News and events // Last updated: 02.5.2012 г. //

For a second year the Bulgarian newspaper Capital organized a conference focusing on the benefits for the business, the state and society from turning towards Green Economy. The event was under the patronage of the Bulgarian Ministry of Environment and Water, the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Sofia, Innovation Norway and the World Bank. The event was a successful platform for debate, exchange of...

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News and events // Last updated: 11.4.2012 г. //

The Royal Norwegian Embassy will participate in the “Green Days” event organized by the Bulgarian Association of Alternative Tourism. The event will take place in front of the Bulgarian National Theatre “Ivan Vazov” in the period 20 – 22 April 2012. The focus of the event will be the green initiatives and businesses, as well as green destinations, health and responsible behavior.

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News and events // Last updated: 24.1.2012 г. //

Norway is a modern society characterised by a high standard of living and high quality welfare services. This kind of economic and social model is also typical for our Nordic neighbours, and is often referred to as the Nordic model.

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News and events // Last updated: 10.1.2012 г. //

H.E. Tove Skatrstein paid an official visit to the Municipality of Pleven. During the visit the Ambassador of Norway and the new mayor of Pleven discussed the EEA and Norway Grants financial mechanisms to Bulgaria and the possibilities for bilateral cooperation.

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News and events // Last updated: 08.12.2011 г. //

A Norwegian Gala-Dinner under the patronage of H.E. Tove Skarstein was held in Sofia on the 30th of November 2011. The event was organized by the Bulgarian Union Club – an entity established over 100 years ago in order to gather politicians, diplomats and representatives of major businesses.

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News and events // Last updated: 13.2.2012 г. //

The trade relations between Norway and Bulgaria showed a significant positive growth in 2011. The preliminary data for the period January - November 2011, compared to the same period of the previous year, show that Norwegian export to Bulgaria increased with 50% in 2011 reaching 11.7 mln. Euro. The import to Norway increased with 56.1% amounting 33.4 mln. Euro. The turnover (for the above...

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News and events // Last updated: 24.1.2012 г. //

Norway is famous for its deep fjords, snow-covered mountains, cold waters – and the best seafood in the world! The expansive sea areas of the Norwegian coast are ideal for harvesting seafood. The waters here are very cold and as a result, seafood grows slowly and is extra tasty and juicy.

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News and events // Last updated: 12.12.2011 г. //

A Norwegian Business Meeting took place at the Royal Norwegian Embassy on the 8th of December. All the Norwegian–related companies were invited at the Embassy to discuss the possibilities for cooperation between the Embassy and the business in order to increase the bilateral trade between Norway and Bulgaria.

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Ms. Dagfrid Hjorthol - Charge d'affaires a.i. of the Norwegian Embassy
News and events // Last updated: 11.11.2011 г. //

A two-days conference on energy efficiency and renewable energy organized by the newspaper “Capital” was held in Sofia on 7th and 8th November under the patronage of the Royal Norwegian Embassy, Innovation Norway, the Bulgarian Ministry of Regional Development and Public Works, the Bulgarian Ministry of Economy, Energy and Tourism and the Polish Presidency of the EU.

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