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2026
Mandatory health insurance for travel to Georgia
Since 1 January 2026 every tourist entering Georgia must hold a valid health and accident insurance policy. The requirement comes from the Law of…
The Entry/Exit System (EES) at Schengen borders
Since 10 April 2026 the Entry/Exit System (EES) has been fully operational at all external borders of the Schengen area, including in Bulgaria. It…
ETIAS is not yet in operation
ETIAS is the new electronic travel authorisation for nationals of countries that can travel to the EU without a visa, including Georgia. It will be…
Bulgaria has adopted the euro
Since 1 January 2026 the euro has been Bulgaria’s official currency. The fixed conversion rate is 1.95583 lev to 1 euro. Since 1 February 2026 the…
Sofia City Library lit up in the colours of the Georgian flag
On 26 May, Georgia’s Independence Day, the building of the Sofia City Library was lit up in the colours of the Georgian flag. Honorary Consul Yuliy…
Tbilisi Garden opened in Sofia
On 21 May 2026 the renovated Tbilisi Garden was officially opened in Sofia’s Lozenets district. It bears the name of the Georgian capital, following…
Passing of Catholicos-Patriarch Ilia II
His Holiness Ilia II, Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia, passed away in Tbilisi on 17 March 2026, aged 93. He had led the Georgian Orthodox Church…
Georgia's first-ever Winter Olympic medal
Anastasiia Metelkina and Luka Berulava won a silver medal in figure skating at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, Georgia’s first-ever Winter…
2025
2024
Bulgaria to become a full Schengen member
On 12 December 2024 the Council of the EU decided that Bulgaria and Romania will become full members of the Schengen area from 1 January 2025. The…
Memorial ceremony of 2008 war at Bachkovo
On August 10, Georgian Embassy in Bulgaria held a memorial service to honor the fallen heroes of the 2008 Russia-Georgia war. The service was held at…
Georgia reaches the EURO 2024 last 16
On 26 June 2024 Georgia beat Portugal 2–0 at the European Football Championship in Germany. In their first-ever European Championship, Georgia…
Independence Day of Georgia
On 26 May Georgia celebrates its Independence Day. Honorary Consul Yuliy Nushev congratulated the Georgian people and paid tribute to their enduring…
Documentary “Übermensch in Blue Jeans” screened at AUBG
The Honorary Consulate and the Embassy of Georgia in Bulgaria supported the screening of the short documentary “Übermensch in Blue Jeans” at the…
Honorary Consul on work visit with Georgian Ambassador
On April 10, Honorary Consul Yuliy Nushev accompanied Ambassador of Georgia Otar Berdzenishvili on a work trip to Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria. Mr. Nushev…
“Citizen Saint” is Georgia’s Oscar submission
“Citizen Saint” by director Tinatin Kajrishvili is Georgia’s official submission for Best International Feature Film at the 96th Academy Awards. The…
2023
Ambassador of Georgia on Bulgarian national TV
On November 21, H.E. Otar Berdzenishvili Ambassador of Georgia attended morning show 100% Будни on Bulgarian National Television (BNT). Honorary…
New travel website about Georgia
The Georgian government is thrilled to launch brand new travel website - ultimate guide to the stunning landscapes, rich culture, and warm…
Conference of Honorary Consuls of Georgia 2023 in Batumi
On September 9-12, 2023, Honorary Consul Yuliy Nushev attended Conference of Honorary Consuls of Georgia in Batumi’s Sheraton Hotel. He received a…
Information plaque opening at Bachkovo Monastery
On Sunday, July 2, Honorary Consul Yuliy Nushev attended opening ceremony of the information plaque at Bachkovo Monastery (პეტრიწონის მონასტერი)…
Francophone Festival Soleil in Sozopol 2023
On June 3-4, Honorary Consul Yuliy Nushev attended Francophone Festival Soleil 2023 in Sozopol. On June 3, new Ambassador of Georgia Otar…
Honorary Consul met with the new Ambassador of Georgia
Today, on April 3, Honorary Consul Yuliy Nushev met with newly appointed Ambassador of Georgia to the Republic of Bulgaria, Otar Berdzenishvili. They…
Meeting with Ambassador of Israel at AHCB
On February 15, Honorary Consul Yuliy Nushev attended a meeting organized by the Association of Honorary Consuls in Bulgaria, part of the "Meaningful…
Farewell party for H.E. Ambassador Tamara Liluashvili
On January 27, Honorary Consul Yuliy Nushev attended a farewell gathering of H.E. Ambassador of Georgia Tamara Liluashvili as she is about to embark…
Premier of Bulgarian series "Вина"
On January 5, Honorary Consul Yuliy Nushev attended the premier of the new Bulgarian TV series "Вина.” The series were supported by Sofia Connect,…
2022
Farewell party for the Ambassador of Ukraine Vitaly Moskalenko with Georgian Embassy
On December 13, 2022 Honorary Consul Yuliy Nushev attended farewell party for the Ambassador of Urkaine Vitaly Moskalenko organized by the Ambassador…
