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	<title>Portugal, Lisbon, Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria</title>
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	<pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:59:43 +0300</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.mfa.bg/en/embassies/portugal/news/42026</guid>
		<title>Commissioning of a new version of the National Visa Information System</title>
		<link>https://www.mfa.bg/en/embassies/portugal/news/42026</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Aug 2024 11:54:24 +0300</pubDate>
		<description>The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is in the process of implementing a large-scale project, coordinated in advance with all responsible institutions in Bulgaria and the EU, including the implementation and launch of a new version of the National Visa Information System (NVIS).</description>
		<content>The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is in the process of implementing a large-scale project, coordinated in advance with all responsible institutions in Bulgaria and the EU, including the implementation and launch of a new version of the National Visa Information System (NVIS).
The technological implementation of the works requires the temporary suspension of the current system from 9&amp;mdash;18&amp;nbsp;August this current year. Therefore, during the above mentioned period the consular offices of the Bulgarian diplomatic and consular missions will suspend accepting visa applications and applications for Bulgarian identity documents&amp;nbsp;&amp;mdash; passports and ID cards.
Compensatory measures will be introduced which allow temporary passports to be issued from the 9th to the 18th of August and powers of attorney and declarations in emergency and humanitarian cases to be validated, e.g. force majeure, natural disasters, urgent travel related to illness or death of a close family member, cases of travel of minor children.
While apologising for any inconvenience caused, we kindly ask citizens who have already scheduled appointments for passport and identity card applications or for endorsements and legalisations during the above period to contact the relevant consular office to re-schedule their appointment.
All consular services have been given prior instructions by the Consular Relations Directorate to assist citizens, if necessary.</content>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.mfa.bg/en/embassies/portugal/news/37366</guid>
		<title>EU member-states ambassadors in Lisbon marked Europe Day</title>
		<link>https://www.mfa.bg/en/embassies/portugal/news/37366</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 11 May 2023 14:42:35 +0300</pubDate>
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		<content>EU member-states ambassadors in Lisbon marked Europe Day, May 9th, in Leiria with public events organized by the Office of the European Parliament and the Representation of the European Commission in Portugal.</content>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.mfa.bg/en/embassies/portugal/news/36477</guid>
		<title>A message for unity in the support of the EU Member States to Ukraine and its people a year after the beginning of the Russian invasion in the country</title>
		<link>https://www.mfa.bg/en/embassies/portugal/news/36477</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Feb 2023 10:29:27 +0200</pubDate>
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		<content>A message for unity in the support of the EU Member States to Ukraine and its people a year after the beginning of the Russian invasion in the country.</content>
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		<title>The Embassy of Bulgaria took part in the Initiative of the Association of Women Ambassadors </title>
		<link>https://www.mfa.bg/en/embassies/portugal/news/35720</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Nov 2022 13:10:00 +0200</pubDate>
		<description>On occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, November 25th, the Embassy of Bulgaria in Lisbon took part in the initiative of the Association of Women Ambassadors in Portugal for a Family photo of the diplomatic corps with the Mayor of Lisbon Mr. Carlos Moedas, of raising awareness on Elimination of Violence Against Women.</description>
		<content>On occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, November 25th, the Embassy of Bulgaria in Lisbon took part in the initiative of the Association of Women Ambassadors in Portugal for a Family photo of the diplomatic corps with the Mayor of Lisbon Mr. Carlos Moedas, of raising awareness on Elimination of Violence Against Women.</content>
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		<title>EU member-states ambassadors in Lisbon stand in solidarity with Ukraine</title>
		<link>https://www.mfa.bg/en/embassies/portugal/news/33017</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Feb 2022 10:29:26 +0200</pubDate>
		<description>EU member-states ambassadors in Lisbon stand in solidarity with Ukraine</description>
		<content>EU member-states ambassadors in Lisbon stand in solidarity with Ukraine</content>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.mfa.bg/en/embassies/portugal/news/30564</guid>
		<title>Arrivals from the Portuguese Republic are permitted on the territory of Bulgaria  under the following conditions</title>
		<link>https://www.mfa.bg/en/embassies/portugal/news/30564</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jul 2021 14:42:28 +0300</pubDate>
		<description>Arrivals from the Portuguese Republic are permitted on the territory of Bulgaria  under the following conditions</description>
		<content>

