site.btaForeign Ministry Reminds Bulgarians Abroad of Crisis Centre Contacts after Tensions in Middle East

In connection with the latest escalation of tensions in the Middle East, the Bulgarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Thursday that Bulgarian citizens situated in countries in the affected region who need assistance should contact the Crisis Centre of the Foreign Ministry at crisis@mfa.bg or at +359 2 948 24 04, +359 2 971 38 56, +359 893 339 616. The Centre's fax number is +359 2 870 71 37.

Currently, Iran's airspace is closed, so no air travel out of the country is possible.

The situation in the State of Israel remains dynamic. The recommendations of the local authorities and those of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs should be followed.

Currently, Ben Gurion Airport and Haifa Airport are in full operation. Restrictions on the number of incoming and outgoing flights, the number of passengers and escorts at the airports have been lifted. Israeli airlines El Al, Israir and Blue Bird have resumed flights to Bulgaria.

Exit options remain open via the country's land border crossings as well as by sea.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, through the embassies in the region, continues to monitor the situation and will inform interested Bulgarians about the possibilities of leaving the danger zones.