Cyprus Achieves Milestone by Joining UN Human Rights Council
Cyprus has been elected to the UN Human Rights Council for the first time, marking a significant achievement for the Republic
World | October 10, 2024, Thursday // 11:03
Bulgarian Foreign Minister on 2-Day Visit to Cyprus
- Tweet
Send to Kindle
Bulgarian Foreign Minister Kristian Vigenin, photo by BGNES
Bulgarian Foreign Minister Kristian Vigenin is on an official two-day visit to Cyprus.
The agenda of the visit starts with meetings with representatives of the Bulgarian community in the country, according to reports of the Bulgarian National Radio.
Vigenin will attend a feast of the newest Bulgarian school in Nicosia, the Nikola Vaptsarov school, on the occasion of the end of its first school year.
He will inaugurate a bas relief of its patron, Bulgarian poet Nikola Vaptsarov, prepared by Bulgarian sculptor Ivan Ikov, who works and lives in Cyprus.
On Monday, Vigenin will meet with the Foreign Minister of Cyprus, Ioannis Kasoulides.
The two will discuss relations between Bulgaria and Cyprus and opportunities for deepening bilateral cooperation, the latest developments on the Cyprus question, the situation in Ukraine, as well as other European and regional issues of mutual interest.
During the visit, Vigenin will be received by Cyprus President Nicos Anastasiades, and the President of the House of Representatives, Yiannakis Omirou.
Vigenin will also visit Archbishop Chrysostomos II and will depart from Cyprus Monday evening.
Related Articles:
Turkey's Erdogan Threatens to Build Naval Base in Northern Cyprus
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced that Turkey is prepared to establish a naval base in northern Cyprus if necessary,
World | July 21, 2024, Sunday // 14:33
Hezbollah's Leader Issues Shocking War Threats to Cyprus!
Hezbollah's leader Hassan Nasrallah has issued a stark warning, declaring that his Shiite group would engage in unrestrained and unlimited warfare should a broader conflict with Israel erupt
World | June 20, 2024, Thursday // 10:13
Cyprus: Bulgarian Man Kills Wife During Violent Dispute
A 48-year-old Bulgarian man has been arrested for the brutal murder of his 41-year-old wife in Tremithousa, Cyprus
Crime | June 15, 2024, Saturday // 15:10
Bomb Attack Targets Anti-Racist Organization In Cyprus, Human Rights Defenders Increasingly At Risk In Europe
On the early morning of January 5th 2024, KISA, an anti-racist organization based in Cyprus, endured a violent and targeted attack in its offices
Deltacron - a New Variant of Coronavirus discovered in Cyprus
A new variant of the coronavirus has been discovered in Cyprus. It is called Deltacron because it is a combination of the existing Delta and Omicron variants, BNR reports.
Bulgaria and the Netherlands Partner in the Field of Document Fraud Identification
Dutch experts from the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee are in Sofia for a series of capacity-building trainings with their Bulgarian colleagues from the General Directorate Border Police in identification of forged documents.
Trump Replaces U.S. Ambassador to Bulgaria Amid Diplomatic Shake-Up
Kenneth Merten has stepped down as U.S. ambassador to Bulgaria following the inauguration of President Donald Trump
Bulgaria Welcomes Release of Citizen Held by Hamas, Hopes for More Hostage Returns
Bulgaria has expressed its relief and joy following the release of its citizen, Daniella Gilboa, who had been held captive by Hamas
Indian Cinema's Global Reach Highlighted at MENAR Festival in Bulgaria
H.E. Ambassador Arun Kumar Sahu delivered a speech at the MENAR Film Festival 2025 in Bulgaria, highlighting the screening of the Gujarati film Hellaro
U.S.-Bulgaria Collaboration Expands with Key Agreements on Nuclear Safety and Digital Modernization
The U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) has deepened its collaboration with Bulgaria through a series of agreements aimed at advancing the country's infrastructure, energy, and cybersecurity capabilities
