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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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The Bulgarian Government Remains Firmly Committed to the Successful Resolution of Iva Mihaylova’s Case

The Bulgarian Government will make every effort to ensure justice in the case of Iva Mihaylova. This was stated by Minister of Foreign Affairs Velislava Petrova, who met today with Hristina Mihaylova, the young woman’s mother. Minister Petrova expressed both her institutional and personal concern and sympathy regarding the serious health condition of...

05 September 2026

Deputy Minister Ivanka Tasheva Participates in the Informal Meeting of the EU General Affairs Council

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ivanka Tasheva represented Bulgaria at the informal meeting of the General Affairs Council, held in Dublin on 3 and 4 September 2026. Ireland holds the rotating Presidency of the Council of the EU in the second half of 2026 and hosted the meeting. The Ministers for European Affairs reviewed progress in the negotiations on...

04 September 2026

Velislava Petrova and Juraj Blanár Discuss New Opportunities for Cooperation Between Bulgaria and Slovakia During Robert Fico’s Visit to Bulgaria

The development of relations between Bulgaria and Slovakia and opportunities for closer cooperation on issues of common European interest were the focus of a meeting between Minister of Foreign Affairs Velislava Petrova and Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of the Slovak Republic Juraj Blanár. The two Ministers discussed opportunities to...

04 September 2026

Deputy Minister Hristo Polendakov Discusses Opportunities for a More Active Role for Bulgaria in the International Dialogue on Artificial Intelligence with the Artificial Intelligence Sustainable Development Alliance

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Hristo Polendakov held a meeting with Ivaylo Petrov, Chair of the Management Board of the Artificial Intelligence Sustainable Development Alliance (AISDA), Assoc. Prof. Dr. Milena Angelova, Deputy Chair of the Management Board, and representatives of the Alliance. The opportunities for deepening cooperation and for...

03 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!

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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