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US Diplomats in Sofia Practice Bulgarian Tongue Twisters

The US Embassy in the Bulgarian capital Sofia has shared a video on YouTube, showing American diplomats from the mission practicing Bulgarian tongue twisters.

Politics » Diplomacy | October 21, 2013, Monday // 15:17 | Viewed: 14536

Bulgarian Foreign Min: Refugee Flow Requires Substantial Aid from EU

Refugee influx in Bulgaria is a serious humanitarian issue that requires solution at European level, according to Bulgarian Foreign Minister, who is on a visit to Greece.

Politics » Diplomacy | October 17, 2013, Thursday // 17:43 | Viewed: 2089

Bulgaria, Croatia Presidents Open Joint Business Forum

Bulgarian President Rosen Plevneliev and Croatian counterpart Ivo Josipovic launched Tuesday a joint Bulgarian-Croatian business forum in Sofia.

Politics » Diplomacy | October 15, 2013, Tuesday // 15:06 | Viewed: 1890

Bulgaria, Croatia Seek to Deepen Business Ties

Bulgaria and Croatia will put efforts into deepening their economic cooperation, according to Bulgarian President Rosen Plevneliev.

Politics » Diplomacy | October 14, 2013, Monday // 14:25 | Viewed: 2875

Bulgaria Lifts Travel Ban on Egypt, Issues Safety Instructions

Bulgaria has lifted a travel ban on Egypt, but issued a list of safety instructions for its citizens urging them to avoid only governorates under curfew.

Politics » Diplomacy | October 12, 2013, Saturday // 10:15 | Viewed: 2324

Bulgarian Govt Congratulates Bokova on UNESCO 2nd Term

Bulgarian Foreign Minister Kristian Vigenin has congratulated his compatriot Irina Bokova on her election for second term in office as head of UNESCO.

Politics » Diplomacy | October 11, 2013, Friday // 17:29 | Viewed: 1423

EC Urges Macedonia to Establish 'Media Culture'

The European Commission will require from Macedonia to establish a “media culture”, according to publications by Macedonian newspaper.

Politics » Diplomacy | October 8, 2013, Tuesday // 14:18 | Viewed: 2959

Israel Says EU Should Aid Bulgaria over Refugee Crisis

The European Union should assist Bulgaria in coping with the ongoing Syrian refugee influx, according to Israeli Ambassador to Bulgaria Shaul Kamisa-Raz.

Politics » Diplomacy | October 5, 2013, Saturday // 16:20 | Viewed: 1752

Bulgaria's Bokova Credits Homeland for UNESCO 2nd Term

Bulgaria's Irina Bokova, who was just elected at first round UNESCO Director General for the second four-year term, says she attributes her victory to her homeland.

Politics » Diplomacy | October 5, 2013, Saturday // 13:04 | Viewed: 2090

Bulgaria's Irina Bokova Reelected UNESCO Director General

Bulgaria's Irina Bokova has been elected at first round UNESCO Director General for the second four-year term.

Politics » Diplomacy | October 5, 2013, Saturday // 10:05 | Viewed: 12052

Turkey to Tighten Border Control with Bulgaria amid Refugee Influx

Turkey has promised to tighten the control of its border with Bulgaria amid the ongoing influx of Syrian refugees to the EU member state, according to Bulgarian Interior Minister Tsvetlin Yovchev.

Politics » Diplomacy | October 3, 2013, Thursday // 16:55 | Viewed: 3074

Quarrel Erupts as Bulgaria Elects Delegation to NATO Parliamentary Assembly

Tensions between Bulgaria’s ruling coalition and the opposition remained high on Thursday, as the Parliament elected a delegation to NATO’s Parliamentary Assembly.

Politics » Diplomacy | October 3, 2013, Thursday // 11:58 | Viewed: 2267

Ultranationalist to Head Bulgarian Delegation to Intl Orthodox Assembly

Volen Siderov, the controversial leader of Bulgaria’s ultranationalist Ataka party, has been elected to lead the Bulgarian Parliament’s delegation to the Interparliamentary Assembly on Orthodoxy.

Politics » Diplomacy | October 3, 2013, Thursday // 11:16 | Viewed: 2123

Bulgarian Diplomat 1st in 20 Y to Chair UN Main Committee

The Main Committees of the sixty-seventh session of the UN General Assembly, have elected H.

Politics » Diplomacy | October 2, 2013, Wednesday // 16:56 | Viewed: 2157

Bulgarian Media Ownership Trends Worrying, Says German Ambassador

The German Ambassador to Bulgaria, Matthias Hoepfner, stated that the media diversity in the country is questionable.

Politics » Diplomacy | October 1, 2013, Tuesday // 16:29 | Viewed: 3481

Foreign Min: 'No Big Drama' if Bulgaria Fails to Enter Schengen

France’s opposition to Bulgaria’s Schengen entry bid is based on subjective reasons rooted at French internal affairs rather than on substantial grounds, according to Bulgarian Foreign Minister Kristian VigeninSpeaking to journalists in Brussels on Monday

Politics » Diplomacy | September 30, 2013, Monday // 20:58 | Viewed: 2056

Bulgaria Welcomes UN Resolution on Syria's Chemical Weapons

Bulgaria has welcomed the decision of the Executive Council of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) and the resolution of the UN Security Council for the destruction of the chemical weapons in Syria.

Politics » Diplomacy | September 30, 2013, Monday // 19:12 | Viewed: 3629

Bulgaria Hails Planned Good-Neighbor Treaty with Macedonia

Bulgarian Foreign Minister Kristian Vigenin has spoken in favor of the planned good-neighbor agreement with Macedonia.

Politics » Diplomacy | September 27, 2013, Friday // 19:08 | Viewed: 3691

Canada Considers Lifting Visa Regime for Bulgarians

Bulgaria's Foreign Minister Kristian Vigenin and his Canadian counterpart John Baird discussed the possibility of lifting the visa regime between the two countries.

Politics » Diplomacy | September 27, 2013, Friday // 13:56 | Viewed: 2201

Bulgarian President, UN High Commissioner Discuss Syrian Refugee Influx

Bulgarian President Rosen Plevneliev and UN High Commissioner for Refugees Antonio Guterres have discussed the ongoing Syrian refugee crisis, according to Plevneliev’s press office.

Politics » Diplomacy | September 26, 2013, Thursday // 12:21 | Viewed: 2123

Bulgarian President Voices Commitment on Sustainable Development

Bulgarian President Rosen Plevneliev asserted that the United Nations member states have an obligation to work for sustainable economic development after 2015.

Politics » Diplomacy | September 25, 2013, Wednesday // 20:34 | Viewed: 1805
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