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Russian Treatment of Ukraine 'Scandalous', Says New German FM

The new German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier has criticized Russia’s behavior with regards to Ukraine in his inaugural speech.

Politics » Diplomacy | December 18, 2013, Wednesday // 14:41 | Viewed: 2040

EU Sets January Date for Serbia Accession Talks

The EU has set January 21 as the starting date for membership talks with Serbia.

Politics » Diplomacy | December 18, 2013, Wednesday // 11:34 | Viewed: 2165

Bulgaria, China Seek to Deepen Parliament Ties

China and Bulgaria have declared they would seek to further enhance bilateral exchanges and the cooperation of their parliaments.

Politics » Diplomacy | December 16, 2013, Monday // 18:32 | Viewed: 11879

Bulgaria, Macedonia See Little Progress in 'Friendship Treaty' Talks

Bulgaria’s Foreign Minister believes that no significant progress has been achieved so far in the country’s good-neighbor agreement talks with Macedonia.

Politics » Diplomacy | December 13, 2013, Friday // 18:38 | Viewed: 3103

Bulgaria's Foreign Ministry Organizing Open Door Days

Bulgaria's Foreign Ministry is organizing Open Door Days on December 13 and 14.

Politics » Diplomacy | December 13, 2013, Friday // 17:32 | Viewed: 1660

Bulgaria Assumes Black Sea Cooperation Presidency

The rotational chairmanship of the Black Sea Econonomic Cooperation was officially transfered from Armenia to Bulgaria at a ceremony in Yerevan.

Politics » Diplomacy | December 12, 2013, Thursday // 19:13 | Viewed: 2234

Bulgarian Delegation Visits Chinese Car Factory

A Bulgarian parliamentary delegation led by Parliament Speaker Mihail Mikov arrived on an official visit in China Thursday.

Politics » Diplomacy | December 12, 2013, Thursday // 17:43 | Viewed: 2542

US Helsinki Commission Chief Urges Ukrainian Authorities to Drop Force

The Chairman of the US Helsinki Commission and senior member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Sen.

Politics » Diplomacy | December 12, 2013, Thursday // 16:08 | Viewed: 1693

Bulgarian President Joins FM's Objection to Erdogan 'Thrace' Statement

Bulgarian President Rosen Plevneliev has said he supports Bulgaria's Foreign Affairs Ministry's statement objecting to a controversial statement Turkish PM Recep Tayyip Erdogan linking Bulgarian territories to Turkish national interests.

Politics » Diplomacy | December 12, 2013, Thursday // 15:53 | Viewed: 10006

Yanukovych Will Sign EU Deal, Says Ashton

The EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton has revealed that Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych intends to sign a deal for association with the EU after all.

Politics » Diplomacy | December 12, 2013, Thursday // 12:36 | Viewed: 2014

Turkish PM Speech Stirs Controversy on Balkans

A controversial speech of Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has stirred a scandal on the Balkans, including in Bulgaria.

Politics » Diplomacy | December 11, 2013, Wednesday // 17:21 | Viewed: 5832

Lithuanian Foreign Minister Condemns Ukraine’s Use of Force

Lithuania's Foreign Minister Linas Linkevicius has condemned the Ukrainian authorities' use of force against "peaceful demonstrators".

Politics » Diplomacy | December 11, 2013, Wednesday // 14:21 | Viewed: 2429

Serbia Counts on South Stream for Energy, Says PM Dacic

The Prime Ministers of Bulgaria and Serbia, Plamen Oresharski and Ivica Dacic met in Sofia on Wednesday morning.

Politics » Diplomacy | December 11, 2013, Wednesday // 12:31 | Viewed: 1920

Serbian PM Ivica Dacic on Visit to Bulgaria

Serbia’s Prime Minister Ivica Dacic is on an official visit to Sofia, accompanied by a delegation of cabinet ministers.

Politics » Diplomacy | December 11, 2013, Wednesday // 08:16 | Viewed: 1645

Deputy Foreign Min Represents Bulgaria at Mandela Memorial Service

Bulgaria is represented at the memorial service for former South African President Nelson Mandela by Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister, Angel Velichkov.

Politics » Diplomacy | December 10, 2013, Tuesday // 13:33 | Viewed: 1962

Bulgaria Says Hoping to See Ukraine Closer to EU

Bulgarian Foreign Minister Kristian Vigenin has declared that his country hopes to see Ukraine get closer to the European Union.

Politics » Diplomacy | December 9, 2013, Monday // 15:55 | Viewed: 1605

Bulgarian President: Never Has the World Been So United in Mourning

Bulgaria's President Rosen Plevneliev sent his condolences for the death of Nelson Mandela, in a letter to his South African counterpart Jacob Zuma.

Politics » Diplomacy | December 6, 2013, Friday // 15:48 | Viewed: 1463

Bulgaria's Foreign Minister: Mandela Left Mark on Humanity

Mandela was among the greatest leaders of the 20th century and he left his mark in the history of South Africa and all of humanity, according to Bulgaria's Foreign Minister.

Politics » Diplomacy | December 6, 2013, Friday // 13:32 | Viewed: 1645

Bulgaria Reiterates Support for Kosovo's EU Entry Bid

Bulgaria's government has once again expressed its support for Kosovo's efforts to join a number of international organizations, including the EU and UN.

Politics » Diplomacy | December 2, 2013, Monday // 16:55 | Viewed: 2502

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: 2201
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