Situation Centre
Recommendation for Bulgarian citizens to refrain from any travel to Libya
In connection with the escalation of tensions and aggravation of the internal situation, as well as the adverse trends for its development, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly warns Bulgarian citizens against any travel to Libya and recommends that Bulgarians currently in Libya depart immediately.
28 July 2014
Bulgarian citizens to refrain from any travel to Libya
According to the information from the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in Tripoli there are escalating tensions in recent days between the security forces and the armed militia. As a result of the armed clashes, it is reported that there are dead and injured civilians. A three-day mourning is being announced.
18 November 2013
Bulgarian citizens should not travel to the countries of the Middle East and North Africa
Because of the continuing escalation of the situation in the Middle East and North Africa, which is creating highly increased risks to security and personal safety, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly recommends that Bulgarian citizens refrain from all travel to the region, especially Syria, Lebanon, Egypt and Libya.
29 August 2013
No Bulgarians injured in clashes in Benghazi
According to the Bulgarian Embassy in Libya, at this time there is no information that Bulgarian citizens have been injured in the shooting in Benghazi.
09 June 2013
Advice to Bulgarian citizens travelling and residing in Libya
Given the upcoming celebrations in Libya of the second anniversary of the revolution against the regime of Muammar Gaddafi, the Foreign Ministry advises Bulgarian citizens residing in Libya during the period of the celebrations – from February 14 to 18 2013 – to be especially cautious, to refrain from travelling in the country and to not participate in large-scale public events.
11 February 2013
Advice to Bulgarian citizens travelling and residing in Libya
In connection with the increasingly dynamic complex situation in Libya in recent days, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly warns Bulgarian citizens against visiting Libya, unless in cases of extreme necessity.
25 January 2013
Press statement
On the night of August 22 2011, unidentified gunmen broke into the building of the Bulgarian Embassy in Tripoli. ...
24 August 2011
Evacuation of Bulgarian sailors from Libya
The Bulgarian Embassy in Tripoli today organizes the evacuation of 15 Bulgarian sailors, who worked on different ships property of Libyan companies.They will be evacuated by land through the Libyan-Tunisian border en route to Bulgaria. ...
07 April 2011
Last chance to evacuate from Libya
MFA calls on Bulgarian citizens still residing in Libya to leave the country. Ukrainian ship Konstantin Olshanski will land in the port of Tripoli on April 4, 2011. The capacity of the ship is about 500 people. All Bulgarian citizens wishing to be evacuated should contact the Bulgarian Embassy in Tripoli not later than 12.00 on April 2, 2011 ...
01 April 2011
International Fund to Help Families Affected by HIV/AIDS in Benghazi
After meetings in Tripoli on 12 and 18 December, involving the Association ...
23 December 2005