https://mfa.bg/en/ Fri, 24 Apr 2026 23:24:17 +0300 en hourly 1 https://mfa.bg/en/embassies/denmark/news/42941 https://mfa.bg/en/embassies/denmark/news/42941 Tue, 19 Nov 2024 09:48:46 +0200 On 14.11.24, the screening of " Blaga’s Lessons" took place in Cinemateket, Copenhagen. The film was included in the program of the international film festival East by Southeast, presenting new productions from Central and Eastern Europe. Among the audience of the screening was a large representation of the Bulgarian community in Denmark, as well as representatives of the diplomatic corps. On 14.11.24, the screening of "Blaga’s Lessons" took place in Cinemateket, Copenhagen. The film was included in the program of the international film festival East by Southeast, presenting new productions from Central and Eastern Europe. Among the audience of the screening was a large representation of the Bulgarian community in Denmark, as well as representatives of the diplomatic corps. The special guests of the evening were Eli Skorcheva - the charismatic actress who played the main role of Blaga, and a representative of the Ministry of Internal Affairs - chief inspector Zlatka Padinkova, head of the "Frauds" sector at the DG "National Police". The plot of "Blaga’s Lessons" touches on the topic of telephone scams, which has aroused strong interest among the audience. The screening was followed by a discussion on the topic. The event is part of the Plan-programme with activities of the MFA and the Bulgarian diplomatic and consular missions abroad in the field of public, cultural and digital diplomacy and strategic communications for 2024. https://mfa.bg/en/embassies/denmark/news/41985 https://mfa.bg/en/embassies/denmark/news/41985 Tue, 06 Aug 2024 11:54:24 +0300 The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is in the process of implementing a large-scale project, coordinated in advance with all responsible institutions in Bulgaria and the EU, including the implementation and launch of a new version of the National Visa Information System (NVIS). The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is in the process of implementing a large-scale project, coordinated in advance with all responsible institutions in Bulgaria and the EU, including the implementation and launch of a new version of the National Visa Information System (NVIS). The technological implementation of the works requires the temporary suspension of the current system from 9—18 August this current year. Therefore, during the above mentioned period the consular offices of the Bulgarian diplomatic and consular missions will suspend accepting visa applications and applications for Bulgarian identity documents — passports and ID cards. Compensatory measures will be introduced which allow temporary passports to be issued from the 9th to the 18th of August and powers of attorney and declarations in emergency and humanitarian cases to be validated, e.g. force majeure, natural disasters, urgent travel related to illness or death of a close family member, cases of travel of minor children. While apologising for any inconvenience caused, we kindly ask citizens who have already scheduled appointments for passport and identity card applications or for endorsements and legalisations during the above period to contact the relevant consular office to re-schedule their appointment. All consular services have been given prior instructions by the Consular Relations Directorate to assist citizens, if necessary. https://mfa.bg/en/embassies/denmark/news/36912 https://mfa.bg/en/embassies/denmark/news/36912 Fri, 31 Mar 2023 15:07:15 +0300 In connection with the upcoming Bulgarian preliminary parliamentary elections and the approaching Easter Holidays, we would like to inform you that the Consular Section at the Embassy will be closed on the following dates:   April 3, 2023 April 6,7 and 10, 2023 April 14 and 17, 2023 https://mfa.bg/en/embassies/denmark/news/24331 https://mfa.bg/en/embassies/denmark/news/24331 Fri, 14 Feb 2020 14:34:52 +0200 As from 1 March 2020, road vehicles with a total technically permissible maximum weight exceeding 3,5 tonnes circulating on paid road sections in Bulgaria will have to pay for their use distance-based road charges – toll. The toll replaces the electronic vignette for heavy vehicles and buses. As from 1 March 2020, road vehicles with a total technically permissible maximum weight exceeding 3,5 tonnes circulating on paid road sections in Bulgaria will have to pay for their use distance-based road charges – toll. The toll replaces the electronic vignette for heavy vehicles and buses. The toll for 1 km is differentiated according to the total technically permissible maximum weight of the road vehicle, its emission class and the road category. The total length of the roads on which heavy vehicles above 3,5 tonnes will pay tolls at the start of the toll system from 1 March 2020 is 3 115 km. This includes 803 km of motorways and 2 312 km of first class roads. The choice of satellite technology enables Bulgaria to charge fees on the entire national road network, including roads of a lower class. The State transfers to its partners - private companies, the risk associated with the initial investment for the commercial operation of the system. Private companies have to invest in on-board units, systems for communication and data exchange with the toll system, opening and maintenance of thousands of points for sale and supply of units to customers. An agreement for tolling with an on-board unit can be concluded with a company - national toll service provider. It will provide an on-board unit for each of the trucks or buses, which will take into account the user-driven toll segments. The conditions and frequency of the payment will depend on the terms of the contract. In case the vehicle is equipped with a GPS tracker and the owner wants it to be used for tolling, it should be checked whether the company-provider of the GPS tracker has a contract with a national service provider. If this is the case, a toll contract may be concluded with the relevant company. Information about the use of on-board units and GPS trackers is provided by the partners of the Bulgarian Road Infrastructure Agency (RIA) - the National Toll Service Providers. The register of the companies having contracts with RIA is in the section “About us” on the website www.bgtoll.bg. For the payment of tolls, carriers with a smaller fleet