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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: 3626

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: 3689

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: 2197

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: 2119

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: 1800

Bulgaria Appoints New Consuls in New York, Bitola

The Bulgarian government appointed two new Consul Generals.

Politics » Diplomacy | September 25, 2013, Wednesday // 14:53 | Viewed: 4753

Bulgaria's Foreign Minister Calls for EU Support over Refugee Wave

Foreign Minister Kristiyan Vigenin discussed with EU foreign ministers participating in the 68th Session of the UN General Assembly in New York the increased refugee numbers in Bulgaria as a result of the crisis in Syria.

Politics » Diplomacy | September 25, 2013, Wednesday // 11:27 | Viewed: 2408

Bulgarian President Hails Strategic Partnership with Israel

Bulgarian President Rosen Plevneliev has praised his country’s partnership with Israel, according to his press office.

Politics » Diplomacy | September 24, 2013, Tuesday // 13:03 | Viewed: 1569

UN Chief Thanks Bulgaria for Generosity towards Syrian Refugees

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has expressed his appreciation for Bulgaria's generosity towards Syrian asylum-seekers.

Politics » Diplomacy | September 23, 2013, Monday // 08:45 | Viewed: 1639

New Dutch Ambassador to Bulgaria

H.E. Tom van Oorschot is the new Ambassador of The Netherlands to Bulgaria.

Politics » Diplomacy | September 20, 2013, Friday // 15:42 | Viewed: 3417

Top Diplomat: Bulgaria-US Partnership Is Stable

Regardless of political twists, partnership relations between Bulgaria and the US are developing steadily, said Bulgarian Foreign Minister Kristian Vigenin, who is on a working visit to Washington DC.

Politics » Diplomacy | September 20, 2013, Friday // 11:53 | Viewed: 3325

Bulgarian PM Willing to Advise Serbia on EU Integration

Bulgaria is ready to share with Serbia its experience gained throughout the process of EU integration, the prime minister assured Serbia's president.

Politics » Diplomacy | September 19, 2013, Thursday // 19:57 | Viewed: 2272

Serbia's President Vows Special Attention to Bulgarian Minority

Bulgaria's President Rosen Plevneliev has received assurances for support from his Serbian counterpart in his efforts to improve the life of the Bulgarian minority in Serbia.

Politics » Diplomacy | September 19, 2013, Thursday // 01:08 | Viewed: 2360

Serbian President Arrives on 2-Day Visit to Bulgaria

Serbian President Tomislav Nikolic will pay a two-day visit to Bulgaria starting Wednesday, according to Nikolic's press office.

Politics » Diplomacy | September 18, 2013, Wednesday // 08:23 | Viewed: 1636

UK Envoy: Bulgarian Legislation Weak, Confidence Low

Bulgaria's anti-corruption laws are weak, while an even bigger problem lies in their implementation, according to British ambassador Jonathan Allen.

Politics » Diplomacy | September 16, 2013, Monday // 10:50 | Viewed: 2468

Serbian President to Visit Bulgaria Sept 18-19

Serbian President Tomislav Nikolic will pay a two-day visit to Bulgaria starting Wednesday, according to Nikolic's press office.

Politics » Diplomacy | September 15, 2013, Sunday // 19:45 | Viewed: 2259

Bulgaria Pledges to Up Beds, Care for Asylum Seekers

Bulgaria's Interior Minister, Tsvetlin Yovchev, pledged Saturday 1 000 more beds for refugees.

Politics » Diplomacy | September 14, 2013, Saturday // 14:58 | Viewed: 2646

Estonia to Help Bulgaria Launch E-Government

Bulgarian President Rosen Plevneliev and his Estonian counterpart Toomas Ilves have agreed that the two countries have common stances and interests on the EU Cohesion Policy, the measures aimed at encouraging innovation, and energy diversification and mar

Politics » Diplomacy | September 12, 2013, Thursday // 19:51 | Viewed: 5007

Bulgarian Interior Minister Rules out Closing Borders for Refugees

Closing borders over fears of a possible refugee wave from Syria is an extreme measure, according to Bulgarian Interior Minister, Tsvetlin Yovchev.

Politics » Diplomacy | September 11, 2013, Wednesday // 14:03 | Viewed: 2200

Buglarian Vice-PM: China Harbors 'Sentimental Sympathy' for Bulgaria

The Chinese government is warmly disposed towards Bulgaria, but both countries view their interaction in the framework of their pragmatic interests, said Bulgarian Deputy-PM Daniela Bobeva.

Politics » Diplomacy | September 10, 2013, Tuesday // 19:10 | Viewed: 3499

Top Diplomat Rules out Bulgaria's Inclusion in Syria Strike

Bulgaria cannot and should not participate in military intervention in Syria, particularly without a decision of the UN Security Council, according to Foreign Minister Kristian Vigenin.

Politics » Diplomacy | September 10, 2013, Tuesday // 11:34 | Viewed: 1521
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