2012 International Religious Freedom Report
Secretary of State John Kerry released the 2012 International Religious Freedom Report at 11:30 a.m. EDT on Monday, May 20, 2013, at the U.S. Department of State. Remarks | Bulgaria
"Let's Leave Homophobia out of the Game!"
Deputy Chief of Mission Bryan Dalton spoke at the opening of the "Let's Leave Homophobia out of the Game!" photo exhibit at the Mall of Plovdiv on May 17.
PAO Meets YES Exchange Participants from Bulgaria
Bulgaria PAO Elizabeth Fitzsimmons met with the five Bulgarian participants in the Kennedy Lugar YES exchange for the 2013-2014 Academic year and their parents at the American Corner in Sofia.
Bulgarian National English Spelling Bee 2013
The finals of the Bulgarian National English Language Spelling Bee were a 4 hour nail biter as the last 30 of 5700 spellers nationwide faced off to determine who would be champion.
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Capital Literature (20-29 May, 2013)
An advanced discussion among writers of fiction in Bulgarian and English, this gathering hosts fiction writers from Bulgaria and from English-speaking countries, including but not limited to the U.S. and the U.K. All participants are selected on a competitive basis.
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U.S. Government Partners with Sliven Municipality to Fund Kindergarten Construction in Trapoklovo
The U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Bulgaria, Marcie B. Ries, Acting Regional Governor Hristo Karabekirov, and Mayor of Sliven Kolyo Milev opened the new kindergarten facility in the village of Trapoklovo, Sliven region.
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American University in Bulgaria 2013 Commencement
Ambassador Marcie B. Ries and Counselor for Public Affairs Elizabeth Fitzsimmons traveled to Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria for the opening of the American University in Bulgaria (AUBG) 2013 Commencement weekend on May 10, 2013.
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Ambassador Meets with Commandant Award Winner
Ambassador Marcie B. Ries met with Sergeant Borislav Domenikov to congratulate him on being the first international recipient of the prestigious Commandant Award from the Kisling Non-Commissioned Officer Academy (NCOA).
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Fulbright English Teachers Share Experiences
PAO Elizabeth Fitzsimmons addresses the Fulbright English Teaching Assistants who gathered in Sofia to share best practices in teaching and mentoring.
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Worldwide Caution
The Department of State has issued this Worldwide Caution to update information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions and violence against U.S. citizens and interests throughout the world. U.S. citizens are reminded to maintain a high level of vigilance and to take appropriate steps to increase their security awareness. This replaces the Worldwide Caution dated July 18, 2012, to provide updated information on security threats and terrorist activities worldwide.
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The U.S. Embassy Introduces New Visa Processing Procedures for Nonimmigrant Visas
As of September 13, 2012, the U.S. Embassy in Sofia is transitioning to a new appointment system and document pick-up service, with an expanded call center for scheduling appointments and making general inquiries. This system is being implemented worldwide and includes all services in one fee.
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Worldwide Travel Alert
The Department of State has issued this Worldwide Caution to update information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions and violence against U.S. citizens and interests throughout the world. U.S. citizens are reminded to maintain a high level of vigilance and to take appropriate steps to increase their security awareness.
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