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Bulgaria's Foreign Minister Announces Brief Visit to Greece amid Protests

Bulgaria's Foreign Minister Nikolay Mladenov will arrive in Greece for a brief visit on Wednesday, the country's Foreign Ministry has announced.

Politics » Diplomacy | January 17, 2012, Tuesday // 19:42 | Viewed: 3012

American Jewish Committee Hails Bulgaria, Israel Defense Agreements

The American Jewish Committee (AJC), a US-based advocacy organization, has welcomed in a statement the signing two new agreements between Bulgaria and Israel, expanding their defense and security cooperation.

Politics » Diplomacy | January 17, 2012, Tuesday // 06:42 | Viewed: 4871

Greek Border Police 'Had to' Gas Bulgarian Hooligans - Embassy

Greek border police had to use force against Bulgarian volleyball fans in an incident earlier this week, said the Greek embassy in Sofia in a statement over the matter.

Politics » Diplomacy | January 14, 2012, Saturday // 17:46 | Viewed: 4036

Bulgaria's Foreign Ministry Vows Business Focus before AmCham

The Bulgarian Foreign Ministry has stressed its commitments to turning the country into an "attractive business destination" during a meeting with the leadership of the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) in Bulgaria.

Politics » Diplomacy | January 13, 2012, Friday // 20:26 | Viewed: 4169

Bulgaria Protests Rude Treatment of Volleyball Fans by Greece

Bulgaria's Foreign Ministry has announced that it will send a note of protest over a serious incident involving Bulgarian citizens on the Bulgarian-Greek border.

Politics » Diplomacy | January 12, 2012, Thursday // 20:56 | Viewed: 4164

Bulgaria to Simplify Entry Requirements for Schengen Visa Holders

Bulgaria's Foreign and Interior Ministries have discussed the opportunity for allowing Schengen visa holders to enter the country without additional travel documents.

Politics » Diplomacy | January 12, 2012, Thursday // 18:45 | Viewed: 4108

Dilma Rousseff's Ancestry Exhibit to Be Displayed in Sofia

Bulgaria's State Agency "Archives" is opening a special exhibit dedicated to the "Bulgarian Roots of Dilma Rousseff, Brazil's President, who is the daughter of Bulgarian immigrant Petar (Pedro) Rusev.

Politics » Diplomacy | January 11, 2012, Wednesday // 20:19 | Viewed: 4568

Bulgarian PM, Foreign Minister Clash over Ambassador Nominee

Foreign Minister Nikolay Mladenov confirmed Wednesday that Gen. Kircho Kirov, Director of the National Intelligence Service (NIS), will not be appointed Ambassador, which directly contradicts earlier claims by Prime Minister Boyko Borisov.

Politics » Diplomacy | January 11, 2012, Wednesday // 17:58 | Viewed: 2849

US Ambassador: Elections in Bulgaria Were Not Administered Well

Elections in Bulgaria were not administered well, mainly because the local and presidential votes were held in one day, according to US Ambassador in Sofia, James Warlick.

Politics » Diplomacy | January 11, 2012, Wednesday // 11:47 | Viewed: 4460

Bulgaria Leaked Milosevic's Kosovo Ethnic Cleansing Plan in 1999

Bulgaria's government turned over to Germany and NATO intelligence information about "Operation Horseshoe" - the Kosovo ethnic cleansing plan of ex Serbian dictator Slobodan Milosevic back in 1999.

Politics » Diplomacy | January 9, 2012, Monday // 15:53 | Viewed: 58235

UK Envoy Goes Incognito to Experience Bulgaria Firsthand - Report

Jonathan Allen, who took up appointment as UK Ambassador to Bulgaria in the second half of 2011, has moved secretly to live in the country's second-biggest city of Plovdiv, according to local media reports.

Politics » Diplomacy | January 9, 2012, Monday // 15:13 | Viewed: 3665

Bulgaria, S Korea Recognize Each Other's Driver's Licenses

The citizens of South Korea, who want to have Bulgarian driver's licenses, can now file their documents with the Bulgarian traffic police.

Politics » Diplomacy | January 9, 2012, Monday // 12:00 | Viewed: 2330

Bulgarian FM to Appeal Case Lost to Recalled Diplomats

The Bulgarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs will appeal its court loss against diplomats it fired due to their past allegiance to former communist secret services.

Politics » Diplomacy | January 8, 2012, Sunday // 18:46 | Viewed: 3287

Afghanistan to Open Embassy in Greece, Scrap Bulgaria Mission

Afghanistan will open a new embassy in Greece within the next few months, announced the Afghan Ministry of Foreign Affairs Sunday.

Politics » Diplomacy | January 8, 2012, Sunday // 14:38 | Viewed: 5104

Bulgarian PM: Relations with Turkey Are Marvelous

Turkey's Transport Minister, Binali Y?ld?r?m, believes bilateral relations between his country and Bulgaria are developing in the right direction while Bulgarian Prime Minister, Boyko Borisov, labeled them "Marvelous.

Politics » Diplomacy | January 6, 2012, Friday // 14:46 | Viewed: 2712

Bulgaria, Turkey Ink Road Transport Agreement

A bilateral agreement on the international transport of passengers and cargo by road was signed on Friday by Bulgarian Transport Minister Ivaylo Moskovski and his Turkish counterpart Binali Yildirim.

Politics » Diplomacy | January 6, 2012, Friday // 14:11 | Viewed: 2662

The Bulgaria 2011 Review: Foreign Policy and Diplomacy

Bulgaria's Diplomatic Service: Tough Reform

Politics » Diplomacy | January 6, 2012, Friday // 03:20 | Viewed: 8534

US Ambassador Applauds Bulgaria's Low Debt Policy

The US is in a worse situation, compared to Bulgaria, when it comes to national debt, according to US Ambassador in Sofia, James Warlick.

Politics » Diplomacy | January 5, 2012, Thursday // 10:39 | Viewed: 2552

Bulgarian PM Receives Holiday Greets from World Leaders

Bulgaria's Prime Minister Boyko Borisov has received Christmas and New Year greetings from a number of European and world leaders, the cabinet's press center reported Wednesday.

Politics » Diplomacy | January 4, 2012, Wednesday // 15:44 | Viewed: 3724

Recalled Ambassadors Win Court Battle against Bulgaria FM

Three Ambassadors exposed as collaborators or agents of the communist-era State Security (DS) have won the cases against Foreign Minister Nikolay Mladenov over their pre-term recall to Bulgaria.

Politics » Diplomacy | January 3, 2012, Tuesday // 15:58 | Viewed: 3881

Bulgarian President: Gligorov Was Vital for Our Relations

Bulgaria's outgoing President Georgi Parvanov has offered condolences to his Macedonian counterpart George Ivanov for the loss of the country's first President Kiro Gligorov who passed away on Monday.

Politics » Diplomacy | January 3, 2012, Tuesday // 14:14 | Viewed: 3595
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