can benefit from the so-called route pass. The route pass is a pre-paid service — an initial and a final point of the route are chosen, as well as up to four interim points, as an option. The pass can be activated by 23:59 on the day following the purchase, if the user is not registered in the system and up to seven days in advance if the user is registered with an e-mail address. The driver shall have 24 hours from the moment of activation of the route pass to pass through the intended route by following the strictly selected points. The route pass will be available for purchase via the existing channels for sale of e-vignettes: the website of the National Toll Administration bgtoll.bg the mobile app BGTOLL self-service terminal bearing the logo of BGTOLL –  at the counters of 27 regional road administrations in the country at the sale points bearing the BGTOLL logo , located at the main border crossing points — Kalotina, Kapitan Andreevo, Kulata, Danube bridge — Ruse, Danube Bridge — Vidin, Silistra, Stanke Lisickovo and Ilinden. After the start of the toll system on 1 March 2020, the heavy vehicles will be equipped with on-board units and GPS trackers. By the end of the year, all heavy vehicles could, in theory, drive with electronic devices. In the first months of operation of the toll system in Bulgaria, it is expected, together with the local on-board units, to ensure the integration of internationally valid on-board units operating on the territory of the European Union. An integral part of each toll system is the effective enforcement. In the event that the vehicle is circulating on the paid network without a pre-bought route pass for the relevant section or without being equipped with an on-board unit or a valid GPS tracker or the equipment is not switched on or not transmitting data in real time, the electronic system will take into account that infringement. The driver is required to stop upon signal from the mobile toll control, in accordance with Article 167a, para 2, point 1 of the Road Traffic Act. The controlling authorities propose a payment of a compensatory charge, which can be done on the spot with a bank card via POS terminal. The payment enables the infringer to avoid an administrative penalty for the infringement in question. The amount of the compensatory charges shall be: Heavy vehicle over 3,5 tonnes and up to 12 tonnes BGN 150 EUR 77 Heavy vehicle over 12 tonnes with 2-3 axles BGN 450 EUR 230 Heavy vehicle over 12 tonnes with 4  and more axles BGN 750 EUR 383 Vehicle intended for passenger transport with more than 8 seats up to 12 tonnes BGN 150 EUR 77 Vehicle intended for passenger transport with more than 8 seats over 12 tonnes BGN 150 EUR 77 If the driver refuses to pay a compensatory charge, an act establishing an administrative offence is drawn up. He has to pay the so-called maximum toll to continue his journey. The amount depends on the total technically permissible maximum weight of the vehicle and its emission class. The compensatory charge may be paid within a period of 14 days by bank transfer and the payment order must indicate the number of the act establishing an administrative offence. In case of no-payment, the infringer receives a penalty order and is liable to pay a fine. The Contact Centre phone is 0700 10 876. https://mfa.bg/en/embassies/denmark/news/21465 https://mfa.bg/en/embassies/denmark/news/21465 Wed, 01 May 2019 16:05:10 +0300 Guide to the Media accredited to cover the visit of Pope Francis to Bulgaria Receipt of Badges: The distribution of the special accreditation for the media to cover the apostolic journey of Pope Francis in Bulgaria will be done on 2 May 2019, within the timeframes specified below (only in these time slots). The badges that will be provided are personalized – named and non-transferable, i.e. they cannot be used for access by individuals other than the accredited badge holders. For the journalists with permanent accreditation with the Council of Ministers (CoM) and the President’s Office – the special badges for the papal visit are to be collected at the Council of Ministers building (the official entrance), either by the badge holder or by a staff member of the respective media on his/her behalf (upon the presentation of an identity document and subject to signature to acknowledge the receipt) on May 2 between 13:30 and 15:30; For the journalists with permanent accreditation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) – the special badges for the papal visit are to be collected at the MFA building (the Reception Office /Priemnata/), either by the badge holder or by a staff member of the respective media on his/her behalf (upon the presentation of an identity document and subject to signature to acknowledge the receipt) on May 2 between 9:00 and 12:00 (noon); For international (foreign) journalists who have accreditation for the papal visit following the special accreditation procedure (conducted 15-25 March): 1) these journalists must have received a confirmation of accreditation email; 2) If they have received such an e-mail message, they may collect their badge at the Council of Ministers building (the official entrance), address: 1 Dondukov Blvd, on May 2 between 13:30 and 15:30, personally or a staff member of their media may collect it on their behalf (upon the presentation of an identity document and subject to signature to acknowledge the receipt; or on May 4 between 12:00 (noon) and 22:00 at the National Palace of Culture, entrance B2 of the building. Accredited regional media are to collect their badges at the Rakovski Municipality Office on May 2 between 9:00 and 12:00 (noon). Badges will be provided only on the indicated date and during the indicated time slots! There shall be no exceptions made. A new badge will not be provided if a badge is lost, and the badge holder will have no access to events. Journalists holding accreditation from the CoM, the MFA and the President’s Office for the papal visit will have access to all events in Sofia and Rakovski, as per the guidelines below. The accredited regional media will have free access solely to the events in Rakovski. Foreign media will have access to the events for which they have notified us (if the request for all, then they will have access to all). Access arrangements: Accredited media’s access is subject to their special accreditation to cover the visit of Pope Francis to Bulgaria /badge/ and the presentation of an identity document that will be checked at the indicated checkpoints (see the Program below). The main media center will be headquartered in the National Palace of Culture (NDK) whose Entrance B2 will be reserved for the media. There will be two temporary auxiliary media centers – at Alexander I Battenberg Square in Sofia and in the building of the Hristo Smirnenski Primary School in the town of Rakovski. The media centers at Battenberg and in Rakovski are to be accessed via the indicated checkpoints (see the Program below). The technical specifications of the centers are to be found in Item 3 of this document. Reporters, photographers and cameramen who cover the events from the program of the visit of Pope Francis must be at the indicated checkpoints two (2) hours before the event starts (see the Program below for the exact times).   