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Pro-Govt Protesters Rally at US Embassy in Sofia

Participants in the protest rally in support of the Bulgarian cabinet Oresharski have gathered Friday in front of the US Embassy in Sofia.

Politics » Diplomacy | July 26, 2013, Friday // 12:02 | Viewed: 3419

Bulgaria Says Decision on Hezbollah Won't Hurt EU-Lebanon Relations

EU’s decision to include the military wing of Hezbollah on its list of terrorist organizations would not  hinder the dialogue with all political parties in Lebanon, Bulgarian Foreign Minister Kristian Vigenin has said.

Politics » Diplomacy | July 23, 2013, Tuesday // 17:45 | Viewed: 1538

Hezbollah Slams EU over Blacklisting of Its Military Wing

Hezbollah has accused the European Union of succumbing to "American and Israeli dictates" in deciding to blacklist the Lebanese organization's military wing.

Politics » Diplomacy | July 23, 2013, Tuesday // 12:21 | Viewed: 1413

Israel Welcomes EU's Decision to Blacklist Hezbollah's Military Wing

Israel’s Justice Minister Tzipi Livni has welcomed EU’s decision to include the military wing of Hezbollah in its list of terrorist organizations.

Politics » Diplomacy | July 22, 2013, Monday // 14:59 | Viewed: 1667

Ex Bulgaria PM: Blacklisting Hezbollah's Military Wing Shows EU's Solidarity

Boyko Borisov, former Prime Minister and leader of center-right party GERB, has described the decision of EU Foreign Ministers to blacklist the military wing of Hezbollah as an expression of solidarity with Bulgaria.

Politics » Diplomacy | July 22, 2013, Monday // 14:39 | Viewed: 2015

Bulgarian Ex-Caretaker PM Becomes Ambassador to Italy

Marin Raykov, who was Bulgaria’s caretaker Prime Minister until the end of May, has been appointed the country’s Ambassador to Italy.

Politics » Diplomacy | July 21, 2013, Sunday // 09:28 | Viewed: 3709

Brazil's Rousseff Wishes to Expand Partnership with Bulgaria

Bulgarian Prime Minister Plamen Oresharski has received a congratulation note from Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff.

Politics » Diplomacy | July 20, 2013, Saturday // 10:22 | Viewed: 1757

French Ambassador 'Visits' Bulgarian Anti-Govt Rally

The Ambassador of France to Bulgaria, Philippe Autie, has visited Wednesday evening the anti-government protest rally.

Politics » Diplomacy | July 18, 2013, Thursday // 10:23 | Viewed: 3490

Bulgaria's Nationalist Asks Swift Actions against Diplomats

The leader of the Bulgarian extremist nationalist Ataka party, Volen Siderov, demands from Foreign Minister, Kristian Vigenin, to take actions against foreign diplomats in the country.

Politics » Diplomacy | July 17, 2013, Wednesday // 16:28 | Viewed: 3287

Bulgarian Foreign Min Slams Germany, France for 'Criticizing Predecessors'

Bulgarian Foreign Minister Kristian Vigenin has criticized the Ambassadors of France and Germany, who urged the Socialist-led government to cut its ties with oligarchs earlier this week.

Politics » Diplomacy | July 11, 2013, Thursday // 14:58 | Viewed: 3474

Ex US Ambassador: If I Was Bulgarian I Would Be Protesting

Former US Ambassador in Sofia (2002 – 2005) James Pardew sees persisting and mass anti-government protests in Bulgaria as "revolution of dignity in which he would participate if he was Bulgarian.

Politics » Diplomacy | July 10, 2013, Wednesday // 14:01 | Viewed: 3667

Bulgaria's Foreign Minister Reiterates Insistence on Good-Neighbors Treaty with Macedonia

Foreign Minister Kristian Vigenin has reiterated Bulgaria's commitment to signing a good neighbor agreement with Macedonia, stressing that the treaty will pave the way toward the country's EU accession.

Politics » Diplomacy | July 9, 2013, Tuesday // 20:40 | Viewed: 9158

Bulgarian FM: No Differences with President on Foreign Policy

New Bulgarian Foreign Affairs Minister Kristian Vigenin has stated Wednesday he and President Rosen Plevneliev are on the same positions in all foreign policy areas.

Politics » Diplomacy | July 3, 2013, Wednesday // 17:47 | Viewed: 2414

Bulgaria's Ex PM Borisov Congratulated on Victory in May 12 Elections

Boyko Borisov, former Bulgarian Prime Minister and leader of center-right party GERB, has received an expression of congratulations and support from former European Parliament President Hans-Gert Poettering.

Politics » Diplomacy | July 1, 2013, Monday // 20:37 | Viewed: 1705

Bulgaria's Mission in Russia Issues 200,000th Visa for 2013

8-year-old Russian girl Maria Bulava received the 200,000th Bulgarian visa issued to Russian citizens for 2013.

Politics » Diplomacy | June 26, 2013, Wednesday // 19:01 | Viewed: 1957

US Envoy: Bulgarian Protesters Show Stronger Rule of Law Is Needed

US ambassador to Sofia Marcie Ries has expressed the hopes of her country that the ongoing protests in Bulgaria will further the firm entrenchment of rule of law in the country.

Politics » Diplomacy | June 23, 2013, Sunday // 16:21 | Viewed: 2595

Bulgaria Welcomes Britain’s Prince Edward, Wife Sophie

Britain's Prince Edward and his wife Sophie are arriving in Bulgaria on Sunday, June 23, on the invitation of the country's President Rosen Plevneliev.

Politics » Diplomacy | June 23, 2013, Sunday // 09:42 | Viewed: 5004

Rasmussen Praises Bulgaria for Commitment to NATO

NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen praised Bulgaria’s contributions to the Alliance and its commitment to transatlantic security.

Politics » Diplomacy | June 20, 2013, Thursday // 19:59 | Viewed: 1891

Bulgaria Has New Evidence on Hezbollah – Report

Bulgaria allegedly has previously undisclosed evidence linking Hezbollah to last year’s terror attack in the Black Sea city of Burgas, according to a news agency.

Politics » Diplomacy | June 20, 2013, Thursday // 19:12 | Viewed: 2549

Bulgaria Says It Hasn't Backtracked on Hezbollah

Bulgarian Ambassador to the US Elena Poptodorova has declared that her country is not trying to shift blame for the Burgas terror attack from Hezbollah.

Politics » Diplomacy | June 14, 2013, Friday // 14:43 | Viewed: 2096

UK Ambassador Puzzled by Election of Bulgaria's New National Security Chief

UK Ambassador to Bulgaria Jonathan Allen is concerned with the lack of transparency surrounding the election of the new head of Bulgaria’s State Agency for National Security (DANS).

Politics » Diplomacy | June 14, 2013, Friday // 13:20 | Viewed: 8813
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