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Bulgarian Officials Unlikely to Boycott Sochi Olympics

Bulgaria’s Prime Minister Plamen Oresharski and President Rosen Plevneliev will both attend the upcoming Winter Olympics in Russia’s Sochi, according to local media.

Politics » Diplomacy | December 24, 2013, Tuesday // 11:28 | Viewed: 2746

Bulgaria's Foreign Ministry Awards Cuban Ambassador

The Ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary of the Republic of Cuba in Bulgaria has been awarded a 'Golden Laurel Branch' by the Bulgarian Foreign Ministry.

Politics » Diplomacy | December 19, 2013, Thursday // 15:42 | Viewed: 3417

Russian Treatment of Ukraine 'Scandalous', Says New German FM

The new German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier has criticized Russia’s behavior with regards to Ukraine in his inaugural speech.

Politics » Diplomacy | December 18, 2013, Wednesday // 14:41 | Viewed: 2037

EU Sets January Date for Serbia Accession Talks

The EU has set January 21 as the starting date for membership talks with Serbia.

Politics » Diplomacy | December 18, 2013, Wednesday // 11:34 | Viewed: 2159

Bulgaria, China Seek to Deepen Parliament Ties

China and Bulgaria have declared they would seek to further enhance bilateral exchanges and the cooperation of their parliaments.

Politics » Diplomacy | December 16, 2013, Monday // 18:32 | Viewed: 11874

Bulgaria, Macedonia See Little Progress in 'Friendship Treaty' Talks

Bulgaria’s Foreign Minister believes that no significant progress has been achieved so far in the country’s good-neighbor agreement talks with Macedonia.

Politics » Diplomacy | December 13, 2013, Friday // 18:38 | Viewed: 3102

Bulgaria's Foreign Ministry Organizing Open Door Days

Bulgaria's Foreign Ministry is organizing Open Door Days on December 13 and 14.

Politics » Diplomacy | December 13, 2013, Friday // 17:32 | Viewed: 1656

Bulgaria Assumes Black Sea Cooperation Presidency

The rotational chairmanship of the Black Sea Econonomic Cooperation was officially transfered from Armenia to Bulgaria at a ceremony in Yerevan.

Politics » Diplomacy | December 12, 2013, Thursday // 19:13 | Viewed: 2228

Bulgarian Delegation Visits Chinese Car Factory

A Bulgarian parliamentary delegation led by Parliament Speaker Mihail Mikov arrived on an official visit in China Thursday.

Politics » Diplomacy | December 12, 2013, Thursday // 17:43 | Viewed: 2538

US Helsinki Commission Chief Urges Ukrainian Authorities to Drop Force

The Chairman of the US Helsinki Commission and senior member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Sen.

Politics » Diplomacy | December 12, 2013, Thursday // 16:08 | Viewed: 1689

Bulgarian President Joins FM's Objection to Erdogan 'Thrace' Statement

Bulgarian President Rosen Plevneliev has said he supports Bulgaria's Foreign Affairs Ministry's statement objecting to a controversial statement Turkish PM Recep Tayyip Erdogan linking Bulgarian territories to Turkish national interests.

Politics » Diplomacy | December 12, 2013, Thursday // 15:53 | Viewed: 9997

Yanukovych Will Sign EU Deal, Says Ashton

The EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton has revealed that Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych intends to sign a deal for association with the EU after all.

Politics » Diplomacy | December 12, 2013, Thursday // 12:36 | Viewed: 2007

Turkish PM Speech Stirs Controversy on Balkans

A controversial speech of Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has stirred a scandal on the Balkans, including in Bulgaria.

Politics » Diplomacy | December 11, 2013, Wednesday // 17:21 | Viewed: 5825

Lithuanian Foreign Minister Condemns Ukraine’s Use of Force

Lithuania's Foreign Minister Linas Linkevicius has condemned the Ukrainian authorities' use of force against "peaceful demonstrators".

Politics » Diplomacy | December 11, 2013, Wednesday // 14:21 | Viewed: 2422

Serbia Counts on South Stream for Energy, Says PM Dacic

The Prime Ministers of Bulgaria and Serbia, Plamen Oresharski and Ivica Dacic met in Sofia on Wednesday morning.

Politics » Diplomacy | December 11, 2013, Wednesday // 12:31 | Viewed: 1916

Serbian PM Ivica Dacic on Visit to Bulgaria

Serbia’s Prime Minister Ivica Dacic is on an official visit to Sofia, accompanied by a delegation of cabinet ministers.

Politics » Diplomacy | December 11, 2013, Wednesday // 08:16 | Viewed: 1642

Deputy Foreign Min Represents Bulgaria at Mandela Memorial Service

Bulgaria is represented at the memorial service for former South African President Nelson Mandela by Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister, Angel Velichkov.

Politics » Diplomacy | December 10, 2013, Tuesday // 13:33 | Viewed: 1953

Bulgaria Says Hoping to See Ukraine Closer to EU

Bulgarian Foreign Minister Kristian Vigenin has declared that his country hopes to see Ukraine get closer to the European Union.

Politics » Diplomacy | December 9, 2013, Monday // 15:55 | Viewed: 1603

Bulgarian President: Never Has the World Been So United in Mourning

Bulgaria's President Rosen Plevneliev sent his condolences for the death of Nelson Mandela, in a letter to his South African counterpart Jacob Zuma.

Politics » Diplomacy | December 6, 2013, Friday // 15:48 | Viewed: 1458

Bulgaria's Foreign Minister: Mandela Left Mark on Humanity

Mandela was among the greatest leaders of the 20th century and he left his mark in the history of South Africa and all of humanity, according to Bulgaria's Foreign Minister.

Politics » Diplomacy | December 6, 2013, Friday // 13:32 | Viewed: 1640

Bulgaria Reiterates Support for Kosovo's EU Entry Bid

Bulgaria's government has once again expressed its support for Kosovo's efforts to join a number of international organizations, including the EU and UN.

Politics » Diplomacy | December 2, 2013, Monday // 16:55 | Viewed: 2498
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