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First Reunion of American College of Sofia Alumni in London

Alumni of the American College of Sofia who currently live and work in the United Kingdom gathered for their first reunion at the Embassy in London. The event turned into a genuine celebration, filled with excitement, inspiration, and shared memories that once again brought together people connected by a common past. The participants were welcomed by...

01 April 2026

Bulgaria with a National Stand at the London Book Fair

On March 10 this year, the Bulgarian stand at the London Book Fair was officially opened by Ambassador Tihomir Stoytchev. Bulgaria participated for the third consecutive year in this prestigious international exhibition. The London Book Fair is among the leading global events in the field of publishing and provides a platform for cultural exchange and...

31 March 2026

Celebration of March 3

The Embassy of Bulgaria in London marked with an official reception the 148th anniversary of the Liberation of Bulgaria and the restoration of Bulgarian statehood. This year is particularly significant for the Bulgarian people, as it also marks 150 years since the heroic epic of the April Uprising. The event was attended by representatives of the British...

06 March 2026

Meeting of Ambassador Tihomir Stoytchev with Stephen Doughty, Minister of State

Ambassador Tihomir Stoytchev met with Stephen Doughty, Minister of State for Europe, North America and the Overseas Territories in the Foreign Office. The two expressed satisfaction with the state of bilateral relations. The outcomes of the UK-EU Summit were discussed as a key element in the reset of relations. The concluded Security and Defense Partnership...

04 July 2025

Meeting of Ambassador Tihomir Stoytchev with Dame Karen Bradley DBE, Member of the House of Commons and Chair of the Home Affairs Committee

Ambassador Tihomir Stoytchev met with Dame Karen Bradley, DBE, MP for Staffordshire Moorlands at the UK Parliament and Chair of the Home Affairs Committee. She also serves as Chair of the APPG on Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery. Both sides noted the excellent level of cooperation between the two countries in the area of home affairs. Bulgaria remains a...

15 April 2025

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Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova Extends Europe Day Greetings to the Foreign Ministers of EU Member States

On the occasion of 9 May – Europe Day, Minister of Foreign Affairs Velislava Petrova sent a congratulatory letter to the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Member States of the European Union. In her message, Minister Petrova emphasised that Europe Day is a symbol of peace, unity and shared European values. “It is a day on which we pay tribute...

09 May 2026

Velislava Petrova Assumes Office as Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria

Velislava Petrova-Chamova officially assumed the office of Minister of Foreign Affairs from Nadezhda Neynsky during a formal ceremony held today at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Bulgaria’s newly appointed top diplomat noted that the opportunity given by the Bulgarian people to the new government to govern with a substantial majority carries...

08 May 2026

Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ivan Naydenov Awarded the Ministry’s Highest Distinction, the “Golden Laurel Branch”, by Minister Nadezhda Neynsky

During an official ceremony at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Minister of Foreign Affairs Nadezhda Neynsky presented Permanent Secretary Ivan Naydenov with the honorary insignia “Golden Laurel Branch” – the highest distinction of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in recognition of his contribution to Bulgarian diplomacy and his many years...

07 May 2026

Deputy Minister Velizar Shalamanov Chairs Meeting of the Interdepartmental Coordination Mechanism on Bulgaria’s Accession to the OECD

On 7 May this year, a meeting of the Interdepartmental Coordination Mechanism /ICM/ on Bulgaria’s accession to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs under the chairmanship of Deputy Minister Velizar Shalamanov. Representatives of all ministries and other executive branch...

07 May 2026

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Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria
Address: 186-188 Queen’s Gate, London SW7 5HL, UK
Telephone:
+44 20 7581 3144
+44 20 7584 9400
Fax: +44 20 7584 4948
Оut-of-hours hotlines:
+ 442075813144
+ 442075849400
Office hours: 09.00 - 17.30 h
E-mail: Embassy.London@mfa.bg