Xmas cocktail with Association of Honorary Consuls in Bulgaria
On December 13, 2022 Honorary Consul Yuliy Nushev attended the Xmas cocktail event organized by the Association of Honorary Consuls in Bulgaria. At…
Yuliy Nushev attends conference of Georgian Honorary Consuls in Tbilisi 2022
On September 30 - October 3, Honorary Consul Yuliy Nushev attended a conference of Honorary Consuls of Georgia - Cooperation for Strong Partnership,…
Support for Georgian children’s ensemble at Bachkovo Monastery
In collaboration with Embassy of Georgia to the Republic of Bulgaria, Honorary Consul Yuliy Nushev had a chance to support Irmisa, the children's…
General assembly of Honorary Consuls of Bulgaria 2022
On September 28 Honorary Consul Yuliy Nushev attended the annual meeting of the Association of Honorary Consuls in Bulgaria. He had a chance to…
Honorary Consul at Francophone Festival Soleil in Sozopol 2022
To mark the 30 years anniversary of Diplomatic relations between Georgia and Bulgaria the event “Paint as Pirosmani and Wine” took place in old town…
Celebrations of Independence Day and diplomatic relations at Bachkovo Monastery
On May 28, Honorary Consul Yuliy Nushev attended an event dedicated to the Independence Day of Georgia, the 30th anniversary of the establishment of…
Honorary Consul attended blessing ceremony of the Georgian Embassy with the King of Bulgaria
On May 4th, Honorary Consul of Georgia Yuliy Nushev attended a very special blessing ceremony of the new Embassy with the King of Bulgaria and former…
2021
Visit to the American University in Bulgaria
On November 10, Honorary Consul Yuliy Nushev and the Ambassador of Georgia to Bulgaria Tamara Liluashvili visited American University in Bulgaria -…
Georgian Cuisine Masterclass with the Ambassador of Georgia
With the support of Honorary Consul of Georgia Yuliy Nushev, the Ambassador of Georgia to the Republic of Bulgaria Tamara Liluashvili held a…
Meeting of the Association of Honorary Consuls in Bulgaria
A meeting of the Association of Honorary Consuls in Bulgaria was held on 28th of September, 2021 in Sofia, Hayatt Regency Hotel . The General…
Supporting winemaking in Georgia
The vine that was planted with VVINE in Honorary Consul Yuliy Nushev's name has turned 1 years old today, on June 25, 2021! Supporting viticulture of…
Georgian Culture at Francophone Festival “Soleil” in Sozopol
The Ambassador Tamara Liluashvili, the artist Giorgi Sisauri and Honorary Consul Yuliy Nushev at exhibitions „Hello, my name is Tbilisi“ and…
Celebrating the Independence Day of Georgia
G eorgian Feast By the initiative of the Embassy of Georgia in the Republic of Bulgaria and with the support of Honorary consul of Georgia in the…
2020
"Hello, my name is Tbilisi" is visiting Balchik
"Hello, my name is Tbilisi" is visiting Balchik The official opening of the Photo Exhibition "Hello, my name is Tbilisi" was on July 20th in Balchik…
Georgian students will receive scholarships to study at the American University in Bulgaria
A few days ago, the American University in Bulgaria and HE Yuliy Nushev, Honorary Consul of Georgia in the Republic of Bulgaria and Executive…
Yuliy Nushev Scholarship for Georgian students at AUBG
Since 2020 the American University in Bulgaria in Blagoevgrad has offered a scholarship named after Honorary Consul Yuliy Nushev. It is intended for…
"Particle of Paradise" - the art of calligraphy
The works of the world-famous Georgian artist Giorgi Sisauri are visiting our capital as a solo exhibition entitled "Georgian alphabet, calligraphy,…
Photo exhibition "Hello, my name is Tbilisi"
The Honorary Consul of Georgia in the Republic of Bulgaria, His Excellency Mr. Yuliy Nushev attended the opening of a photo exhibition organized by…
Invitation to a photo exhibition
2019
His Excellency Mr. Yuliy Nushev on a work visit to Georgia
Mr. Nushev, together with a delegation of representatives of the Bulgarian business, paid a working visit to Georgia from October 7 to 10. The main…
Conference of Honorary Consuls
On 14 and 15.10.2019 the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria organized a conference of honorary consuls of the Republic of…
Honorary Consul participated in the First Investment Forum for Eastern Partnership
The forum is a side event of the 16th International Conference in Batumi, which will be held in Batumi, Georgia on July 10-12, 2019. The event is…
Celebrating the national holiday of the United States
Mr. Yuliy Nushev took part in the meeting of the World Federation of Consuls (FICAC)
The Honorary Ambassador of Georgia to the Republic of Bulgaria, His Excellency Mr. Yuliy Nushev, was among the participants in the first meeting of…
First Eastern Partnership Investor Forum
The First Eastern Partnership Investors Forum will be held on July 10 and 11 in Batumi, Georgia. The event is part of the 16th edition of Batumi…
Reception in honor of Georgia's Independence Day
