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HAND Theatre after Edinburgh Fringe 2026: International Recognition and New Opportunities

The participation of HAND Theatre with Shakespeare x 5 at the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, supported by the Consulate General of the Republic of Bulgaria in Edinburgh, marked an important step in the theatre’s international development and in bringing Bulgarian performing arts to an international audience. Between 7 and 30 August, the production...

03 September 2026

Bulgarian participation in Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026

The Consulate of Bulgaria in Edinburgh is pleased to share that the Bulgarian production "Shakespeare X 5" is part of the programme of Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026—one of the world's best-known international performing arts festivals. We warmly invite members of the Bulgarian community, friends of Bulgaria and all theatre lovers in Edinburgh to...

07 August 2026

Bulgarian participation in Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026

The Consulate of Bulgaria in Edinburgh is pleased to share that the Bulgarian production "Shakespeare X 5" is part of the programme of Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026 – one of the world's best-known international performing arts stages. We warmly invite members of the Bulgarian community, friends of Bulgaria and all theatre lovers in Edinburgh to...

31 July 2026

Christmas Celebration at the Bulgarian Saturday School “ABV”, Edinburgh

Santa Claus, accompanied by Snow White, attended the Christmas celebration at the Bulgarian Saturday School “ABV”. Together with the guests, they enjoyed the performance prepared by the students. The teachers skillfully guided the celebration, while photos and videos taken by parents captured the festive atmosphere. The children eagerly opened...

05 January 2026

Scottish Police for the meeting with the Diplomatic Missions in Edinburgh on issues of mutual interest, organized by the Bulgarian Consulate

Thanks again for organizing the meeting. It was very valuable to make these connections and have an open discussion. As we all noticed there were some recurring themes. We have planned an internal meeting to address them and we will be informing you on the progress. In the meantime, we encourage all parties to remain in contact and continue developing the...

31 October 2025

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Hristo Dikanski: Young Bulgarians Around the World Must Maintain and Strengthen Their Ties With Bulgaria

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Hristo Dikanski attended an award ceremony honouring the winners of an essay competition for school and university students from Bulgarian communities around the world. The competition is organised by the Bulgarian National Radio under the patronage of the President of the Republic of Bulgaria, with the support of the...

11 September 2026

Minister Petrova and Executive Director of Transparency International Bulgaria Discuss the Fight Against Corruption, Good Governance and Cooperation Between State Institutions and the Non-Governmental Sector

Minister of Foreign Affairs Velislava Petrova met with Kalin Slavov, Executive Director of Transparency International Bulgaria. Kremena Chobanova, Deputy Executive Director of the organisation, also took part in the meeting. The discussion focused on the rule of law and strengthening public trust in institutions. “The greatest challenge is to restore...

11 September 2026

Deputy Minister Tasheva Receives Credentials of New UNICEF Representative in Bulgaria Mio Nemoto

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ivanka Tasheva received the credentials of the newly appointed UNICEF Representative in Bulgaria, Mr Mio Nemoto. During the meeting, the two highlighted the excellent cooperation between Bulgaria and UNICEF, including in the areas of early childhood development, deinstitutionalisation and inclusive education, and discussed...

10 September 2026

Velislava Petrova and Mihai Popșoi Discuss Moldova’s European Integration, the Bulgarian National Minority and the Development of Taraclia

Moldova’s European integration, support for the Bulgarian national minority in the country and the development of the Taraclia region were among the main topics discussed by Minister Velislava Petrova and her counterpart from the Republic of Moldova, Mihai Popșoi, who is visiting Bulgaria. Other key issues addressed during today’s meeting...

09 September 2026

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Консулство на Република България в Единбург, Обединено кралство и Северна Ирландия

Консулски oкръг: Шотландия, Северна Ирландия и окръзите Камбрия, Нортамбърланд, Дъръм и Тайн Енд Уеър в Англия

Адрес: 3 Jackson’s entry, първи етаж, EH8 8PJ

ел. поща: Consulate.Edinburgh@mfa.bg

тел: +44 131 526 4910

дежурен телефон в извънработно време: +44 77 420 77 026

Приемно време на консулската служба:

В работни дни от 09.30 ч. до 13.30 ч.

ВАЖНО!

Консулството работи с предварително записани часове. Можете да запазите час на адрес:

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Consulate of the Republic of Bulgaria in Edinburgh, United Kingdom and Northern Ireland

Consular District: Scotland, Northern Ireland and the counties of Cumbria, Northumberland, Durham and Tyne and Wear in England

Address: 1F, 3 Jackson's entry, EH8 8PJ, Edinburgh.

e-mail: Consulate.Edinburgh@mfa.bg

phone: +44 131 526 4910

out of hours emergency hotline:

+44 77 420 77 026

Reception hours of the consular section:

Working days: from 09.30 to 13.30

IMPORTANT!

The Consular section works by appointment only. To make an appointment please visit:

https://calendly.com/bgconsulate-edinburgh