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The Certifications and Legalizations sector will work with reduced reception hours for citizens
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria informs Bulgarian citizens that in connection with an emergency situation, the Certifications and Legalizations sector, at 2, Alfred Nobel Str., will work with reduced reception hours for citizens until 2:30 p.m., starting from 04.08. until 15.08.2022
04 August 2022
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs invited international observers for the elections for Members of Parliament on October 2, 2022
In fulfilment of its commitments under the Election Code, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued invitations for international observation of the elections for Members of Parliament in the Republic of Bulgaria scheduled for October 2, 2022.
04 August 2022
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs held a handover and acceptance ceremony between Teodora Genchovska and Nikolay Milkov
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs held a ceremony of handing over and accepting the position between the previous Minister Teodora Genchovska and the newly appointed Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs Nikolay Milkov.
02 August 2022
Deputy Minister Georgiev accepted copies of credentials of the Ambassador of the state of Libya
The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Vasil Georgiev, accepted copies of the credentials of the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the State of Libya in Sofia, Abu Bakr Ahmad Said Salih. During the meeting, the two discussed the potential for the development of bilateral relations between the two countries.
02 August 2022
Teodora Genchovska presented the cup to the Minister of Foreign Affairs in the 13th Diplomats and Friends golf tournament
The annual Diplomats and Friends golf tournament under the patronage of the Minister of Foreign Affairs was held on July 30, 2022 at Pirin Golf Club Bansko. The players were divided into two divisions - Diplomats and Friends, and in each of the groups there were two handicap groups.
30 July 2022
World Day Against Human Trafficking - July 30
Today we celebrate the World Day Against Human Trafficking - July 30.
30 July 2022
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The Permanent Representative of Bulgaria to the UN, Ambassador Lachezara Stoeva, was elected as the Chairperson of ЕCOSOS
The Permanent Representative of Bulgaria to the UN, Ambassador Lachezara Stoeva, was elected as the Chairperson of the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations (ECOSOC) for the period July 25, 2022 - July 26, 2023, during the plenary session of the Council on July 25.
28 July 2022
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs awarded the Association of Bulgarian Schools Abroad
The Association of Bulgarian Schools Abroad (ABSA) celebrated 15 years since its foundation. On behalf of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Minister Teodora Genchovska, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Irena Dimitrova awarded the President of ABSA, Dr. Irina Boteva-Vladikova with a golden badge of honour of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and presented an honorary diploma to BNU Cyril and Methodius in Vienna. Special wishes were addressed to the teachers and students of the Bulgarian school. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will continue to support the activities of the Association and
27 July 2022
Deputy Under Secretary at the US Department of Homeland Security Kelly Ann Bourissi was accepted into the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Irena Dimitrova, held a meeting at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs with Kelly Ann Bourissi, Deputy Under Secretary at the US Department of Homeland Security.
26 July 2022
Russia: Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the expansion of the list of so-called “unfriendly States”
The European Union deplores the decision of the Russian government on 20 July 2022 to add five EU Member States – Greece, Denmark, Croatia, Slovakia and Slovenia – to the list of countries for which measures in “Response to Unfriendly Actions of Foreign States” are applicable. The EU considers allegations regarding unfriendly actions as unfounded and unacceptable, urging Russia to revoke all such listings.
23 July 2022