgarian party Ataka insisted upon the demolition of the monument of the American pilots who died in Sofia on January 10, 1944.

Politics » Diplomacy | January 10, 2014, Friday // 15:08 | Viewed: 3113

Bulgarian Ultranationalist Ataka to Protest outside US Embassy, Sofia

Bulgaria's nationalist party Ataka will stage a protest outside the US Embassy in Sofia, Friday, to honor the victims of the Allied bombing raid which occurred on January 10, 1944.

Politics » Diplomacy | January 10, 2014, Friday // 08:55 | Viewed: 2691

French Ambassador Calls for Apology in Siderov Case

The French Ambassador to Bulgaria expects an apology from the nationalist leader Volen Siderov, regarding the scandal involving a French diplomat.

Politics » Diplomacy | January 9, 2014, Thursday // 11:36 | Viewed: 2188

Serbian Deputy PM Visits Kosovo Serbs, Praises Negotiations

Serbia's Deputy Prime Minister called for peaceful negotiations with Kosovo Albanians in order to resolve the issues between the two nations.

Politics » Diplomacy | January 8, 2014, Wednesday // 19:04 | Viewed: 2368

Bulgaria to Re-open Consulate in Milan

Bulgaria has decided to re-open its Consulate General in Milan, which was closed down in 2012.

Politics » Diplomacy | January 8, 2014, Wednesday // 15:21 | Viewed: 1595

Palestinian Embassy Honors Bulgarian Ex-President Parvanov

The former Bulgarian President Georgi Parvanov has received an honorary award for personal contributions from the Palestinian Embassy in Bulgaria.

Politics » Diplomacy | January 7, 2014, Tuesday // 17:41 | Viewed: 1733

France Demands Apology from Bulgarian Ultranationalist Leader

France’s embassy in Bulgaria has published an official statement condemning the behavior of controversial Bulgarian ultranationalist leader Volen Siderov.

Politics » Diplomacy | January 7, 2014, Tuesday // 17:21 | Viewed: 5331

UNHCR: Halt Transfers of Asylum-Seekers Back to Bulgaria

UNHCR has urged states participating in the Dublin Regulation to temporarily suspend transfers of asylum-seekers back to Bulgaria, saying they risk inhuman or degrading treatment.

Politics » Diplomacy | January 3, 2014, Friday // 16:48 | Viewed: 3064

Greek Foreign Minister: EU Presidency Is Opportunity

Greece’s foreign minister believes the country’s EU presidency is an opportunity to present itself as a full-fledged member of the block, despite the crisis it is faced with.

Politics » Diplomacy | January 2, 2014, Thursday // 17:36 | Viewed: 3273

Bulgaria Takes over Black Sea Economic Cooperation Presidency

Bulgaria will preside the Parliamentary Assembly of Black Sea Economic Cooperation (BSEC) in the period January 1 - June 30, 2014.

Politics » Diplomacy | January 1, 2014, Wednesday // 09:59 | Viewed: 2210

British-Bulgarian Businessman Awarded MBE in Queen's Honours List

William Drysdale, Chairman at British Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce, has been appointed MBE in the Queen's New Year Honours list for his services to Business.

Politics » Diplomacy | December 31, 2013, Tuesday // 19:04 | Viewed: 3371

Bulgarian Foreign Minister Expresses Condolences to Russia

Bulgaria’s Foreign Minister Kristian Vigenin has condemned the terrorist attacks in Volgograd.

Politics » Diplomacy | December 30, 2013, Monday // 13:45 | Viewed: 1438
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