https://www.president.bg/ en Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:27:54 +0300 30 News https://www.president.bg/news8839/head-of-state-the-cyrillic-alphabet-and-bulgarian-culture-must-be-made-available-to-the-whole-world.html The life of the Cyrillic alphabet continues in the digital age, as long as we are its guardians, the head of state pointed out at the closing session of the third International Cyrillic Forum https://www.president.bg/images/news/s_1774527850.jpg https://www.president.bg/ Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:20:00 +0200 News https://www.president.bg/news8838/the-president-we-need-more-spirituality-in-the-digital-age-we-live-in.html President Iliana Iotova welcomed the guests at the concert of the Svetoglas Quartet, which took place at the Museum of Christian Art, located in the crypt of the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral https://www.president.bg/images/news/s_1774465449.jpg https://www.president.bg/ Wed, 25 Mar 2026 21:02:00 +0200 News https://www.president.bg/news8837/president-iliana-iotova-the-cyrillic-alphabet-born-in-bulgaria-undoubtedly-has-its-future-in-the-digital-age.html Our mission is to make the voice of ancient Slavic culture, Bulgarian studies and the Bulgarian language heard louder in the world, says the head of state at the International Forum on the Cyrillic Alphabet "Spiritual Heritage in the Digital Age", organized on her initiative https://www.president.bg/images/news/s_1774433686.jpg https://www.president.bg/ Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:10:00 +0200 News https://www.president.bg/news8821/head-of-state-honoured-the-ambassador-of-the-republic-of-argentina-to-bulgaria-with-the-order-of-the-madara-horseman-first-class.html In her greeting, the head of state highlighted the professional experience and fruitful work of Ambassador Meyer in Bulgaria, and in her words, his efforts have encouraged cultural and educational ties between the two peoples https://www.president.bg/images/news/s_1773065492.jpg https://www.president.bg/ Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:06:00 +0200 News https://www.president.bg/news8820/the-president-discussed-with-representatives-of-bulgarian-organisations-in-moldova-the-development-of-taraclia-branch-of-ruse-university.html The focus of the talks was also the administrative-territorial reform in the country https://www.president.bg/images/news/s_1772810452.jpg https://www.president.bg/ Fri, 06 Mar 2026 17:16:00 +0200 News https://www.president.bg/news8807/the-presidential-institution-is-following-developments-in-the-middle-east-with-concern.html The President, as the supreme commander of the Armed Forces, is in constant contact with the relevant Bulgarian institutions and security bodies https://www.president.bg/images/news/s_1772298883.jpg https://www.president.bg/ Sat, 28 Feb 2026 19:13:00 +0200 News https://www.president.bg/news8787/president-iotova-discussed-the-growing-hate-speech-and-the-retreat-from-human-rights-with-the-ceo-of-the-american-jewish-committee-theodore-deutch.html The growing hate speech and the retreat from human rights protection were among the main topics of conversation between Bulgarian Head of State Iliana Iotova and American Jewish Committee CEO Theodore Deutch. The two met on the sidelines of the 62nd Munich Security Conference. https://www.president.bg/images/news/s_1771071116.jpg https://www.president.bg/ Sat, 14 Feb 2026 14:11:00 +0200 News https://www.president.bg/news8786/president-iliana-iotova-met-with-croatian-prime-minister-andrej-plenkovic.html Bulgarian Head of State Iliana Iotova conferred with Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic. The two met during the 62nd Munich Security Conference. https://www.president.bg/images/news/s_1771069864.jpg https://www.president.bg/ Sat, 14 Feb 2026 13:50:00 +0200 News https://www.president.bg/news8785/presidents-iliana-iotova-and-ilham-aliyev-discuss-energy-cooperation-between-bulgaria-and-azerbaijan.html Bulgarian President Iliana Iotova and her Azerbaijani counterpart Ilham Aliyev discussed deepening energy cooperation between Bulgaria and Azerbaijan. The two held a meeting within the framework of the 62nd Munich Security Conference. https://www.president.bg/images/news/s_1771060945.jpg https://www.president.bg/ Sat, 14 Feb 2026 11:21:00 +0200 News https://www.president.bg/news8783/the-president-the-inclusion-of-bulgarians-in-the-constitution-of-the-republic-of-north-macedonia-is-an-indispensable-condition-for-its-eu-membership.html Iliana Iotova held meetings during the Munich Security Conference with the President of the European Council, Antonio Costa, and the High Representative for Gaza, Nickolay Mladenov https://www.president.bg/images/news/s_1771007415.jpg https://www.president.bg/ Fri, 13 Feb 2026 20:32:00 +0200 News https://www.president.bg/news8784/the-head-of-state-europe-has-realised-that-it-is-time-to-take-its-destiny-into-its-own-hands.html Iliana Iotova participates in the Munich Security Conference https://www.president.bg/images/news/s_1771007751.jpg https://www.president.bg/ Fri, 13 Feb 2026 20:31:00 +0200 News https://www.president.bg/news8778/president-iotova-the-urgent-resolution-of-the-problems-facing-bulgaria-depends-on-the-shared-responsibility-between-the-caretaker-cabinet-and-the-national-assembly.html The head of state assigned the Deputy Governor of the Bulgarian National Bank, Andrey Gyurov, to form a caretaker cabinet https://www.president.bg/images/news/s_1770890699.jpg https://www.president.bg/ Thu, 12 Feb 2026 12:02:00 +0200 News https://www.president.bg/news8754/rumen-radev-like-all-bulgarians-i-believe-that-with-joint-efforts-we-can-change-bulgaria.html We were together for nine years and kept our most important vow to work in the interests of Bulgarian citizens, President Iliana