https://ge.honorary-consul.bg/en/news/Blagoevgrad, Republic of Bulgariaenhttps://ge.honorary-consul.bg/en/news/2026-georgia-mandatory-tourist-insurance/https://ge.honorary-consul.bg/en/news/2026-georgia-mandatory-tourist-insurance/Wed, 07 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMTSince 1 January 2026 every tourist entering Georgia must hold a valid health and accident insurance policy. The requirement comes from the Law of Georgia on Tourism and also applies to Bulgarian citizens travelling…https://ge.honorary-consul.bg/en/news/2026-ees-entry-exit-system-schengen/https://ge.honorary-consul.bg/en/news/2026-ees-entry-exit-system-schengen/Wed, 07 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMTSince 10 April 2026 the Entry/Exit System (EES) has been fully operational at all external borders of the Schengen area, including in Bulgaria. It has replaced passport stamping. The system applies to non-EU…https://ge.honorary-consul.bg/en/news/2026-etias-not-yet-in-operation/https://ge.honorary-consul.bg/en/news/2026-etias-not-yet-in-operation/Wed, 07 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMTETIAS is the new electronic travel authorisation for nationals of countries that can travel to the EU without a visa, including Georgia. It will be required for short stays in 30 European countries, including…https://ge.honorary-consul.bg/en/news/2026-bulgaria-adopts-euro/https://ge.honorary-consul.bg/en/news/2026-bulgaria-adopts-euro/Wed, 07 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMTSince 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 lev is no longer legal tender. For visitors from Georgia this means…https://ge.honorary-consul.bg/en/news/2026-capital-library-lit-for-georgia-independence-day/https://ge.honorary-consul.bg/en/news/2026-capital-library-lit-for-georgia-independence-day/Tue, 26 May 2026 09:00:00 GMTOn 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 Nushev wished peace, prosperity and unity to all Georgians around…https://ge.honorary-consul.bg/en/news/2026-tbilisi-garden-opened-in-sofia/https://ge.honorary-consul.bg/en/news/2026-tbilisi-garden-opened-in-sofia/Thu, 21 May 2026 09:00:00 GMTOn 21 May 2026 the renovated Tbilisi Garden was officially opened in Sofia’s Lozenets district. It bears the name of the Georgian capital, following the opening of a Sofia Garden in Tbilisi in March 2021. The event…https://ge.honorary-consul.bg/en/news/2026-passing-of-catholicos-patriarch-ilia-ii/https://ge.honorary-consul.bg/en/news/2026-passing-of-catholicos-patriarch-ilia-ii/Thu, 19 Mar 2026 09:00:00 GMTHis 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 since 1977. Honorary Consul Yuliy Nushev is deeply saddened by his…https://ge.honorary-consul.bg/en/news/2026-georgia-first-winter-olympic-medal/https://ge.honorary-consul.bg/en/news/2026-georgia-first-winter-olympic-medal/Tue, 17 Feb 2026 09:00:00 GMTAnastasiia Metelkina and Luka Berulava won a silver medal in figure skating at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, Georgia’s first-ever Winter Olympic medal. Honorary Consul Yuliy Nushev congratulated them on…https://ge.honorary-consul.bg/en/news/2025-zurab-khamashuridze-new-ambassador-of-georgia/https://ge.honorary-consul.bg/en/news/2025-zurab-khamashuridze-new-ambassador-of-georgia/Fri, 17 Oct 2025 09:00:00 GMTZurab Khamashuridze has been appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Georgia to the Republic of Bulgaria. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia announced the appointment in July 2025. On 2…https://ge.honorary-consul.bg/en/news/2024-bulgaria-full-schengen-member/https://ge.honorary-consul.bg/en/news/2024-bulgaria-full-schengen-member/Fri, 13 Dec 2024 09:00:00 GMTOn 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 decision was also announced by European Parliament President Roberta…https://ge.honorary-consul.bg/en/news/2024-memorial-ceremony-of-2008-war-at-bachkovo/https://ge.honorary-consul.bg/en/news/2024-memorial-ceremony-of-2008-war-at-bachkovo/Sat, 10 Aug 2024 09:00:00 GMTOn 