Persuant to Order N. РД-01-597/ 16.07.2021 of the Minister of Health of the Republic of Bulgaria, as of 19.07.2021 to 31.07.2021 arrivals from the Portuguese Republic are permitted on the territory of Bulgaria upon presentation of a valid EU digital COVID certificate for testing or a similar document showing a negative result from a polymerase chain reaction test conducted up to 72 hours before entry into the country (PCR) for COVID-19 from the date of sampling entered in the document.
For Bulgarian citizens and persons with the status of permanent, long-term or continuous residence on the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria and the members of their families, item 4.2.2 and 4.2.3 shall apply.
The full text of the Order can be found here</content>
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		<title>Main information — satellite-based tolling system in Bulgaria</title>
		<link>https://www.mfa.bg/en/embassies/portugal/news/24311</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Feb 2020 14:06:33 +0200</pubDate>
		<description>As from 1 March 2020, road vehicles with a total technically permissible maximum weight exceeding 3,5 tonnes circulating on paid road sections in Bulgaria will have to pay for their use distance-based road charges – toll. The toll replaces the electronic vignette for heavy vehicles and buses.

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		<content>As from 1 March 2020, road vehicles with a total technically permissible maximum weight exceeding 3,5 tonnes circulating on paid road sections in Bulgaria will have to pay for their use distance-based road charges &amp;ndash; toll. The toll replaces the electronic vignette for heavy vehicles and buses.
The toll for 1&amp;nbsp;km is differentiated according to the total technically permissible maximum weight of the road vehicle, its emission class and the road category. The total length of the roads on which heavy vehicles above 3,5 tonnes will pay tolls at the start of the toll system from 1 March 2020 is 3&amp;nbsp;115&amp;nbsp;km. This includes 803&amp;nbsp;km of motorways and 2&amp;nbsp;312&amp;nbsp;km of first class roads.
The choice of satellite technology enables Bulgaria to charge fees on the entire national road network, including roads of a lower class. The State transfers to its partners - private companies, the risk associated with the initial investment for the commercial operation of the system. Private companies have to invest in on-board units, systems for communication and data exchange with the toll system, opening and maintenance of thousands of points for sale and supply of units to customers.
An agreement for tolling with an on-board unit can be concluded with a company - national toll service provider. It will provide an on-board unit for each of the trucks or buses, which will take into account the user-driven toll segments. The conditions and frequency of the payment will depend on the terms of the contract.
In case the vehicle is equipped with a GPS tracker and the owner wants it to be used for tolling, it should be checked whether the company-provider of the GPS tracker has a contract with a national service provider. If this is the case, a toll contract may be concluded with the relevant company. Information about the use of on-board units and GPS trackers is provided by the partners of the Bulgarian Road Infrastructure Agency (RIA) - the National Toll Service Providers. The register of the companies having contracts with RIA is in the section &amp;ldquo;About us&amp;rdquo; on the website www.bgtoll.bg.
For the payment of tolls, carriers with a smaller fleet can benefit from the so-called route pass. The route pass is a pre-paid service &amp;mdash; an initial and a final point of the route are chosen, as well as up to four interim points, as an option. The pass can be activated by 23:59 on the day following the purchase, if the user is not registered in the system and up to seven days in advance if the user is registered with an e-mail address. The driver shall have 24 hours from the moment of activation of the route pass to pass through the intended route by following the strictly selected points. The route pass will be available for purchase via the existing channels for sale of e-vignettes:

the website of the National Toll Administration bgtoll.bg
the mobile app BGTOLL
self-service terminal bearing the logo of BGTOLL &amp;ndash;&amp;nbsp;
at the counters of 27 regional road administrations in the country
at the sale points bearing the BGTOLL logo&amp;nbsp;, located at the main border crossing points &amp;mdash; Kalotina, Kapitan Andreevo, Kulata, Danube bridge &amp;mdash; Ruse, Danube Bridge &amp;mdash; Vidin, Silistra, Stanke Lisickovo and Ilinden.