Iotova told Rumen Radev after taking office as head of state https://www.president.bg/images/news/s_1769181015.jpg https://www.president.bg/ Fri, 23 Jan 2026 17:03:00 +0200 News https://www.president.bg/news8753/president-rumen-radev-received-invitation-from-the-president-of-the-united-states-donald-trump-to-be-bulgarias-representative-in-the-peace-council-initiated-by-the-us-president.html In his response to the US President, the Bulgarian head of state emphasises the importance of President Donald Trump's peace initiatives for the de-escalation of a number of military conflicts https://www.president.bg/images/news/s_1769000460.jpg https://www.president.bg/ Wed, 21 Jan 2026 14:36:00 +0200 News https://www.president.bg/news8752/rumen-radev-we-have-a-battle-ahead-for-the-future-of-the-fatherland-and-i-believe-we-will-fight-it-together-with-all-of-you-the-worthy-the-inspired-and-the-irreconcilable.html In an address to the Bulgarian people, the president announced that he would submit his resignation from office tomorrow https://www.president.bg/images/news/s_1768846724.jpg https://www.president.bg/ Mon, 19 Jan 2026 19:42:00 +0200 News https://www.president.bg/news8741/the-head-of-state-to-regain-democracy-we-must-not-waste-the-energy-and-hope-from-the-squares-and-the-opportunity-to-change-bulgaria.html The popular consensus against the mafia is the big political event of 2025, said President Rumen Radev in his New Year's address https://www.president.bg/images/news/s_1767261220.jpg https://www.president.bg/ Thu, 01 Jan 2026 11:41:00 +0200 News https://www.president.bg/news8740/vice-president-the-bulgarian-church-of-st-stephen-in-istanbul-is-a-symbol-of-bulgarian-national-unity.html 155 years ago, the Bulgarian Exarchate marked the beginning of Bulgarian statehood, said Iliana Iotova, who was a guest at the temple celebration of the Iron Church https://www.president.bg/images/news/s_1766836493.jpg https://www.president.bg/ Sat, 27 Dec 2025 13:44:00 +0200 News https://www.president.bg/news8719/rumen-radev-bulgaria-is-interested-in-using-the-experience-of-the-republic-of-korea-to-increase-the-efficiency-of-public-administration.html The Head of State receives the Minister of Internal Affairs and Security of the Republic of Korea https://www.president.bg/images/news/s_1765472004.jpg https://www.president.bg/ Thu, 11 Dec 2025 18:51:00 +0200 News https://www.president.bg/news8716/head-of-state-awarded-the-honorary-presidential-medal-to-the-president-of-confindustria-bulgaria-for-his-contribution-to-the-development-of-bulgarian-italian-economic-relations.html Italian businesses make an important contribution to the growth of the Bulgarian economy and the development of its competitiveness and modernisation. This was stated by Head of State Rumen Radev during a ceremony at which he awarded the Honorary Presidential Medal to Roberto Santorelli, President of Confindustria Bulgaria. https://www.president.bg/images/news/s_1765308505.jpg https://www.president.bg/ Tue, 09 Dec 2025 21:26:00 +0200 News https://www.president.bg/news8712/president-strategic-partnership-between-bulgaria-and-the-us-opens-up-prospects-for-achieving-specific-results-in-the-areas-of-investment-energy-and-defence.html Head of State receives Christopher Smith, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Europe and Eurasia at the US Department of State https://www.president.bg/images/news/s_1765277393.jpg https://www.president.bg/ Tue, 09 Dec 2025 12:47:00 +0200 News https://www.president.bg/news8705/rumen-radev-the-inclusion-of-bulgarians-in-rnm-constitution-will-significantly-accelerate-the-countrys-path-to-eu.html We hope that the RNM will stop using the Bulgarian community as an alibi to not carry out the reforms leading our country towards the EU, representatives of the Bulgarian community in our southwestern neighbour urge at a meeting with the head of state https://www.president.bg/images/news/s_1764872921.jpg https://www.president.bg/ Thu, 04 Dec 2025 20:26:00 +0200 News https://www.president.bg/news8704/president-rumen-radev-held-a-session-with-the-ambassadors-of-the-eu-member-states.html The meeting was held at the initiative of Denmark's ambassador to Bulgaria Flemming Stender within the framework of the Danish Presidency of the Council of the EU https://www.president.bg/images/news/s_1764857933.jpg https://www.president.bg/ Thu, 04 Dec 2025 16:17:00 +0200 News https://www.president.bg/news8694/head-of-state-awarded-the-order-of-madara-horseman-first-class-to-ambassador-of-the-republic-of-iraq.html In his speech, the president pointed out that Bulgaria highly values its relations with Iraq, which is an important partner in the Middle East region https://www.president.bg/images/news/s_1764336789.jpg https://www.president.bg/ Fri, 28 Nov 2025 15:31:00 +0200 News https://www.president.bg/news8687/president-radev-improving-connectivity-is-key-to-strengthening-security-and-stability-in-the-black-sea-region.html Taking advantage of their geostrategic position, Bulgaria and Georgia have the potential to deepen their connectivity in various areas such as transport, energy, and the digital sector, which will contribute to promoting the economy, investment, and prosperity in the Black Sea region. This was stated by President Rumen Radev, who held a meeting with the Speaker of the Parliament of Georgia, Shalva Papuashvili. https://www.president.bg/images/news/s_1764004177.jpg https://www.president.bg/ Mon, 24 Nov 2025 19:08:00 +0200 News https://www.president.bg/news8671/radev-discussed-europes-prospects-for-addressing-the-challenges-it-faces-with-hungarian-foreign-minister.html The two were unanimous that restoring peace in Europe through diplomacy is a priority for the EU and the only way to ensure the long-term security and stability of the Old Continent. https://www.president.bg/images/news/s_1763036706.jpg