Greece Launches Special Flight to Evacuate Citizens with Pets from Dubai
The Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs has arranged a special flight to help around 50 people leave Dubai along with their pets, Greek TV channel Sky reported.
Bulgarian PM Boyko Borisov 'to Visit Emirates' in end-April
- Tweet
Send to Kindle
The first time Borisov (L) was in Dubai was last year, when he met, as head of his party's delegation, UAE Economy Minister Al Mansoori (R). Photo by BGNES
Bulgaria's Prime Minister Boyko Borisov will be looking for UAE investors during his visit to Dubai later this month, government sources say.
The visit is most likely to be scheduled for April 27-28, the sources are quoted by daily Standart as saying.
Borisov is set to meet Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum, United Arab Emirates Vice President and Prime Minister and also the emir of Dubai.
According to the report, Borisov will seek to draw investment from the prosperous emirate, with an emphasis on agriculture.
Economy Ministry data suggests that the UAE have made investment into Bulgaria worth EUR 38.1 M and EUR 21.5 M in 2011 and 2012 respectively. Then 2013 saw a withdrawal of capital, but FDI attraction was renewed last year with EUR 3.9 M in new projects.
Borisov, who has already tried to seal closer cooperation with other Gulf states such as Qatar,
In April 2014 he led a delegation of his center-right GERB party, then in opposition, to Dubai, and the UAE's Economy Minister Sultan Bin Saeed al Mansoori agreed in principle that the emirates should move toward expanding cooperation with Sofia.
Related Articles:
326 Bulgarians to Return from Dubai as Bulgaria Expands Evacuation Efforts
A total of 326 Bulgarian citizens are returning from Dubai today on a special flight organized by the state. Gulliver Airlines is operating the Airbus A330-203, departing from Sofia in the early afternoon and arriving at Al Maktoum International Airport i
Society | March 6, 2026, Friday // 12:00
Tour Operators Allege Preferential Evacuations from Dubai as Bulgarians Remain Stranded
The Association of Tour Operators and Travel Agents “Future for Tourism” (OBT) has urged the authorities to ensure equal treatment of Bulgarian citizens awaiting evacuation from Dubai
Global Gas Shock: Qatar Freezes LNG Output After Iranian Drone Strikes Rock Energy Hubs
QatarEnergy has suspended production of liquefied natural gas and related products following drone strikes on its facilities in Ras Laffan Industrial City and Mesaieed Industrial City
World | March 2, 2026, Monday // 14:53
First US-Ukraine-Russia Talks of the War Open in Abu Dhabi
Delegations from the United States, Ukraine and Russia are arriving in Abu Dhabi for the first trilateral talks since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022
Yemen’s Southern Separatists Allow Saudi-Aligned Forces in Newly Seized Areas
A United Arab Emirates-backed separatist group in Yemen has agreed to the deployment of forces loyal to Saudi Arabia in southern territories it seized last month, marking a tentative step toward easing tensions between the Gulf allies
World | January 2, 2026, Friday // 12:35
Bulgaria Condemns Iranian Attacks and Ramps Up Evacuations of Citizens from the Middle East
Bulgaria has issued a strong condemnation of the ongoing Iranian attacks against neighboring countries in the Persian Gulf and the broader Middle East, describing them as unprovoked and indiscriminate
Bulgaria Successfully Evacuates Diplomats from Iran via Azerbaijan
Ten Bulgarian diplomats stationed in Iran have been safely evacuated to Azerbaijan, crossing the border via the Astara state checkpoint
Israel’s Ambassador to Bulgaria: Iran Remains a Persistent Threat
Israel’s Ambassador to Bulgaria, Yosi Levi Sfari, described Iran as a persistent threat, warning that the country has openly declared intentions to destroy Israel, either through nuclear weapons or by employing proxy groups such as Hezbollah
Russian Ambassador Climbs Shipka Peak to Rebuke Bulgaria’s New Government
Just a day before Bulgaria’s national holiday on March 3, Russian Ambassador Eleonora Mitrofanova made a striking appearance on Shipka Peak, using the occasion to openly criticize the caretaker government.
Bulgaria Ready to Evacuate Citizens as Middle East Awaits Humanitarian Corridors
Acting Foreign Minister Nadezhda Neynsky has said Bulgaria is awaiting the opening of humanitarian corridors in the Middle East and stands ready to evacuate its citizens by air if conditions allow
Israel Commends Bulgaria’s Role in Gaza Peace and Reconstruction
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar praised Bulgaria’s proactive role in promoting peace and reconstruction in the Gaza Strip during a phone call with Bulgarian Foreign Minister Nadezhda Neynski.