After the start of the toll system on 1 March 2020, the heavy vehicles will be equipped with on-board units and GPS trackers. By the end of the year, all heavy vehicles could, in theory, drive with electronic devices. In the first months of operation of the toll system in Bulgaria, it is expected, together with the local on-board units, to ensure the integration of internationally valid on-board units operating on the territory of the European Union.
An integral part of each toll system is the effective enforcement. In the event that the vehicle is circulating on the paid network without a pre-bought route pass for the relevant section or without being equipped with an on-board unit or a valid GPS tracker or the equipment is not switched on or not transmitting data in real time, the electronic system will take into account that infringement. The driver is required to stop upon signal from the mobile toll control, in accordance with Article 167a, para 2, point 1 of the Road Traffic Act.
The controlling authorities propose a payment of a compensatory charge, which can be done on the spot with a bank card via POS terminal. The payment enables the infringer to avoid an administrative penalty for the infringement in question.
The amount of the compensatory charges shall be:




Heavy vehicle over 3,5 tonnes and up to 12 tonnes


BGN 150


EUR 77




Heavy vehicle over 12&amp;nbsp;tonnes with 2-3 axles


BGN 450


EUR 230




Heavy vehicle over 12&amp;nbsp;tonnes with 4 &amp;nbsp;and more axles


BGN 750


EUR 383




Vehicle intended for passenger transport with more than 8 seats up to 12 tonnes


BGN 150


EUR 77




Vehicle intended for passenger transport with more than 8 seats over 12 tonnes


BGN 150


EUR 77




If the driver refuses to pay a compensatory charge, an act establishing an administrative offence is drawn up. He has to pay the so-called maximum toll to continue his journey. The amount depends on the total technically permissible maximum weight of the vehicle and its emission class.
The compensatory charge may be paid within a period of 14 days by bank transfer and the payment order must indicate the number of the act establishing an administrative offence. In case of no-payment, the infringer receives a penalty order and is liable to pay a fine.
The Contact Centre phone is 0700&amp;nbsp;10&amp;nbsp;876.</content>
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		<title>Guide to the Media accredited to cover the visit of Pope Francis to Bulgaria</title>
		<link>https://www.mfa.bg/en/embassies/portugal/news/21493</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2019 16:28:35 +0300</pubDate>
		<description>Guide to the Media accredited to cover the visit of Pope Francis to Bulgaria</description>
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Receipt of Badges:

The distribution of the special accreditation for the media to cover the apostolic journey of Pope Francis in Bulgaria will be done on 2 May 2019, within the timeframes specified below (only in these time slots). The badges that will be provided are personalized &amp;ndash; named and non-transferable, i.e. they cannot be used for access by individuals other than the accredited badge holders.

For the journalists with permanent accreditation with the Council of Ministers (CoM) and the President&amp;rsquo;s Office &amp;ndash; the special badges for the papal visit are to be collected at the Council of Ministers building (the official entrance), either by the badge holder or by a staff member of the respective media on his/her behalf (upon the presentation of an identity document and subject to signature to acknowledge the receipt) on May 2 between 13:30 and 15:30;
For the journalists with permanent accreditation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) &amp;ndash; the special badges for the papal visit are to be collected at the MFA building (the Reception Office /Priemnata/), either by the badge holder or by a staff member of the respective media on his/her behalf (upon the presentation of an identity document and subject to signature to acknowledge the receipt) on May 2 between 9:00 and 12:00 (noon);
For international (foreign) journalists who have accreditation for the papal visit following the special accreditation procedure (conducted 15-25 March): 1) these journalists must have received a confirmation of accreditation email; 2) If they have received such an e-mail message, they may collect their badge at the Council of Ministers building (the official entrance), address: 1 Dondukov Blvd, on May 2 between 13:30 and 15:30, personally or a staff member of their media may collect it on their behalf (upon the presentation of an identity document and subject to signature to acknowledge the receipt; or on May 4 between 12:00 (noon) and 22:00 at the National Palace of Culture, entrance B2 of the building.
Accredited regional media are to collect their badges at the Rakovski Municipality Office on May 2 between 9:00 and 12:00 (noon).

Badges will be provided only on the indicated date and during the indicated time slots! There shall be no exceptions made. A new badge will not be provided if a badge is lost, and the badge holder will have no access to events.
Journalists holding accreditation from the CoM, the MFA and the President&amp;rsquo;s Office for the papal visit will have access to all events in Sofia and Rakovski, as per the guidelines below.
The accredited regional media will have free access solely to the events in Rakovski.
Foreign media will have access to the events for which they have notified us (if the request for all, then they will have access to all).

