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Chavkov in Sofia: Macedonia can only take 3,000 migrants a day
The number of migrants transiting through the West Balkan route, which passes through the territory of Macedonia should be limited and should not exceed 3,000 migrants a day, said the Deputy Minister of Interior Mitko Chavkov among other things, within the third working session of the Salzburg Forum which was being held in Sofia, Bulgaria.
Chavkov said that the implementation of measures...
Bulgaria fortifies security on border crossings to Macedonia
Bulgaria is sending armored vehicles at four border crossings with Macedonia to help its border police to deal with a sudden flow of refugees.
“We want to fortify the border preemptively to help the border police,” explain from the Bulgarian ministry.
A total of 25 soldiers and several armored vehicles have headed to the Bulgarian – Macedonian border crossings, but their...
Prime Minister Gruevski meets with Bulgarian Minister for Foreign Affairs
The Prime Minister, Nikola Gruevski met with Bulgaria's Minister for Foreign Affairs, Daniel Mitov.
Both men agreed that the two countries have a positive relationship, and pointed out the need to intensify their relations, for mutual interest.
The Prime Minister, Nikola Gruevski pointed out at the meeting, that the Republic of Macedonia is committed to continuous improvement of good neighborly relations...
Due to the migrant crisis, Bulgaria dispatches army troops along its border with Macedonia and Greece
Bulgaria has dispatched army personnel on the borders with Macedonia and Greece due to the critical situation with the migrants, announced the government of Bulgaria.
Bulgarian media reports that the Ministry of Defense will propose concrete measures which will enable the army and police to better guard the state border.
The decision to dispatch troops was brought at a yesterday meeting...
Bulgaria blames Macedonia for the outbreak of brucellosis
Bulgaria’s Minister of Health Petar Moskov claims that the cases of brucellosis in his country originate from a sickened goat that intended for mating, after it was illegally smuggled there from Macedonia.
Bulgarian news portal „Off News“ writes that 23 people have been infected by the disease in the town Rila. Nine new cases were registered over the weekend.
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Monument of Tsar Samoil in Sofia revealed, his eyes will not glow after all
With an honorary guard and tolling of the bells of temple "Alexander Nevsky", Bulgarian President Rosen Plevneliev revealed the monument of Tsar Samoil today in the center of Sofia.
- Sacred duty and historic responsibility of each nation to keep alive the memory of their ancestors. A glorious place in the pantheon of historical fame is reserved for Tsar Samoil...
Zaev from Sofia: We want a government by the example of Bulgaria
Our demand is to have a transitional government which will prepare Macedonia within six to nine months for parliamentary elections, said the leader of the opposition Social Democratic Union of Macedonia Zoran Zaev after the meeting with the Prime minister of Bulgaria Boyko Borissov, in Sofia, the news agency "Focus" reports.
- We have already launched talks in Macedonia,...
Strahil Angelov condemned Stanishev’s presence at the protests in Skopje
The leader of the Party of European Socialists and former president of the Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) Sergei Stanishev fails to justify his presence at anti-government protests in Skopje, said Strahil Angelov, former BSP MP.
- If Bulgaria had something to protest in Skopje, it is the anti-Bulgarian propaganda, which is unprecedentedly carried out by Macedonian Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski....
New “gaffe” of Bozhidar Dimitrov: Bulgaria to annex Strumica region if Macedonia falls apart
Constant critic of events in Macedonia, Bulgarian historian and director of National History Museum Bozhidar Dimitrov said that the violence had been long expected.
- What is happening is Ukrainian scenario. Yesterday I said that it would likely be shots in the back of the protests. There were none there, but there were in Skopje. Hired Albanian mobs provoked attack...
Bulgaria “concerned” about the political situation in Macedonia
Official Sofia is concerned about the destabilization of the political situation in Macedonia, assessed the head of the Bulgarian diplomacy Daniel Mitov at the closed session of the Foreign Affairs Committee.
- We are particularly concerned about the developments and destabilization of the internal political situation. We hope that it is possible to achieve a dialogue between the opposition and...