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 Bachkovo (პეტრიწონი) Monastery with the blessinf of Bishop Sioniy and…https://ge.honorary-consul.bg/en/news/2024-georgia-reaches-euro-2024-last-16/https://ge.honorary-consul.bg/en/news/2024-georgia-reaches-euro-2024-last-16/Thu, 27 Jun 2024 09:00:00 GMTOn 26 June 2024 Georgia beat Portugal 2–0 at the European Football Championship in Germany. In their first-ever European Championship, Georgia qualified for the round of 16. Honorary Consul Yuliy Nushev congratulated…https://ge.honorary-consul.bg/en/news/2024-georgia-independence-day/https://ge.honorary-consul.bg/en/news/2024-georgia-independence-day/Sun, 26 May 2024 09:00:00 GMTOn 26 May Georgia celebrates its Independence Day. Honorary Consul Yuliy Nushev congratulated the Georgian people and paid tribute to their enduring spirit. Post on X: x.comhttps://ge.honorary-consul.bg/en/news/2024-documentary-ubermensch-in-blue-jeans-at-aubg/https://ge.honorary-consul.bg/en/news/2024-documentary-ubermensch-in-blue-jeans-at-aubg/Sat, 27 Apr 2024 09:00:00 GMTThe Honorary Consulate and the Embassy of Georgia in Bulgaria supported the screening of the short documentary “Übermensch in Blue Jeans” at the American University in Bulgaria. The screening was scheduled for 29…https://ge.honorary-consul.bg/en/news/2024-honorary-consul-on-work-visit-with-georgian-ambassador/https://ge.honorary-consul.bg/en/news/2024-honorary-consul-on-work-visit-with-georgian-ambassador/Thu, 11 Apr 2024 09:00:00 GMTOn April 10, Honorary Consul Yuliy Nushev accompanied Ambassador of Georgia Otar Berdzenishvili on a work trip to Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria. Mr. Nushev welcomed H.E. Otar Berdzenishvili in Honorary Consul’s office in…https://ge.honorary-consul.bg/en/news/2024-citizen-saint-georgia-oscar-submission/https://ge.honorary-consul.bg/en/news/2024-citizen-saint-georgia-oscar-submission/Mon, 15 Jan 2024 09:00:00 GMT“Citizen Saint” by director Tinatin Kajrishvili is Georgia’s official submission for Best International Feature Film at the 96th Academy Awards. The film was created in collaboration with Bulgarian studios. Trailer:…https://ge.honorary-consul.bg/en/news/2023-ambassador-of-georgia-on-bulgarian-national-tv/https://ge.honorary-consul.bg/en/news/2023-ambassador-of-georgia-on-bulgarian-national-tv/Tue, 21 Nov 2023 09:00:00 GMTOn November 21, H.E. Otar Berdzenishvili Ambassador of Georgia attended morning show 100% Будни on Bulgarian National Television (BNT). Honorary Consul Yuliy Nushev supported his appearance to talk about Georgian…https://ge.honorary-consul.bg/en/news/2023-new-travel-website-about-georgia/https://ge.honorary-consul.bg/en/news/2023-new-travel-website-about-georgia/Fri, 13 Oct 2023 09:00:00 GMTThe Georgian government is thrilled to launch brand new travel website - ultimate guide to the stunning landscapes, rich culture, and warm hospitality of Georgia. Explore everything Georgia has to offer here . Landing…https://ge.honorary-consul.bg/en/news/2023-conference-of-honorary-consuls-of-georgia-2023-in/https://ge.honorary-consul.bg/en/news/2023-conference-of-honorary-consuls-of-georgia-2023-in/Wed, 13 Sep 2023 09:00:00 GMTOn September 9-12, 2023, Honorary Consul Yuliy Nushev attended Conference of Honorary Consuls of Georgia in Batumi’s Sheraton Hotel. He received a warm welcome from Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Government of the…https://ge.honorary-consul.bg/en/news/2023-information-plaque-opening-at-bachkovo-monastery/https://ge.honorary-consul.bg/en/news/2023-information-plaque-opening-at-bachkovo-monastery/Mon, 03 Jul 2023 09:00:00 GMTOn Sunday, July 2, Honorary Consul Yuliy Nushev attended opening ceremony of the information plaque at Bachkovo Monastery (პეტრიწონის მონასტერი) which describes the history of the monastery starting from its founding in…https://ge.honorary-consul.bg/en/news/2023-francophone-festival-soleil-in-sozopol-2023/https://ge.honorary-consul.bg/en/news/2023-francophone-festival-soleil-in-sozopol-2023/Mon, 05 Jun 2023 09:00:00 GMTOn June 3-4, Honorary Consul