 Netanyahu: The friendship with Bulgaria is blossomingPrime Minister Netanyahu meets Bulgarian Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Ekaterina Zakharieva in Jerusalem. Bulgarian Prime Minister tests positive for COVID-19Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borissov will stay at home for any treatment after testing positive for coronavirus. Bulgarian court sentences two Hezbollah terrorists to life for attack on Israeli touristsBulgarian court sentences 2 Hezbollah terrorists in abstenia to life in prison for deadly bombing attack which killed five Israeli tourists. Bulgarian court to rule in 2012 Israeli bus bombing trialBulgarian court to rule Monday on 2012 terrorist attack on Israeli tourists which killed five Israelis, including a pregnant woman. Skies open to 'green' countries todayFirst flight to Bulgaria to take off from Ben Gurion today as travel to and from Europe without quarantine resumes in limited format. The skies open: These are the countries Israelis can fly toCoronavirus Cabinet approves first group of countries Israel can fly to and return from without going into isolation when they return. Jewish cemetery in Bulgaria vandalizedGravestones toppled, broken in 19th century Jewish cemetery in Shoumen. Bulgaria opens 1st Jewish school in over 20 yearsFounders of new school hope students will be 'proud of being Jewish.' Synagogue attacked in Bulgarian capitalVandal throws stones, breaks windows of Sofia Central Synagogue on Shabbat, days before International Holocaust Remembrance Day. 'We stand together in this battle against terrorism'Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu meets Bulgarian counterpart, says the two countries are working to jointly produce weapons systems. Bulgaria to open honorary consulate in JerusalemPM says Bulgaria committed to opening 'honorary consulate' in J'lem. 'I hope this will lead to opening of embassy in Jerusalem.' We appreciate your efforts against anti-SemitismPM Netanyahu meets with Bulgarian PM Borissov, thanks him for defending Israel in international forums. 'Israel has right to determine its capital'Although Bulgarian PM says Jerusalem can be recognized as Israel's capital, he emphasizes he won't transfer his country's embassy there. Bulgarian PM to visit IsraelBulgarian PM Borissov to arrive in Israel for 2-day visit, meeting with Israeli leaders and PA leader Hamdallah. Bulgarian tourists arrested for theftPolice arrest Bulgarian couple in Israel, find fake, stolen credit cards in their apartment. Israel, Bulgaria, to cooperate on technology and gas?PM Netanyahu and Bulgaria's Pres. Radev meet to discuss various economic issues, reinforce bilateral relations. The Lukov March: Neo-Nazis march through the streets of SofiaThe Lukov March - passive anti-Semitism permitted by Bulgaria’s constitutional loophole. Petition calls to ban annual neo-Nazi march in BulgariaWorld Jewish Congress calls on Bulgarian government to issue ban on march, held in Bulgarian capital annually since 2003. Trial of Burgas bombing suspects beginsTwo men allegedly linked to Hezbollah go on trial in absentia in Bulgaria over 2012 attack on Israeli tourists. Bulgaria adopts international definition of anti-SemitismBulgarian government adopts International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s definition of anti-Semitism, appoints coordinator to fight hate.Jewish monument vandalized in BulgariaMonument in the town of Vidin vandalized with Islamic symbols.Bulgarian Deputy PM: I 'horsed around' in Nazi camp in my youthValeri Simeonov admits to 'horsing around' with friends in Buchenwald death camp in the 1970s to defend party member who made Nazi salute. Neo-Nazi rally held in Bulgarian capital despite banAnnual neo-Nazi rally held in the capital of Bulgaria despite a municipal ban. Bulgarian Jews raise money for Muslim victims of train explosionBulgarian Jews donate $6,000 to victims of an explosion inside a heavily populated Muslim village. Trial of Burgas terror suspects delayedTrial over 2012 bombing of Israeli tourists in Bulgaria pushed back because of a procedural error.Bulgaria files charges in Burgas terrorist attackBulgarian prosecutors file charges against two accomplices of Burgas bomber who killed five Israelis in 2012. PFLP terrorist death 'not murder'Bulgarian prosecutor suggests death of wanted PFLP terrorist in February was probably not murder. Widow says Bulgaria covering up terrorist's deathWife of PFLP terrorist Omar Nayef, who died after being thrown from window of PA embassy in Bulgaria, accuses gov't of cover up.Plot thickens