Bulgaria–United Kingdom relations
Template:Short descriptionScript error: No such module "Infobox".Template:Template otherScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Bulgarian–British relations are bilateral relations between Bulgaria and the United Kingdom. Bulgaria has an embassy in London. the United Kingdom has an embassy in Sofia. Both countries are full members of NATO and the Council of Europe, with the United Kingdom giving full support to Bulgaria's applications to join NATO and the European Union. Bulgaria is a European Union member and the United Kingdom is a former European Union member.
Historical relations
Both countries established diplomatic relations in July 1879 as Bulgaria achieved its independence from the Ottoman Empire. The two were enemies during World War I, most of World War II, and the Cold War.[1][2]
Following the United Kingdom's withdrawal from the European Union, trade between the United Kingdom and European Union members such as Bulgaria has been governed by the EU–UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement since 1 January 2021.[3][4]
Political relations
A spy ring, including Bulgarian nationals in the UK, was uncovered in 2023, accused of spying for Russia. The group was involved in tracking political dissidents, including journalists and former politicians, as part of Russian intelligence operations. Several members were arrested.[5]
Embassies
Bulgaria has an embassy in London[6] and the United Kingdom has an embassy in Sofia.[7]
See also
- Foreign relations of Bulgaria
- Foreign relations of the United Kingdom
- Bulgarians in the United Kingdom
- Embassy of Bulgaria, London
- List of ambassadors of the United Kingdom to Bulgaria
References
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- ↑ Glenn Leonard, Economics, Diplomacy, and War: Britain and Bulgaria, 1936–38
- ↑ Canadian Journal of History (2012) 47#3 pp 597–622.
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Further reading
- Leonard, Glenn. "Economics, Diplomacy, and War: Britain and Bulgaria, 1936–38," Canadian Journal of History (2012) 47#3 pp 597–622.
External links
- Template:In lang Bulgarian embassy in London
- Template:In lang UK and Bulgaria - UK and the world - GOV.UK
- Template:In lang British embassy in Sofia
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