US Envoy: Predecessor's Visit with Protesting Students Was Private
Former US Ambassador to Bulgaria, James Pardew, was on a private visit when he met with protesting students at Sofia University, current Ambassador, H.E. Marcie Ries explained.
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Bulgarian Govt Appoints 6 New Ambassadors
The Bulgarian Socialist-endorsed government of Prime Minister, Plamen Oresharski, has decided at a behind-closed-doors sitting to appoint six new ambassadors.
Bulgarian MFA Issues Libya Travel Alert
Bulgaria’s Foreign Ministry has issued a recommendation to all of its citizens to refrain from travelling to Libya, unless absolutely necessary.
UN Warns Greece, Bulgaria: Don't Turn Away Syria Refugees
The UN's refugee agency has voiced concerns over reports that Greece and Bulgaria were turning back Syrians fleeing their war-ravaged homeland, forcing them to return to overloaded Turkey.
Bulgaria FM: Refugee Wave Will Be Curbed By Government's Plan
Migration pressure on Bulgaria will be curbed to reasonable with implementation of Government’s plan aimed at decreasing refugee influx, says Foreign Minister Kristian Vigenin.
French Embassy Was Never against Bulgarian Cabinet - Ambassador
The French Embassy in Sofia has never taken sides in Bulgarian domestic issues, having acting only as a careful observer, according to new French ambassador Xavier Lapeyre de Cabanes.
Washington DC Intersection Officially Named after Bulgarian Hero
A street intersection outside the Bulgarian Embassy in Washington was officially renamed Tuesday in honor of WW II era Bulgarian lawmaker Dimitar Peshev.
Seychelles President James Michel Met Honorary Consul Maxim Behar
Seychelles President James Michel received at the State House in Victoria Honorary Consul in Bulgaria Maxim Behar.
Bulgaria's President Congratulates Bokova on 2nd Term as UNESCO Head
Bulgarian President Rosen Plevneliev has congratulated Irina Bokova on her official reelection for a second four-year term as a UNESCO Director-General.
Bulgaria's Bokova Reelected UNESCO Director-General
Irina Bokova will keep the post of UNESCO Director-General for another 4-year term.
Bulgarian Interior Minister Meets Israeli Counterpart
Bulgarian Interior Minister Tsvetlin Yovchev, who is on a visit to Israel has met Israel’s Minister of Public Security Yitzhak Aharonovich on Tuesday.
Ex US Diplomat, German Ambassador Meet with Protesting Bulgarian Students
Boris Angelov, a Sofia University protesting student, confirmed Tuesday morning earlier reports that former US Ambassador James Pardew has visited the school on Monday.
Recalled Ambassador to Brazil to Sue Bulgaria's Foreign Ministry
Recalled Bulgarian Ambassador to Brazil, Chavdar Nikolov, is to sue Bulgaria's foreign ministry for removing from office in what he has called a direct, personal attack.
Ukrainian PM Hails Economic Partnership with Bulgaria
The potential for economic partnership with Bulgaria is very high, believes Ukraine’s Prime Minister Mykola Azarov.
Ex Bulgarian Ambassador to Brazil Outraged by Recall
Recalled Bulgarian Ambassador to Brazil, Chavdar Nikolov, has sent an open letter to media in which he rejects the grounds for his removal from office over the scandal "Boevski.
US Ambassador Pays Informal Visit to Bulgarian Town Kardzhali
The US Ambassador, Marcie Ries has donated books to a language school in Kardzhali and met with the mayor of the city, Hasan Azis.
Bulgaria Recalls Its Ambassador to Brazil Over Boevski Case
Bulgaria's Foreign Ministry will terminate the mission of its Ambassador to Brazil Chavdar Nikolov over the case with Olympic weightlifting champion Galabin Boevski.
Bulgarian Foreign Minister To Participate In UNESCO General Conference
Bulgarian Foreign Minister Kristian Vigenin will deliver a statement to the 37th session of the UNESCO General Conference on 07 November.
EU-MENA Cooperation Key for Transitioning States, Says Bulgarian ex-FM
Bulgaria's ex-Foreign Minister Nikolay Mladenov was a guest speaker at the 4th edition of the Sofia Platform, where he discussed the effects of the Arab revolutions.
Bulgaria FM: Boevski's Mystery Return Shows Poor Coordination of Institutions
An investigation is underway of the circumstances that left Bulgarian institutions unaware of the return of a weightlifting athlete who was serving a prison sentence for drug trafficking in Brazil, said Bulgarian Foreign Minister Kristian Vigenin
Bulgaria, Turkey Create Joint Committee on Syria Refugees
Bulgaria and Turkey have agreed to create a joint border committee to manage the flux of refugees from war torn Syria, said Bulgarian Foreign Affairs Minister Kristian Vigenin Tuesday.
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