1 February 2019 | 08:08

“Throughout the years many of our compatriots have sought a better future abroad. However I believe that no matter where you are, you remain forever connected with Bulgaria. I know how many efforts it took each one of you to succeed in a new land and only talented and resolute people achieve that, therefore your success in Portugal is also success for Bulgaria.” This is what Head of State Rumen Radev said, who talked with our compatriots living and working in Portugal in the Bulgarian embassy in Lisbon. The meeting was attended by teachers in the St. St Cyril and Methodius Sunday school, medical doctors, culture activists and tens of our compatriots. The legendary football player of Sporting Lisbon and Bulgaria’s national football team Ivaylo Yordanov was among the guests.

31 January 2019 | 15:03

Boosting the bilateral trade between Bulgaria and Portugal is a shared goal between the institutions of the two countries. However, sustainable results can be achieved not only by conducting trade, but also by increasing the mutual investments, establishing joint ventures and ensuring joint production targeted at third markets. This is what Head of State Rumen Radev said at a working meeting with representatives of Portuguese companies planning to invest or expand their presence in Bulgaria. In the President’s words, the Bulgarian companies, with their traditions and expertise in IT, communications, energy, tourism and food production, can be partners of the Portuguese business in the implementation of new projects.

30 January 2019 | 18:06

The state visit of President Rumen Radev to the Republic of Portugal began. The Bulgarian Head of State and his wife Desislava Radeva were welcomed by President Marcelo Rebelo de Suosa with an official ceremony at the Empire square in Lisbon. Rumen Radev laid a wreath at the Jeronimos monastery and paid tribute to the memory of the great Portuguese poet Luis Vaz di Camoes.

28 January 2019 | 19:07

The past year of challenges made the world more dynamic and more unpredictable as a reflection of the internal processes characteristic of increasingly fragmented societies. International relations were marked by contradictions and a growing feeling that the established system of international organizations does not fully meet public expectations. Therefore, the vision and the role of their reformation for the better is expected with great hope. This is what Head of State Rumen Radev said at the traditional reception for the heads of diplomatic missions accredited in Bulgaria.

23 January 2019 | 13:01

At a meeting with the ambassadors from the EU member states, Rumen Radev called for maintaining unity and solidarity as the leading principles for overcoming the common challenges

16 January 2019 | 13:01

President Rumen Radev received today at 2 Dondukov street representatives of the Austrian business in Bulgaria, with which he discussed the difficulties the companies encounter in doing business and the opportunities for improving the business climate in Bulgaria and boosting competitiveness. Andreas Wicke, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Austria to Bulgaria, attended the meeting.