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Celebrating 100 Years of the UK in Bulgaria

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18th February 2014

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by Jonathan Allen

Former Ambassador to Bulgaria

Welcome to The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award to Bulgaria

Yesterday, I took part with the President in the official launch of The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Scheme in Bulgaria. This was not just an offical duty, but a personal pleasure too, because from the age of 14- 18, at school, I participated in the Scheme. The lessons I learned then stay with me now. As […]

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29th January 2014

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by Jonathan Allen

Former Ambassador to Bulgaria

Migration: UK and Bulgaria Are More Similar than You May Think

Although for me the biggest story of 2013 was the way civil society found its voice, the biggest story UK-Bulgaria story was the vexed issue of migration. We should differentiate between actions and words. The British government’s actions have been clear. We have honoured our legal commitment to lift labour restrictions on Bulgarian workers. In […]

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7th January 2014 Budapest, Hungary

by Jonathan Knott

Former British ambassador to Hungary, Budapest

Looking Forward, Looking Back

I can’t quite believe that 2013 has passed already.  12 months has gone by like they were 12 weeks.  It’s a good sign that it’s been a fun and busy year.  And over the holidays I thought, briefly, about all that had happened.  Not a scientific or well researched review of the year – just […]

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100 years ago in 1914, the British Ambassador’s Residence was completed. This iconic Sofia building, given protected status by the Bulgarian and British authorities, has witnessed the ups and downs…

100 years ago in 1914, the British Ambassador’s Residence was completed. This iconic Sofia building, given protected status by the Bulgarian and British authorities, has witnessed the ups and downs of the relationship between the two countries, through two world wars, the communist period, and the promises and challenges of the modern era, where Bulgaria became an EU partner and NATO ally.

100 Years UK in BG serves to celebrate this milestone jubilee. Run by the British Embassy Sofia, the blog includes stories that British nationals who had experienced Bulgaria first hand have written. These are people part of the 100-year history – some settled in the country, others just lived there for a certain period of time. The common bond between all of them is that they were part of the Bulgarian community and saw and felt about it quite differently.

We would like to build a kaleidoscopic view of the British-Bulgarian relations and believe that the British nationals who have touched to Bulgaria have a lot to share.

If you are interested in participating in the 100 Years UK in BG blog please contact us at: 100yearsinbg@gmail.com. Please help us popularise the project by using the official hashtag #100UKBG.

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