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  • Bob Hemphill, CEO, AES Solar Energy and Ambassador Warlick AES Solar Energy Ready to Invest in Bulgaria

    On Wednesday, July 28th AES Solar Energy CEO Robert Hemphill and U.S. Ambassador James Warlick presented to the media an AES Solar Energy project which the American company is ready to launch in Bulgaria once it receives clearance from the Bulgarian government.

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  • Ambassador Warlick with Roma Children U.S. Ambassador Warlick Visits Successful Project

    On Saturday, July 24th, U.S. Ambassador James Warlick visited the town of Kavarna to see first-hand the successful projects that have helped improve the quality of life for the Roma neighborhood there.

  • U.S. Peace Corps Volunteers New PC Volunteers Swore-in to Serve in Bulgaria

    On Friday, July 23rd, eighty five U.S. Peace Corps Volunteers participated in a swearing-in ceremony which took place in the town of Vratsa. This was the 26th group of Peace Corps in Bulgaria that pledged to strengthen friendship and foster the understanding between the American and the Bulgarian people.

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for the Study of the United States Institute on U.S. National Security Policymaking

Call for Applications

"EC Report Shows Progress, But More Work Remains"
Statement by Ambassador James Warlick



Sec. Clinton's Intervention at Kabul Conference
Sec. Clinton: "Today’s conference represents a milestone in a long and difficult journey..."

Sec. Clinton's Intervention at Kabul Conference

Call for Proposals for "The Roles of Lobbyists"
The U.S. Embassy in Sofia invites not-for-profit and non-governmental organizations to submit proposals ...


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Kelly Degnan, Counselor for Political Affairs, U.S. Mission to NATO, at the Bulgarian Telegraph Agency- hosted seminar on NATO”s Communication Strategy on July 22 in Sofia.

U.S. Diplomat Discusses NATO’s Communication Strategy
On July 22, Counselor for Political Affairs at the U.S. Mission to NATO Kelly Degnan participated in a workshop “Communication Strategy for Understanding NATO’s Strategic Concept” with journalists and other guests hosted by the Regional Center for Euro-Atlantic Initiatives.

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Statement by Secretary Clinton
Release of International Court of Justice Advisory Opinion on Kosovo’s Declaration of Independence

In the first commercial LEED-certificated office building in Bulgaria

Tishman International Presents its First LEED Certified Building
Tishman International held a special press event to highlight the advantages if the Green Building concept and the benefits of having a LEED certificate on July 13. The event was held at the Sofia Airport Center’s newest Class A building which is the first commercial LEED-certificated office building in Bulgaria.

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U.S. and Bulgarian Military Renovate Zheravna Health Center
The Deputy Governor of Sliven, Mr. Hristo Karabekirov, and the Chief of the Office of Defense Cooperation - Sofia, Commander Mark Imblum, U.S. Navy, took part in a ribbon cutting ceremony for the renovated health center in the village of Zheravna.

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U.S. Ambassador: Bulgaria Has Important Strategic Decisions to Make
Trud Daily printed an interview with Ambassador Warlick in which he addressed the issues of diversification and transparency in the energy sector.

News from Consular Section

New Consular Fees in Effect on July 13, 2010
Changed fees for passports, immigrant visas and other consular services.

Fee Increase for Nonimmigrant Visas
Effective June 4, 2010, all applicants for nonimmigrant visas should pay the $140 fee at Union bank. Applicants for petition based visas will then be allowed to pay the difference at the U.S. Embassy through the Consular Cashier.

A New Online Application Form DS-160 for Nonimmigrant Visa
As of April 1, 2010 all nonimmigrant visa applicants applying in Sofia must use the new online application form DS-160. This application form will be mandatory for all applicants applying either through the regular online appointment system or those who do qualify for the Drop box procedure.

Guide to Earthquake Preparedness
This guide is designed to provide advice on how to prepare for such an event, as well as how to effectively deal with its aftermath.