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The Consul of the Republic of Bulgaria in the Kingdom of Sweden visited the Bulgarian citizens — crew members of the detained ship ‘Vezhen’
Today the Bulgarian citizens — members of the crew of the detained ship ‘Vezhen’ were visited by the Head of the Consular Service at the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in the Kingdom of Sweden Stefan Stoykov. The consul met all 8 Bulgarians on board and had the opportunity to talk with them for three hours. They are in good health, good spirit and condition.
01 February 2025
The Minister of Foreign Affairs participates in a commemoration of the Memorial to the Victims of the Communist Regime in Sofia
Minister of Foreign Affairs Georg Georgiev took part in the commemoration of the Memorial of the Victims of the Communist Regime in Sofia, as a sign of respect and gratitude to all those who died and suffered from the repression of the totalitarian regime. The event brought together representatives of the government, public organizations and citizens who commemorated the thousands who suffered under the totalitarian regime.
01 February 2025
Bilateral political consultations between Bulgaria and Austria
On 31 January 2025, bilateral political consultations between Bulgaria and Austria were held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Bulgarian delegation was headed by the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Elena Shekerletova and the Austrian delegation — by the Secretary General of the Austrian Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs Nikolaus Marschik.
31 January 2025
Communication of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in the USA has not received any reports of Bulgarian citizens who were on board the plane that crashed in Washington. According to US authorities, there are no confirmed casualties so far. Our diplomatic mission in Washington is monitoring the situation and the development of the investigation, and stands ready to provide the necessary assistance if needed.
30 January 2025
Communication of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in Stockholm continues to maintain constant contact with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Sweden and other competent Swedish institutions in connection with the investigation of the case of the detained ship ‘Vezhen’. The Bulgarian Embassy made all necessary efforts to obtain official information on the circumstances surrounding the incident.
28 January 2025
An EU General Affairs Council was held in Brussels
Deputy Foreign Minister Elena Shekerletova represented Bulgaria at today's meeting of the General Affairs Council. The ministers responsible for European affairs met today in Brussels to listen to the presentation of the priorities of the Polish presidency, focusing on those that fall within the competence of the General Affairs Council.
28 January 2025
Georg Georgiev held conversations with the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
Minister Georg Georgiev held a telephone conversation with the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, Dr. Ayman Al-Safadi. The Jordanian first diplomat congratulated Minister Georg Georgiev on his appointment to this highly responsible post.
28 January 2025
Position of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Foreign Ministry condemns as highly inappropriate and offensive to the memory of the millions of victims of the Holocaust and the Nazi death camps a statement made while participating in a television broadcast on 26 January 2025.
27 January 2025
Deputy Minister Maria Angelieva at the conference dedicated to the International Holocaust Remembrance Day: The Holocaust is a constant reminder of the dangers of hatred, intolerance and racism
On behalf of the Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr. Georg Georgiev, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ms. Maria Angelieva addressed the participants in the conference dedicated to the International Holocaust Remembrance Day and in memory of the distinguished Holocaust researcher Prof. Yehuda Bauer, deceased in 2024, which took place today at the Representation of the European Commission in Sofia.
27 January 2025