Access arrangements:

Accredited media&amp;rsquo;s access is subject to their special accreditation to cover the visit of Pope Francis to Bulgaria /badge/ and the presentation of an identity document that will be checked at the indicated checkpoints (see the Program below).
The main media center will be headquartered in the National Palace of Culture (NDK) whose Entrance B2 will be reserved for the media. There will be two temporary auxiliary media centers &amp;ndash; at Alexander I Battenberg Square in Sofia and in the building of the Hristo Smirnenski Primary School in the town of Rakovski. The media centers at Battenberg and in Rakovski are to be accessed via the indicated checkpoints (see the Program below).
The technical specifications of the centers are to be found in Item 3 of this document.
Reporters, photographers and cameramen who cover the events from the program of the visit of Pope Francis must be at the indicated checkpoints two (2) hours before the event starts (see the Program below for the exact times).
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Each location of an event under the program of Pope Francis will have pens for writers and for camera shooting (see the Program below). Reporters should observe this separation for the sake of smooth operation.
Video recording in the video areas (in the security perimeter) must employ ENG cameras only. There is no opportunity for SNG/ OB vans within these zones. Wireless communication /DMNG/ may be used at the user&amp;rsquo;s risk.
Media will have a quota of one crew per event under the program, within the security perimeter. There shall be no exceptions made, therefore media are kindly requested to plan well the deployment of their crews/the alternation of their crews.
In keeping with the security services requirements, events under the program of Pope Francis in Sofia and Rakovski can be accessed solely by SNG stations/OB vans of the host broadcaster who will be providing the official video and audio for the visit.
Media wishing to organize outside broadcasting are free to do so outside the security perimeters and in the locations as indicated (see the Program below).
Official video and photos of the special meetings of His Holiness Pope Francis with the President, the Prime Minister and the Patriarch of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church will be released via the FTP server, which is freely accessible on www.popeinbulgaria.gov.bg
On account of space limitations and security measures events of the program of Pope Francis for which there will be pools of accredited photographers and cameramen, will be open only to photographers and cameramen. Writers/reporters will stay in their pens.
To direct the media staff members to their pens of reporters and photographers and cameramen, there will be &amp;ldquo;meeting points&amp;rdquo;/checkpoints for each event. The reporters, photographers and cameramen must be there two hours before the event starts in order to reach their pens.




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APOSTOLIC JOURNEY OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS IN BULGARIA
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Sunday 05/05/2019&amp;nbsp; ROME-SOFIA
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EVENT


SCENARIO


ACCESS AND MEDIA ARRANGEMENTS


OUTSIDE BROADCASTING AND MEDIA VANS
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10:00


Sofia Airport, Governmental Lounge
OFFICIAL WELCOMING&amp;nbsp; CEREMONY


The aircraft lands at Sofia Airport, zone of the Governmental Terminal.
The Prime Minister welcomes His Holiness.
Children in national costume offer flowers to His Holiness.
Statements are not planned.
The Prime Minister and His Holiness go to the Governmental Lounge for a t&amp;ecirc;te-a-t&amp;ecirc;te.
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One crew per media only - cameraman/photographer/reporter and support staff, if any)
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Meeting point/checkpoint for members of the media:
-&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Sofia Airport, Government Terminal
-&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; 7:30 - 8:00 hrs.


For this location there will be an opportunity for access to the Governmental Terminal parking for SNG/OB Vans, should such be planned.
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These SNGs and their crews will be located in a special area OUTSIDE the building of the Government Airport Terminal and will not be allowed elsewhere.
Only accredited journalists will be allowed inside the building.
Transfer of signal from cameraperson to SNG is doable via microwave link.
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Access is barred to any other types of vehicles in the security area.




10:10


MEETING WITH THE PRIME MINISTER


Official meeting between the Prime Minister and His Holiness
Sofia Airport, Governmental Lounge


Access: official photographers and cameramen and the host broadcaster
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10:40


Arrival at the President&amp;rsquo;s Office
OFFICIAL WELCOMING CEREMONY


His Holiness is welcomed by the President of the Republic
Venue: the square in front of the official entrance of the President&amp;rsquo;s Office
Description of ceremony:
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Homage to the flags
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; The anthems
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Access: One crew per media only - &amp;nbsp;cameraman/photographer/reporter and one support staffer, if any)
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Meeting point/checkpoint:
-&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Crossing of Alexander I&amp;nbsp; and Saborna Streets
-&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; 08:00 hrs.


