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Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ivanka Tasheva Meets Newly Appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Slovenia Metka Lajnšček
Today, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ivanka Tasheva received copies of the Letters of Credence of the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Slovenia to the Republic of Bulgaria, H.E. Metka Lajnšček.
02 September 2026
The Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Bulgaria and Georgia Held Political Consultations in Tbilisi
The Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Bulgaria and Georgia held political consultations today in Tbilisi. The two delegations, headed by Petko Doykov, Director General of the Directorate General for Bilateral Relations, and Tamara Tsuleiskiri, Director of the Directorate for European Affairs, conducted a comprehensive review of bilateral relations in all areas and noted their mutual interest in further deepening the dynamic cooperation in trade and economic relations, with Bulgaria ranking among Georgia’s ten leading foreign trade partners.
02 September 2026
Velislava Petrova: The EU Must Strengthen Its Role as a Strong Geopolitical Player
The European Union must become a more effective geopolitical actor, capable of defending common European interests and actively contributing to finding solutions to crises in our immediate neighbourhood. This was among the key messages delivered by Minister of Foreign Affairs Velislava Petrova during the informal meeting of EU foreign affairs ministers – Gymnich, held in Ireland.
02 September 2026
Deputy Minister Polendakov held a meeting with Singapore’s candidate for the International Court of Justice, Ambassador Rena Lee
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Christo Polendakov held a meeting with Singapore’s candidate for election as a judge to the International Court of Justice for the term 2027-2036, Ambassador Rena Lee.
27 August 2026
Position of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
On 20 August, the Court of Appeal in Štip upheld the decision of the Basic Court in Kočani denying Iva Mihailova the opportunity to undergo the medical treatment she requires outside the Republic of North Macedonia.
21 August 2026
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs Invites International Observers for the Elections for President and Vice-President of the Republic of Bulgaria Scheduled for 25 October 2026
In fulfilment of its obligations under the Electoral Code and with a view to ensuring the conduct of fair, free and democratic elections, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has extended invitations for international observation of the elections for President and Vice-President of the Republic of Bulgaria scheduled for 25 October 2026.
19 August 2026
Announcement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Following the detection of heavy smoke in parts of the Sofia, Kyustendil and Pernik regions in Bulgaria, caused by forest fires in the Republic of Serbia, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs took urgent action to establish the circumstances surrounding the situation.
18 August 2026
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Continues Active Efforts to Support Iva Mihaylova in Obtaining the Necessary Treatmen
Representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs met with Hristina Mihaylova, mother of Iva Mihaylova, following the latest refusal by the court in Kočani to allow the young woman to leave the Republic of North Macedonia in order to receive the treatment required for her serious neurological condition.
14 August 2026
Minister Velislava Petrova and Ambassador Pierre Hagmann Discuss Expanding Swiss Investment and Partnership in Innovation and Science
Expanding Swiss investment in Bulgaria and strengthening partnerships in innovation and science were among the main topics discussed by Minister of Foreign Affairs Velislava Petrova and the Ambassador of the Swiss Confederation to Bulgaria, Pierre Hagmann. The two also discussed opportunities for closer cooperation in high technology, artificial intelligence and innovative medicine.
11 August 2026
Minister Velislava Petrova Meets Ambassadors of Arab States to Bulgaria
Bulgaria and the countries of the Arab world are bound by a friendship based on trust, mutual respect and a shared commitment to maintaining peace and stability. This was stated by Minister of Foreign Affairs Velislava Petrova at a meeting today with the ambassadors of Arab states accredited to the Republic of Bulgaria.
10 August 2026