after mysterious death of terroristPalestinian Authority commission arrives in Bulgaria to investigate death of PFLP terrorist. But doctor claims suicide most likely. Lessons from the life and death of a Palestinian Arab terroristAmerican Jews could have done something about Nayef Zayed.Mystery grows over terrorist’s death in BulgariaPFLP terrorist wanted over 1986 murder of yeshiva student found dead in Bulgaria. Cause of death remains unclear. Wanted Palestinian terrorist killed in BulgariaNaif Zaid found dead at PA embassy in Bulgaria, 29 years after murdering yeshiva student in Jerusalem. PFLP blames Mossad. President Rivlin hails close ties with BulgariaTwo countries' close ties hailed, as Rivlin recalls how Bulgarian King saved Jews during the Holocaust, cooperation against terror today. Car bomb found in main Bulgarian airportVan loaded with explosive device found in international airport at capital city of Sofia, police hold controlled detonation. Bulgaria, Hungary May Buy Israeli Border FencesFaced with a wave of migrants from the Middle East and Africa, the countries may buy fences like Israel's barrier with Egypt. Youth Soccer Team gets Food Poisoned in BulgariaEntire team poisoned at Bulgarian soccer association facility, Israeli soccer head suspects attack after Hebrew singing for Shabbat. Israeli Players Attacked by Fans in BulgariaCSKA Sofia fans storm onto field, chase players from the Israeli club Ashdod. Good Enough for the EU: Hungary to Build 'Wall'Hungary building 13 foot (4 meter) high fence anyway – not to prevent terrorists from entering, but to keep out 3rd world job-seekers. MK Hazan Denies Scandalous Report of ExploitsFreshman Likud MK denies reports of using hard drugs and providing escorts while managing casino in Bulgaria before becoming MK. Bulgaria Charges 7 With Supporting ISISAn imam and six others detained in raids on homes and a mosque accused of planning attacks against Christianity. Bulgaria Cracks Down on Radical IslamistsBulgarian security forces raid homes and a mosque in southern Bulgaria, in a special operation aimed at uncovering radical Islamists. Bulgaria Names Bomber in Burgas AttackDNA test identifies Mohamad Hassan El-Husseini, a dual French and Lebanese citizen, born in Lebanon in 1989. Four Arrested in Vandalism of Bulgarian SynagogueGraffiti reading 'death to Jews' scrawled on fence outside largest Jewish synagogue; security footage leads to arrests. Plane Makes Unscheduled Stop for Violent PassengerAn El Al plane en route to Munich made an emergency landing to remove a violent passenger. Bulgarian PM Apologizes for Burgas Terror AttackOresharski promises to continue efforts on investigation; Netanyahu pegs blame on Iran's 'subcontractor' Hezbollah. Algerian Man Identified as Burgas Suicide BomberBomber has not been named, but did have close ties to Hezbollah, according to report. Bulgaria Prosecutor Confirms ID of Burgas BomberChief Prosecutor Sotir Tsartsarov confirms investigators have identified the perpetrator of the 2012 Burgas bombing.Bulgaria Identifies Bomber of Israeli Tour BusBulgarian media claim authorities finally identify Lebanese man who killed himself along with six others in 2012 Burgas bombing. Bulgaria Identifies Third Suspect in Burgas AttackBulgaria says it has identified another suspect in the attack that killed five Israelis in Burgas. Bulgaria: Trial by April for Burgas SuspectsBulgaria is planning to open a trial by April for two suspects in the attack that killed five Israeli tourists in Burgas. PA Wants EU to Protect NegotiationsPalestinian Foreign Minister called for international help in the new round of "serious and results-oriented” negotiations with Israel. Report: Burgas Bomb Smuggled from PolandThe detonator and remote control used in the Burgas attack were smuggled in from Poland, a newspaper reports.Hizbullah Paid $100K for Bulgaria AttackHizbullah wired almost $100,000 to two men wanted over Burgas attack that killed five Israeli tourists, according to Bulgarian media. Bulgaria Releases New Pictures of Burgas SuspectsSuspects are at large and had been spotted at several Black Sea resorts between June 28 and July 18 last year. Bulgaria: Protesters Trap MPs in ParliamentMinisters, MPs trapped for over eight hours as angry rioters block the exits.Bulgaria: No Backtrack over Burgas"Bulgaria has not revised its stance on the terrorist act," Foreign Minister Kristian Vigenin said. Bulgaria Refuses to Label Hizbullah 'Terrorists'Bulgaria refuses to designate Hizbullah "terrorist organization"; calls evidence "circumstantial", "not categorical". |
