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Israel Says EU Should Aid Bulgaria over Refugee Crisis

The European Union should assist Bulgaria in coping with the ongoing Syrian refugee influx, according to Israeli Ambassador to Bulgaria Shaul Kamisa-Raz.

Politics » Diplomacy | October 5, 2013, Saturday // 16:20 | Viewed: 1740

Bulgaria's Bokova Credits Homeland for UNESCO 2nd Term

Bulgaria's Irina Bokova, who was just elected at first round UNESCO Director General for the second four-year term, says she attributes her victory to her homeland.

Politics » Diplomacy | October 5, 2013, Saturday // 13:04 | Viewed: 2074

Bulgaria's Irina Bokova Reelected UNESCO Director General

Bulgaria's Irina Bokova has been elected at first round UNESCO Director General for the second four-year term.

Politics » Diplomacy | October 5, 2013, Saturday // 10:05 | Viewed: 12000

Turkey to Tighten Border Control with Bulgaria amid Refugee Influx

Turkey has promised to tighten the control of its border with Bulgaria amid the ongoing influx of Syrian refugees to the EU member state, according to Bulgarian Interior Minister Tsvetlin Yovchev.

Politics » Diplomacy | October 3, 2013, Thursday // 16:55 | Viewed: 3067

Quarrel Erupts as Bulgaria Elects Delegation to NATO Parliamentary Assembly

Tensions between Bulgaria’s ruling coalition and the opposition remained high on Thursday, as the Parliament elected a delegation to NATO’s Parliamentary Assembly.

Politics » Diplomacy | October 3, 2013, Thursday // 11:58 | Viewed: 2259

Ultranationalist to Head Bulgarian Delegation to Intl Orthodox Assembly

Volen Siderov, the controversial leader of Bulgaria’s ultranationalist Ataka party, has been elected to lead the Bulgarian Parliament’s delegation to the Interparliamentary Assembly on Orthodoxy.

Politics » Diplomacy | October 3, 2013, Thursday // 11:16 | Viewed: 2113

Bulgarian Diplomat 1st in 20 Y to Chair UN Main Committee

The Main Committees of the sixty-seventh session of the UN General Assembly, have elected H.

Politics » Diplomacy | October 2, 2013, Wednesday // 16:56 | Viewed: 2141

Bulgarian Media Ownership Trends Worrying, Says German Ambassador

The German Ambassador to Bulgaria, Matthias Hoepfner, stated that the media diversity in the country is questionable.

Politics » Diplomacy | October 1, 2013, Tuesday // 16:29 | Viewed: 3441

Foreign Min: 'No Big Drama' if Bulgaria Fails to Enter Schengen

France’s opposition to Bulgaria’s Schengen entry bid is based on subjective reasons rooted at French internal affairs rather than on substantial grounds, according to Bulgarian Foreign Minister Kristian VigeninSpeaking to journalists in Brussels on Monday

Politics » Diplomacy | September 30, 2013, Monday // 20:58 | Viewed: 2046

Bulgaria Welcomes UN Resolution on Syria's Chemical Weapons

Bulgaria has welcomed the decision of the Executive Council of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) and the resolution of the UN Security Council for the destruction of the chemical weapons in Syria.

Politics » Diplomacy | September 30, 2013, Monday // 19:12 | Viewed: 3619

Bulgaria Hails Planned Good-Neighbor Treaty with Macedonia

Bulgarian Foreign Minister Kristian Vigenin has spoken in favor of the planned good-neighbor agreement with Macedonia.

Politics » Diplomacy | September 27, 2013, Friday // 19:08 | Viewed: 3666

Canada Considers Lifting Visa Regime for Bulgarians

Bulgaria's Foreign Minister Kristian Vigenin and his Canadian counterpart John Baird discussed the possibility of lifting the visa regime between the two countries.

Politics » Diplomacy | September 27, 2013, Friday // 13:56 | Viewed: 2191

Bulgarian President, UN High Commissioner Discuss Syrian Refugee Influx

Bulgarian President Rosen Plevneliev and UN High Commissioner for Refugees Antonio Guterres have discussed the ongoing Syrian refugee crisis, according to Plevneliev’s press office.

Politics » Diplomacy | September 26, 2013, Thursday // 12:21 | Viewed: 2109

Bulgarian President Voices Commitment on Sustainable Development

Bulgarian President Rosen Plevneliev asserted that the United Nations member states have an obligation to work for sustainable economic development after 2015.

Politics » Diplomacy | September 25, 2013, Wednesday // 20:34 | Viewed: 1791

Bulgaria Appoints New Consuls in New York, Bitola

The Bulgarian government appointed two new Consul Generals.

Politics » Diplomacy | September 25, 2013, Wednesday // 14:53 | Viewed: 4734

Bulgaria's Foreign Minister Calls for EU Support over Refugee Wave

Foreign Minister Kristiyan Vigenin discussed with EU foreign ministers participating in the 68th Session of the UN General Assembly in New York the increased refugee numbers in Bulgaria as a result of the crisis in Syria.

Politics » Diplomacy | September 25, 2013, Wednesday // 11:27 | Viewed: 2393

Bulgarian President Hails Strategic Partnership with Israel

Bulgarian President Rosen Plevneliev has praised his country’s partnership with Israel, according to his press office.

Politics » Diplomacy | September 24, 2013, Tuesday // 13:03 | Viewed: 1566

UN Chief Thanks Bulgaria for Generosity towards Syrian Refugees

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has expressed his appreciation for Bulgaria's generosity towards Syrian asylum-seekers.

Politics » Diplomacy | September 23, 2013, Monday // 08:45 | Viewed: 1634

New Dutch Ambassador to Bulgaria

H.E. Tom van Oorschot is the new Ambassador of The Netherlands to Bulgaria.

Politics » Diplomacy | September 20, 2013, Friday // 15:42 | Viewed: 3410

Top Diplomat: Bulgaria-US Partnership Is Stable

Regardless of political twists, partnership relations between Bulgaria and the US are developing steadily, said Bulgarian Foreign Minister Kristian Vigenin, who is on a working visit to Washington DC.

Politics » Diplomacy | September 20, 2013, Friday // 11:53 | Viewed: 3316

Bulgarian PM Willing to Advise Serbia on EU Integration

Bulgaria is ready to share with Serbia its experience gained throughout the process of EU integration, the prime minister assured Serbia's president.

Politics » Diplomacy | September 19, 2013, Thursday // 19:57 | Viewed: 2268
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