https://www.president.bg/ Thu, 13 Nov 2025 14:22:00 +0200 News https://www.president.bg/news8668/president-rumen-radev-imposes-a-veto-on-the-amendments-to-the-act-on-the-administrative-regulation-of-economic-activities-related-to-oil-and-petroleum-products.html The President recalls that the institution of the Special Commercial Administrator (SCA) was introduced by an Act adopted in 2023, which also established a number of safeguards against potential abuse and arbitrariness — safeguards of the kind already adopted in other European states faced with similar circumstances, with the objective of minimising the risk of subsequent financial claims against the State https://www.president.bg/images/news/s_1762949399.jpg https://www.president.bg/ Wed, 12 Nov 2025 14:03:00 +0200 News https://www.president.bg/news8665/president-bulgaria-and-lebanon-share-a-common-aspiration-to-activate-the-dialogue-between-institutions-and-business-representatives.html Bulgaria stands in solidarity with Lebanon's efforts to support peace, security and stabilisation of the Middle East, which are also of utmost importance to the EU, Radev says after a meeting in Sofia with his Lebanese counterpart https://www.president.bg/images/news/s_1762793670.jpg https://www.president.bg/ Mon, 10 Nov 2025 18:48:00 +0200 News https://www.president.bg/news8661/rumen-radev-the-release-of-the-bulgarian-medics-in-libya-was-a-test-not-only-for-bulgaria-but-also-for-the-moral-strength-of-the-international-community.html The head of state awardS the Presidential Badge of Honour to the then British Ambassador to Libya https://www.president.bg/images/news/s_1762532266.jpg https://www.president.bg/ Fri, 07 Nov 2025 18:11:00 +0200 News https://www.president.bg/news8656/president-rumen-radev-honoured-the-ambassador-of-japan-with-the-order-of-the-madara-horseman-first-class.html Bulgaria and Japan are partners in the community of democratic states, sharing common values and principles, active political dialogue and successful joint activities on the international stage. This was stated by President Rumen Radev at a ceremony in the Hall of Arms, where he honoured the Ambassador of Japan to Bulgaria, H.E. Hisashi Michigami, with the Order of the Madara Horseman, First Class https://www.president.bg/images/news/s_1762443408.jpg https://www.president.bg/ Thu, 06 Nov 2025 17:33:00 +0200 News https://www.president.bg/news8650/rumen-radev-bulgaria-relies-on-honorary-consuls-in-our-country-to-contribute-to-the-creation-of-new-partnerships-in-the-economy-innovations-and-education.html The President holds a meeting with representatives of the Association of Honorary Consuls in Bulgaria https://www.president.bg/images/news/s_1762181230.jpg https://www.president.bg/ Mon, 03 Nov 2025 16:45:00 +0200 News https://www.president.bg/news8648/rumen-radev-egypt-is-a-partner-of-strategic-importance-for-bulgaria-and-the-eu.html Head of state attends the official opening ceremony of the Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza https://www.president.bg/images/news/s_1762076520.jpeg https://www.president.bg/ Sun, 02 Nov 2025 08:50:00 +0200 News https://www.president.bg/news8637/president-europe-needs-secure-and-uninterrupted-energy-supplies-and-investments-in-expanding-connectivity.html President Rumen Radev held meetings with the Governor of the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia, Yasir Al-Rumayyan, and with the Minister of Economy and Planning of Saudi Arabia, Faisal F. Alibrahim https://www.president.bg/images/news/s_1761738183.jpg https://www.president.bg/ Wed, 29 Oct 2025 13:39:00 +0200 News https://www.president.bg/news8636/head-of-state-bulgaria-highly-appreciates-jordans-contribution-to-de-escalating-the-military-conflict-in-the-middle-east-and-strengthening-stability-in-the-region.html Radev holds a session in Riyadh with the Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Jordan https://www.president.bg/images/news/s_1761722738.jpg https://www.president.bg/ Wed, 29 Oct 2025 09:24:00 +0200 News https://www.president.bg/news8635/radev-kosovos-unwavering-commitment-to-building-stable-institutions-and-regional-cooperation-deserves-recognition-and-support.html Rumen Radev and Vjosa Osmani discussed topics on the agenda of regional cooperation and the process of European integration of the Western Balkan countries https://www.president.bg/images/news/s_1761723427.jpg https://www.president.bg/ Wed, 29 Oct 2025 09:04:00 +0200 News https://www.president.bg/news8634/rumen-radev-the-institutions-of-bulgaria-and-saudi-arabia-should-encourage-contacts-between-businesses-from-the-two-countries.html Bulgarian President and Saudi Minister of Investment discuss in Riyadh the prospect of opening a direct air route between Bulgaria and Saudi Arabia https://www.president.bg/images/news/s_1761719852.jpg https://www.president.bg/ Wed, 29 Oct 2025 08:35:00 +0200 News https://www.president.bg/news8633/head-of-state-a-much-more-active-dialogue-is-needed-to-identify-specific-projects-that-will-advance-investment-cooperation-with-saudi-arabia.html In addition to traditional areas such as economy, trade, defence, pharmacy, Bulgaria and Saudi Arabia have serious potential for cooperation in innovation and scientific research and energy. At the ministerial level, much more active communication should be conducted to identify specific projects that will advance investment cooperation with Saudi Arabia. This was stated by President Rumen Radev to Bulgarian journalists in Riyadh https://www.president.bg/images/news/s_1761668637.jpg https://www.president.bg/ Tue, 28 Oct 2025 18:21:00 +0200 News https://www.president.bg/news8631/president-bulgaria-must-have-a-clear-and-open-face-of-government-to-develop-as-a-democratic-state.html Radev meets with representatives of the Bulgarian community in Riyadh