May 26, 2019 marks the 101st anniversary of Georgia's declaration of independence. On the occasion of the national holiday, the Ambassador of Georgia…
143 years since the April Uprising
On May 2, 2019 (April 20 in the old style) Bulgaria celebrated 143 years since the April uprising . This is one of the most significant events in the…
Business lunch at the Georgian Embassy
The Ambassador of Georgia, Her Excellency Ms. Tamara Liluashvili hosted a business lunch during the visit of the Minister of Economy of Georgia to…
Opening of the Honorary Consulate of Georgia in the Republic of Bulgaria
On March 15, the Honorary Consulate of Georgia was officially opened in Blagoevgrad - Bulgaria. The official event, held in the hall "September 22"…
The tradition of wine production in Georgia is over 700 years old
According to some historians, Georgia is the birthplace of wine production. Over the centuries, they have managed to preserve over 500 native…
Georgia will sign an agreement with Eurojust
Georgia will be the first country in the South Caucasus to sign an agreement with the EU agency Eurojust , which was set up in 2002 to help EU member…
The Ambassador of Georgia visited the American University in Bulgaria
The Ambassador of Georgia, Her Excellency Mrs. Tamara Liluashvili a> visited the American University in Bulgaria . There she met with the President…
Meeting with the Head of the Representation of the European Commission in Bulgaria
The Head of the Representation of the European Commission in Bulgaria, Mr. Ognyan Zlatev met with the Association of Honorary Consuls in Bulgaria…
Mr. Yuliy Nushev Became Association of Honorary Consuls of Bulgaria
At the end of last year, Mr. Julius Nushev was accepted as a member of the Association of Honorary Consuls in Bulgaria. "I am honored to have the…
2018
Salome Zurabishvili - the new President of Georgia
Salome Zurabishvili is the new president of Georgia. French-born Zurabishvili in the 2018 presidential election won with 59% of the vote against his…
Sukhishvili National Ballet will visit Bulgaria
National Ballet of Georgia "Sukhishvili" will visit Bulgaria. The world sensation - National Ballet of Georgia "Sukhishvili", with the special…
Bulgarian businessman Yuliy Nushev has announced his ambitious plans as Georgia's Honorary Consul
Recently, the Bulgarian businessman Yuliy Nushev was appointed Honorary Consul of Georgia in the Republic of Bulgaria. In an interview with Diplomat…
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COVID restrictions for traveling to Bulgaria for Georgians are lifted
According to the April 30, 2022 order of the Minister of Health of the Republic of Bulgaria, from May 1, 2022, all restrictions on entry into the…
Latest: conditions of entering Bulgaria for Georgian citizens
According to the March 30, 2022 order of the Minister of Health of the Republic of Bulgaria, from April 1 to May 15, 2022, to enter the territory of…
Georgia is moving from the "dark red zone" to the "red zone"
According to the March 9, 2022 order of the Minister of Health of the Republic of Bulgaria, from March 10, 2022, Georgia moved to the "red zone".…
New rules of entry to Bulgaria for Georgian citizens
According to the February 15, 2022 order of the Minister of Health of the Republic of Bulgaria, from February 17, 2022 Georgia will move to the "Dark…
Ease in travel regulations from Georgia to Bulgaria
According to the January 28, 2022 order of the Minister of Health of the Republic of Bulgaria, the rules of entry into the country from Georgia will…
Conditions of entering Bulgaria for Georgian citizens
Attention Georgian Citizens From January 7, 2022, the rules of entering Bulgaria have changed. According to the January 5, 2022 order of the Minister…
Entry Conditions From Georgia To Bulgaria
According to the order of the Minister of Health of the Republic of Bulgaria, the state of emergency in the country will last until March 31, 2022.…
Emergency State in Bulgaria, Travel Conditions for Georgian Citizens
According to the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Bulgaria, the state of emergency in the country will stay in place till March 31, 2022. The…
Attention Georgian Citizens Residing in Bulgaria!
According to the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Bulgaria, from September 7 to October 30, 2021 the country is strengthening COVID regulations.…
Attention Georgian Citizens!
According to the order of the Healthcare Ministry of the Republic of Bulgaria on August 27, the state of emergency in the country will last till…
Georgia - a war without casualties
Originally published on 03.04.2020 in newspaper Trud: https://trud.bg/грузия-война-без-жертви/
COVID-19
The Republic of Bulgaria declared a state of emergency from March 13 to April 13. It is possible to enter the territory only after a proper border…
Attention Georgian Citizens!
Georgian citizens permanently/temporarily residing or in transit in Bulgaria: Due to the spread of the coronavirus, the authorities of the Republic…