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Bulgarians aboard UK-Flagged Hijacked Ship Safe and Sound

All twenty-five sailors, including eight Bulgarians, aboard the UK-flagged cargo ship, which was seized by pirates off the coast of Somalia late on Friday, are in good health.

Politics » Diplomacy | January 5, 2010, Tuesday // 11:56 | Viewed: 2221

Bulgarian Expert: Somali Pirates Risk Cheaper than Going round Africa

It is disputable whether it is worth sailing all the around Africa to avoid the threat of Somali pirates in the Gulf of Aden.

Politics » Diplomacy | January 4, 2010, Monday // 18:18 | Viewed: 6150

Bulgaria Manager: Somali Pirates Don't Research Ships for Hijacking

Somali pirates hijacking international ships in the Gulf of Aden are picking their victims randomly.

Politics » Diplomacy | January 2, 2010, Saturday // 18:24 | Viewed: 3619

Bulgarian Govt: No Contact with Somali Pirates over Newly Hijacked Ship

The Bulgarian government has still not managed to establish any contact with the Somali pirates who hijacked the Asian Glory ship whose 25-member crew includes 8 Bulgarian sailors.

Politics » Diplomacy | January 2, 2010, Saturday // 14:14 | Viewed: 2581

Bulgaria Foreign Ministry: Untypical Hit for Somali Pirates

Bulgaria's Foreign Ministry has confirmed the news about the hijacking of the Asian Glory ship with a crew of 25 sailors, including eight Bulgarians, by Somali pirates.

Politics » Diplomacy | January 2, 2010, Saturday // 11:34 | Viewed: 2952

New Ship with Bulgarian Sailors Hijacked by Somali Pirates

One more ship manned by Bulgarian sailors has been hijacked by Somali pirates.

Politics » Diplomacy | January 2, 2010, Saturday // 10:11 | Viewed: 3196

The Bulgaria 2009 Review: Diplomacy and Foreign Policy

Bulgarian Bokova Elected UNESCO Director-General, Slams 'Clash of Civilizations'

Politics » Diplomacy | December 30, 2009, Wednesday // 07:58 | Viewed: 8557

Senate Confirms James Warlick as New US Ambassador to Bulgaria

James B. Warlick Jr. is the Ambassador of the United States to Bulgaria.

Politics » Diplomacy | December 29, 2009, Tuesday // 15:45 | Viewed: 4019

Erdogan to Borisov: Radical Statements Target Turkish Minority in Bulgaria

Turkey's Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, has expressed his concern over the increase of anti-Turkish statements in Bulgaria in his phone conversation Thursday with the Bulgarian PM Borisov.

Politics » Diplomacy | December 18, 2009, Friday // 19:11 | Viewed: 8167

Bulgaria PM Puts Turkey Counterpart at Ease over Turkish News Referendum

Bulgaria's Prime Minister Boyko Borisov has assured his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan that his cabinet was doing all it could to find the best solution for the Turkish-language news on the national TV.

Politics » Diplomacy | December 17, 2009, Thursday // 17:41 | Viewed: 4295

Turkey Worried over Bulgaria Turkish-Language News Referendum

Turkey's Foreign Ministry is following "closely and very carefully" the developments around the intended holding of a referendum in Bulgaria over the 10-minute news emissions in Turkish on the state TV.

Politics » Diplomacy | December 17, 2009, Thursday // 09:17 | Viewed: 2791

Bulgaria's Foreign Minister Blessed by the Pope

Bulgaria's Foreign Affairs Minister Rumiana Jeleva paid a one-day visit to the Vatican on Wednesday, the foreign ministry announced.

Politics » Diplomacy | December 16, 2009, Wednesday // 20:01 | Viewed: 2490

Bulgarian Diaspora Cites Outrageous Ukrainian Pressure

A group of representatives of the Bulgarian Diaspora in Ukraine has visited Sofia for meetings with Prime Minister Boyko Borisov and Bozhidar Dimitrov, Minister for Bulgarians Abroad.

Politics » Diplomacy | December 16, 2009, Wednesday // 19:57 | Viewed: 3240

Switzerland Takes in 1 Guantanamo Detainee

Switzerland has agreed to take in a prisoner from the Guantanamo Bay detention centre, as a gesture of support to the United States government in its efforts to close the camp.

Politics » Diplomacy | December 16, 2009, Wednesday // 19:34 | Viewed: 2502

Bulgaria to Accept up to 2 Guantanamo Prisoners

Bulgaria will most probably accept one or two detainees from the US prison camp at Guantanamo Bay in Cuba, responding positively to Washington request to house prisoners.

Politics » Diplomacy | December 16, 2009, Wednesday // 18:29 | Viewed: 2735

Bulgaria Says Yes to Double Citizenship for Emigrants in US

Bulgaria's Foreign Ministry has assuaged widespread fears among emigrants in the United States, saying they will not be stripped of Bulgarian citizenship.

Politics » Diplomacy | December 16, 2009, Wednesday // 16:33 | Viewed: 2381

Bulgaria's Foreign Minister Jeleva Heads for the Vatican

Bulgaria's Foreign Affairs Minister Rumiana Jeleva will pay a visit to the Vatican on Wednesday, the foreign minister announced.

Politics » Diplomacy | December 15, 2009, Tuesday // 14:15 | Viewed: 1579

Sarkozy Aide Picked for Bulgaria Consul in New York - Report

An expert with experience in Sarkozy administration, who recently served as foreign policy councilor to the Bulgarian prime minister, has been appointed the country's consul in New York, according to reports.

Politics » Diplomacy | December 15, 2009, Tuesday // 12:44 | Viewed: 4223

No Deadline for Bulgaria Decision on Guantanamo Prisoners

The United States does not press the Bulgaria government into a quick decision on whether to host Guantanamo Bay detainees, a Bulgarian official said on Tuesday.

Politics » Diplomacy | December 15, 2009, Tuesday // 08:51 | Viewed: 2025

Bulgaria PM to Seek Parliament Support for Guantanamo Prisoners

Bulgaria PM Boyko Borisov has stated that the government will want a mandate from all of the Parliamentary groups to adopt any plan to accept Guantanamo Bay prisoners from the US.

Politics » Diplomacy | December 12, 2009, Saturday // 15:55 | Viewed: 2459

Bulgaria Confirms US Request to Accept Guantanamo Prisoners

Bulgaria Interior Minister, Tsvetan Tsvetanov, has confirmed that Bulgaria has held talks with the US regarding accepting former prisoners of "Guantanamo Bay" on its territory.

Politics » Diplomacy | December 12, 2009, Saturday // 12:23 | Viewed: 2222
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