News - United Kingdom, London, Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria

Both sides noted the fruitful relations between Bulgaria and the United Kingdom. Ambassador Stoytchev emphasized the excellent cooperation between the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria and the City of Westminster and expressed his gratitude for the permission granted by Westminster to construct the Bulgarian orthodox church and to open polling stations and the provided support for the different elections.

Ambassador Tihomir Stoytchev met with the Speaker of the House of Commons of the United Kingdom The Rt Hon Sir Lindsay Hoyle MP at the Palace of Westminster. On this occasion, the Bulgarian National Flag was raised in front of the Houses of Parliament.

The Bulgarians in the London Borough of Bromley marked the first anniversary of the planting of Bulgarian roses in Queen’s Gardens, which has been organised by Mr Boyko Boev. The roses are a gift to the Borough of Bromley from the Bulgarians in London.

On September 30, 2024, Ambassador Tihomir Stoytchev presented to the Secretary-General of the IMO Mr. Arsenio Dominguez his letters of credence as the newly appointed Permanent Representative of Bulgaria to the International Maritime Organization.

The Bulgarian Embassy and the National Liberal Club in London held an event on the occasion of 22 September, the Day of the Independence of Bulgaria. The members of this prestigious London Club were informed of the role of the prominent British politician and four-time Prime Minister William Gladstone, who raised his voice in defence of the Bulgarian cause after the April Uprising of 1876 and the right of the Bulgarian People for freedmen and independence.

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).

On 2 May 2024, Ambassador Tihomir Stoytchev handed over copies of his Letters of Credence to Victoria Busby OBE, Vice-Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps and Director of Protocol at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.

Ministers of Foreign Affairs‘ meeting is to take place on 9 of November 2020 as part of the 2020 Berlin Process for the Western Balkans’ first Joint Chairmanship of the Republic of Bulgaria and the Republic of North Macedonia.

Celebrating Bulgaria’s National Day in London