https://www.president.bg/images/news/s_1761595714.jpg https://www.president.bg/ Mon, 27 Oct 2025 22:06:00 +0200 News https://www.president.bg/news8629/head-of-state-bulgaria-seeks-to-deepen-its-investment-cooperation-and-implement-joint-projects-with-saudi-arabia-in-the-field-of-high-technology-and-innovation.html Radev holds a session in Riyadh with the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman https://www.president.bg/images/news/s_1761578266.jpg https://www.president.bg/ Mon, 27 Oct 2025 17:15:00 +0200 News https://www.president.bg/news8626/head-of-state-bulgaria-and-vietnam-should-deepen-their-economic-cooperation-beyond-trade-towards-promoting-mutual-investments-and-joint-production.html President Rumen Radev and General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam To Lam open a Bulgarian-Vietnamese Business Forum https://www.president.bg/images/news/s_1761237362.jpg https://www.president.bg/ Thu, 23 Oct 2025 19:33:00 +0300 News https://www.president.bg/news8623/president-vietnam-is-bulgarias-priority-partner-in-southeast-asia-with-which-we-are-connected-by-strong-historical-ties-of-long-standing-friendship-and-mutual-assistance.html During the visit of the General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam to our country, bilateral relations with Vietnam were elevated to the level of strategic partnership https://www.president.bg/images/news/s_1761218962.jpg https://www.president.bg/ Thu, 23 Oct 2025 14:25:00 +0300 News https://www.president.bg/news8614/rumen-radev-and-tamas-sulyok-bulgaria-and-hungary-will-continue-to-work-together-to-comprehensively-deepen-bilateral-partnership-and-strengthen-security-and-stability-in-europe.html Bulgaria must be and will remain a reliable partner in the transit of energy resources for Hungary, emphasised Head of State Rumen Radev during his meeting in Sofia with his Hungarian counterpart, Tamas Sulyok https://www.president.bg/images/news/s_1760977474.jpg https://www.president.bg/ Mon, 20 Oct 2025 19:22:00 +0300 News https://www.president.bg/news8613/the-president-relations-between-bulgaria-and-hungary-are-much-more-than-economic-cooperation-because-there-is-a-centuries-old-spiritual-connection-and-sincere-friendship-between-our-countries.html On the first day of the official visit of Hungarian President Tamas Sulyok in our country, he and President Rumen Radev visited an exhibition in Smolyan dedicated to the Hungarian poet associated with Bulgaria, Laszlo Nagy https://www.president.bg/images/news/s_1760896248.jpg https://www.president.bg/ Sun, 19 Oct 2025 20:47:00 +0300 News https://www.president.bg/news8597/rumen-radev-the-most-important-task-facing-the-eu-is-finding-a-peaceful-solution-to-the-war-on-our-continent.html Europe must make efforts to prevent us from turning from a continent of inventors into a continent of regulators, says the head of state, who is visiting Estonia to participate in the annual meeting of the presidents of the Arraiolos Group https://www.president.bg/images/news/s_1760086265.jpg https://www.president.bg/ Fri, 10 Oct 2025 11:48:00 +0300 News https://www.president.bg/news8592/rumen-radev-bulgaria-is-interested-in-making-maximum-use-of-its-potential-for-natural-gas-transmission-to-the-eu-and-our-region.html This was stated by Head of State Rumen Radev at a meeting today with the management of the Turkish company BGN https://www.president.bg/images/news/s_1759494570.jpg https://www.president.bg/ Fri, 03 Oct 2025 15:28:00 +0300 News https://www.president.bg/news8590/president-the-macedonian-almanac-documents-the-historical-truth-about-the-eternal-cause-of-macedonian-bulgarians-to-preserve-their-millennial-identity-and-language.html Rumen Radev participates in the presentation of a phototype edition of the book of the Macedonian Patriotic Organisation on the 85th anniversary of the original https://www.president.bg/images/news/s_1759428531.jpg https://www.president.bg/ Thu, 02 Oct 2025 21:07:00 +0300 News https://www.president.bg/news8573/strengthening-cooperation-between-bulgaria-and-japan-in-the-field-of-defence-and-security-was-discussed-by-president-rumen-radev-and-japans-deputy-minister-of-defense-yozo-kaneko.html Japan is a priority partner and friend of Bulgaria in the East Asian region, emphasised Rumen Radev, highlighting the long-standing friendship between the two countries, which is based on mutual respect, to which trust in the bilateral political dialogue at the highest level also contributes https://www.president.bg/images/news/s_1758723626.jpg https://www.president.bg/ Wed, 24 Sep 2025 17:17:00 +0300 News https://www.president.bg/news8562/president-radev-addressing-the-deficit-of-critical-capabilities-requires-overcoming-the-deep-fragmentation-in-european-defence-science-and-defence.html Against the backdrop of the dynamic security environment, addressing the deficit of critical capabilities requires overcoming the deep fragmentation in European defence science and defence and broad cooperation between European countries. This was stated by President Rumen Radev today at a forum where modern technologies in the field of defence and security were presented. https://www.president.bg/images/news/s_1758103983.jpg https://www.president.bg/ Wed, 17 Sep 2025 13:11:00 +0300 News https://www.president.bg/news8553/head-of-state-bulgaria-is-becoming-increasingly-visible-on-the-investment-map-of-german-business.html Bulgaria is increasingly visible on the German investment map and ever more attractive to German companies, many of which reinvest their profits and export research and development centres to our country. This was stated by President Rumen Radev during a meeting in Sofia with the leadership of the Federal Association for Economic Development and Foreign Trade (BWA). https://www.president.bg/images/news/s_1757588171.jpg https://www.president.bg/ Thu, 11 Sep 