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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: 2414

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: 1571

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: 1641

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: 3419

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: 3331

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: 2275

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: 2363

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: 1641

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: 2264

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: 2647

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: 5011

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: 2201

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: 3501

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: 1526

Bulgarians Asked to Leave Syria Immediately

Bulgaria's Foreign Ministry has issued yet another official warning for Bulgarian citizens, asking them to leave Syria immediately when such opportunity arises.

Politics » Diplomacy | September 9, 2013, Monday // 13:05 | Viewed: 1887

Bulgarian Top Diplomat: Govt Does Not 'Punish' Envoys

Bulgaria's Foreign Minister, Kristian Vigenin, denies reports the decision not to bestow outgoing French Ambassador Philippe Autie with the Order of Stara Planina has been "revenge" and "punishment."

Politics » Diplomacy | September 9, 2013, Monday // 10:27 | Viewed: 18143

Top Diplomat: Bulgaria Will Not Close Borders for Refugees

Border control in Bulgaria will be tightened, but borders will not be closed for Syrian and other refugees, according to Bulgarian Foreign Minister, Kristian Vigenin.

Politics » Diplomacy | September 7, 2013, Saturday // 13:14 | Viewed: 1983

British Ambassador: Bulgarians Rally against All Parties

The protest rallies in Bulgaria did not target just one political party, but all of them, according to British Ambassador to Bulgaria, HMA Jonathan Allen.

Politics » Diplomacy | September 7, 2013, Saturday // 11:05 | Viewed: 2104

Bulgarian Govt Seeks Revenge, Deprives French Envoy of Highest State Order

Bulgaria’s Socialist-led government has decided not to bestow outgoing French Ambassador Philippe Autie with the country’s highest state honor – the Order of Stara Planina.

Politics » Diplomacy | September 3, 2013, Tuesday // 15:29 | Viewed: 3382

Bulgarian Ex-PM Cautions against Syria Strike 'without Evidence'

Boyko Borisov, leader of Bulgaria’s center-right GERB party and former Prime Minister (2009-2012), has condemned the use of chemical weapons in Syria.

Politics » Diplomacy | September 2, 2013, Monday // 12:57 | Viewed: 1749
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