Antisemitism in Bulgaria: Nine complaints in 2019, one prosecution, no convictions
For a second year running, no one was convicted of antisemitic crimes in Bulgaria in 2019, though the year saw
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Bulgarian Jews
Bulgarian Jews slam ultra-nationalist Deputy PM over ‘Soros’ comment
The Organization of the Jews in Bulgaria “Shalom” has expressed its deep concern about a statement by Bulgarian Deputy Prime
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Bulgaria court to consider application to de-register political party behind ‘Lukov March’
The Sofia City Court said that it has agreed to hear an application by the Prosecutor’s Office to cancel the
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Foreign Minister: Bulgarian government consistent against antisemitism, hate speech
The Bulgarian government pursues a consistent policy against antisemitism, xenophobia and hate speech, Foreign Minister Ekaterina Zaharieva said during a
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Bulgaria underlines new Israel FM’s Bulgarian roots in messages of congratulations
Bulgaria’s Foreign Minister Ekaterina Zaharieva has congratulated Gabi Ashkenazi on becoming Israel’s Foreign Minister, with Ashkenazi reciprocating with a message
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Israeli embassy, Bulgarian Jews hold online Yom HaShoah Holocaust commemoration
The embassy of the State of Israel and the Organization of the Jews in Bulgaria “Shalom” joined in marking Yom
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Bulgarian Jewish leader sues website for defamation
The president of the Organization of the Jews in Bulgaria “Shalom”, Associate Professor Alexander Oscar, is lodging court action for
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1943 rescue of Bulgarian Jews, deportations from ‘new lands’ commemorated in Sofia
At an annual ceremony in Sofia on March 10, tribute was paid to those who in 1943 rescued the Bulgarian
Read moreBulgarian Jewish organisation Shalom speaks out against Lukov March
The Organization of the Jews in Bulgaria “Shalom” has expressed its strong condemnation and opposition to the holding of the
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