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Deputy Minister Doykov Receives Newly Appointed Ambassadors of Moldova, UAE
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Petko Doykov received copies of the letters of accreditation of two newly appointed ambassadors: Anatol Cebuk, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Moldova, and Sultan Rashid Al Ketoub, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the UAE.
22 July 2020
Republic of Bulgaria, St Lucia Establish Diplomatic Relations
The Council of Ministers adopted a decision approving the text of a communication on the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Republic of Bulgaria and St Lucia.
22 July 2020
Bulgaria Adopts National Plan for Strengthening its Participation in the Civic Dimension of the EU Common Security and Defense Policy
The Council of Ministers adopted a National Plan for strengthening its implementation of the Civilian Common Security and Defense Policy (CSDP) Compact of the EU. The National Plan reflects the commitments made by Bulgaria and the other Member States that are parties to the Compact adopted in November 2018.
22 July 2020
Armenia Expresses Gratitude for Humanitarian Assistance against Coronavirus
Armenia thanked the Bulgarian people and the Bulgarian government for the humanitarian assistance against the coronavirus provided.
20 July 2020
The Bulgarian Diplomatic Service Celebrates 141st Anniversary
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Ekaterina Zaharieva congratulated the staff of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the Day of the Bulgarian Diplomatic Service.
19 July 2020
Minister Georgiev Participates in UNICEF Youth Hackathon Digital Media Literacy Solutions: My Right to an Opinion
“We are happy that today’s event takes place under the auspices of Mrs. Zaharieva in her capacity as champion of the UNICEF initiative Generation Unlimited. We are grateful to UNICEF and the partners organizing the event and to all young people for their engagement and commitment,” Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Georg Georgiev said.
17 July 2020
74 000 Bulgarians Consolidated in New Administrative District in Ukraine
Ukraine’s Supreme Rada voted today on a decree setting up new districts in Ukraine.
17 July 2020
Only 80% of a Fine is Payable if Said Fine is Paid within the Deadline for Appeals
Individuals, sole proprietors, and corporate entities who are subject to fines or property penalties will be able to pay only 80 percent of the amounts listed in their penal ordinances if they make the payment prior to the deadline for appeals. This is one of the amendments to the Administrative Violations and Penalties Act that was approved at today’s meeting of the Council of Ministers.
15 July 2020
Deputy Minister Petko Doykov Presents Bulgaria’s Position on Proposals Relevant to the Recovery Plan and the MFF
“It is important not to allow the pandemic to exacerbate existing differences in the economic development of Member States or create new divisions in the EU. Strengthening solidarity and cohesion is of extreme importance,” Deputy Foreign Minister Petko Doykov told his EU colleagues at the General Affairs Council held online on 15 July.
15 July 2020