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Bulgaria, Romania to Boost Parliamentary Cooperation over Schengen

Bulgaria's Parliament Speaker and the President of the Chamber of Deputies of Romania agreed Monday on parliamentary cooperation on the Schengen accession of the two countries.

Politics » Diplomacy | December 2, 2013, Monday // 16:20 | Viewed: 2792

Ukraine Embassy in Sofia Declines Comments on Pro-EU Protest

The Ukrainian Embassy in the Bulgarian capital Sofia refused any comment regarding the events in their country and the mass pro-EU protests.

Politics » Diplomacy | December 2, 2013, Monday // 15:18 | Viewed: 2198

Bulgarian Red Cross Receives Refugee Aid from Slovakia

The Bulgarian Red Cross has received EUR 100 000 from Slovakia as refugee crisis aid.

Politics » Diplomacy | November 27, 2013, Wednesday // 14:13 | Viewed: 29579

Bulgaria, Iran Hold Top Diplomatic Meeting after Key Nuclear Agreement

Bulgarian Foreign Affairs Minister Kristian Vigenin welcomed Iran Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi Tuesday in Sofia to discuss bilateral relations following Sunday's international deal on Iran's nuclear program.

Politics » Diplomacy | November 26, 2013, Tuesday // 18:52 | Viewed: 5111

Bulgaria Welcomes Landmark Iran Deal

Bulgaria has welcomed the agreement reached between the E3 +3 and Iran on the Joint Plan of Action on Iran's Nuclear Programme.

Politics » Diplomacy | November 25, 2013, Monday // 19:44 | Viewed: 2160

Bulgarian FM to Georgian Counterpart: Black Sea Unites Us

Georgia’s Foreign Minister sees the partnership with Bulgaria as important for her country’s EU and NATO integration.

Politics » Diplomacy | November 25, 2013, Monday // 17:41 | Viewed: 2232

French Envoy: Anti-Govt Rallies in Bulgaria Signal Chronic Problems

French Ambassador to Bulgaria Xavier Lapeyre de Cabanes has argued that the ongoing anti-government rallies in the country point to long-standing unsolved issues.

Politics » Diplomacy | November 23, 2013, Saturday // 16:50 | Viewed: 4728

Bulgaria Marks Anniversary of Bill Clinton's Visit

Bulgaria marked Friday evening the 14th anniversary of US President Bill Clinton's historic visit to the Bulgarian capital Sofia.

Politics » Diplomacy | November 23, 2013, Saturday // 11:03 | Viewed: 6877

Bulgarian Foreign Ministry Issues France Travel Advisory

Bulgaria's Foreign Ministry has issued a recommendation to all of its citizens to refrain from travelling to France, unless absolutely necessary, over the complicated winter situation in the country.

Politics » Diplomacy | November 22, 2013, Friday // 12:07 | Viewed: 2264

Top Bulgarian Nationalist Not Included in Syria Visit

Volen Siderov, leader of the Bulgarian extremist nationalist party Ataka, will not be part of the delegation of lawmakers traveling to Syria, as previously reported.

Politics » Diplomacy | November 22, 2013, Friday // 08:49 | Viewed: 7685

FM: Bulgaria Will Support Albania’s EU Candidacy

Bulgaria will support Albania in its candidacy for the European Union, said Foreign Minister Kristian Vigenin.

Politics » Diplomacy | November 20, 2013, Wednesday // 14:07 | Viewed: 1974

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.

Politics » Diplomacy | November 19, 2013, Tuesday // 14:12 | Viewed: 1643

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.

Politics » Diplomacy | November 19, 2013, Tuesday // 09:32 | Viewed: 3172

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.

Politics » Diplomacy | November 18, 2013, Monday // 14:40 | Viewed: 1715

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.

Politics » Diplomacy | November 15, 2013, Friday // 18:43 | Viewed: 4193

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.

Politics » Diplomacy | November 15, 2013, Friday // 15:22 | Viewed: 2114

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.

Politics » Diplomacy | November 14, 2013, Thursday // 17:56 | Viewed: 2228

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.

Politics » Diplomacy | November 13, 2013, Wednesday // 16:29 | Viewed: 16218

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.

Politics » Diplomacy | November 13, 2013, Wednesday // 15:39 | Viewed: 9204

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.

Politics » Diplomacy | November 12, 2013, Tuesday // 17:25 | Viewed: 1280

Bulgaria's Bokova Reelected UNESCO Director-General

Irina Bokova will keep the post of UNESCO Director-General for another 4-year term.

Politics » Diplomacy | November 12, 2013, Tuesday // 14:45 | Viewed: 1885
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