Access is barred to SNG/ OB Vans; mobile communications only /DMNG/.
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11:00


MEETING WITH THE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC


Description:
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; T&amp;ecirc;te-a-t&amp;ecirc;te
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Presentation of the family
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Exchange of gifts
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- Official photo of President Rumen Radev and Pope Francis in the Coat of Arms Hall of Dondukov 2 &amp;ndash; open to accredited cameramen and photographers, until the capacity of the hall is reached.
- Private meeting of Head of State Rumen Radev and Pope Francis &amp;ndash; official photo/video. Access: only the official media partners of the visit to Bulgaria &amp;ndash; the host broadcaster and on the Vatican side, plus one private cameraman and one private photographer on the Bulgarian and the Vatican side.
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11:30


MEETING WITH THE CORPS DIPLOMATITIQUE, &amp;nbsp;CIVIL SOCIETY AND PUBLIC AUTHORITIES
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Atanas Bourov Square


&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Speech by the President
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Speech by His Holiness
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Access: One crew per media only - cameraman/photographer/reporter and one support staffer, if any)
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Pens for writers and for camera shooting
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Meeting point/checkpoint for the media:
-&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Crossing of Alexander I&amp;nbsp; and Saborna Streets
-&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; 08:00 hrs.
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Access is barred to SNG/ OB Vans; mobile communications /DMNG/ only.
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12:00


CALL ON THE PATRIARCH AND THE HOLY SYNOD
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The Holy Synod


&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Greetings by His Holiness the Patriarch
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Greetings by His Holiness the Pope
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Exchange of gifts
&amp;bull;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Introduction of the delegations
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Walking to the St. Alexander Nevsky Patriarchal Cathedral.
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In the Holy Synod Chamber &amp;ndash; the official photographers/cameramen, the host broadcaster.
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Access for SNG/ OB Vans will be granted access only in the zone of 15th November Street /the southeast corner of the arch of Alexander Nevsky Square/
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Access is barred to all other vehicles in the security area.
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12:50


PRAYER IN SOLITUDE AT THE THRONE OF SS. CYRIL AND METHODIUS


In the Cathedral of St. Alexander Nevsky Pope Francis goes to the iconostasis at the altar that is dedicated to the Saintly Brothers Cyril and Methodius. His Holiness &amp;ndash; silent prayer; the Papal entourage stands&amp;nbsp; behind him.


Access: only official photographers and cameramen and the host broadcaster.
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13:00


REGINA COELI
(QUEEN OF HEAVEN)
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Alexander Nevsky Square


Prayer


Access: One crew per media only - &amp;nbsp;cameraman/photographer/reporter and one support staffer, if any)
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There will be special pens for writers and for camera shooting
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Meeting point/checkpoint for the media:
-&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; The cross street of Paris and Moskovska (between Rakovski Street and Paris Street)
-&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; 11:00 hrs.
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16:20


Arrival at Battenberg Square
The Popemobile Drive


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Arrival of His Holiness in the Sacristy


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16:45


DIVINE&amp;nbsp; LITURGY


KNYAZ ALEXANDER I SQUARE
DIVINE LITURGY
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The stage is with its back to the President&amp;rsquo;s Office and faces the University of Sofia.


Access: One crew per media only - cameraman/photographer/reporter and one support staffer, if any)
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There will be special pens for writers and for camera shooting
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Meeting point/checkpoint for the media:
-&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; At the crossing of&amp;nbsp; Moskovska and Benkovski Streets
-&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; 14:45 &amp;ndash; 15:15 hrs.
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Opportunity provided for TV studios/ stand-ups in front of the National Theater.
/no accreditation needed for this area/
Location for SNG/OB Vans: Slavyanska Street or Ivan Vazov Street, accessed via Rakoski Street.
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&amp;nbsp;
Monday 06/05/2019 SOFIA &amp;ndash; RAKOVSKI &amp;ndash; SOFIA
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VISIT TO THE VRAZHDEBNA REFUGEE RECEPTION CENTER
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Meeting children and families and center staff
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Access: only official photographers/cameramen and host broadcaster


Closed to media. Video and photos to be released via the FTP server &amp;nbsp;(accessible at www.popeinbulgaria.gov.bg)
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11:15


DIVINE LITURGY WITH THE FIRST COMMUNION
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Town of Rakovski


THE CHURCH OF THE MOST SACRED HEART OF JESUS
(Sacratissimum Cor Jesu) (RAKOVSKI)
DIVINE LITURGY WITH FIRST COMMUNION
Sermon
Language: Italian
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Access: One crew from media only cameraman/photographer/reporter and support staff, if any)
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Pens for writers and for camera shooting
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Meeting point/checkpoint for the media:
-&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; At the crossing of&amp;nbsp; Moskovska and Moussala Streets
-&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; 09:00 hrs.
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Opportunity for access of SNG/ OB Vans
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The routes and locations where the vans will stand will be communicated on site on the day of the event.




