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French Envoy: Anti-Govt Rallies in Bulgaria Signal Chronic Problems

French Ambassador to Bulgaria Xavier Lapeyre de Cabanes has argued that the ongoing anti-government rallies in the country point to long-standing unsolved issues.

Politics » Diplomacy | November 23, 2013, Saturday // 16:50 | Viewed: 4718

Bulgaria Marks Anniversary of Bill Clinton's Visit

Bulgaria marked Friday evening the 14th anniversary of US President Bill Clinton's historic visit to the Bulgarian capital Sofia.

Politics » Diplomacy | November 23, 2013, Saturday // 11:03 | Viewed: 6834

Bulgarian Foreign Ministry Issues France Travel Advisory

Bulgaria's Foreign Ministry has issued a recommendation to all of its citizens to refrain from travelling to France, unless absolutely necessary, over the complicated winter situation in the country.

Politics » Diplomacy | November 22, 2013, Friday // 12:07 | Viewed: 2247

Top Bulgarian Nationalist Not Included in Syria Visit

Volen Siderov, leader of the Bulgarian extremist nationalist party Ataka, will not be part of the delegation of lawmakers traveling to Syria, as previously reported.

Politics » Diplomacy | November 22, 2013, Friday // 08:49 | Viewed: 7391

FM: Bulgaria Will Support Albania’s EU Candidacy

Bulgaria will support Albania in its candidacy for the European Union, said Foreign Minister Kristian Vigenin.

Politics » Diplomacy | November 20, 2013, Wednesday // 14:07 | Viewed: 1957

US Envoy: Predecessor's Visit with Protesting Students Was Private

Former US Ambassador to Bulgaria, James Pardew, was on a private visit when he met with protesting students at Sofia University, current Ambassador, H.E. Marcie Ries explained.

Politics » Diplomacy | November 19, 2013, Tuesday // 14:12 | Viewed: 1624

Bulgarian Govt Appoints 6 New Ambassadors

The Bulgarian Socialist-endorsed government of Prime Minister, Plamen Oresharski, has decided at a behind-closed-doors sitting to appoint six new ambassadors.

Politics » Diplomacy | November 19, 2013, Tuesday // 09:32 | Viewed: 3153

Bulgarian MFA Issues Libya Travel Alert

Bulgaria’s Foreign Ministry has issued a recommendation to all of its citizens to refrain from travelling to Libya, unless absolutely necessary.

Politics » Diplomacy | November 18, 2013, Monday // 14:40 | Viewed: 1696

UN Warns Greece, Bulgaria: Don't Turn Away Syria Refugees

The UN's refugee agency has voiced concerns over reports that Greece and Bulgaria were turning back Syrians fleeing their war-ravaged homeland, forcing them to return to overloaded Turkey.

Politics » Diplomacy | November 15, 2013, Friday // 18:43 | Viewed: 4147

Bulgaria FM: Refugee Wave Will Be Curbed By Government's Plan

Migration pressure on Bulgaria will be curbed to reasonable with implementation of Government’s plan aimed at decreasing refugee influx, says Foreign Minister Kristian Vigenin.

Politics » Diplomacy | November 15, 2013, Friday // 15:22 | Viewed: 2099

French Embassy Was Never against Bulgarian Cabinet - Ambassador

The French Embassy in Sofia has never taken sides in Bulgarian domestic issues, having acting only as a careful observer, according to new French ambassador Xavier Lapeyre de Cabanes.

Politics » Diplomacy | November 14, 2013, Thursday // 17:56 | Viewed: 2208

Washington DC Intersection Officially Named after Bulgarian Hero

A street intersection outside the Bulgarian Embassy in Washington was officially renamed Tuesday in honor of WW II era Bulgarian lawmaker Dimitar Peshev.

Politics » Diplomacy | November 13, 2013, Wednesday // 16:29 | Viewed: 16202

Seychelles President James Michel Met Honorary Consul Maxim Behar

Seychelles President James Michel received at the State House in Victoria Honorary Consul in Bulgaria Maxim Behar.

Politics » Diplomacy | November 13, 2013, Wednesday // 15:39 | Viewed: 9189

Bulgaria's President Congratulates Bokova on 2nd Term as UNESCO Head

Bulgarian President Rosen Plevneliev has congratulated Irina Bokova on her official reelection for a second four-year term as a UNESCO Director-General.

Politics » Diplomacy | November 12, 2013, Tuesday // 17:25 | Viewed: 1268

Bulgaria's Bokova Reelected UNESCO Director-General

Irina Bokova will keep the post of UNESCO Director-General for another 4-year term.

Politics » Diplomacy | November 12, 2013, Tuesday // 14:45 | Viewed: 1869

Bulgarian Interior Minister Meets Israeli Counterpart

Bulgarian Interior Minister Tsvetlin Yovchev, who is on a visit to Israel has met Israel’s Minister of Public Security Yitzhak Aharonovich on Tuesday.

Politics » Diplomacy | November 12, 2013, Tuesday // 14:35 | Viewed: 1889

Ex US Diplomat, German Ambassador Meet with Protesting Bulgarian Students

Boris Angelov, a Sofia University protesting student, confirmed Tuesday morning earlier reports that former US Ambassador James Pardew has visited the school on Monday.

Politics » Diplomacy | November 12, 2013, Tuesday // 12:54 | Viewed: 2912

Recalled Ambassador to Brazil to Sue Bulgaria's Foreign Ministry

Recalled Bulgarian Ambassador to Brazil, Chavdar Nikolov, is to sue Bulgaria's foreign ministry for removing from office in what he has called a direct, personal attack.

Politics » Diplomacy | November 12, 2013, Tuesday // 10:05 | Viewed: 2290

Ukrainian PM Hails Economic Partnership with Bulgaria

The potential for economic partnership with Bulgaria is very high, believes Ukraine’s Prime Minister Mykola Azarov.

Politics » Diplomacy | November 9, 2013, Saturday // 17:13 | Viewed: 2565

Ex Bulgarian Ambassador to Brazil Outraged by Recall

Recalled Bulgarian Ambassador to Brazil, Chavdar Nikolov, has sent an open letter to media in which he rejects the grounds for his removal from office over the scandal "Boevski.

Politics » Diplomacy | November 9, 2013, Saturday // 11:11 | Viewed: 3464

US Ambassador Pays Informal Visit to Bulgarian Town Kardzhali

The US Ambassador, Marcie Ries has donated books to a language school in Kardzhali and met with the mayor of the city, Hasan Azis.

Politics » Diplomacy | November 7, 2013, Thursday // 15:11 | Viewed: 1991
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