Communication
03 November 2024 NewsThe Consulate General of the Republic of Bulgaria in Valencia has not received any official information confirming the reports in the media about a Bulgarian citizen found dead as a result of the floods in Spain.
According to Spanish authorities, the identity of only about 40 of all confirmed flood victims is currently known. The procedure to identify the identities of the bodies found requires relatives to lodge a complaint with the police about the disappearance of their relatives, then provide a DNA sample for comparison. According to Spanish authorities, more than 1 900 people are missing.
Our representation in Valencia continues to monitor the situation and is in constant contact with the competent Spanish authorities.
In case of need, Bulgarian citizens can contact the Consulate General of the Republic of Bulgaria in Valencia at the following numbers: +34 963 690 921; +34 963 691 788, on the on-call telephone during non-working hours: +34 630 168 018, as well as the after-hours emergency hotline at the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in Madrid: + 34 678 013 846.
Alerts and requests for assistance in disaster situations of Bulgarian citizens are accepted around the clock on the telephone lines of the Situation Centre Directorate: +359 2 948 24 04; +359 2 971 38 56 or email: [email protected].