Each location of an event under the program of Pope Francis will have pens for writers and for camera shooting (see the Program below). Reporters should observe this separation for the sake of smooth operation. Video recording in the video areas (in the security perimeter) must employ ENG cameras only. There is no opportunity for SNG/ OB vans within these zones. Wireless communication /DMNG/ may be used at the user’s risk. Media will have a quota of one crew per event under the program, within the security perimeter. There shall be no exceptions made, therefore media are kindly requested to plan well the deployment of their crews/the alternation of their crews. In keeping with the security services requirements, events under the program of Pope Francis in Sofia and Rakovski can be accessed solely by SNG stations/OB vans of the host broadcaster who will be providing the official video and audio for the visit. Media wishing to organize outside broadcasting are free to do so outside the security perimeters and in the locations as indicated (see the Program below). Official video and photos of the special meetings of His Holiness Pope Francis with the President, the Prime Minister and the Patriarch of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church will be released via the FTP server, which is freely accessible on www.popeinbulgaria.gov.bg On account of space limitations and security measures events of the program of Pope Francis for which there will be pools of accredited photographers and cameramen, will be open only to photographers and cameramen. Writers/reporters will stay in their pens. To direct the media staff members to their pens of reporters and photographers and cameramen, there will be “meeting points”/checkpoints for each event. The reporters, photographers and cameramen must be there two hours before the event starts in order to reach their pens.   APOSTOLIC JOURNEY OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS IN BULGARIA     Sunday 05/05/2019  ROME-SOFIA   HOUR EVENT SCENARIO ACCESS AND MEDIA ARRANGEMENTS OUTSIDE BROADCASTING AND MEDIA VANS     10:00 Sofia Airport, Governmental Lounge OFFICIAL WELCOMING  CEREMONY The aircraft lands at Sofia Airport, zone of the Governmental Terminal. The Prime Minister welcomes His Holiness. Children in national costume offer flowers to His Holiness. Statements are not planned. The Prime Minister and His Holiness go to the Governmental Lounge for a tête-a-tête.   One crew per media only - cameraman/photographer/reporter and support staff, if any)     Meeting point/checkpoint for members of the media: -         Sofia Airport, Government Terminal -         7:30 - 8:00 hrs. For this location there will be an opportunity for access to the Governmental Terminal parking for SNG/OB Vans, should such be planned.   These SNGs and their crews will be located in a special area OUTSIDE the building of the Government Airport Terminal and will not be allowed elsewhere. Only accredited journalists will be allowed inside the building. Transfer of signal from cameraperson to SNG is doable via microwave link.   Access is barred to any other types of vehicles in the security area. 10:10 MEETING WITH THE PRIME MINISTER Official meeting between the Prime Minister and His Holiness Sofia Airport, Governmental Lounge Access: official photographers and cameramen and the host broadcaster     10:40 Arrival at the President’s Office OFFICIAL WELCOMING CEREMONY His Holiness is welcomed by the President of the Republic Venue: the square in front of the official entrance of the President’s Office Description of ceremony: •         Homage to the flags •         The anthems •         Guard of honor •            Introduction of the delegations Access: One crew per media only -  cameraman/photographer/reporter and one support staffer, if any)   Meeting point/checkpoint: -         Crossing of Alexander I  and Saborna Streets -         08:00 hrs. Access is barred to SNG/ OB Vans; mobile communications only /DMNG/.     11:00 MEETING WITH THE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC Description: •         Tête-a-tête •            Presentation of the family •         Exchange of gifts   - Official photo of President Rumen Radev and Pope Francis in the Coat of Arms Hall of Dondukov 2 – open to accredited cameramen and photographers, until the capacity of the hall is reached. - Private meeting of Head of State Rumen Radev and Pope Francis – official photo/video. Access: only the official media partners of the visit to Bulgaria – the host broadcaster and on the Vatican side, plus one private cameraman and one private photographer on the Bulgarian and the Vatican side.     11:30 MEETING WITH THE CORPS DIPLOMATITIQUE,  CIVIL SOCIETY AND PUBLIC AUTHORITIES   Atanas Bourov Square •         Speech by the President •         Speech by His Holiness     Access: One crew per media only - cameraman/photographer/reporter and one support staffer, if any)   Pens for writers and for camera shooting   Meeting point/checkpoint for the media: -         Crossing of Alexander I  and Saborna Streets -         08:00 hrs.     Access is barred to SNG/ OB Vans; mobile communications /DMNG/ only.     12:00 CALL ON THE PATRIARCH AND THE HOLY SYNOD         The Holy Synod •         Greetings by His Holiness the Patriarch •         Greetings by His Holiness the Pope •         Exchange of gifts •            Introduction of the delegations   Walking to the St. Alexander Nevsky Patriarchal Cathedral.   In the Holy Synod Chamber – the official photographers/cameramen, the host broadcaster.                                                       