Yuliy Nushev attended Francophone Festival Soleil 2023 in Sozopol. On June 3, new Ambassador of Georgia Otar Berdzenishvili and the Mayor of Sozopol Tihomi Yankiev addressed the public and…https://ge.honorary-consul.bg/en/news/2023-honorary-consul-met-with-the-new-ambassador-of/https://ge.honorary-consul.bg/en/news/2023-honorary-consul-met-with-the-new-ambassador-of/Mon, 03 Apr 2023 09:00:00 GMTToday, on April 3, Honorary Consul Yuliy Nushev met with newly appointed Ambassador of Georgia to the Republic of Bulgaria, Otar Berdzenishvili. They discussed the importance of Black Sea connectivity, existing P2P…https://ge.honorary-consul.bg/en/news/2023-meeting-with-ambassador-of-israel-at-ahcb/https://ge.honorary-consul.bg/en/news/2023-meeting-with-ambassador-of-israel-at-ahcb/Wed, 15 Feb 2023 09:00:00 GMTOn February 15, Honorary Consul Yuliy Nushev attended a meeting organized by the Association of Honorary Consuls in Bulgaria, part of the "Meaningful Meetings" series. This meeting’s special guest was H.E. Mr. Yoram…https://ge.honorary-consul.bg/en/news/2023-farewell-party-for-h-e-ambassador-tamara-liluashvili/https://ge.honorary-consul.bg/en/news/2023-farewell-party-for-h-e-ambassador-tamara-liluashvili/Sat, 28 Jan 2023 09:00:00 GMTOn January 27, Honorary Consul Yuliy Nushev attended a farewell gathering of H.E. Ambassador of Georgia Tamara Liluashvili as she is about to embark on a new journey. He expressed his gratefulness for the friendship,…https://ge.honorary-consul.bg/en/news/2023-premier-of-bulgarian-series-vyoa/https://ge.honorary-consul.bg/en/news/2023-premier-of-bulgarian-series-vyoa/Fri, 06 Jan 2023 09:00:00 GMTOn January 5, Honorary Consul Yuliy Nushev attended the premier of the new Bulgarian TV series "Вина.” The series were supported by Sofia Connect, Georgian Embassy in Bulgaria and Mr. Nushev personally. The 12-episode…https://ge.honorary-consul.bg/en/news/2022-farewell-party-for-the-ambassador-of-ukraine-vitaly/https://ge.honorary-consul.bg/en/news/2022-farewell-party-for-the-ambassador-of-ukraine-vitaly/Thu, 15 Dec 2022 09:00:00 GMTOn December 13, 2022 Honorary Consul Yuliy Nushev attended farewell party for the Ambassador of Urkaine Vitaly Moskalenko organized by the Ambassador of Georgia Tamara Liluashvili. The gathering was attended by the…https://ge.honorary-consul.bg/en/news/2022-xmas-cocktail-with-association-of-honorary-consuls-in/https://ge.honorary-consul.bg/en/news/2022-xmas-cocktail-with-association-of-honorary-consuls-in/Wed, 14 Dec 2022 09:00:00 GMTOn December 13, 2022 Honorary Consul Yuliy Nushev attended the Xmas cocktail event organized by the Association of Honorary Consuls in Bulgaria. At this event Mr. Nushev reconnected with his fellow Honorary Consuls,…https://ge.honorary-consul.bg/en/news/2022-yuliy-nushev-attends-conference-of-georgian-honorary-consuls/https://ge.honorary-consul.bg/en/news/2022-yuliy-nushev-attends-conference-of-georgian-honorary-consuls/Mon, 03 Oct 2022 09:00:00 GMTOn September 30 - October 3, Honorary Consul Yuliy Nushev attended a conference of Honorary Consuls of Georgia - Cooperation for Strong Partnership, with consuls from more than 50 countries participating in the event,…https://ge.honorary-consul.bg/en/news/2022-support-for-georgian-childrens-ensemble-at-bachkovo-monastery/https://ge.honorary-consul.bg/en/news/2022-support-for-georgian-childrens-ensemble-at-bachkovo-monastery/Thu, 29 Sep 2022 09:00:00 GMTIn collaboration with Embassy of Georgia to the Republic of Bulgaria, Honorary Consul Yuliy Nushev had a chance to support Irmisa, the children's ensemble of traditional Georgian singing and dancing from…https://ge.honorary-consul.bg/en/news/2022-general-assembly-of-honorary-consuls-of-bulgaria-2022/https://ge.honorary-consul.bg/en/news/2022-general-assembly-of-honorary-consuls-of-bulgaria-2022/Wed, 28 Sep 2022 09:00:00 GMTOn September 28 Honorary Consul Yuliy Nushev attended the annual meeting of the Association of Honorary Consuls in Bulgaria. He had a chance to reconnect with colleagues and discuss activities of the past year as well…