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Sofia to Remove Road Blocks before German, UK Embassies

The road barriers placed in front of the German Embassy in Bulgaria will be removed by end-March, Sofia Mayor Yordanka Fandakova said Thursday in response to a question of Rosen Malinov, municipal councilor from the opposition, left-wing Bulgarian Sociali

Politics » Diplomacy | February 23, 2012, Thursday // 14:51 | Viewed: 2617

Bulgaria to Open Honorary Consulate in Iceland

Bulgaria will open an honorary consulate in Reykjavik, it has been announced.

Politics » Diplomacy | February 23, 2012, Thursday // 10:26 | Viewed: 2513

Bulgaria Worried, Says Romania Is Blocking Its Trucks

Bulgaria's Foreign Ministry has expressed its concern with the difficulties Bulgarian trucks have been experiencing in Romania that have led to queues of vehicles at the two countries' border cross points with each other.

Politics » Diplomacy | February 22, 2012, Wednesday // 20:29 | Viewed: 2599

Bulgarian Ambassador to US Not Bothered by Chevron Sponsorship

Bulgaria's Ambassador to the US Elena Poptodorova has declared she sees nothing wrong in the fact that Chevron is among the sponsors of a reception on the occasion of Bulgaria's national day, March 3.

Politics » Diplomacy | February 21, 2012, Tuesday // 10:17 | Viewed: 2277

UNESCO Chief Opens Intangible Cultural Heritage Center in 'Proud' Bulgaria

An Intangible Cultural Heritage Center for Southeastern Europe has been opened in Bulgaria's capital Sofia by UNESCO Director-General Irina Bokova.

Politics » Diplomacy | February 20, 2012, Monday // 17:38 | Viewed: 2867

Joachim Gauck Named Germany President as Merkel Gives In

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has backed Joachim Gauck, a pastor and former East German rights activist, to be the country's next president, under opposition and public pressure.

Politics » Diplomacy | February 20, 2012, Monday // 07:36 | Viewed: 6374

50 Russians in Bulgaria Cast Votes in Russian Presidential Elections

A total of 50 citizens of the Russian Federation have become the first Russian in Bulgaria to cast votes in Russia's presidential elections.

Politics » Diplomacy | February 18, 2012, Saturday // 19:18 | Viewed: 1547

Bulgaria Insists Syria Free Mazen Darwish in Harsh Statement

Bulgaria has insisted that the regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad free all political prisoners.

Politics » Diplomacy | February 18, 2012, Saturday // 17:05 | Viewed: 2274

Kosovo Fans: God Created Macedonians as Bulgarians

Several hundred sports fans in Kosovo's capital Prishtina have sought to offend Macedonia by declaring that God created Macedonians as Bulgarians.

Politics » Diplomacy | February 17, 2012, Friday // 14:29 | Viewed: 11927

US Ambassador: No One Wants to Harm Beautiful Bulgaria

The US Ambassador in Sofia, James Warlick, stresses that if he was a Bulgarian, he would want to know if his country has shale gas deposits and of what quality.

Politics » Diplomacy | February 11, 2012, Saturday // 14:25 | Viewed: 3098

US Embassy in Sofia Launches President's Day Youth Contest

The US Embassy in Sofia has issued a special press release to the media in announcing the 2012 student essay and art contest dedicated to Presidents' Day.

Politics » Diplomacy | February 10, 2012, Friday // 11:01 | Viewed: 4309

China Donates BGN 15 000 for Bulgarian Flood Victims

The Chinese Embassy in Sofia has announced a BGN 15 000 donation to aid the victims of the floods that have hit Southern Bulgaria.

Politics » Diplomacy | February 8, 2012, Wednesday // 18:12 | Viewed: 1693

US Offers Assistance to Flood-Hit Bulgaria

The United States government expressed on Wednesday its condolences to all the victims of recent flooding in southern Bulgaria and offered assistance as the country observed a national day of mourning.

Politics » Diplomacy | February 8, 2012, Wednesday // 14:26 | Viewed: 2164

Russia, Bulgaria Laud Liberalized Visa Regime

Russian and Bulgarian ministers have expressed satisfaction at improved business and toursit ties due to recent liberalizations of the visa regime between the two countries.

Politics » Diplomacy | February 7, 2012, Tuesday // 17:10 | Viewed: 2347

Bulgaria Warns Turkey, Greece about Overflowing Dams

Bulgaria's Foreign Ministry has sent a note warning the authorities of Turkey and Greece about the overflowing of major water dams on Bulgarian territory.

Politics » Diplomacy | February 6, 2012, Monday // 16:41 | Viewed: 3130

Hillary Clinton's Bulgaria Visit Was Routine - Foreign Minister

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's Sunday visit to Bulgaria was not urgent but routine, according to Bulgaria's Foreign Minister Nikolay Mladenov.

Politics » Diplomacy | February 6, 2012, Monday // 09:21 | Viewed: 2580

Clinton in Sofia: US Joins Decade of Roma Inclusion

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has praised Bulgaria for its efforts in integrating its Roma minority, during her Sunday visit to the country.

Politics » Diplomacy | February 5, 2012, Sunday // 18:13 | Viewed: 3754

Clinton: Bulgaria Is Democratic Example for Arab World

Bulgaria is a success story in the transition from an authoritarian regime to democracy and could help countries in the Arab World, stated US State Secretary Hillary Clinton in Sofia.

Politics » Diplomacy | February 5, 2012, Sunday // 16:37 | Viewed: 4245

Bulgarian President Vows to Clinton to Aid US Investments

Bulgarian President Rosen Plevneliev and US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton agreed that relations between their countries are on good ground, but have much greater potential.

Politics » Diplomacy | February 5, 2012, Sunday // 16:26 | Viewed: 2121

Clinton: USA Is Bulgaria's Friend Forever

I promise to the Bulgarian people that the United States will be forever with them, as we have been in the past, stated US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in Sofia.

Politics » Diplomacy | February 5, 2012, Sunday // 16:09 | Viewed: 2365

US, Bulgaria Slam Russia, China on Syria Resolution Veto

Following the failure of the UN Security Council, a non-UN coalition must be gathered to pressure Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad to step down, stated US State Secretary Hillary Clinton in Bulgarian capital Sofia.

Politics » Diplomacy | February 5, 2012, Sunday // 15:18 | Viewed: 2141
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