2025 13:55:00 +0300 News https://www.president.bg/news8552/head-of-state-holds-a-talk-with-emir-of-qatar.html The Bulgarian head of state emphasised the importance of global efforts to counter terrorism, while expressing concern about the escalation of tension in the Middle East following the Israeli air strike on the Qatari capital, Doha. Hundreds of our compatriots live and work in the Qatari capital. https://www.president.bg/images/news/s_1757513694.jpg https://www.president.bg/ Wed, 10 Sep 2025 17:12:00 +0300 News https://www.president.bg/news8549/rumen-radev-in-a-deteriorating-security-setting-the-modernisation-of-the-bulgarian-army-contributes-to-natos-collective-defence-in-the-region.html Connectivity between the countries in Southeast Europe is important not only for their economic development, but is also a factor in NATO's collective security in the region, the president emphasises during a meeting with NATO's Deputy Secretary General https://www.president.bg/images/news/s_1757345056.jpg https://www.president.bg/ Mon, 08 Sep 2025 18:22:00 +0300 News https://www.president.bg/news8533/head-of-state-germany-is-a-leading-economic-and-investment-partner-and-dialogue-at-the-highest-level-is-important-for-strengthening-trust-in-all-areas-of-mutual-interest.html President Rumen Radev holds a meeting in Berlin with his counterpart, the President of the Federal Republic of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier https://www.president.bg/images/news/s_1756379670.jpg https://www.president.bg/ Thu, 28 Aug 2025 14:08:00 +0300 News https://www.president.bg/news8531/president-bulgaria-expects-the-partnership-with-rheinmetall-to-lead-to-the-creation-of-new-jobs-the-modernisation-of-the-bulgarian-defence-industry-and-the-expansion-of-its-markets.html Rumen Radev is on a visit to Germany at the invitation of Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger to attend the opening of a new plant of the German defence concern https://www.president.bg/images/news/s_1756313178.jpg https://www.president.bg/ Wed, 27 Aug 2025 19:42:00 +0300 News https://www.president.bg/news8529/president-holds-a-phone-talk-with-polish-counterpart.html Rumen Radev emphasised the traditional friendly relations between the two countries and expressed his expectation that the excellent and productive dialogue at the highest level will continue to deepen https://www.president.bg/images/news/s_1755875140.jpg https://www.president.bg/ Fri, 22 Aug 2025 17:55:00 +0300 News https://www.president.bg/news8517/president-and-uk-ambassador-discuss-cooperation-in-the-field-of-security-and-the-fight-against-illegal-migration.html Rumen Radev and Nathaniel Copsey discussed the fruitful partnership within NATO, as well as ensuring security in the Black Sea https://www.president.bg/images/news/s_1753971298.jpg https://www.president.bg/ Thu, 31 Jul 2025 17:13:00 +0300 News https://www.president.bg/news8514/the-president-awarded-the-ambassador-of-the-kingdom-of-the-netherlands-with-the-order-of-the-madara-horseman-first-class.html In his speech, the president stressed the relationship between the two countries, based on friendship, mutual trust, and respect https://www.president.bg/images/news/s_1753799739.jpg https://www.president.bg/ Tue, 29 Jul 2025 17:30:00 +0300 News https://www.president.bg/news8513/head-of-state-awarded-the-madara-horseman-order-first-class-to-the-ambassador-of-the-french-republic.html In his speech, Radev highlighted the dynamically and comprehensively developing relations between Bulgaria and France https://www.president.bg/images/news/s_1753797607.jpg https://www.president.bg/ Tue, 29 Jul 2025 16:55:00 +0300 News https://www.president.bg/news8508/rumen-radev-success-has-accompanied-bulgarian-diplomacy-when-it-was-not-subject-to-narrow-party-interests-and-followed-clearly-formulated-national-goals.html When asymmetric actions are applied to our country, we should expand our diplomatic toolset to protect national interests and, above all, the rights of our compatriots abroad, the president says on the occasion of the Day of the Bulgarian Diplomatic Service https://www.president.bg/images/news/s_1753211392.jpg https://www.president.bg/ Tue, 22 Jul 2025 22:03:00 +0300 News https://www.president.bg/news8499/president-rumen-radev-met-with-representatives-of-czech-company-aero-vodochody.html The meeting was also attended by H.E. Miroslav Toman, Ambassador of the Czech Republic to the Republic of Bulgaria https://www.president.bg/images/news/s_1752672908.jpg https://www.president.bg/ Wed, 16 Jul 2025 16:31:00 +0300 News https://www.president.bg/news8498/radev-the-main-challenge-facing-the-armed-forces-is-how-to-transform-the-political-will-and-the-funds-received-into-adequate-defence-capabilities-in-the-most-effective-way.html Head of State meets with the Chairman of the NATO Military Committee https://www.president.bg/images/news/s_1752671795.jpg https://www.president.bg/ Wed, 16 Jul 2025 16:14:00 +0300 News https://www.president.bg/news8497/at-the-bulgarian-military-cemetery-in-vukovar-president-radev-paid-tribute-to-bulgarian-officers-and-soldiers-who-perished-in-the-final-stage-of-world-war-ii.html The Bulgarian head of state thanks the Croatian state for its efforts to preserve the memory of the dead https://www.president.bg/images/news/s_1752581177.jpg https://www.president.bg/ Tue, 15 Jul 2025 15:03:00 +0300 News https://www.president.bg/news8496/president-radev-and-our-compatriots-in-croatia-honour-the-work-of-ivan-vazov-at-the-writers-monument-in-zagreb.html Bulgarians living in Croatia are an active part of the modern Croatian society, and they contribute to the better name and trust of Bulgaria. This is what President Rumen Radev told our compatriots in Zagreb. Today, as part of his official visit to Croatia, the Bulgarian Head of State, together with representatives