Access for SNG/ OB Vans will be granted access only in the zone of 15th November Street /the southeast corner of the arch of Alexander Nevsky Square/   Access is barred to all other vehicles in the security area.   12:50 PRAYER IN SOLITUDE AT THE THRONE OF SS. CYRIL AND METHODIUS In the Cathedral of St. Alexander Nevsky Pope Francis goes to the iconostasis at the altar that is dedicated to the Saintly Brothers Cyril and Methodius. His Holiness – silent prayer; the Papal entourage stands  behind him. Access: only official photographers and cameramen and the host broadcaster.   13:00 REGINA COELI (QUEEN OF HEAVEN)   Alexander Nevsky Square Prayer Access: One crew per media only -  cameraman/photographer/reporter and one support staffer, if any)   There will be special pens for writers and for camera shooting   Meeting point/checkpoint for the media: -         The cross street of Paris and Moskovska (between Rakovski Street and Paris Street) -         11:00 hrs.   16:20 Arrival at Battenberg Square The Popemobile Drive         Arrival of His Holiness in the Sacristy       16:45 DIVINE  LITURGY KNYAZ ALEXANDER I SQUARE DIVINE LITURGY   The stage is with its back to the President’s Office and faces the University of Sofia. Access: One crew per media only - cameraman/photographer/reporter and one support staffer, if any)   There will be special pens for writers and for camera shooting   Meeting point/checkpoint for the media: -         At the crossing of  Moskovska and Benkovski Streets -         14:45 – 15:15 hrs.   Opportunity provided for TV studios/ stand-ups in front of the National Theater. /no accreditation needed for this area/ Location for SNG/OB Vans: Slavyanska Street or Ivan Vazov Street, accessed via Rakoski Street.     Monday 06/05/2019 SOFIA – RAKOVSKI – SOFIA     VISIT TO THE VRAZHDEBNA REFUGEE RECEPTION CENTER   Meeting children and families and center staff   Access: only official photographers/cameramen and host broadcaster Closed to media. Video and photos to be released via the FTP server  (accessible at www.popeinbulgaria.gov.bg)   11:15 DIVINE LITURGY WITH THE FIRST COMMUNION   Town of Rakovski THE CHURCH OF THE MOST SACRED HEART OF JESUS (Sacratissimum Cor Jesu) (RAKOVSKI) DIVINE LITURGY WITH FIRST COMMUNION Sermon Language: Italian   Access: One crew from media only cameraman/photographer/reporter and support staff, if any)   Pens for writers and for camera shooting   Meeting point/checkpoint for the media: -         At the crossing of  Moskovska and Moussala Streets -         09:00 hrs.   Opportunity for access of SNG/ OB Vans   The routes and locations where the vans will stand will be communicated on site on the day of the event. 15:30 MEETING THE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY Speech     THE CHURCH OF THE ARCHANGEL MICHAEL, TOWN OF RAKOVSKI Access: journalists holding accreditation /in pools/.   Meeting point/checkpoint for the media: -         Peter Bogdan Street -         13:30 hrs.     18:15 EVENT FOR PEACE WITH REPRESENTATIVES OF DIFFERENT RELIGIONS IN BULGARIA     NEZAVISIMOST  SQUARE SOFIA MESSAGES OF PEACE WITH REPRESENTATIVES OF THE DIFFERENT RELIGIONS IN BULGARIA; Prayer   Access: One crew per media only - cameraman/photographer/reporter and support staff, if any)   Pens for writers and for camera shooting     Meeting point/checkpoint for the media: -         The arch between the Ministry of Labor and Social Policy and the Ministry of Education -         16:15-16:45 hrs.   Location opportunity for TV studios/ stand-ups: in front of the  Museum of Sofia, in the park area. /no accreditation needed for this area/   Location for SNG/OB Vans: the parking lot between the Ministry of Labor and Social Policy and the Museum of Sofia Buildings       Tuesday 07/05/2019     SEEING-OFF CEREMONY   Official photographers/cameramen/host broadcaster Closed to media     Technical specifications of the press centers: Three press centers (main and two auxiliary) will facilitate the work of accredited journalists. The main press center is headquartered in the National Palace of Culture (NDK). It will open on 4.05.2019 and closes on 7.05.2019. Working hours: On 4.05.2019: from 12:00 to 22:00 hrs. On 5.05 and 6.05.2019: from 08:00 to 22:00 hrs. On 7.05.2019: from 08:00 to 12:00 hrs. Coffee club Peroto next door offers snacks and drinks. All media that would like to deploy their own communication means for independent coverage/reporting, can position SNG/ OB vans (other types of vehicles will be barred) in the parking area of the National Palace of Culture (NDK) at entrance A6, facing the Hilton Hotel. The Battenberg temporary auxiliary press center will be a special tent at Alexander I Battenberg Square. It will open on 4.05.2019, 12:00 hrs. and closes on 5.05.2019, 19:00 hrs. On 4.05.2019: from 12:00 to 22:00 hrs. On 5.05.2019: from 08:00 to 22:00 hrs. Vending machines for snacks and drinks will be available. Temporary auxiliary press center Rakovski will be housed in the building of Hristo Smirnenski Primary School, Rakovski, in the proximity of the Church of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. Open on 6.05.2019 from 08:00 to 18:00 hrs. Snacks and drinks will be available. All press centers will ensure clear video signal with embedded audio channels. A BNC type connector is used. Format HD-SDI. All press centers will provide a video monitoring of the events and simultaneous interpretation with the help of equipment and earphones. The language channels – Bulgarian, English and Italian – will be indicated on site. All press centers will have high-speed symmetrical free of charge Wi-Fi and LAN. Technical information concerning media coverage Video signal The Bulgarian National Television (host broadcaster) will provide the TV signal by an OB Van of all events in video format HD-SDI with four embedded audio channels as follows: 1.Original 2.Bulgarian 3.English 4.Italian The live broadcast will be handled by an international signal to be transmitted by a satellite Eutelsat 7Е. Satellite data /Synopsis/ for the 5th and 6th of May will be communicated two or three days before the event. All media are free to use this satellite service. All other parameters will be notified later. Transmission will be possible to media that have their own equipment /SNG and 4G/ on the sites as indicated. In accordance with the security requirements, use of drones is prohibited! Audio signals Analog audio distribution amplifiers will provide for the original (the speaker’s language) in the special locations for shooting. The signal is high level 1,5V, XLR-3M connector. OB and SNG The major events under the program will be filmed by the Bulgarian National Television alone, using an OB Van. All media wishing to have OB Vans/ SNG for forward operating tv studios, will have the opportunity to do so at the designated locations and by means described in the program above. Use of portable cameras and mobile communication/cellular bounding / 4G/. DMNG The portable equipment hand-carried by the crews will be mounted at the designated sites after the crews get clearance of passage. The media crews must provide their own power supply. Radio microphones will not be allowed. Voice recording A speaker system will be installed where appropriate in the press centers to record by recording devices during the events.   