Send to Kindle
Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff together with Bulgarian counterpart Georgi Parvanov in Veliko Tarnovo during Roursseff's trip to Bulgaria. Photo by BGNES
Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff made a highly emotional visit to medieval Bulgarian capital Veliko Tarnovo Thursday, part of her ongoing official visit to Bulgaria.
On her way to the Tsarevets Fortress in Tarnovo together with Bulgarian President Georgi Parvanov, Dilma broke state protocol and walked to the enthusiastic crowd, making the sign of a heart with her hands.
The multitude gathered greeted the Brazilian president with warm shouts "Dilma!" and "Viva Brazil!"
Since her 2010 election as Brazil's president, Rousseff, whose father was born in Bulgarian town of Gabrovo, has gained immense popularity in Bulgaria.
Later Thursday Rousseff is expected in Gabrovo, where she will be able to meet relatives, and where special exhibits on her family have been put into place.
In Veliko Tarnovo, the Brazilian President and her Bulgarian counterpart visited various historic sites, and met with the heads of the local authorities, who had organized a festive traditional lunch for her.
Dilma Rousseff has brought with her to Bulgaria a high-profile ministerial and business delegation that will work with Bulgarian representatives to boost economic cooperation between the two countries.
At least 64 people were killed and more than 80 arrested in a massive police operation targeting the Comando Vermelho, or Red Command, criminal organization in Rio de Janeiro
The Yantra River has overflowed its banks in Veliko Tarnovo, flooding the entrance to one of the city’s most iconic landmarks, the Church of the Holy 40 Martyrs
The Yantra and Belitsa rivers rose sharply overnight
Veliko Tarnovo is set to host the International Exhibition “Cultural Tourism” from October 8 to 10, bringing together participants from both Bulgaria and abroad
The construction of the Ruse–Veliko Tarnovo highway is expected to be finalized by 2029
A serious water supply disruption has left the city of Veliko Tarnovo and ten surrounding villages without access to water
At a meeting held at GERB’s headquarters, party leader Boyko Borissov met with British Ambassador to Bulgaria, H.E. Nathaniel Copsey, to discuss issues of regional security, the strategic partnership between Bulgaria and the United Kingdom, and the import
The White House is preparing to convene the first leadership meeting of the newly created “Board of Peace” focused on Gaza, with the summit expected to take place around February 19, according to a US official and diplomats from four countries involved in
Macedonian Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski stated in Skopje that there will be no constitutional changes as long as he remains in office, BGNES reported.
Outgoing Bulgarian Foreign Minister Georg Georgiev defended Sofia’s decision to join US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace for Gaza, emphasizing that the move aligns with national interests and follows all legal procedures
Bulgaria endorses the launch of the second phase of President Trump’s Comprehensive Plan to End the Conflict in Gaza, which is backed by UN Security Council Resolution 2803
Bulgarian diplomat Nickolay Mladenov has been appointed High Representative for Gaza. In this role, he will act as the key on-the-ground link between the Peace Council and the National Committee for the Governance of Gaza (NCAG), coordinating civilian and
Novinite 2025 in Review: A Year That Tested Bulgaria and the World
A Disgraceful Betrayal: Bulgaria's Shameful Entry into Trump's Board of Peace