of our community, honoured the work of Ivan Vazov in front of the bust-monument of the patriarch of Bulgarian literature, which is located on the Alley of Poets in Bundek Park. https://www.president.bg/images/news/s_1752510106.jpg https://www.president.bg/ Mon, 14 Jul 2025 19:14:00 +0300 News https://www.president.bg/news8494/head-of-state-bulgaria-and-croatia-share-common-responsibility-for-the-security-stability-and-prosperity-of-southeast-europe.html The currency itself cannot be a guarantee for European integration, but the rule of law is required, Rumen Radev said in Zagreb, where he is on an official visit https://www.president.bg/images/news/s_1752504135.jpg https://www.president.bg/ Mon, 14 Jul 2025 17:38:00 +0300 News https://www.president.bg/news8491/a-merit-based-enlargement-policy-remains-a-strategic-priority-for-the-european-parliament-writes-ep-president-in-a-letter-to-president-radev.html A merit-based enlargement policy remains a strategic priority for the European Parliament, not only as a geopolitical imperative, but also as a key instrument for promoting peace, democracy, stability and prosperity across Europe, particularly in the Western Balkans, EP President Roberta Metsola writes in response to the letter sent by President Rumen Radev to the heads of the European institutions and to the heads of state and government, members of the European Council, after the EP Foreign Affairs Committee voted on June 24 the draft report on the progress of the Republic of North Macedonia in the European integration process. https://www.president.bg/images/news/s_1752243037.jpg https://www.president.bg/ Fri, 11 Jul 2025 17:08:00 +0300 News https://www.president.bg/news8488/rumen-radev-albania-is-a-positive-example-of-progress-in-the-european-integration-process-achieved-through-its-own-efforts-and-implemented-reforms.html The Bulgarian national minority is perfectly integrated into Albanian society and is an active factor in friendly relations with Albania, the President says at a meeting with the Speaker of Albanian Parliament https://www.president.bg/images/news/s_1752166851.jpg https://www.president.bg/ Thu, 10 Jul 2025 19:59:00 +0300 News https://www.president.bg/news8485/president-bulgaria-appreciates-qatars-efforts-to-de-escalate-the-conflict-in-the-middle-east-and-its-contribution-to-the-release-of-the-galaxy-leader-crew.html Head of State holds a meeting with the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar https://www.president.bg/images/news/s_1751895814.jpg https://www.president.bg/ Mon, 07 Jul 2025 16:41:00 +0300 News https://www.president.bg/news8483/rumen-radev-without-the-decisive-role-of-oman-the-case-with-the-release-of-the-galaxy-leader-crew-could-not-have-been-resolved-and-our-compatriots-could-not-have-returned-unharmed.html The Head of State awards the Presidential Medal of Honour to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Sultanate of Oman, Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi https://www.president.bg/images/news/s_1751638647.jpg https://www.president.bg/ Fri, 04 Jul 2025 17:15:00 +0300 News https://www.president.bg/news8482/president-radev-discusses-the-opportunities-for-deepening-the-partnership-between-bulgaria-and-turkiye-in-the-field-of-connectivity-and-defence-at-a-meeting-with-the-management-of-pasifik-teknoloji-company.html he Head of State emphasised that Turkey is an important neighbour, partner and ally of Bulgaria, and in recent years there has been an increasing dynamism in bilateral economic and trade exchanges and in a number of other areas https://www.president.bg/images/news/s_1751635787.jpg https://www.president.bg/ Fri, 04 Jul 2025 16:27:00 +0300 News https://www.president.bg/news8467/head-of-state-the-established-strategic-partnership-between-bulgaria-and-japan-opens-the-doors-wide-for-japanese-investments-in-our-country.html Rumen Radev received representatives of leading Japanese companies who are visiting Bulgaria as a result of the strategic partnership established during the Bulgarian President's visit to Japan https://www.president.bg/images/news/s_1750774947.jpg https://www.president.bg/ Tue, 24 Jun 2025 17:20:00 +0300 News https://www.president.bg/news8457/rumen-radev-the-major-challenge-facing-the-eu-is-to-promote-its-own-production-and-competitiveness-globally.html The Head of State holds a meeting with the ambassadors of the EU member states within the framework of the Polish presidency of the union https://www.president.bg/images/news/s_1750417999.jpg https://www.president.bg/ Fri, 20 Jun 2025 14:09:00 +0300 News https://www.president.bg/news8451/rumen-radev-with-adequate-long-term-strategies-bulgaria-has-the-potential-to-be-a-regional-factor-in-a-number-of-areas.html Ensuring Bulgaria's prosperity and security requires our country to play an active role in the alliances and multinational formats in which it participates, to develop good neighbourly relations, and for the political class to be able to create adequate long-term strategies in various areas. This was stated by President Rumen Radev in the closing part of the second day of the Green Transition forum, which is being held in our country for the fifth year. https://www.president.bg/images/news/s_1750226488.jpg https://www.president.bg/ Wed, 18 Jun 2025 08:59:00 +0300 News https://www.president.bg/news8450/the-president-it-is-absolutely-unacceptable-for-an-eu-candidate-country-which-loudly-advertises-that-it-has-long-since-met-all-the-criteria-for-membership-to-carry-out-legal-prosecutions-on-ethnic-grounds.html The Head of State holds a meeting with Ljupcho Georgievski, chairman of the Bulgarian Cultural Centre "Ivan Mihaylov" in Bitola, which was abolished by the authorities in the Republic of Macedonia https://www.president.bg/images/news/s_1750166034.jpg https://www.president.bg/ Tue, 17 Jun 2025 