This page will list the various republican heads of state of Bulgaria, as well as leaders of Bulgaria's communist party during the time when it played the "leading role" in the Bulgarian state. Georgi Sedefchov Parvanov (Bulgarian: ) (born 28 June 1957) has been president of Bulgaria since 22 January 2002. ... The Bulgarian Socialist Party (Bulgarian: Bălgarska Socialističeska Partija or Българска социалистическа партия) (BSP or БСП) is a political party in Bulgaria and successor to the Bulgarian Communist Party. ... Chairmen of the Council of Ministers, 1879-1991 Prime Ministers, 1991-present See also History of Bulgaria Politics of Bulgaria List of Bulgarian monarchs List of Presidents of Bulgaria Categories: Lists of office-holders | Prime Ministers of Bulgaria ... Sergey Dmitrievich Stanishev (Bulgarian: Сергей Станишев) (born May 5, 1966), Bulgarian politician, is Chairman of the Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP). ... The Bulgarian Socialist Party (Bulgarian: Bălgarska Socialističeska Partija or Българска социалистическа партия) (BSP or БСП) is a political party in Bulgaria and successor to the Bulgarian Communist Party. ... The Council of Ministers building in central Sofia The Council of Ministers (Bulgarian: , Ministerski savet) is the main authority of the executive power in the Republic of Bulgaria. ... The National Assembly of Bulgaria (Bulgarian: Народното събрание, transliterated: Narodno Sabranie) is the unicameral parliament and body of the legislative of the Republic of Bulgaria. ... Georgi Pirinski Georgi Pirinski (Георги Пирински) is a Bulgarian politician of the Bulgarian Communist Party and after 1990 of the Bulgarian Socialist Party. ... The Bulgarian Socialist Party (Bulgarian: Bălgarska Socialističeska Partija or Българска социалистическа партия) (BSP or БСП) is a political party in Bulgaria and successor to the Bulgarian Communist Party. ... This article lists political parties in Bulgaria. ... Elections in Bulgaria gives information on election and election results in Bulgaria. ... Since 1999 Bulgaria is divided into 28 oblasts (provinces or regions) that correspond aproximatly to the 28 okrugs that existet before 1987. ... Municipalities of Bulgaria The provinces of Bulgaria are divided into municipalities (община, obshtina). ... In the early 2000s, human rights in Bulgaria generally had been rated highly. ... Bulgaria has generally good relations with its neighbors and has proved to be a constructive force in the region under socialist and democratic governments alike. ... Meglena Kuneva Meglena Kuneva (Bulgarian: ) is a Bulgarian and European politician. ... The National Movement Simeon II (Bulgarian: Национално движение Симеон Втори or Nacionalno Dviženie Simeon Vtori) is a political party in Bulgaria, the vehicle of Simeon Borisov Sakskoburggotski, the deposed Tsar of Bulgaria and former Prime Minister. ... Information on politics by country is available for every country, including both de jure and de facto independent states, inhabited dependent territories, as well as areas of special sovereignty. ...

Flag of the President of Bulgaria

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Georgi Sedefchov Parvanov (Bulgarian: ) (born 28 June 1957) has been president of Bulgaria since 22 January 2002. ... The Bulgarian Socialist Party (Bulgarian: Bălgarska Socialističeska Partija or Българска социалистическа партия) (BSP or БСП) is a political party in Bulgaria and successor to the Bulgarian Communist Party. ... Petar Stefanov Stoyanov (Bulgarian: ) (born May 25, 1952) was President of Bulgaria from 1997 until 2002. ... Reneta Indzhova (born 6 July 1953 in Nova Zagora) is a leading Bulgarian politician and, whilst serving as interim Prime Minister, became the countrys first female head of government. ...

Heads of State

The president's office in downtown Sofia

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Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (2560 × 1920 pixel, file size: 3. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (2560 × 1920 pixel, file size: 3. ... Position of Sofia in Bulgaria Coordinates: Country Bulgaria Province Sofia-City Government  - Mayor Boyko Borisov Area  - City 1,349 km²  (520. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 450 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (1920 × 2560 pixel, file size: 3. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 450 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (1920 × 2560 pixel, file size: 3. ...

Chairman of the Provisional Presidency, 1946-1947

• Vasil Kolarov 15 September 1946 - 9 December 1947

Vasil Petrov Kolarov (July 16, 1877 January 23, 1950) was a Bulgarian communist political leader. ... September 15 is the 258th day of the year (259th in leap years). ... 1946 (MCMXLVI) was a common year starting on Tuesday. ... December 9 is the 343rd day (344th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1947 (MCMXLVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1947 calendar). ...

Chairmen of the Presidium of the National Assembly, 1947-1971

• Mincho Neichev 9 December 1947 - 27 May 1950
• Georgi Damyanov 27 May 1950 - 27 November 1958
• Dimitur Ganev 30 November 1958 - 20 April 1964
• Georgi Traikov 23 April 1964 - 7 July 1971

Mincho Naichev (1897–1956) was a Bulgarian Communist political figure. ... December 9 is the 343rd day (344th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1947 (MCMXLVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1947 calendar). ... May 27 is the 147th day (148th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar, with 218 days remaining. ... 1950 (MCML) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ... Georgi Purvanov Damyanov (September 23, 1892 November 27, 1958) was a Bulgarian communist politician. ... May 27 is the 147th day (148th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar, with 218 days remaining. ... 1950 (MCML) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ... November 27 is the 331st day (332nd in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1958 (MCMLVIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Dimitur Vurbanov Ganev (October 28, 1898 - April 20, 1964) was a Bulgarian communist politician. ... November 30 is the 334th day (335th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar, with 31 days remaining. ... April 20 is the 110th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (111th in leap years). ... 1964 (MCMLXIV) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1964 calendar). ... Georgi Traykov Girovski, also known as Georgi Traikov (1898-1975), was a Bulgarian communist politician. ... April 23 is the 113th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (114th in leap years). ... July 7 is the 188th day of the year (189th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 177 days remaining. ... 1971 (MCMLXXI) was a common year starting on Friday. ...