https://mfa.bg/en/embassies/denmark/news/20278 https://mfa.bg/en/embassies/denmark/news/20278 Fri, 04 Jan 2019 11:10:15 +0200 An electronic system (e-vignette and toll), as a modern way of charging for the use of the national road network, is introduced in Bulgaria as of 1 January 2019. In the attached file, you will find more information on where and how you can buy E-Vignette and how to convert your paper vignette to an electronic one. An electronic system (e-vignette and toll), as a modern way of charging for the use of the national road network, is introduced in Bulgaria as of 1 January 2019.In the attached file, you will find more information on where and how you can buy E-Vignette and how to convert your paper vignette to an electronic one. https://mfa.bg/en/embassies/denmark/news/18066 https://mfa.bg/en/embassies/denmark/news/18066 Mon, 30 Apr 2018 10:25:00 +0300 On the occasion of the official holidays of the Republic of Bulgaria - the International Labour Day and the St. George’s Day (6 May), Bulgarian Army’s Day, as well as on the occasion of the Ascension Day as a public holiday in Denmark, the Embassy and the Consular Office will be closed on 1 May (Tuesday), 7 May (Monday) and 10 May (Thursday), 2018. On the occasion of the official holidays of the Republic of Bulgaria - the International Labour Day and the St. George’s Day (6 May), Bulgarian Army’s Day, as well as on the occasion of the Ascension Day as a public holiday in Denmark, the Embassy and the Consular Office will be closed on 1 May (Tuesday), 7 May (Monday) and 10 May (Thursday), 2018. https://mfa.bg/en/embassies/denmark/news/13871 https://mfa.bg/en/embassies/denmark/news/13871 Wed, 01 Mar 2017 15:54:00 +0200 The Embassy of Bulgaria in Copenhagen is pleased to announce that the application procedure for the two annual International Summer Seminars on Bulgarian language and culture for international students/specialists has started The Embassy of Bulgaria in Copenhagen is pleased to announce that the application procedure for the two annual International Summer Seminars on Bulgarian language and culture for international students/specialists has started. The Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Bulgaria offers a total of 4 slots to Danish students/specialists, which are distributed as follows: -       2 slots for the 53rd edition of the Seminar hosted by the Sofia University in the village of Lozen, in the period July 16-August 5, 2017 (http://slav.uni-sofia.bg/index.php/summer-seminar/285-seminar) -       2 slots for the 40th edition of the Seminar hosted by the Veliko Tarnovo University in the period July 17-August 6, 2017 (http://www.uni-vt.bg/eng/pages/?page=850&zid=144) The Bulgarian Ministry of Education and Science will provide for the participants’ accommodation and meals, well as for the educational and cultural programme during the seminars. Travel costs to and from the seminar venues, as well as health insurance, are to be covered by the participantsthemselves, or the sending state. Applications must reach the Ministry of Education and Science not later than May 31, 2017. For further information please contact Ms. Vladima Popova-Natova, Directorate for Protocol and International Cooperation at the Ministry of Education and Science, at +35924241104 or vpopova@mon.bg. The applications forms for the two seminars are enclosed. Applicants are kindly requested to Cc the Embassy of Bulgaria in Copenhagen (embassy.copenhagen@mfa.bg) in their emails when filing their applications. https://mfa.bg/en/embassies/denmark/news/12390 https://mfa.bg/en/embassies/denmark/news/12390 Mon, 20 Jun 2016 16:41:00 +0300 The Embassy of Bulgaria in Copenhagen has the pleasure to transmit herewith an announcement from the Sofia-based University of Architecture, Civil Engineering and Geodesy (UACEG) regarding the training programs, admission process, and other relevant information for foreign students seeking enrolment in UACEG. The Embassy of Bulgaria in Copenhagen has the pleasure to transmit herewith an announcement from the Sofia-based University of Architecture, Civil Engineering and Geodesy (UACEG) regarding the training programs, admission process, and other relevant information for foreign students seeking enrolment in UACEG. Please see the attached files for details. UACEG information Requirements https://mfa.bg/en/embassies/denmark/news/11415 https://mfa.bg/en/embassies/denmark/news/11415 Wed, 10 Feb 2016 17:27:00 +0200 The Embassy of Bulgaria is pleased to announce that the application procedure for the two annual International Summer Seminars on Bulgarian language and culture for international students/specialists has started. The Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Bulgaria has designated a total of 4 slots for Danish students/specialists, which are distributed as follows: The Embassy of Bulgaria is pleased to announce that the application procedure for the two annual International Summer Seminars on Bulgarian language and culture for international students/specialists has started. The Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Bulgaria has designated a total of 4 slots for Danish students/specialists, which are distributed as follows: -2 slots for the seminar hosted by the Sofia University (SU) in the village of Lozen in the period July 10-30, 2016 (http://www.slav.uni-sofia.bg/index.php/summer-seminar/285-seminar) -2 slots for the seminar hosted by the Veliko Tarnovo University (VTU) in the period July 18-August 7, 2016 (http://www.uni-vt.bg/2/?page=10610&zid=144) The Bulgarian Ministry of Education and Science will provide for the participants’ bed and board, as well as for the study and cultural programmeduring the seminars. Travel costs to and from the seminar venues, as well as health insurance, are to be covered by the participants. Applications must reach the Ministry of Education and Science no later than May 31, 2016.The Ministry can be contacted at +35929217445 or m.nedelcheva@mon.bg. Applications forms for the two seminars are enclosed. Applicants are kindly requested to Cc the Embassy of Bulgaria (embassy.copenhagen@mfa.bg) in their emails when filing their applications. Application form for Sofia University (SU) Application form for Veliko Tarnovo University (VTU) https://mfa.bg/en/embassies/denmark/news/5148 https://mfa.bg/en/embassies/denmark/news/5148 Thu, 05 Sep 2013 17:52:00 +0300 On the occasion of the Unification Day – a public holiday in Bulgaria,the Embassy and Consular Office will be closed on 6 September 2013 (Friday). On the occasion of the Unification Day – a public holiday in Bulgaria, the Embassy and Consular Office will be closed on 6 September 2013 (Friday). https://mfa.bg/en/embassies/denmark/news/4877 https://mfa.bg/en/embassies/denmark/news/4877 Fri, 12 Jul 2013 13:06:00 +0300 Due to the translator’s absence, the Embassy will not be able tooffer translation services during the period starting from 12 July 2013 until 16August 2013, both days included. Due to the translator’s absence, the Embassy will not be able tooffer translation services during the period starting from 12 July 2013 until 16August 2013, both days included. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.   https://mfa.bg/en/embassies/denmark/news/4278 https://mfa.bg/en/embassies/denmark/news/4278 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 18:15:00 +0300 The Bulgarian Embassy in Greece says that on May 1 2013, declared by the Greek government to be a working day, the Pan-Hellenic Confederation of Workers and the Pan-Hellenic Seamen’s Federation intend to conduct 24-hour strikes. Throughout the day, from a minute past midnight to 12am, it is expected that all ports in Greece will not be working.   The Bulgarian Embassy in Greece says that on May 1 2013, declared by the Greek government to be a working day, the Pan-Hellenic Confederation of Workers and the Pan-Hellenic Seamen’s Federation intend to conduct 24-hour strikes. Throughout the day, from a minute past midnight to 12am, it is expected that all ports in Greece will not be working. Bulgarian citizens travelling in this period should avoid the use of maritime transport on the day of the strike and should make timely travel arrangements for an earlier or later day During the holiday period in Bulgaria from April 30 to May 6 2013, it is expected that traffic through the Kulata-Promachonas border checkpoint will increase because of Bulgarian citizens travelling to Greece and Greek citizens travelling to Bulgaria. Construction work on the Struma motorway is continuing, hampering traffic on the route through the village of Kulata on the E79 international road. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs recommends that Bulgarian citizens planning to travel to Greece, should where possible use other border checkpoints - Ilinden-Eksohi (Gotse Delchev-Drama), the Zlatograd-Xanthi checkpoint, Ivaylovgrad-Kyprinos, and the Kapitan Petko Voivoda (Svilengrad-Ormenion). https://mfa.bg/en/embassies/denmark/news/4275 https://mfa.bg/en/embassies/denmark/news/4275 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 18:06:00 +0300 Following the talks on April 26 between Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Marin Raykov and Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras, administrative and police authorities in northern Greece have decided, in view of the upcoming Easter holidays, to permit as of this afternoon the passage through Zlatograd-Xanthi border checkpoint of passenger vans carrying up to 15 people for tourism, so as not to hinder the free movement of people in the region. Facilitated passage for passenger and cargo vans up to 3.5 tons at the Zlatograd-Xanthi checkpoint   Following the talks on April 26 between Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Marin Raykov and Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras, administrative and police authorities in northern Greece have decided, in view of the upcoming Easter holidays, to permit as of this afternoon the passage through Zlatograd-Xanthi border checkpoint of passenger vans carrying up to 15 people for tourism, so as not to hinder the free movement of people in the region. The measure has already taken effect.   As of this afternoon, facilitated passage is in effect for commercial vans with a tonnage of up to 3.5 tons, and it is expected that the limitation sign will be removed, subject to the condition that at the border checkpoint there will be strict checks on the goods transported and accompanying documents from Bulgaria to Greece, with the aim of preventing the entry of illegal goods for sale on Greek territory.   April 30 2013 https://mfa.bg/en/embassies/denmark/news/4272 https://mfa.bg/en/embassies/denmark/news/4272 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 15:54:00 +0300 On the occasion of the Orthodox Easter holidays,theEmbassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in Copenhagen will be closed on 1May (Wednesday), 2 May (Thursday) and 3 May (Friday), as well as on 6 May (Monday), 2013. Emergency phone number for consular assistance: 41 27 62 51 On the occasion of the Orthodox Easter holidays,theEmbassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in Copenhagen will be closed on 1May (Wednesday), 2 May (Thursday) and 3 May (Friday), as well as on 6 May (Monday), 2013. Emergency phone number for consular assistance: 41 27 62 51 https://mfa.bg/en/embassies/denmark/news/3595 https://mfa.bg/en/embassies/denmark/news/3595 Mon, 11 Feb 2013 19:04:00 +0200 In connection with the protests planned by Greek farmers, it is expected that there will be daily blockades of the national road network. The planned blockades will be held every day from 2pm to 3pm on the Thessaloniki – Athens highway and on the national road network in northern Greece – the Egnatia motorway, for now only by people, without the use of agricultural machinery. In connection with the protests planned by Greek farmers, it is expected