The Macedonian national flag has been removed from the stand outside the Bulgarian consulate in Bitola.
The flags of the European Union, NATO and Bulgaria are still flown at a full-mast.
Bulgarian Consul General Ilijan Karamanov made no comments as to the reasons for removal of the Macedonian flag, saying he will give additional details later upon a written request.
Interior Ministry sources told Makfax news agency that the consulate is an extra-territorial zone and Bulgaria has no obligation to put Macedonian flag outside its consulate.
It's a free-will assessment and a matter of good will of countries with consular offices in Macedonia, Interior Ministry representative said.
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