Section: Bulgaria
Bulgaria PM: I Pray to God that Sanctions on Russia Be Revoked
Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov hopes sanctions on Russia will be lifted soon, TASS reports him as saying in an exclusive interview. Bulgaria’s Prime Minister asserted that his country was doing “everything” to restore normal relations with Russia. He also made clear that historically cordial and friendly ties were not...
Sofia again supports Kiev in its dispute with Moscow
Bulgaria’s President Rossen Plevneliev and Bulgaria’s Minster of Foreign Affairs Daniel Mitov paid an official visit to Ukraine in a moment of high tension between the EU and Greece. This was the first visit of Bulgarian head of state in the past 12 years. It became clear that Sofia wanted to show again its political support towards...
Daily webcast
Welcome to Radio Bulgaria’s daily webcast Heartbeat Bulgaria! The stories this Wednesday: · Following the visit of President Plevneliev in Ukraine, Sofia backs Kiev in its dispute with Moscow. · Is the platform for citizens’ taxi services Uber going to cease its operation in this country? · Next, we talk about parental love and how it...
Bulgarian President Affirms Cooperation with Kiev
Bulgaria will be more active in its solidarity towards compatriots n Ukraine, Bulgarian President Rosen Plevneliev stated following his talks with representatives of the Bulgarian community. Bulgarian universities will be more open to Bulgarians coming from Ukraine and more funding will provided for scholarships. Bulgarians from the Ukrainian...
Bulgaria to support compatriots in Ukrainesdsds
During a meeting of representatives of the Bulgarian community from Kyiv, Kharkov, Bolgrad and the Zaporozhye region, Bulgarian President Rossen Plevneliev, who continues his official visit to Ukraine, assured that Bulgaria will be more active in its solidarity in view of our compatriots living in that country. Bulgarian universities will open...
Bulgaria’s FM Dismisses Rumours of Torn Bulgarian Flags in Kiev
Bulgarian Foreign Minister Daniel Mitov dismissed recent rumours about fifteen Bulgarian flags having been ripped in Kiev. Mitov stated that the ministry will check the information, but he personally doubted that such an incident has taken place, he said in an interview for private bTV station on Wednesday. According to information of local...
President Rossen Plevneliev speaks with his Ukrainian counterpart Petro Poroshenko
Bulgaria supports the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Ukraine, said President Rosen Plevneliev after talks in Kiev with his Ukrainian counterpart Petro Poroshenko. Sofia does not recognize the annexation of Kiev and Sevastopol, nor the results of referendums illegally implemented there, said the head of state and hailed the...
Mysterious Flags in Kiev Downtown: Russian or Bulgarian?
Incidents with flags waving in the central area of Ukraine’s capital Kiev sparked much controversy on Tuesday, leaving media outlets divided over whether they were Bulgarian or Russian.Bulgaria’s President Rosen Plevneliev is visiting Ukraine on Tuesday and Wednesday to meet several officials including counterpart Petro Poroshenko....
Bulgaria, Ukraine Presidents Agree to Renew Sofia-Kiev Flights
Bulgarian President Rosen Plevneliev and his Ukrainian counterpart Petro Poroshenko have agreed to resume flights between the capitals of their respective countries, media outlets report.The development comes as President Plevneliev is on a visit to Kiev Tuesday and Wednesday, the first trip of a Bulgarian head of state to Ukraine in the past 12...
Bulgaria returns to 65th position in the world in terms of exports for 2014
The Bulgarian Industrial Association has circulated a study that indicates that a drop in sales of 1 percent brings Bulgaria back to 65th position in the world in terms of exports of goods for 2014, with two positions down compared to 2013. Measured in dollars, the overall exports amount to 29.3 billion. A significant decline in exports is...
