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Prime Minister Marin Raykov cabled condolences to Enrico Letta
“Giulio Andreotti will go down in history as one of the most important and influential Italian and European politicians and statesmen who have played a key role in the political and social structure of Italy in the period after World War 2,”
08 May 2013
Attention to the Diplomatic Missions and Representations of International Organizations accredited to Bulgaria
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria, Information and Situation Centre Directorate, presents its compliments to the diplomatic missions and offices of international organizations accredited to the Republic of Bulgaria and has the honour to inform you, in connection with the upcoming May 12 2013 elections for the National Assembly of the Republic of Bulgaria, about the forthcoming establishment of the International Press Centre in Sofia.
07 May 2013
Marin Raykov: Bulgaria and Qatar are strategic partners
Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Marin Raykov received a Qatari military delegation led by the Chief of General Staff of the Qatari Armed Forces, Major-General Hamad bin Ali Al – Attia
07 May 2013
Memory of the fallen honoured at Bulgarian military cemetery in Novo Selo
On May 6, the Day of Valour and the Day of the Bulgarian Army, the “Bulgarian Memory” Foundation and the Bulgarian Embassy in Skopje organised a pilgrimage to the military cemetery in Novo Selo, Macedonia.
07 May 2013
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.
30 April 2013
Accreditation for ‘Elections 2013’ International Press Centre
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will conduct the process of accreditation for the “Elections 2013” International Press Centre for foreign journalists and diplomatic missions for the parliamentary elections on May 12.
26 April 2013
Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Marin Raykov spoke with the Prime Minister of Greece
Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Marin Raykov held a telephone conversation with Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras.
26 April 2013
The lists of applicants to vote abroad are not classified information
In accordance with Article 44, paragraph 8 of the Electoral Code of the Republic of Bulgaria, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is obliged to publish on its website and the web pages of diplomatic and consular representations no later than 18 days before an election the lists of Bulgarian citizens who have applied to vote abroad.
25 April 2013
In regard to the attack on the French Embassy in the Libyan capital, Tripoli, the Foreign Ministry spokesperson said:
“Bulgaria categorically condemns this act of terrorism, in which two people were injured. We call on the Libyan authorities to make every effort to apprehend the culprits and bring them to court.
24 April 2013
Marin Raykov: Economic relations between Bulgaria and Japan have great potential
“Economic relations between Bulgaria and Japan have great potential,” Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Marin Raykov said at a meeting today with the Ambassador of Japan, Takashi Koizumi.
23 April 2013