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US Ambassador: Bulgaria Now Is Calmer Place to Live

US ambassador to Bulgaria James Warlick has praised the country's embattled interior minister, saying the government has made huge strides in the combat against corruption.

Politics » Diplomacy | February 17, 2011, Thursday // 20:12 | Viewed: 2731

Bulgaria Urged to Brace for Influx of Migrants after Arab Exodus

As many illegal migrants move on from Italy, Bulgarian analysts have stoked fears about a refugee wave trying to reach the country because of turmoil in the Arab world.

Politics » Diplomacy | February 17, 2011, Thursday // 19:22 | Viewed: 3848

Jordan Protests against Bulgaria's Return of Pesticide-Full Products

Jordanian authorities have sent an official protest note to the Bulgarian Embassy to Amman in connection to the scandal with imported vegetables in Bulgaria, which contained more than 10 times above the allowed level of pesticides.

Politics » Diplomacy | February 17, 2011, Thursday // 11:41 | Viewed: 3109

US Ambassador Acclaims Bulgarian Wine

Bulgaria's Agriculture Minister, Miroslav Naydenov, met Tuesday with the US Ambassador to Sofia, James Warlick, who visited the Minister do discuss Bulgaria's farming.

Politics » Diplomacy | February 15, 2011, Tuesday // 18:16 | Viewed: 3333

US Ambassador: Wiretap Scandal Demoralizes Bulgarian Society

The leaked conversations of high officials with potentially discrediting contents have an extremely negative effect on the Bulgarian society, James Warlick, US Ambassador in the country, stated.

Politics » Diplomacy | February 14, 2011, Monday // 11:38 | Viewed: 2993

US Ambassador: Bulgaria Muslims Must Elect Own Leaders

US Ambassador to Sofia, James Warlick, voiced hope the rift in Bulgaria's Muslim Community will come to an end and Bulgarian Muslims will be able to elect their leaders by themselves.

Politics » Diplomacy | February 12, 2011, Saturday // 12:54 | Viewed: 2455

Bulgaria: Egypt Revolution New Page in Middle East History

The people of Egypt are capable of creating a true democracy and a thriving economy, Bulgarian Foreign Minister Nikolay Mladenov has declared as Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak resigned after 18 days of massive protests.

Politics » Diplomacy | February 12, 2011, Saturday // 01:42 | Viewed: 3247

Mubarak Never Made It to Bulgaria But Helped Bulgarian-Egyptian Ties

Hosni Mubarak, who on Friday night resigned as President of Egypt, never made a state visit to Bulgaria in spite of several invitations, the last one dating from 2008.

Politics » Diplomacy | February 11, 2011, Friday // 21:36 | Viewed: 2649

Bulgarian Foreign Ministry Mulls Diplomatic Missions Cuts

The cost of living of one Bulgarian Ambassador is estimated at EUR 65 000 a year, according to data of the Foreign Policy Ministry from its budget 2011.

Politics » Diplomacy | February 11, 2011, Friday // 09:52 | Viewed: 2475

Greek Embattled Minister Sides with Bulgaria, Slams Border Blockades

Amidst calls for his resignation, the Greek citizens protection minister has backed Bulgaria's calls to ban border blockades and ensure the safe movement of people and goods.

Politics » Diplomacy | February 10, 2011, Thursday // 16:51 | Viewed: 2194

Bulgaria President: No Dismissals of Diplomats over Spy Row

Bulgaria's president has made it absolutely clear he will resist pressure to sack forty-one ambassadors on the grounds that they worked for the communist-era secret service.

Politics » Diplomacy | February 10, 2011, Thursday // 16:02 | Viewed: 2696

Novinite.com (Sofia News Agency) Launches 'Diplomatic Channel'

Bulgaria's largest English-language media Novinite.com (Sofia News Agency) is excited to announce the launch of its "Diplomatic Channel" section – a special outlet for opinion articles by ambassadors and senior diplomats.

Politics » Diplomacy | February 9, 2011, Wednesday // 20:34 | Viewed: 5065

Turkish Envoy: Bulgarian Visas Hinder Bilateral Relations

Bulgaria's entry visa regime for Turkish citizens poses a serious problem in the development of the relations between the two countries, according to the new Turkish Ambassador to Sofia, Ismail Aramaz.

Politics » Diplomacy | February 9, 2011, Wednesday // 10:30 | Viewed: 3825

Greece Makes Sure Border Opened, 'Excellent' Cooperation with Bulgaria

The Greek authorities have excellent cooperation with Bulgaria that helps prevent or alleviate any potential blockade by protesters of the joint border, the Greek Embassy in Sofia said.

Politics » Diplomacy | February 8, 2011, Tuesday // 21:12 | Viewed: 3196

Stanishev Extends Brotherly Socialist Advice to Malta Labor Party

Sergey Stanishev, the leader of the Bulgarian Socialist Party and former PM of Bulgaria, has been a special guest of the annual conference of the Malta Labor Party.

Politics » Diplomacy | February 5, 2011, Saturday // 15:15 | Viewed: 2264

US Embassy in Sofia Warns of Diversity Visa Fraud

The US Embassy in Sofia has asked Bulgarian citizens to disregard letters or emails stating that the recipient is a Diversity Visa Program winner - commonly known as the "Green Card Lottery".

Politics » Diplomacy | February 4, 2011, Friday // 16:42 | Viewed: 7314

Bulgaria's Foreign Ministry Warns against Traveling to Yemen

Bulgaria's Foreign Ministry has issued a warning against traveling to Yemen as the Arab peninsula country is seeing civil unrest.

Politics » Diplomacy | February 4, 2011, Friday // 14:01 | Viewed: 2126

Bulgarian Sailors Blocked at Alexandria Port

Ten Bulgarian sailors on the Med Salvador ship have been blocked at the Egyptian Alexandria port due to a port workers' strike.

Politics » Diplomacy | February 3, 2011, Thursday // 17:25 | Viewed: 2549

2nd Govt Plane Ready to Evacuate Bulgarian Citizens from Egypt

Bulgaria might send a second government plane to evacuate the Bulgarian citizens who want to leave Egypt.

Politics » Diplomacy | February 3, 2011, Thursday // 13:12 | Viewed: 1722

'Doner Diplomacy' May Cost Borisov 15 000 Votes of Arab Bulgarians

Prime Minister Boyko Borisov must apologize to the Arab community in Bulgaria for a recent statement associating Arabs with terrorism and doner kebab shops, according to Bulgaria-Based Egyptian Journalist Mohamed Kamal Alam.

Politics » Diplomacy | February 3, 2011, Thursday // 12:57 | Viewed: 4163

New Zealand Announces New Ambassador to EU, Bulgaria

Career diplomat Vangelis Vitalis will be New Zealand's new Ambassador to the EU, who will also be accredited to Bulgaria.

Politics » Diplomacy | February 3, 2011, Thursday // 08:37 | Viewed: 3262
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