Bulgaria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that with a note dated June 1, 2022, it has not granted permission for Russian airplane carrying Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov to fly over Bulgaria. The decision is in compliance with the European Union’s sanctions regime against Russia, Bulgaria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs clarifies.
On February 25, 2022, Sergey Viktorovich Lavrov was included in the list of natural and legal persons subject to restrictive measures by the European Union.
Sergey Lavrov’s failed visit to Serbia has provoked stark reactions in Moscow. Kremlin’s Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov called the actions of Bulgaria, North Macedonia and Montenegro “hostile” and added that they "won't significantly hamper the continuation of Russia's contacts with friendly countries". Deputy Speaker of the Federation Council Konstantin Kosachev expressed confidence that “the anti-Russian action would not be possible without the interference of Washington”.
Wednesday will be mostly sunny. There will be weak to moderate west-northwesterly wind. The lowest temperatures are expected to be between minus 3° and 2°C; in Sofia - around minus 1°C. The highest temperature will reach 10°C to 15°C;..
According to unofficial information, the Hungarian Presidency of the Council of the EU has drafted a decision for the full admission of Bulgaria and Romania to the Schengen Area. The draft document states that from January 1, 2025, checks on persons..
The Constitutional Court has admitted all five requests for the partial or complete annulment of the elections for the 51st National Assembly, submitted by We Continue the Change-Democratic Bulgaria (PP-DB), Vazrazhdane, There is Such a People (ITN),..
The flu season is expected to peak at the end of December and the beginning of January. In an interview with BNT, general practitioner Dr. Gergana..
As of next year, use of solid fuels for domestic heating in buildings which are part of central heating and gas supply networks will be banned in nine..
The number of crimes committed in the conditions of domestic violence has gone up by 54% since the beginning of the year compared to last year, the..
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