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Bulgaria Increases Diplomatic Missions Security over Bin Laden Death [May 02, 2011] Bulgaria's Foreign Ministry has moved to increase the security measures for all its diplomatic missions abroad in the aftermath of Al Qaede leader Osama bin Laden's demise. Tougher control will be applied on the access to Bulgaria's embassies and the packages received. Those who need the assistance of the country's diplomatic missions, will be scrutinized more thoroughly upon entering them. ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria to Shut Down 7 Embassies over Restructuring [Jan 07, 2011] In November, Bulgaria's Foreign Minister Nikolay Mladenov formally announced his team proposes to close seven embassies as part of a plan for restructuring and austerity measures. [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria to close 7 of its embassies [Nov 11, 2010] SOFIA, Bulgaria - Bulgaria's foreign minister says his office plans to close seven of its embassies because of a lack of funds. [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria to close 7 of its embassies abroad due to lack of money [Nov 11, 2010] SOFIA, Bulgaria - Bulgaria's foreign minister says his office plans to close seven of its embassies because of a lack of funds. Nikolay Mladenov said Thursday he would make a proposal to the government to shut down the embassies in Sudan, Angola, Zimbabwe, Cambodia, Thailand, Mexico and Tunisia. [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria to cut military procurement [Aug 05, 2010] SOFIA, Bulgaria, Aug. 5 (UPI) -- Bulgaria has become the latest in a series of European countries that plans to cancel the delivery of already ordered military equipment. Bulgaria - Government - Embassies and Consulates - Foreign - Abroad [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria wants to start building Nabucco [Aug 03, 2010] SOFIA, Bulgaria, Aug. 3 (UPI) -- A planned natural gas pipeline linking Bulgaria to Turkey could become the first leg of the Nabucco natural gas pipeline for Europe, a Bulgarian official said. Bulgaria - Government - Embassies and Consulates - Energy - Business [via YahooNews] More >>

In Bulgaria, a rustic, artistic allure [Jul 25, 2010] Small village of Hotnitsa is home to British expats who relish its cheap land and fresh possibilities. Bulgaria - Government - Embassies and Consulates - Sofia - Foreign [via YahooNews] More >>

EU: Bulgaria Statistics Are Worrisome [Jun 08, 2010] In echoes of Greek crisis, EU says it wants to check Bulgaria's debt statistics Bulgaria - European Union - Government - Embassies and Consulates - Social Sciences [via YahooNews] More >>

Cash-Strapped Bulgaria to Close Embassies Abroad [May 15, 2010] Bulgaria is getting ready to close several of its embassies abroad, but their number and exact location are yet to be decided, Bulgarias Foreign Minister, Nikolay Mladenov, informs. [via YahooNews] More >>

Bulgaria Flies Flags at Half Mast for Funeral of Poland President Kaczynski [Apr 14, 2010] Government institutions in Bulgaria and Bulgarian embassies around the world are going to fly their flags at half mast on the day of Lech Kaczynskis funeral. [via YahooNews] More >>