New runners for the position of United Nations Secretary-General could emerge during the voting of the UN Security Council and if Bulgaria nominated Commissioner Kristalina Georgieva for the post, Moscow would discuss the candidacy. This is what Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Gennady Gatilov told Interfax, commenting on information that instead of Irina Bokova, Bulgaria might nominate Georgieva. In the interview Gatilov said that some time ago Georgieva showed intentions to be a runner in the race for the top UN position and even had contacts with Russian diplomats on the subject, but later decided to keep her job in the European Commission, and Moscow was now yet to form its attitude with Bulgarian candidate being Irina Bokova.
On Thursday , the lowest temperatures will be between 4 and 9°C; in Sofia – about 4°C. During the day, there will be significant cloudiness over many regions of the country. There will be light rainfall in places in the southeastern..
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Bulgaria’s Employment Agency reported a stable labour market in September, with the registered unemployment rate standing at 5.06%, down from 5.2% in August. Around 17,000 people found jobs through labour offices during the month, nearly 3,000 of..
Between January and September 2025, Bulgaria’s capital recorded a 10% increase in tourist arrivals and a 6% rise in overnight stays compared with the same..
Three Air Force officers were presented with the Presidential Badge of Honor, BTA reports. The head of state presented the award to..
On Thursday , the lowest temperatures will be between 4 and 9°C; in Sofia – about 4°C. During the day, there will be significant..
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