Section: Bulgaria
Ban on entry for some foreign citizens extended by 2 months
Citizens of all countries outside the EU will not have the right to enter Bulgaria until January 31, an order of the Minister of Health reads. It enters into force on December 1 and it is actually a 2-month extension of the regime introduced in September.In addition to EU citizens, the ban does not affect citizens of the Schengen Union,...
Jens Stoltenberg: Trans-Atlantic Relations between Allies Will Improve
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg expressed hope that trans-Atlantic relations between NATO allies would improve after Joe Biden’s election as President of the United States. Stoltenberg said this ahead of the video conference of the Pact’s foreign ministers tomorrow and the day after. “President-elect Joe Biden is a...
Gold, silver and bronze for Bulgarian rhythmic gymnasts from contest in Ukraine
Bulgarian rhythmic gymnasts won three medals from the finals in the individual routines for the girls’ category at the European Rhythmic Gymnastics Championship, which is being held in Kyiv (Ukraine). The Bulgarian Rhythmic Gymnastics Federation announced this on its Facebook page.Stiliana Nikolova won the gold medal with her ribbon routine...
Nadezhda Neynsky Nominated for Secretary General of Organization of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation
The Council of Minister has approved the candidature of Nadezhda Neynsky for the post of Secretary General of the Organization of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation for the period of 1 July 2021 – 30 June 2024, press service of the Council of Ministers reported. The nomination of a Bulgarian for the high post is a result of our country’s...
Nadezhda Neynski applies for position of Secretary General of BSEC
At today’s meeting, the Council of Ministers approved the candidature of Bulgarian Nadezhda Neynski for the position of Secretary General of the Organization of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation (BSEC) for the period July 1, 2021- June 30, 2024, the government’s press office announced. Nadezhda Neynski served as Minister of Foreign...
Winners of this year’s Sofia Marathon suspended from all racing for doping
The winners of this year’s Sofia Marathon Viktoriia Khapilina, Ukraine and Youssef Sbaa, Morocco have been provisionally suspended from all racing for doping violations, the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) reports. “The news is a clear message to all who intend to compete by deception and dishonest means. Together with our partners, sponsors...
Parliament rejects idea of special ID card for Bulgarians abroad
The National Assembly has decided to put an end to the practice of re-validating invalid Bulgarian ID documents that have previously been declared lost or stolen. The decision was made with the adoption at second reading of amendments to the Law on Bulgarian Personal Documents, BTA reported.The proposal of the “United Patriots” that...
Russia Will Easily Get over the “Loss” of Moldova
“Russia will get over the “loss of Moldova easily,” runs the headline of an article in Moskovsky Komsomolets daily dedicated to the victory of pro-European presidential candidate Maia Sandu in Moldova. Maia Sandu will succeed on the post incumbent President Igor Dodon, who is considered as one staunchest supporters of Vladimir Putin in the...
Bulgaria’s EU Commissioner Mariya Gabriel Awarded with Prestigious Annual Award of Vienna Economic Forum
Bulgaria’s EU Commissioner Mariya Gabriel was presented with the prestigious Annual Award of the Vienna Economic Forum “Partner of the Year 2020” for contribution to the economic development at regional and international level of the Forum countries. The high-level event aimed at promoting economic co-operation between the...
Chushkopek and cable radio are part of exhibition on technology during socialism
The exhibition “Technology around us during the People’s Rule” takes us back to the times when socialist propaganda entered homes through cable radio sets, music was played on record players, and women’s curls stayed in fixed shape after a night spent with tin rolls on the head. The traveling exhibition, on display in the...
