Austria–Bulgaria relations explained

Diplomatic relations between Austria (then a part of Austria-Hungary) and Bulgaria were established in 1879.^[1] Austria has an embassy in Sofia and an honorary consulate in Burgas while Bulgaria has an embassy in Vienna and an honorary consulate in Salzburg.^[2]

Both countries are members of the European Union, Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe and the Council of Europe.

History

During World War II, Bulgarian prisoners of war were among Allied POWs held in the Stalag XVII-A German POW camp in German-annexed Austria.^[3]

In April 2005, President of Bulgaria Georgi Parvanov paid a state visit to Austria.^[4]

European Union

Austria joined the EU in 1995. Bulgaria joined the EU in 2007.

NATO

While Bulgaria became a member of NATO in 2004, Austria has never been a member of NATO.

Resident diplomatic missions

• Austria has an embassy in Sofia.
• Bulgaria has an embassy in Vienna.

See also

• Foreign relations of Austria
• Foreign relations of Bulgaria
• Bulgarians in Austria

External links

• Austrian Foreign Ministry: list of bilateral treaties with Bulgaria (in German only)

Notes and References

1. Web site: Österreich . Außenministerium der Republik . Двустранни отношения . 2022-07-19 . www.bmeia.gv.at . bg.
2. Web site: Österreich . Außenministerium der Republik . Австрийски институции . 2022-07-19 . www.bmeia.gv.at . bg.
3. Book: Megargee. Geoffrey P.. Overmans. Rüdiger. Vogt. Wolfgang. 2022. The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Encyclopedia of Camps and Ghettos 1933–1945. Volume IV. Indiana University Press, United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. 484. 978-0-253-06089-1.
4. Web site: Bulgariens Präsident von pünktlichem EU-Beitritt 2007 überzeugt . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20070822141415/http://www.hofburg.at/show_content2.php?s2id=168 . 22 August 2007 . 19 November 2008 . Federal President of the Republic of Austria . de . dmy-all.