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Once again, Student Association for the Study of International Relations held a very useful and intriguing event - "Student Model United Nations: The crisis in Ukraine." Of course, this would not have happened without the support of our partners from the UN Association in Bulgaria. The event was held within three days (10.03.2017-12.03.2017). During the first day, they were held two lectures: Ms Marina Vladimirova, senior expert in the „Training, research and project activities“at the Diplomatic Institute, on „Etiquette and Protocol“, conducted the first. The aim of the lecture was to acquaint the participants with the label must adhere to official events and protocol specifics. All participants were able to learn something new and were caught by the large amount of small details that underlie the behavior protocol. Nikolay Neykov, founder and member of the Control Board of the Association debate - Sofia, held the second lecture. Its theme was "Public Speaking". Mr. Neykov expose the audience some basic rules and concepts in public speaking, explaining the importance of the practice - "the more often the better."   The second day began with an introductory lecture by Asst. Prof. Dr. Boiko Valchev, a respected professor at the University of National and World Economy. The participants were presented chronologically all events surrounding the crisis in Ukraine, causes and affected. After the lecture began representing, the positions of delegations followed the adoption of the topics for debate. The essence of the model was debating between delegations and discussion of all positions. The debates were very interesting and full of emotions. Time exists even during heated debate and the delegates had to disband its board and return with renewed vigor on Sunday. The third day continued from where had finished second. After the delegates were all thought out options at night reached the climax - writing and submitting a draft resolution. It was a long and complex process, which was attended by all delegations synchronizing the necessary actions of the global community to create and maintain peace. All members of the council voted on the draft resolution. This event reached its epilogue - awarding the best delegation. Since the vote was a difference of only one vote - winners were two.   Although all were tired of the laborious effort, the reward was more than satisfactory - we have fun, to learn how the United Nations Security Council and enriched their "diplomatic" skills.

Every year IRRSA organized "Alumni meeting" to gather people affiliated years ago in the organization and members at the moment. This year it was held on 23.11.2016, the Hall 'Scientific advice'. There members had time to introduce themselves and tell what they do now, all together shared their experiences to each other and know each other. Freshman explained why they chose University of National and World Economy and asking questions that interest them for their future education. Older members had the opportunity to learn about recent events and learn about upcoming initiatives. At the end of the meeting was presented video clip covering the events held last year, which was also useful and occasion for smiles.

     On 21.02.2017 International Relations Research Student Association had the pleasure to greet the new ambassador of France – H.E. Éric Lebédel in the University of National and World Economy. The event was attended by Assoc.Prof.Dr. Igor Damyanov, Dean of Faculty of International Economy and Politics, Assoc.Prof.Dr. Andrey Georgiev, head of the International Relations Department, Assoc.Prof.Dr. Plamen Ralchev, Prof.Dr. Dinko Dinkov, Iliyan Krumov, chairman of IRRSA, and many students. The meeting was opened by the chairman of IRRSA Iliyan Krumov. He presented the biography of HE Éric Lebédel to students and teachers. HE Éric Lebédel Ambassador of France in Bulgaria from October 2016 His career is impressive rich: he was first secretary of the Embassy of France in Moscow, counselor at the French Embassy in the US, director in the department of "Strategic issues" by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, General Consul of France in Istanbul, worked at the International Secretariat of NATO in Brussels, the General Secretariat for national Defence. He was Permanent Representative of France to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe in Vienna, Ambassador of France in Finland Ambassador for strategic partnerships and others. He speaks English, Russian, Spanish, German, Turkish, Finnish. The Topic of the Lecture was „The future of EU and the bilateral relations between Bulgaria and France“. HE Éric Lebédel consider three key questions - "What is Europe now?", "France and Bulgaria - in which Europe?" And "What will be Europe?". He examined the historical facts in the bilateral relations between the two countries, he pointed out as an important geopolitical and political factor Bulgaria, as a country in the European Union. He highlighted Bulgarian progress, and confirmed that, now Bulgaria is seen as a country in Central Europe. French Ambassador to Sofia formulated key challenges for Bulgaria-terrorism, migration, relations with Turkey, relations with Russia, the Black Sea region. He pointed out that Bulgaria is one of the countries in which euro-skepticism and populism are weak. The European Union has many challenges that must deal with, as one of the main are Brekzit, relations with the new US administration, terrorism, the migration wave, and the development of Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership between the EU and the US. In his public lecture, HE Eric Lyobedel formulated three basic scenarios for the future of the EU. The first is a federal Europe, which he described as difficult and even impossible, the second, a "Europe of nations, in which strong prevails the sovereignty", the third most acceptable is the revival of the European idea. He ended his lecture by quoting the poem "Where is Bulgaria" Ivan Vazov "Do not underestimate you! Watch not only to the past, but to the future ". At the end of the discussion, teachers and students had the opportunity to ask questions.

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In connection with the upcoming presidential elections IRRSA took a video that has the purpose to invite the Bulgarians to make their choice because our vote matters. "Let's make our choice! Let's build Bulgaria together!"

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In May, some members of IRRSA visited the city of Strasbourg, where the European Parliament opened its doors to 7,000 young people from across Europe. The occasion was conducting youth festival, which allow participants to exchange ideas and perspectives on issues related to youth and the development of innovative solutions for the future. During the event were organized various activities with the aim of presenting the rich cultural diversity within the European Union. Each participant had to choose and prepare their individual program. Most - had great interest to educational games and discussions on various topics, where some of the participants were able to get feedback from parliamentary committees.   Besides education, the trip was very fun, because All have free time and failed to consider several museums and visit some of the sights of the city. Among the members of IRRSA were Boyan Stavrev, Dimitar Cherkezov, Martin Dimitrov, Spring Kostova, Bettina Lyudmilova, Eleonora Naumova and Lyudmila Petrova.

On May 15, 2016 (Sunday) at "scientific advice" hall was held Annual General Meeting of IRRSA. It started with an annual statement made by the President Boyan Stavrev on the activities of the Association and organized activities and events during the past academic year 2015-2016. After completion of the report, members had the opportunity to comment and express their opinion and assessment of past events. During the General Assembly among four candidates was elected the new chairman of the Association - Iliyan Krumov. He presented to the audience his ideas for the development of IRRSA and objectives it sets for future activities. President-elect formed a new Board members: Isabella Lazova- Vice President, Blagovesta Andonova- organizational secretary, Venelina Nikolova - treasurer, Proletina Kostova, Kristina Georgieva, Gabriela Petrova - members. Members of the Supervisory Board were elected Dimitar Cherkezov, Evelyn Boshnakova and Ralitsa Sirakova. At the end of the Annual General Meeting as a honorary members were accepted Boyan Stavrev and George Vulev. Boyan Stavrev was awarded the Plaque of Merit in managing the Association. After a long election day, members of IRRSA wished the new president and the formation team future success and fruitful work in the coming academic year.