Bulgarian historian Paskov: Macedonia is much more to us than Kiev is to Russia
Macedonia is a particularly important issue in the political life of Bulgaria, said Bulgarian writer, historian and blogger Plamen Paskov in the debate about World War I which was organized by the Russian portal "Justice".
- Macedonia is much more to us than than Kiev is to Russia. It is a holy place. Ohrid was the medieval capital of Bulgaria,...
Bulgarian planes could control the skies over Macedonia?
Bulgaria could take control over Macedonia airspace when the country joins NATO and if the Alliance entrusts it with this task, reports Bulgarian portal "News", citing the portal "Press".
Official Sofia could undertake this task if it purchases new multipurpose fighter jets and if Macedonia agrees Bulgaria to take over the security of its airspace.
As "News" reports, this can become...
Bulgarians rushed for lamb and gasoline in Macedonia
Bulgarian citizens in border areas buy gasoline and lamb in Macedonia, report Bulgarian media.
- Dozens of Kyustendil citizens regularly get their gasoline in neighboring Macedonia - stated an employee of the Bulgarian border crossing Gyeshevo for Bulgarian National Radio (BNR).
Former border policeman from Kyustendil stated for BNR that a liter of petrol in Macedonia is cheaper by 16.36 denars...
Ahmeti and Ambassador Petkov discussed the current political situation in Macedonia
DUI leader Ali Ahmeti today in Tetovo discussed the current political situation in the country, the need for cooperation between our two countries, Euro-Atlantic integration of Macedonia and the affair with mass tapping Macedonia with Bulgarian Ambassador to Macedonia Ivan Petkov, informed the party.
Petkov informed Ahmeti on the political situation in Bulgaria after the elections and stressed that Sofia...
Barekov: Macedonia to stop stealing Bulgarian, Greek and Egyptian history!
In order for the European Union to lead an active access policy towards the Republic of Macedonia, the authorities of this country should meet the requirements of the EU Member States, including Bulgaria and Greece, said MEP from the group of ECR and the leader of the party without Bulgaria censorship, Nikolay Barekov, during the debate on the 2014...
MFA: No date for neighborliness agreement with Bulgaria
Date for the signing of the good neighborly relations agreement between Macedonia and Bulgaria is not set, announced Macedonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs after the Bulgarian media reported that it is known when the two sides would sign this document.
MFA also adds that is probably a matter of "confusion with the date of the meeting of the working groups...
Bulgaria is concerned about the political situation in Macedonia
Bulgaria is concerned about the lack of dialogue between the Government and opposition in Macedonia, stated Bulgarian Foreign Minister Daniel Mitov today.
The head of the Bulgarian diplomacy will arrive in Skopje until the end of the week, where he would discuss the signing of neighborliness agreement with Macedonian Foreign Minister Nikola Poposki.
As Bulgarian media inform, the date when the...
“Trud”: Macedonia gives up to 35 euros per Bulgarian tourist
Macedonian Government subsidizes Bulgarian tour operators who organize group trips to Macedonia, said yesterday in Sofia Kristijan Dzhambazovski, Director of the Macedonian Agency for promotion and development of tourism.
- Subsidies are given for organized tourism to Macedonia by bus, train and plane. All forms of transportation are covered," stated Dzhambazovski, who attends the international fair "Vacations and spa," for...
Dimitrov with a new “pearl”: Ukraine is fictional country – it is “Russian Macedonia”
Ukraine is a fictional country, just like Macedonia, stated Bulgarian historian Dimitrov for Bulgarian National Television.
- In 1954, a drunkard gave away the Crimea, Russian territory, along with its Russian population, to a fictional country, to a "Macedonia". Russian Macedonia – that is Ukraine. Fictional border - such as the borders of Macedonia. When the political elite creates such...
Zhelyu Zhelev, the first to recognize Macedonia, dies
Today, at 79 years of age, first democratically elected President of Bulgaria, Dr. Zhelyu Zhelev, passed away, announced the press secretariat of the presidential office, reports agency BTA.
Zhelev was born on 3rd of March 3 1935 in the village Veselinovo, near Shumen. He completed his secondary education in high school in Shumen, and in 1958 he graduated from philosophy...
