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  • Ambassador Warlick with Roma Children (Photo: U.S. Embassy)

    Roma Children Perform “Survakane” Ritual

    In honor of the Roma New Year, Amalipe, a non-profit organization dedicated to Roma advancement and inclusion in Bulgarian society, organized a visit of Roma schoolchildren from Vidrare to the U.S. Embassy on January 13, 2012.

  • A man and his son see the bus in which Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat in 1955, a landmark in the civil rights movement. (AP Images)

    Black History Month

    Each February, Black History Month honors the struggles and triumphs of millions of American citizens over the most devastating obstacles as well as their contributions to the nation’s cultural and political life.

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    USA Elections in Brief

    This revised 2012 edition of USA Elections in Brief sketches the way primary and general elections work, not only the role of political parties, but also the nuts and bolts of voting machines and poll workers, opinion polls and campaign finance.

  • Ambassador Warlick (Photo: U.S. Embassy)

    Energy-saving Makeover of Residence of U.S. Ambassador

    On December 13, 2011, U.S. Ambassador James Warlick invited businessmen, government officials, and representatives from non-governmental organizations to take a first-hand look at the results of an energy efficiency makeover of his home.

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  • Ambassador Warlick Op-Ed on Shale Gas

    Last week Bulgaria made a decision on shale gas development that may have a profoundly negative effect on the future of its energy supply, investment climate, and economy.

  • Solicitation Announcement

    The Embassy of U.S.A has a requirement for a travel management services contractor. The Contractor shall be properly accredited and certified to sell international tickets on behalf of the airlines directly without subcontracting and shall provide corporate travel services for official domestic and international travel of Government employees and their dependents.

  • DCM Sutton Opens Marshall Center Conference

    On December 1, 2011, the Marshall Center alumni association in Bulgaria partnered with the Institute of Modern Politics to hold a conference at the National Institute of Justice: “Judiciary and Transparency Challenges in the Network Society.”

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  • Ambassador Warlick at the Forum
    Ambassador Warlick Attends NGO Forum

    On January 13, 2012, Ambassador Warlick cited the $600 million total U.S. assistance to Bulgarian non-government organizations (NGOs) over the past 17 years, in a meeting called by Tomislav Donchev, Minister for European Funds.  

  • Ambassador Warlick and Mayor of Sofia Yordanka Fandakova  (Photo: U.S. Embassy)
    Ambassador Warlick Presents Award at Green Municipality Foundation Ceremony

    On December 12, 2011, U.S. Ambassador James Warlick participated in the Green Municipality Award Ceremony organized by the Green Municipality Foundation.  

  • Bulgarian Defense Minister Anyu Angelov and General Walsh (Photo: U.S. Embassy)
    USAFE Commander Visits Bulgaria

    General Mark Walsh III, commanding officer of U.S. Air Force Europe, visited Bulgaria from November 30 – December 1, 2011 to discuss the excellent continued cooperation between the Bulgarian Air Force and the U.S. Air Force.  

  • Ambassador warlick at the Conference (Photo: U.S. Embassy)
    NALIS Project Links Bulgarian Academic Libraries

    On November 21, 2011, Ambassador Warlick joined David Ferriero, Chief Archivist of United States, David Darnton, Director of the Harvard University Library, and other distinguished American and Bulgarian guests at the regional conference of the National Academic Library Information System (NALIS). 

news from consular section

  • 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. 

  • Closure of Section

    Consular Section will be closed on January 26 (Thursday) and January 27 (Friday) 2012. 

  • Message for U.S. Citizens: 2012 Election Cycle – Begins Now

    Start thinking about your participation in the U.S. 2012 elections today! 

  • Change to Alien Non-Payment Provision for Non-US Citizen Social Security Benefit

    Effective with January 1, 2000, certain non United States citizens who are residents of Bulgaria will no longer have their benefits suspended when they are outside the U.S., living in Bulgaria, for over 6 months. To receive past due benefits or to start your payments, you must schedule an appointment at the Embassy by telephone at (02) 937 5100. 

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