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100 Attend Ataka Protest outside US Embassy in Sofia

Protesters from the ultranationalist Bulgarian party Ataka insisted upon the demolition of the monument of the American pilots who died in Sofia on January 10, 1944.

Politics » Diplomacy | January 10, 2014, Friday // 15:08 | Viewed: 3112

Bulgarian Ultranationalist Ataka to Protest outside US Embassy, Sofia

Bulgaria's nationalist party Ataka will stage a protest outside the US Embassy in Sofia, Friday, to honor the victims of the Allied bombing raid which occurred on January 10, 1944.

Politics » Diplomacy | January 10, 2014, Friday // 08:55 | Viewed: 2685

French Ambassador Calls for Apology in Siderov Case

The French Ambassador to Bulgaria expects an apology from the nationalist leader Volen Siderov, regarding the scandal involving a French diplomat.

Politics » Diplomacy | January 9, 2014, Thursday // 11:36 | Viewed: 2185

Serbian Deputy PM Visits Kosovo Serbs, Praises Negotiations

Serbia's Deputy Prime Minister called for peaceful negotiations with Kosovo Albanians in order to resolve the issues between the two nations.

Politics » Diplomacy | January 8, 2014, Wednesday // 19:04 | Viewed: 2366

Bulgaria to Re-open Consulate in Milan

Bulgaria has decided to re-open its Consulate General in Milan, which was closed down in 2012.

Politics » Diplomacy | January 8, 2014, Wednesday // 15:21 | Viewed: 1594

Palestinian Embassy Honors Bulgarian Ex-President Parvanov

The former Bulgarian President Georgi Parvanov has received an honorary award for personal contributions from the Palestinian Embassy in Bulgaria.

Politics » Diplomacy | January 7, 2014, Tuesday // 17:41 | Viewed: 1729

France Demands Apology from Bulgarian Ultranationalist Leader

France’s embassy in Bulgaria has published an official statement condemning the behavior of controversial Bulgarian ultranationalist leader Volen Siderov.

Politics » Diplomacy | January 7, 2014, Tuesday // 17:21 | Viewed: 5321

UNHCR: Halt Transfers of Asylum-Seekers Back to Bulgaria

UNHCR has urged states participating in the Dublin Regulation to temporarily suspend transfers of asylum-seekers back to Bulgaria, saying they risk inhuman or degrading treatment.

Politics » Diplomacy | January 3, 2014, Friday // 16:48 | Viewed: 3059

Greek Foreign Minister: EU Presidency Is Opportunity

Greece’s foreign minister believes the country’s EU presidency is an opportunity to present itself as a full-fledged member of the block, despite the crisis it is faced with.

Politics » Diplomacy | January 2, 2014, Thursday // 17:36 | Viewed: 3268

Bulgaria Takes over Black Sea Economic Cooperation Presidency

Bulgaria will preside the Parliamentary Assembly of Black Sea Economic Cooperation (BSEC) in the period January 1 - June 30, 2014.

Politics » Diplomacy | January 1, 2014, Wednesday // 09:59 | Viewed: 2209

British-Bulgarian Businessman Awarded MBE in Queen's Honours List

William Drysdale, Chairman at British Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce, has been appointed MBE in the Queen's New Year Honours list for his services to Business.

Politics » Diplomacy | December 31, 2013, Tuesday // 19:04 | Viewed: 3367

Bulgarian Foreign Minister Expresses Condolences to Russia

Bulgaria’s Foreign Minister Kristian Vigenin has condemned the terrorist attacks in Volgograd.

Politics » Diplomacy | December 30, 2013, Monday // 13:45 | Viewed: 1433

Bulgarian Officials Unlikely to Boycott Sochi Olympics

Bulgaria’s Prime Minister Plamen Oresharski and President Rosen Plevneliev will both attend the upcoming Winter Olympics in Russia’s Sochi, according to local media.

Politics » Diplomacy | December 24, 2013, Tuesday // 11:28 | Viewed: 2746

Bulgaria's Foreign Ministry Awards Cuban Ambassador

The Ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary of the Republic of Cuba in Bulgaria has been awarded a 'Golden Laurel Branch' by the Bulgarian Foreign Ministry.

Politics » Diplomacy | December 19, 2013, Thursday // 15:42 | Viewed: 3415

Russian Treatment of Ukraine 'Scandalous', Says New German FM

The new German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier has criticized Russia’s behavior with regards to Ukraine in his inaugural speech.

Politics » Diplomacy | December 18, 2013, Wednesday // 14:41 | Viewed: 2037

EU Sets January Date for Serbia Accession Talks

The EU has set January 21 as the starting date for membership talks with Serbia.

Politics » Diplomacy | December 18, 2013, Wednesday // 11:34 | Viewed: 2159

Bulgaria, China Seek to Deepen Parliament Ties

China and Bulgaria have declared they would seek to further enhance bilateral exchanges and the cooperation of their parliaments.

Politics » Diplomacy | December 16, 2013, Monday // 18:32 | Viewed: 11874

Bulgaria, Macedonia See Little Progress in 'Friendship Treaty' Talks

Bulgaria’s Foreign Minister believes that no significant progress has been achieved so far in the country’s good-neighbor agreement talks with Macedonia.

Politics » Diplomacy | December 13, 2013, Friday // 18:38 | Viewed: 3102

Bulgaria's Foreign Ministry Organizing Open Door Days

Bulgaria's Foreign Ministry is organizing Open Door Days on December 13 and 14.

Politics » Diplomacy | December 13, 2013, Friday // 17:32 | Viewed: 1656

Bulgaria Assumes Black Sea Cooperation Presidency

The rotational chairmanship of the Black Sea Econonomic Cooperation was officially transfered from Armenia to Bulgaria at a ceremony in Yerevan.

Politics » Diplomacy | December 12, 2013, Thursday // 19:13 | Viewed: 2228

Bulgarian Delegation Visits Chinese Car Factory

A Bulgarian parliamentary delegation led by Parliament Speaker Mihail Mikov arrived on an official visit in China Thursday.

Politics » Diplomacy | December 12, 2013, Thursday // 17:43 | Viewed: 2538
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