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Commemoration of the 149th Anniversary of the Battle of Gorni Dubnik and Tribute to the Memory of the Finnish Soldiers Fallen for the Freedom of Bulgaria

The Ambassador of the Republic of Bulgaria to the Republic of Finland Zornitsa Apostolova and the diplomatic staff at the Embassy in Helsinki took part in the traditional commemorative ceremony marking the anniversary of the Battle of Gorni Dubnik. The battle, which took place on October 24, 1877, was a turning point in the Russo-Turkish War of Liberation...

25 October 2026

Presentation of the Letters of Credence of the Newly Appointed Ambassador of the Republic of Bulgaria to the Republic of Finland

On March 12, 2026, the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Bulgaria to the Republic of Finland, Mrs. Zornitsa Apostolova, presented her Letters of Credence to the President of the Republic of Finland, Alexander Stubb, and officially assumed office. The formal ceremony took place at the Presidential Palace in...

17 March 2026

Ceremony on the occasion of the National Day of Bulgaria - March 3rd

On the occasion of the National Day of the Republic of Bulgaria, on March 3rd 2026, at the Monument of the fallen Finnish warriors from the Finnish Battalion, was held a solemn ceremony with the participation of the Commanders of the Guard's Jaeger Regiment, the Guard Battalion and the Helsinki Garrison, military and members of the Finnish-Bulgarian...

04 March 2026

Ceremony marking the Anniversary of the Battle of Gorni Dabnik

On October 24th, 2025 in Helsinki was held the annual ceremony to commemorate the 148th Anniversary of the Battle of Gorni Dabnik (24.10.1877), the most significant battle involving the Finnish Battalion in the Russian-Turkish War. In honour of the Finnish victims for the freedom of Bulgaria, on behalf of the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in Helsinki,...

28 October 2025

Helsinki European Film Weeks 2025 - Screening of the Bulgarian film "The Trap"

Within the European Film Weeks 2025, on 6th of October 2025 the Bulgarian film (drama) “The Trap” was presented at Kino Regina in Oodi Helsinki Central Library. Helsinki European Film Weeks are organized by the European Commission Representation in Finland and the European Parliament Liaison Office in Finland, together with the embassies and...

08 October 2025

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Bulgaria and Azerbaijan Held Political Consultations in Sofia

Minister of Foreign Affairs Velislava Petrova held a meeting with the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Elnur Mammadov, who is visiting Sofia to participate in bilateral political consultations. The discussion focused on the strategic partnership between Bulgaria and Azerbaijan, the opportunities for deepening cooperation in...

06 November 2026

Bulgaria Highlights Security, Strategic Connectivity and European Integration at the CEI Foreign Ministers’ Meeting

Security in the Black Sea region, the development of strategic connectivity and European integration were among the main topics highlighted by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Hristo Polendakov in his address at the meeting of the foreign ministers of the member states of the Central European Initiative. The forum was held in Bucharest under the Romanian...

06 November 2026

Velislava Petrova: Supporting Bulgarian Communities Abroad Is a Government Priority

The Minister of Foreign Affairs highlighted the importance of joint efforts to preserve Bulgaria’s historical memory and cultural identity and protect the rights of our compatriots Minister of Foreign Affairs Velislava Petrova participated in the Third Scientific Conference "The Western Bulgarian Outlands – History and Prospects", which was held...

05 November 2026

Deputy Minister Ivanka Tasheva Held a Meeting with the Swiss Ambassador to Bulgaria, Pierre Hagmann

In the context of the 110th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ivanka Tasheva and the Ambassador of the Swiss Confederation to Bulgaria, Pierre Hagmann, emphasized the importance of the good relations built over the years and the commitment to further developing...

05 November 2026

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Посолство на Република България в Република Финландия

Адрес: Kuusisaarentie 2B, 00340 Hеlsinki

Телефон: +358 9 458 4055, +358 9 458 4035;

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Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in the Republic of Finland

Address: Kuusisaarentie 2B, 00340 Hеlsinki

Telephone: +358 9 458 4055, +358 9 458 4035

Оut-of-hours hotline: +358 44 055 0547
Office hours: Mon - Fri, 9:00 – 17:00 h
The Consular Department is open for citizens: Mon - Fri, 10:00 – 13:00 h
Е-mail: Embassy.Helsinki@mfa.bg

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