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Over 35,000 Bulgarian citizens have declared their desire to vote outside the country
As of 12:00 on 29 September 2026, a total of 35,131 Bulgarian citizens have submitted applications for voting at polling stations outside the country. The data are published on the official website of the Central Election Commission.
29 September 2026
Velislava Petrova: Bulgaria and Japan have the potential to expand their strategic partnership
Minister of Foreign Affairs Velislava Petrova held a meeting with Japan's Ambassador to Bulgaria Chikahisa Sumi. The two discussed opportunities to expand bilateral cooperation and deepen the established strategic partnership between Bulgaria and Japan.
28 September 2026
Velislava Petrova: Bulgaria Is Turning Active Diplomacy into Concrete Partnerships
With an intensive programme of bilateral meetings, multilateral formats and public engagements, Minister of Foreign Affairs Velislava Petrova concluded her participation in the High-level Week of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
During the visit, Bulgaria maintained a consistent focus on three interconnected priorities – security, strategic connectivity and the development of active political and economic partnerships.
25 September 2026
Velislava Petrova Holds Meetings with Partners from Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia
Minister of Foreign Affairs Velislava Petrova continued her intensive programme in New York with bilateral meetings and participation in multilateral formats focused on security, regional cooperation and the development of political and economic partnerships.
25 September 2026
Velislava Petrova: Connectivity and Regional Cooperation Are a Strategic Investment in the Future of the Balkans
Regional cooperation, strategic connectivity and resilience in the Balkans were the focus of a series of meetings and multilateral formats attended by Minister of Foreign Affairs Velislava Petrova during the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
25 September 2026
Velislava Petrova: Bulgaria Can Be a Strategic Link Between Europe, the Black Sea Region, the Middle East and Asia
Strategic connectivity was among the key foreign policy priorities addressed during a series of meetings held by Minister of Foreign Affairs Velislava Petrova during the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
24 September 2026
Minister Velislava Petrova Initiates Procedure to Relieve Bulgaria’s Ambassador to the UAE from Office
Minister of Foreign Affairs Velislava Petrova signed a report submitting a draft Council of Ministers decision proposing that the President of the Republic of Bulgaria issue a decree relieving Bulgaria’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the United Arab Emirates from office.
24 September 2026
Meeting Between Deputy Minister Hristo Polendakov and H.E. Mr Arun Kumar Sahu, Ambassador of India to Bulgaria
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Hristo Polendakov held a meeting with H.E. Mr Arun Kumar Sahu, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of India to the Republic of Bulgaria.
24 September 2026
Velislava Petrova: Bulgarian Communities Abroad Are an Important Bridge Between Bulgaria and the World
Bulgarian communities abroad are an integral part of Bulgaria and an important bridge between our country and the world. It is our duty to maintain continuous and meaningful ties with them and to listen to their needs. This was stated by Minister of Foreign Affairs Velislava Petrova during a meeting with representatives of the Bulgarian community in New York and the surrounding region.
24 September 2026
Minister Petrova: Bulgaria Is Expanding Political and Economic Dialogue with Partners from Different Regions
Minister of Foreign Affairs Velislava Petrova participated in a series of multilateral formats and bilateral meetings during the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
23 September 2026