that there will be daily blockades of the national road network. The planned blockades will be held every day from 2pm to 3pm on the Thessaloniki – Athens highway and on the national road network in northern Greece – the Egnatia motorway, for now only by people, without the use of agricultural machinery. In northern Greece, the following road sections are scheduled to be blockaded: Thessaloniki – the junction for Macedonia Airport as well as the Chalcedon junction and the road to Halkidiki; Thessaly – the old Athens – Thessaloniki national road – the Nicaea junction; Imathia – the Egnatia highway (Thessaloniki – Igoumenitsa) – the Kulura junction; Serres – On the Serres – Thessaloniki and Serres – Promachonas national road, leading to the Koulata-Promachonas border checkpoint – Levkona junction; On the Serres – Kavala motorway and national road – Nea Kerdiliya junction and the Rodolivos junction, Amphipolis municipality; Drama – on the Drama-Kavala national road – the Lidia junction and in the Drama municipality – Mavroleki junction, Kokinogea junction and Ohiro, Kato Nevrokopi municipality; Kavala – the Kavali –Xanthi national road – Chrysopouli junction; Evros and Rodopi – in Ferres at the sugar factory exit and the Komotini – Xanthi motorway – Kallisti junction. There are no guarantees that the protesters will keep precisely to the schedule for the blockades. For the moment, no decision has been taken to blockade border checkpoints with neighbouring countries. It is envisaged that the protests will continue until a meeting is held with Prime Minister Antonis Samaras. https://mfa.bg/en/embassies/denmark/news/3536 https://mfa.bg/en/embassies/denmark/news/3536 Mon, 04 Feb 2013 19:19:00 +0200 According to Greek authorities, it is expected that this week there will be an escalation of the protests by Greek farmers and it is possible that there will be blockades of major road arteries in the country According to Greek authorities, it is expected that this week there will be an escalation of the protests by Greek farmers and it is possible that there will be blockades of major road arteries in the country. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises Bulgarian citizens apprise themselves of the road situations in northern Greece before embarking on travel, especially in the region of Serres and Thessaloniki. https://mfa.bg/en/embassies/denmark/news/516 https://mfa.bg/en/embassies/denmark/news/516 Fri, 25 Feb 2011 11:22:00 +0200 Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria Nickolay Mladenov paid a visit to Denmark ... On 22 February 2011 the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria Nickolay Mladenov paid a visit to Denmark. Minister Mladenov met and held talks with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Denmark Lene Espersen, with the Minister of Justice Lars Barfoed and with the Minister of the Interior Bertel Haarder. Minister Mladenov was also received by the President of the Danish Parliament Thor Pedersen. During the talks at the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs Minister Espersen briefed her Bulgarian colleague about the priorities of the upcoming Danish presidency of the EU in the first half of 2012 among which stood out the negotiations for a new financial framework for the Union. The two ministers also discussed energy security and the process of EU enlargement. Minister Mladenov informed his host about the preparations underway in Bulgaria to accede to the Schengen area. The Danish position on that issue is that the decision about the accession should be based upon the fulfillment of the Schengen agreement criteria. The approach of Denmark to the issue is entirely legal and is not influenced by other issues and forms of cooperation. The two foreign ministers discussed a number of other issues related to the common foreign policy of the EU, like the situation in the Arab countries of North Africa, the Middle East and in Afghanistan. M inister Mladenov and Minister Espersen expressed their mutual satisfaction with the intensive development of the bilateral relations and noted the 80th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries (17 April 1931). The long history of the bilateral relations together with the common membership in NATO and the EU represent a solid basis for the further development of the bilateral cooperation in all spheres. Minister Mladenov and Minister Espersen issued a Joint Statement on this subject. During his visit Minister Mladenov was received by the President of the Danish Parliament (Folketinget), Mr. Thor Pedersen, after which he held a meeting with Members of the Foreign Policy and the European Affairs Committees of the Parliament. Minister Mladenov presented to the Danish MPs the domestic policy priorities of the Bulgarian government and outlined a number of foreign policy issues. During the discussions Minister Mladenov briefed the MPs on the preparations of Bulgaria to join the Schengen agreement. Minister Nickolay Mladenov and the Minister of the Interior of Denmark Bertel Haarder, together with the Director of the Danish National Museum Per Kristian Madsen opened at the Museum of Danish Resistance, 1940 – 1945, the exhibition “The Power of Civil Society: the Fate of Jews in Bulgaria”. The exhibition focuses on the social processes in Bulgaria during World War II that led to the salvation of the Bulgarian Jews from the Holocaust. Twenty one panels with photographs, copies of original documents and texts follow the unfolding of events at the domestic and international scene, the position of the official authorities and the response of the Bulgarian society. The exhibition is compiled by the State Institute for Culture with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in cooperation with the Centre for Jewish Studies at the Sofia “St. Kliment Ohridski” University. Representatives of the Danish political, diplomatic and cultural circles, journalists, foreign diplomats among them the Ambassadors to Denmark of the USA, Russia, Japan, Israel and the EU member-states, as well as representatives of the Bulgarian community in Denmark, intellectuals and students attended the opening of the exhibition.  