15:30


MEETING THE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY
Speech
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THE CHURCH OF THE ARCHANGEL MICHAEL,
TOWN OF RAKOVSKI


Access: journalists holding accreditation /in pools/.
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Meeting point/checkpoint for the media:
-&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Peter Bogdan Street
-&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; 13:30 hrs.
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18:15


EVENT FOR PEACE WITH REPRESENTATIVES OF DIFFERENT RELIGIONS IN BULGARIA
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NEZAVISIMOST&amp;nbsp; SQUARE
SOFIA


MESSAGES OF PEACE WITH REPRESENTATIVES OF THE DIFFERENT RELIGIONS IN BULGARIA;
Prayer
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Access: One crew per media only - cameraman/photographer/reporter and support staff, if any)
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Pens for writers and for camera shooting
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Meeting point/checkpoint for the media:
-&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; The arch between the Ministry of Labor and Social Policy and the Ministry of Education
-&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; 16:15-16:45 hrs.
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Location opportunity for TV studios/ stand-ups: in front of the&amp;nbsp; Museum of Sofia, in the park area.
/no accreditation needed for this area/
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Location for SNG/OB Vans: the parking lot between the Ministry of Labor and Social Policy and the Museum of Sofia Buildings
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Tuesday 07/05/2019
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SEEING-OFF CEREMONY


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Official photographers/cameramen/host broadcaster


Closed to media
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Technical specifications of the press centers:

Three press centers (main and two auxiliary) will facilitate the work of accredited journalists.
The main press center is headquartered in the National Palace of Culture (NDK). It will open on 4.05.2019 and closes on 7.05.2019.
Working hours:
On 4.05.2019: from 12:00 to 22:00 hrs.
On 5.05 and 6.05.2019: from 08:00 to 22:00 hrs.
On 7.05.2019: from 08:00 to 12:00 hrs.
Coffee club Peroto next door offers snacks and drinks.
All media that would like to deploy their own communication means for independent coverage/reporting, can position SNG/ OB vans (other types of vehicles will be barred) in the parking area of the National Palace of Culture (NDK) at entrance A6, facing the Hilton Hotel.
The Battenberg temporary auxiliary press center will be a special tent at Alexander I Battenberg Square. It will open on 4.05.2019, 12:00 hrs. and closes on 5.05.2019, 19:00 hrs.
On 4.05.2019: from 12:00 to 22:00 hrs.
On 5.05.2019: from 08:00 to 22:00 hrs.
Vending machines for snacks and drinks will be available.
Temporary auxiliary press center Rakovski will be housed in the building of Hristo Smirnenski Primary School, Rakovski, in the proximity of the Church of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. Open on 6.05.2019 from 08:00 to 18:00 hrs. Snacks and drinks will be available.
All press centers will ensure clear video signal with embedded audio channels. A BNC type connector is used. Format HD-SDI.
All press centers will provide a video monitoring of the events and simultaneous interpretation with the help of equipment and earphones. The language channels &amp;ndash; Bulgarian, English and Italian &amp;ndash; will be indicated on site.
All press centers will have high-speed symmetrical free of charge Wi-Fi and LAN.

Technical information concerning media coverage

Video signal
The Bulgarian National Television (host broadcaster) will provide the TV signal by an OB Van of all events in video format HD-SDI with four embedded audio channels as follows:
1.Original
2.Bulgarian
3.English
4.Italian
The live broadcast will be handled by an international signal to be transmitted by a satellite Eutelsat 7Е. Satellite data /Synopsis/ for the 5th and 6th of May will be communicated two or three days before the event. All media are free to use this satellite service. All other parameters will be notified later. Transmission will be possible to media that have their own equipment /SNG and 4G/ on the sites as indicated.
In accordance with the security requirements, use of drones is prohibited!
Audio signals
Analog audio distribution amplifiers will provide for the original (the speaker&amp;rsquo;s language) in the special locations for shooting.
The signal is high level 1,5V, XLR-3M connector.
OB and SNG
The major events under the program will be filmed by the Bulgarian National Television alone, using an OB Van.
All media wishing to have OB Vans/ SNG for forward operating tv studios, will have the opportunity to do so at the designated locations and by means described in the program above.
Use of portable cameras and mobile communication/cellular bounding / 4G/. DMNG
The portable equipment hand-carried by the crews will be mounted at the designated sites after the crews get clearance of passage. The media crews must provide their own power supply. Radio microphones will not be allowed.
Voice recording
A speaker system will be installed where appropriate in the press centers to record by recording devices during the events.
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