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News on Bulgaria’s domestic and foreign policy, political parties, institutions, elections, and legislative initiatives.
The Bulgarian government firmly stands behind the Bulgarians in Macedonia.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs Georg Georgiev expressed Bulgaria's firm support for Ljupcho Georgievski, the chairman of the now-closed "Ivan Mihailov Cultural Club" in Macedonia. Georgiev defined the case against Georgievski as politically motivated and stressed that the right to self-determination is a fundamental principle of the EU.
The Minister of Internal Affairs Daniel Mitov: The trust of citizens is key to building a positive image of the Ministry of Internal Affairs
The Minister of Interior Daniel Mitov held a national meeting, where he emphasized the need to increase citizens' trust in the police. Key decisions include mandatory use of personal cameras by all police officers and specialized training in arrest techniques, de-escalation, and self-defense.
Bulgaria Takes Over the Chairmanship of the Process of Cooperation in South-Eastern Europe
Bulgaria officially took over the chairmanship of the Southeast European Cooperation Process (SEECP) from Albania for a period of one year. This is the fourth time our country has led this regional format, focusing on priority topics such as connectivity, energy security, economic resilience, and investment in human capital.
New fire station and police station in Simitli - a key step to improve security in the region
The Minister of Internal Affairs Daniel Mitov and Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov officially opened a newly built fire department base and police station in Simitli. The project, funded by the Municipality of Simitli, is part of the state's efforts to improve emergency response and enhance security in the region.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs coordinates the response to tensions in the Middle East.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs convened a meeting of the Coordination Center to discuss the current situation in the Middle East and take measures to protect Bulgarian citizens and diplomatic missions in the region.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs Georg Georgiev met with the High Commissioner for Strategic Planning of France.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs Georgi Georgiev held a meeting with the High Commissioner for Strategic Planning of France Clément Bonne. The two discussed issues related to defense, security, the development of the European Union and the prospects for enlargement.
The Bulgarian Foreign Minister Georgi Georgiev is discussing the country's accession to the OECD with his Czech counterpart.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bulgaria, Georgi Georgiev, held a meeting with his Czech counterpart, Jan Lipavský, in which they discussed Bulgaria's membership in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Georgiev emphasized that this is a key priority in Bulgaria's foreign policy and received assurance of the support of the Czech Republic. The two ministers also discussed issues related to EU enlargement, bilateral cooperation, and security in Europe.
The Minister of Internal Affairs reported on the improvement of police training and control.
The Minister of Internal Affairs Daniel Mitov has submitted a report to Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov regarding measures to improve the training of police officers and strengthen control over the use of technical surveillance means. The Prime Minister has ordered a full inspection of the actions of the police in Varna on June 7, 2025 and the presentation of specific measures that will be taken by the leadership of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs provides guidance for the safe departure from the Middle East
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bulgaria provides detailed instructions and recommendations for Bulgarian citizens in the Middle East regarding the possibilities for safe departure from the region. Specific communication channels, phone numbers and contacts of Bulgarian diplomatic representations that can assist are indicated.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is creating a coordination center for the situation in the Middle East.
According to the order of the Prime Minister and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, a Coordination Center has been established at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which will monitor the developments in the Middle East in real-time, maintain contact with the diplomatic representations in the region, and coordinate actions with other institutions to ensure the security of Bulgarian citizens.
Drastic increase in seized drugs and exposed criminal groups in Sofia
According to official data, during the first five months of 2025, the General Directorate for Combating Organized Crime (GDCOC) has seized three times more drugs compared to the entire 2024. The number of uncovered organized crime groups involved in drug distribution in the capital has also increased significantly.
Montenegro's European integration is supported.
During a bilateral meeting in Prague, Bulgarian Foreign Minister Georgi Georgiev expressed Bulgaria's full support for Montenegro's European perspective and praised the significant progress achieved by the country over the past year. Georgiev stressed that Montenegro is a frontrunner in the EU enlargement process and that its progress demonstrates the validity of the principle of own merits.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs introduces new measures to improve police training
The Minister of Interior Daniel Mitov announces reforms in the training and preparation of police officers, so that they can respond adequately in complex situations. A special sector will be created within the General Directorate "Gendarmerie, Special Operations and Counter-Terrorism" to organize practical training focused on real-life cases and situations.
The tension in the Middle East is escalating, Bulgaria calls for restraint and diplomatic dialogue.
The government of Bulgaria expresses deep concern over the growing tension between Israel and Iran in the Middle East. The country calls for an immediate reduction of tension and respect for international law.
Bulgarians in Iran called to immediately leave the country
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs urgently calls on Bulgarian citizens in Iran to leave the country immediately due to the escalation of tensions in the region. For those who need to stay, strict adherence to security instructions and regular updates on the situation are recommended.