The serious escalation of violence in Israel and the Palestinian territories has been the focus of a meeting between Prime Minister Stefan Yanev and Israeli Ambassador to Bulgaria Yoram Elron. PM Yanev pointed out that the military solution was not a real solution and called for an effective diplomatic approach. At this backdrop Bulgaria supports all diplomatic efforts at EU and UN level, as well as those of international partners aimed at de-escalation of tension. Yanev has welcomed the steps of Israel to reduce and prevent tensions and to guarantee freedom of religion in Jerusalem.
The Kalotina border checkpoint on the border with Serbia has already been renovated and has a nearly 30% increased capacity for passenger cars. It has seven lanes each for entering and leaving the country, as well as another eight lanes that can be..
On Wednesday minimum temperatures will be between 2 and 12°C, 5°C in Sofia. Maximum temperatures will be 19-24°C, 21°C in the capital. In the higher plateaus of western Bulgaria there are conditions for frost. The day will be bright and sunny with light..
The second group of 80 Bulgarians who wanted to leave Lebanon has taken off from Beirut to Sofia onboard the governmental Airbus. The plane is expected to land in Sofia after 7 pm. The second group of Bulgarians is ready for evacuation from..
At present, there is no information indicating a threat to the security of Bulgarian citizens. However, enhanced security measures have been taken in..
On Thursday , the minimum temperatures will be between 5 and 10°C, in Sofia 6°C. The day's highs will be from 23°C to 28°C , in the capital it will..
A all-out war in the Middle East would be the worst case scenario, stated by the Caretaker Minister of Defense Atanas Zapryanov to journalists in the..
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