Crisis Center
Information for Bulgarian citizens travelling to the Republic of Turkey
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs warns the Bulgarian citizens travelling to Turkey that an accumulation of vehicles near the checkpoint "Kapıkule " is possible due to construction activities.
24 February 2014
Warning for Bulgarian citizens travelling to Turkey
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs warns the Bulgarian citizens travelling to Turkey that near Kapitan Andreevo-Kapıkule border crossing there is a possible accumulation of trucks due to the the decision of the Turkish side to cancel the transit pass permits for Bulgarian trucks.
04 February 2014
Bus accident near Edirne
Bus with Turkish license plates, carrying passengers from the Republic of Bulgaria to the town of Çorlu, Turkish Province of Tekirdağ, capsized at about 10 km. after the Lesovo checkpoint.
27 January 2014
The situation in Istanbul and travel advice to Bulgarian citizens
The situation in Istanbul in recent days is once again tense.
12 September 2013
The situation in Istanbul and travel advice to Bulgarian citizens
The situation in Istanbul yesterday, July 8 2013, was again tense. In the late afternoon and evening, police special forces again used teargas, water cannons and rubber bullets to disperse those who had gathered near Taksim Square, Gezi Park and Istiklal Street, citizens who were demonstrating peacefully. In the clashes, children and passersby were injured.
10 July 2013
Update on the situation in Turkey and advice to Bulgarian citizens
The Foreign Ministry warns that the situation in Turkey’s large cities continues to be intense.
11 June 2013
Update on the situation in Turkey
Anti-government protests and clashes with security forces in Turkeycontinue. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs recommends that the Bulgarian citizens located in Turkey not to take part in demonstrations and to carefully monitor the situation and the announcements posted by the ministry.
05 June 2013
Update on the situation in Turkey
In regard to the complicated situation in Turkey, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises all Bulgarian citizens travelling to and residing in Turkey to avoid gatherings and to refrain from visiting the city centres.
04 June 2013
Warning to travellers in Turkey
In connection with the ongoing protests in Turkey, the Bulgarian Consulate-General in Istanbul recommends that Bulgarian citizens visiting the city avoid the area of Taksim Square and the central part of the Beşiktaş and Beyoğlu neighbourhoods as well as places where many people congregate.
03 June 2013
No Bulgarians injured in the explosion in Ankara
At about 1.30pm today, February 1 2013, there was an explosion in front of the entrance to the consular office of the United States Embassy in Ankara.
01 February 2013