16:13:00 +0300 News https://www.president.bg/news8448/president-as-the-rotating-chairman-of-seecp-bulgaria-will-continue-to-be-a-constructive-and-responsible-partner-in-achieving-a-common-future-in-the-interest-of-all-citizens-of-our-region.html In Tirana, the Bulgarian head of state symbolically accepted the rotating Chairmanship-in-Office (CiO) of the South East European Cooperation Process from his Albanian counterpart. https://www.president.bg/images/news/s_1750103912.jpg https://www.president.bg/ Mon, 16 Jun 2025 22:49:00 +0300 News https://www.president.bg/news8438/rumen-radev-historical-ties-and-mutual-trust-between-bulgaria-and-uzbekistan-are-a-solid-basis-for-deepening-relations-between-business-representatives.html The Head of State participates in the Uzbek-Bulgarian Business Forum in Tashkent https://www.president.bg/images/news/s_1749660222.jpg https://www.president.bg/ Wed, 11 Jun 2025 19:38:00 +0300 News https://www.president.bg/news8436/rumen-radev-improving-connectivity-with-the-central-asian-region-is-of-key-importance-for-the-european-union.html The Head of State takes part in the Fourth Edition of the Tashkent International Investment Forum in Uzbekistan https://www.president.bg/images/news/s_1749569783.jpg https://www.president.bg/ Tue, 10 Jun 2025 18:21:00 +0300 News https://www.president.bg/news8433/presidents-rumen-radev-and-shavkat-mirziyoyev-signed-a-joint-declaration-to-strengthen-cooperation-between-bulgaria-and-uzbekistan.html The Bulgarian head of state is on an official visit to Uzbekistan https://www.president.bg/images/news/s_1749550949.jpg https://www.president.bg/ Tue, 10 Jun 2025 13:17:00 +0300 News https://www.president.bg/news8432/rumen-radev-the-development-of-the-trans-caspian-international-transport-route-is-of-key-importance-for-transport-energy-and-digital-connectivity-between-europe-and-asia.html The Head of State participates in the Kazakh-Bulgarian Business Forum in Astana https://www.president.bg/images/news/s_1749491819.jpg https://www.president.bg/ Mon, 09 Jun 2025 20:51:00 +0300 News https://www.president.bg/news8431/bulgaria-and-kazakhstan-focus-their-bilateral-cooperation-on-increasing-economic-exchange-and-mutual-investments.html Head of State Rumen Radev is on an official visit to Astana at the invitation of his Kazakh counterpart Kassym-Jomart Tokayev https://www.president.bg/images/news/s_1749468580.jpg https://www.president.bg/ Mon, 09 Jun 2025 14:26:00 +0300 News https://www.president.bg/news8390/rumen-radev-the-declaration-on-strategic-partnership-between-bulgaria-and-japan-opens-many-opportunities-for-cooperation-in-the-security-sector.html The Head of State visits the Hyakuri Air Base https://www.president.bg/images/news/s_1747805664.jpg https://www.president.bg/ Wed, 21 May 2025 08:32:00 +0300 News https://www.president.bg/news8389/president-the-establishment-of-a-strategic-partnership-between-bulgaria-and-japan-is-an-important-step-in-the-history-of-bilateral-relations-and-is-the-result-of-the-sincere-friendship-between-the-bulgarian-and-japanese-people.html Head of State Rumen Radev and Prime Minister of Japan Shigeru Ishiba signed a Declaration establishing a strategic partnership between Bulgaria and Japan https://www.president.bg/images/news/s_1747745486.jpg https://www.president.bg/ Tue, 20 May 2025 15:49:00 +0300 News https://www.president.bg/news8388/radev-every-investment-from-japan-in-bulgaria-is-valuable-because-it-is-a-business-model-that-we-can-follow-for-even-higher-results.html The head of state participated in a business forum in Tokyo, which was attended by representatives of nearly 150 Japanese companies https://www.president.bg/images/news/s_1747739890.jpg https://www.president.bg/ Tue, 20 May 2025 14:15:00 +0300 News https://www.president.bg/news8387/president-radev-it-is-time-for-the-bilateral-partnership-with-japan-to-go-beyond-trade-and-for-bulgaria-to-begin-implementing-the-japanese-model-of-interaction-between-science-education-and-economy.html Rumen Radev invited the Japanese business federation "Keidanren" to visit our country to hold a Bulgarian-Japanese business forum https://www.president.bg/images/news/s_1747670014.jpg https://www.president.bg/ Mon, 19 May 2025 18:52:00 +0300 News https://www.president.bg/news8386/head-of-state-bulgaria-is-known-in-japan-and-this-is-one-of-the-main-factors-for-the-decades-long-friendship-between-the-two-nations.html Bulgaria is already known in Japan not only for its yogurt and rose oil, but also as a country, that develops high technologies, the President said at a reception at the Embassy of our country in Tokyo https://www.president.bg/images/news/s_1747667262.jpg https://www.president.bg/ Mon, 19 May 2025 18:03:00 +0300 News https://www.president.bg/news8385/rumen-radev-bulgaria-and-japan-are-connected-by-their-respect-for-national-culture-and-traditions-and-by-the-aspiration-of-both-peoples-to-build-their-prosperity-through-education-and-honest-work.html It is time for diplomacy to be fully activated to end the war in Ukraine, the head of state stressed in response to questions from students at Waseda University in Tokyo https://www.president.bg/images/news/s_1747666637.jpg https://www.president.bg/ Mon, 19 May 2025 17:46:00 +0300 News https://www.president.bg/news8384/president-rumen-radev-held-a-telephone-talk-with-the-newly-elected-president-of-romania-nicusor-dan.html During the talks, Rumen Radev invited Nicusor Dan to visit our country for further development of the bilateral dialogue between Bulgaria and Romania at the highest level. https://www.president.bg/images/news/s_1747665765.jpg https://www.president.bg/ Mon, 19 May 2025 17:41:00 +0300 News https://www.president.bg/news8379/president-rumen-radev-bulgaria-can-confidently-cooperate-with-japan-in-the-high-tech-sectors-of-the-future.html The Head of State visits the Bulgarian