The Museum of Danish Resistance 1940 – 1945 will host the exhibition until the first half of April 2011. https://mfa.bg/en/embassies/denmark/news/405 https://mfa.bg/en/embassies/denmark/news/405 Thu, 16 Dec 2010 11:23:00 +0200 Hvad er der sket med børnene fra Mogilino... Den 18. november udsendte DR1 det engelske dokumentarprogram fra 2007  “Bulgaria’s abandoned children”. Den hjerteskærende historie i denne meget ærlige film følger hverdagslivet for de handicappede børn, som bor på  “St. Petka” institutionen i den bulgarske landsby Mogilino. Reaktionen derhjemme efter visningen af filmen for tre år siden var øjeblikkelig og overvældende. Samfundet herunder forældreorganisationer, NGO-er og de bulgarske medier reagerede og fremkaldte en grundlæggende forandring i den politik som indebar at man placerede sådanne børn i store institutioner. Angående den konkrete sag i Mogilino har den nationale TV-station bTV sammen med UNICEF rejst midler til at bygge nye familielignende huse til børnene fra denne institution, til passende medicinsk og faglig hjælp til børnene samt til at finde adoptivfamilier til nogle af dem. Børnehjemmet i Mogilino blev lukket. Atten måneder efter optagelsen af den første dokumentar vendte instruktøren Kate Blewett tilbage til Bulgarien, for at følge op på børnenes skæbne. I den anden del af filmen kan man se hvor meget børnenes liv har forandret sig som resultat af den offentlige reaktion på filmen. Den viser at også tilsyneladende håbløst indadvendte og ”skadede” børn kan få et meningsfuldt liv og en fremtid med den rette omsorg. Lukningsprocessen af Mogilino-institutionen begyndte i oktober 2007, hvor der blev vedtaget en plan for nedlægningen af børnehjemmet. Dengang boede der 65 børn og unge på børnehjemmet. I forbindelse med gennemførelsen af planen er der blevet taget en del forholdsregler, og to hold specialister er blevet sat til at varetage dem. Det første hold består af børnepsykiatere, psykologer, logopæder samt socialarbejdere. De har udarbejdet medicinske og sociale vurderinger af alle børn og unge, givet retningslinjer til individuelt arbejde med hvert enkelt barn med hensyn til dets specifikke behov samt planlagt den fornødne fremtidige omsorg i forbindelse med at barnet fjernes fra den sociale institution. Det andet hold har sørget for fortsat omsorg. Specialiserede sundhedstjek og tandeftersyn er blevet foretaget, og de børn, som har haft brug for det, er blevet indlagt på hospitalet. En ernæringslæge har givet retningslinjer for sund ernæring. Desuden er børnene blevet tilset af en kinesiolog, en fysioterapeut og andre specialister. De nye ydelser er blevet planlagt sådan, at der, efter børnenes individuelle behov og muligheder, er blevet sørget for forholdsregler om reintegration i de biologiske familier, specialiseret reserveomsorg, adgang til daginstitutioner og hjælpeskoler for børnene, og indlogering i beskyttede boliger og sociale uddannelsescentre for faglige kvalifikationer for de unge. Planens første mål har været at flytte børnene og de unge væk fra børnehjemmet i Mogilino så hurtigt som muligt. De fleste børn er blevet flyttet til børnehjemmet ”Nadezhda” i byen Russe som en overgangsforanstaltning. På børnehjemmet ”Nadezhda” er der blevet renoveret og indrettet værelser til børn med særlige behov. De små børn har været i specialiserede daginstitutioner, mens de større har gået i dagcentre og hjælpeskoler. Nogle af børnene er blevet indlogeret i andre hjem med det formål at  være tættere på deres biologiske familie, større hospitaler og sociale støttecentre. Planen indeholder yderligere forholdsregler i forbindelse med Mogilino-sagen. Man har været af den opfattelse at det ikke er nok at flytte børnene fra et børnehjem til et andet, men at der er brug for en gennemgribende ændring i deres omsorg. Med finansiering fra staten, UNICEF samt donationer begyndte man opførelsen af 6 små huse, hvert med plads til op til 15 børn, i 2008. Dette er en ny form for social tjeneste, som er rettet mod børn med behov for omsorg uden for deres familie.  Børn for hvilke alle muligheder for tilbagevenden til deres familie, for indlogering hos slægtninge eller hos en reservefamilie er blevet opbrugt, kan her få den fornødne omsorg til en værdig opvækst. Centret tilbyder et familielignende miljø hvor børnene får den fornødne individuelle omsorg og støtte til personlig udvikling og kan erhverve sig evner og færdigheder til et selvstændigt liv. De 6 små gruppehuse er allerede blevet opført, og børn og unge fra Mogilino bor der nu: •    2 i Russe med 14 indlogerede børn og unge, •    1 i Varna med 7 indlogerede 14 børn og unge, •    1 i Dve mogili – 14 unge, •    1 i Teteven – 9 børn, •    1 i Sofia, hvor 5 børn og unge bliver indlogeret i begyndelsen af 2011. Under lukningsprocessen  af Mogilino-børnehjemmet er et par blevet reintegreret hos deres biologiske familie. 9 børn er blevet indlogeret i beskyttede boliger, 1 i et socialt uddannelsescenter for faglige kvalifikationer i Sofia, mens 3 er blevet indlogeret henholdsvis i institutioner i Stara Zagora, Razgrad og Sofia. På grund af børnenes alvorlige tilstand døde to af dem desværre til trods for den omsorg, som de fik. De andre børn har udviklet sig hurtigt under omsorgen fra de specialiserede hold og har integreret sig i de nye og bedre vilkår. De har hurtigt lært at spise selvstændigt, at gå og tale. Der er sket en række positive forandringer med deres generelle opførsel. Alt dette styrker den bulgarske regering i dens beslutning om at vedtage den Nationale Strategi for børn, som mangler forældreomsorg, samt handlingsplanen for dens gennemførelse. Med vedtagelsen af dette dokument begynder processen vedrørende nedlægning af alle eksisterende børneinstitutioner. Målet er at alle hjem for handicappede eller adfærdsvanskelige børn og unge lukkes inden for 3 år, mens resten  - før 2010. Der undersøges muligheder for børnenes tilbagevenden til deres biologiske familie, indlogering i reservefamilier, adoption eller tilvejebringelse af reserveomsorg, som kan tilbydes i de små gruppehuse. Processen finansieres gennem EU-programmer og fra staten. Det første projekt „Barndom for alle” har været i gang siden juni i år. Dets formål har været at handicappede børn under 3 år og unge fjernes fra de specialiserede institutioner og indlogeres sådan, at de kan få en passende omsorg. Samtidig arbejder man med at forebygge indlogering i sociale hjem for børn mellem 0 og 3 år.  Regeringen er stærkt engageret, og med hjælp fra vores europæiske partnere er vi overbevist om, at vi kommer til at gennemføre forandringerne, og at Bulgarien ikke vil forsømme sin chance for at være et  af de lande, som har løst problemet med de forladte børn.