News - United Kingdom, London, Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria

The Bulgarian language, the Cyrillic alphabet and Bulgaria’s traditions were presented to hundreds of pupils from British schools as part of the European Day of Languages, held at Sinfonia Smith Square in London.

On 19 May this year, at the initiative of the Bulgarian Embassy in London, a wreath-laying ceremony was organized to commemorate the 128th anniversary of the death of British Prime Minister William Gladstone and the 150th anniversary of the April Uprising. William Gladstone remains in history as the most prominent British politician to have raised a strong voice in support of the Bulgarian cause for freedom and independence.

On May 18th, the Bulgarian Embassy in London and the APPG on Bulgaria organised ​​an event in Westminster on the theme “Discover Bulgaria through Language and Flavours”. The event was dedicated to the Day of the Holy Brothers Saints Cyril and Methodius, the Bulgarian alphabet, education and culture and Slavic literature and aimed to present the history of the Bulgarian language and alphabet, to promote the Friendship Group on Bulgaria and to attract support for the introduction of A-level and GCSE exams in Bulgarian in British schools. Ambassador Tihomir Stoytchev and Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Bulgaria, James Asser, addressed the participants.

Alumni of the American College of Sofia who currently live and work in the United Kingdom gathered for their first reunion at the Embassy in London.

On March 10 this year, the Bulgarian stand at the London Book Fair was officially opened by Ambassador Tihomir Stoytchev. Bulgaria participated for the third consecutive year in this prestigious international exhibition. The London Book Fair is among the leading global events in the field of publishing and provides a platform for cultural exchange and professional cooperation. The forum brings together writers, poets, translators, publishers, and literary critics from around the world, who discuss new projects and opportunities for partnership in literature and publishing.

The Embassy of Bulgaria in London marked with an official reception the 148th anniversary of the Liberation of Bulgaria and the restoration of Bulgarian statehood. This year is particularly significant for the Bulgarian people, as it also marks 150 years since the heroic epic of the April Uprising.

Ambassador Tihomir Stoytchev met with Stephen Doughty, Minister of State for Europe, North America and the Overseas Territories in the Foreign Office.

Ambassador Tihomir Stoytchev met with Dame Karen Bradley, DBE, MP for Staffordshire Moorlands at the UK Parliament and Chair of the Home Affairs Committee. She also serves as Chair of the APPG on Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery.

Ambassador Tihomir Stoytchev met with the Chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee at the Parliament of the United Kingdom the Rt Hon Emily Thornberry. Тhe Conservative party MP for Maldon constituency the Rt Hon Sir John Whittingdale and the Labour MP for Bolton West Mr. Phil Brickell also attended.