Chairmen of the State Council, 1971-1990

• Todor Zhivkov 8 July 1971 - 16 June 1976
• Todor Zhivkov 16 June 1976 - 18 June 1981
• Todor Zhivkov 18 June 1981 - 18 June 1986
• Todor Zhivkov 18 June 1986 - 17 November 1989
• Petar Mladenov 17 November 1989 - 3 April 1990

Todor Hristov Zhivkov (Bulgarian: Toдор Xpиcтoв Живков; pronounced ; September 7, 1911–August 5, 1998) was the Communist leader of Bulgaria from March 4, 1954 until November 10, 1989. ... July 8 is the 189th day of the year (190th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 176 days remaining. ... 1971 (MCMLXXI) was a common year starting on Friday. ... June 16 is the 167th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (168th in leap years), with 198 days remaining. ... 1976 (MCMLXXVI) was a leap year starting on Thursday. ... Todor Hristov Zhivkov (Bulgarian: Toдор Xpиcтoв Живков; pronounced ; September 7, 1911–August 5, 1998) was the Communist leader of Bulgaria from March 4, 1954 until November 10, 1989. ... June 16 is the 167th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (168th in leap years), with 198 days remaining. ... 1976 (MCMLXXVI) was a leap year starting on Thursday. ... June 18 is the 169th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (170th in leap years), with 196 days remaining. ... 1981 (MCMLXXXI) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Todor Hristov Zhivkov (Bulgarian: Toдор Xpиcтoв Живков; pronounced ; September 7, 1911–August 5, 1998) was the Communist leader of Bulgaria from March 4, 1954 until November 10, 1989. ... June 18 is the 169th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (170th in leap years), with 196 days remaining. ... 1981 (MCMLXXXI) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... June 18 is the 169th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (170th in leap years), with 196 days remaining. ... 1986 (MCMLXXXVI) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Todor Hristov Zhivkov (Bulgarian: Toдор Xpиcтoв Живков; pronounced ; September 7, 1911–August 5, 1998) was the Communist leader of Bulgaria from March 4, 1954 until November 10, 1989. ... June 18 is the 169th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (170th in leap years), with 196 days remaining. ... 1986 (MCMLXXXVI) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 17 November is also the name of a Marxist group in Greece, coinciding with the anniversary of the Athens Polytechnic uprising. ... 1989 (MCMLXXXIX) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Petar Toshev Mladenov (Bulgarian: ) (August 22, 1936 - May 31, 2000) was a Bulgarian communist diplomat and politician. ... 17 November is also the name of a Marxist group in Greece, coinciding with the anniversary of the Athens Polytechnic uprising. ... 1989 (MCMLXXXIX) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... April 3 is the 93rd day of the year (94th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 272 days remaining. ... MCMXC redirects here; for the Enigma album, see MCMXC a. ...

Presidents, 1990-present

• Petar Mladenov 3 April - 6 July 1990
• Zhelyu Zhelev 1 August 1990 - 22 January 1992
• Zhelyu Zhelev 22 January 1992 - 22 January 1997
• Petar Stoyanov 22 January 1997 - 22 January 2002
• Georgi Parvanov 22 January 2002 - 22 January 2007
• Georgi Parvanov 22 January 2007 -

Petar Toshev Mladenov (Bulgarian: ) (August 22, 1936 - May 31, 2000) was a Bulgarian communist diplomat and politician. ... April 3 is the 93rd day of the year (94th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 272 days remaining. ... July 6 is the 187th day of the year (188th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 178 days remaining. ... MCMXC redirects here; for the Enigma album, see MCMXC a. ... Zhelyu Mitev Zhelev (Bulgarian: ) (born March 3, 1935) is a Bulgarian politician and former dissident who was President of Bulgaria from 1990 to 1997. ... August 1 is the 213th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (214th in leap years), with 152 days remaining. ... MCMXC redirects here; for the Enigma album, see MCMXC a. ... January 22 is the 22nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1992 (MCMXCII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday. ... Zhelyu Mitev Zhelev (Bulgarian: ) (born March 3, 1935) is a Bulgarian politician and former dissident who was President of Bulgaria from 1990 to 1997. ... January 22 is the 22nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1992 (MCMXCII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday. ... January 22 is the 22nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1997 (MCMXCVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Petar Stefanov Stoyanov (Bulgarian: ) (born May 25, 1952) was President of Bulgaria from 1997 until 2002. ... January 22 is the 22nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1997 (MCMXCVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... January 22 is the 22nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... For album titles with the same name, see 2002 (album). ... Georgi Sedefchov Parvanov (Bulgarian: ) (born 28 June 1957) has been president of Bulgaria since 22 January 2002. ... January 22 is the 22nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... For album titles with the same name, see 2002 (album). ... January 22 is the 22nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the Anno Domini era. ... Georgi Sedefchov Parvanov (Bulgarian: ) (born 28 June 1957) has been president of Bulgaria since 22 January 2002. ... January 22 is the 22nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the Anno Domini era. ...

See also

• History of Bulgaria
• Politics of Bulgaria
• List of Bulgarian monarchs
• List of Prime Ministers of Bulgaria