Pavilion on Bulgaria Day at the EXPO Osaka 2025 https://www.president.bg/images/news/s_1747569179.jpg https://www.president.bg/ Sun, 18 May 2025 14:49:00 +0300 News https://www.president.bg/news8377/the-head-of-state-in-osaka-bulgarias-rich-culture-history-and-traditions-today-develop-harmoniously-with-high-technologies.html Bulgaria's participation in EXPO Osaka 2025 will show the contemporary image of our country as an established regional, investment and innovation hub, says President Rumen Radev on Bulgaria Day at the world exhibition https://www.president.bg/images/news/s_1747551237.jpg https://www.president.bg/ Sun, 18 May 2025 09:51:00 +0300 News https://www.president.bg/news8375/rumen-radev-deepening-and-expanding-bilateral-relations-with-japan-is-a-consistent-priority-for-bulgaria.html The people of Bulgaria and our region want to see peace restored in Europe, the head of state says in an interview with the Japanese news agency Kyodo https://www.president.bg/images/news/s_1747466414.jpg https://www.president.bg/ Sat, 17 May 2025 10:18:00 +0300 News https://www.president.bg/news8348/presidents-rumen-radev-and-andrzej-duda-improving-connectivity-in-eastern-europe-is-key-to-the-economic-and-investment-outlook-of-the-region.html The Presidents of Bulgaria and Poland propose that February 14 be declared the Day of Bulgarian-Polish Friendship and Cooperation https://www.president.bg/images/news/s_1746632087.jpg https://www.president.bg/ Wed, 07 May 2025 18:30:00 +0300 News https://www.president.bg/news8335/head-of-state-the-true-value-of-the-three-seas-initiative-lies-in-the-level-of-ambition-for-the-future-of-our-region-and-europe.html The President addresses the participants in the business forum accompanying the regional initiative https://www.president.bg/images/news/s_1745937818.jpg https://www.president.bg/ Tue, 29 Apr 2025 17:41:00 +0300 News https://www.president.bg/news8334/rumen-radev-bulgaria-and-croatia-share-responsibility-for-the-european-perspective-of-the-western-balkans.html President discusses energy diversification in Southeast Europe with US Energy Secretary Chris Wright https://www.president.bg/images/news/s_1745936417.jpg https://www.president.bg/ Tue, 29 Apr 2025 17:16:00 +0300 News https://www.president.bg/news8333/rumen-radev-only-an-economically-strong-and-socially-stable-eu-can-guarantee-its-security.html Over the past 10 years and against the backdrop of recent crises in Europe, the Three Seas Initiative has proven its relevance in promoting reliable connectivity, the president says in Warsaw https://www.president.bg/images/news/s_1745935107.jpg https://www.president.bg/ Tue, 29 Apr 2025 16:53:00 +0300 News https://www.president.bg/news8332/improving-connectivity-between-bulgaria-and-romania-as-a-factor-for-promoting-economic-exchanges-in-the-region-was-discussed-by-president-rumen-radev-and-acting-president-of-romania-ilie-bolojan.html The two also discussed the possibility of strengthening the bilateral partnership in energy and underlined the importance of the Vertical Gas Corridor for energy diversification in South-East Europe https://www.president.bg/images/news/s_1745930559.jpg https://www.president.bg/ Tue, 29 Apr 2025 15:40:00 +0300 News https://www.president.bg/news8329/head-of-state-the-future-of-the-eu-depends-on-the-ability-to-transform-the-enormous-potential-of-european-economy-into-a-competitive-advantage.html President Rumen Radev holds a meeting with the President of the European Council Antonio Costa, who is visiting our country https://www.president.bg/images/news/s_1745779736.jpg https://www.president.bg/ Sun, 27 Apr 2025 21:47:00 +0300 News https://www.president.bg/news8328/145-years-of-bulgarian-french-relations-were-celebrated-in-grasse-with-the-participation-of-the-vice-president-and-a-concert-by-bulgarian-opera-performers.html On behalf of the Head of State Rumen Radev, Iliana Iotova presented the honorary sign of the president to patron Gilles Fuchs for his support and promotion of Bulgarian culture https://www.president.bg/images/news/s_1745744478.jpg https://www.president.bg/ Sun, 27 Apr 2025 11:59:00 +0300 News https://www.president.bg/news8327/the-vice-president-holds-talks-with-the-mayor-of-the-french-twin-town-of-grasse.html Vice President Iliana Iotova spoke with the mayor of Grasse, Jerome Vieux. At his invitation and at the invitation of the cultural association Centre for the Arts, the Vice President is in the French town for the solemn celebration of the 145th anniversary of Bulgarian-French diplomatic relations with a concert by Bulgarian opera singers. https://www.president.bg/images/news/s_1745655197.jpg https://www.president.bg/ Sat, 26 Apr 2025 11:12:00 +0300 News https://www.president.bg/news8322/head-of-state-holds-a-call-with-polish-counterpart.html Head of State Rumen Radev today held a telephone conversation with President of the Republic of Poland Andrzej Duda ahead of the upcoming summit of the Three Seas Initiative in Warsaw. https://www.president.bg/images/news/s_1745415913.jpg https://www.president.bg/ Wed, 23 Apr 2025 16:42:00 +0300 News https://www.president.bg/news8321/the-prospects-for-cooperation-in-education-science-and-economy-between-bulgaria-and-timor-leste-were-discussed-by-presidents-rumen-radev-and-jose-ramos-horta.html Timor-Leste has the potential to be a valuable partner for Bulgaria within the Southeast Asian region, and a stable basis for the development of bilateral relations are shared democratic values, human rights and a rules-based international order. This was stated by the Head of State Rumen Radev at a meeting with the President of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste Jose Ramos -Horta, who is on a working visit to our country https://www.president.bg/images/news/s_1745325061.jpg https://www.president.bg/ Tue, 22 Apr 2025 15:28:00 +0300