Embassy Events 2009
Cleveland Mayor Leads Delegation to Meet with Bulgarian Business Community
November 18, 2009 During the week of November 15, Cleveland, Ohio Mayor Frank Jackson led a business delegation to Bulgaria where they met with Bulgarian government and municipal officials, members of parliament and representatives of the Bulgarian business community.
International Education Week
November 16, 2009 International Education Week is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. This joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education is part of our efforts to promote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment.
Health Centers Welcome U.S. Military Support
November 13, 2009 On Tuesday, November 10, military officers from the U.S. Embassy Office of Defense Cooperation (ODC) participated in two ribbon-cutting ceremonies which marked the completion to renovations to the health centers in the village of Zheravna and the town of Kermen.
CAO Announces American Films at 23rd Kinomania Film Festival
November 5, 2009 CAO Sherry Keneson-Hall helped kick-off the 23rd Annual Kinomania Film Festival in Sofia on November 5th during the festival’s official press conference.
"The Time for Central Europe Has Come"
October 22, 2009 This was the message from Vice President Joseph Biden at a speech in Bucharest, Thursday, October 22. Speaking to an overflow audience of students at the University of Bucharest Central Library, but directed to the whole of Central Europe, the Vice President called on the youth of Central and Eastern Europe.
Renowned Jazz Musician Randy Brecker Returns to Bulgaria after 21 years
October 9, 2009 On a fall evening in a perfect setting for jazz, renowned American trumpeter Randy Brecker joined the Ventzi Blagoev Band for an unforgettable event at the Plovdiv concert hall on October 9 as part of the International Festival Plovdiv Jazz Nights 2009.
Ambassador Ordway Addresses Topical Issues on Popular bTV Morning Show
October 9, 2009 Ambassador John Ordway, Chargé d’Affaires of the U.S. Embassy in Sofia, took part in bTV’s Morning Show “Tazi Sutrin” on Friday, October 9th. During the 15-minute live segment, Ambassador Ordway answered questions that covered issues ranging from the new government, corruption, and visas.
U.S. Federal Judge Addresses Legal Issues in a News Conference in Sofia
October 8, 2009 U.S. Federal Judge John R. Tunheim took part in a lively and very informative discussion with representatives of the Bulgarian print and electronic media.
PM Borissov Praises Novo Selo Training Opportunities
October 8, 2009 Bulgarian PM Boyko Borissov, Defense Minister Nikolay Mladenov, Ambassador John Ordway (Chargé d’Affaires) and the Commander of U.S. Army Europe General Carter Ham observed the joint training of Bulgarian and U.S. troops at the Novo Selo Training Area near Sliven.
U.S. Energy Expert Edward Chow Meets Bulgarian Energy Community
October 6, 2009 On October 5th and 6th, Edward Chow from the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington D.C. visited Bulgaria at the invitation of the U.S. Embassy in Sofia and in support of the Government of Bulgaria’s request to hear from independent energy experts.
St. Nicholas Wind Park Opens in Northeastern Bulgaria
October 6, 2009 The Chargé d’Affaires of the U.S. Embassy in Sofia Ambassador John Ordway opened Tuesday, October 6th, the largest wind farm in Bulgaria - St. Nicholas Wind Park near the town of Kavarna. The AES-Geo Power investment will commence operation in early 2010 thus doubling the current capacity of wind power generation in Bulgaria.
Ambassador Ordway’s Welcomes U.S. AmGen Company to Bulgaria
October 5, 2009 On Friday, October 2nd, Ambassador John Ordway delivered opening remarks at a ceremony held to commemorate AmGen’s officially opening its operations in Bulgaria. AmGen is the world’s leading biotechnology company, and announced last Friday its intention to expand its clinical presence and commercial operations in Bulgaria.
Multi-Country Research Fellowship Program, 2009 - 2010
October 5, 2009 The Council of American Overseas Research Centers (CAORC) Multi-Country Fellowship Program supports advanced regional or trans-regional research in the humanities, social sciences, or allied natural sciences.
American Corner Host First Concert During AmBul Music Festival in Sofia
October 3, 2009 The American Corner in Sofia played host to its first concert on Saturday, October 3rd with the opening act of the 2009 AmBul Festival of American and Bulgarian music. “Secret Weapons,” the Clarinet Quintet of the USAFE Band, played a free concert for a full house of more than 80 Bulgarians.
DCM Susan Sutton Participates in the Launch of a New Kraft Foods Unit
October 2, 2009 DCM Suson Sutton welcomed guests at a function to mark the opening of the new Kraft Foods chocolate production line in the town of Svoge.
Ambassador Ordway at the Plovdiv Technical Fair
October 1, 2009 Ambassador Ordway visited the booths of Bulgarian exhibitors, representing U.S. companies, on Monday, September 28th.
Joint Task Force-East Organizes a Free of Charge Contractor’s Symposia
September 29, 2009 Joint Task Force-East would like to extend an invitation to Bulgarian companies to attend its Contractor’s Symposium in Yambol and Sliven in October. The symposium aims to educate contractors on the acquisition process and how to submit quality proposals; to develop a vendor’s list for supplies, services and construction for the military ...
U.S. Contributes $6 Million to EITI
September 24, 2009 The United States enhanced its ability to promote revenue transparency around the world by contributing $6 million to the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) trust fund facility. The contribution is part of the administration’s commitment to foster good governance and cultivate effective development in resource-rich countries.
U. S. Agency Awards Grant to Support Healthcare in Bulgaria
September 14, 2009 On September 11, the U.S. Trade and Development Agency awarded a grant to United Medical EAD (United Medical) to assist the company in evaluating its expansion plans in Bulgaria. The $268,825 grant was conferred during a signing ceremony held at Hilton Hotel in Sofia.
U.S. Embassy Celebrates 25th Edition of Apollonia Festival with American Jazz
September 4, 2009 The Ari Roland Quartet gave a sell out concert at the OBB Club in Sozopol on Friday, September 4th in celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Apollonia Festival. The concert was sponsored by the U.S. Embassy in Sofia and featured classic hits such as “It Don’t Mean a Thing,” “Somewhere Over the Rainbow,” and “Summertime.”
Free concert in Sofia with an American Jazz Quartet
September 1, 2009 Come celebrate the end of summer with a free concert by the Ari Roland Quartet sponsored by the U.S. Embassy in Sofia. The concert will be on Sunday, September 6 at 5 p.m. at the band-shell in the Borissova Gradina.
Ambassador Ordway Pledges America’s Support for Police Reform in Bulgaria
August 25, 2009 During the official opening of a roundtable event held today on police reform, Ambassador Ordway pledged U.S. support for this “latest and most necessary round of reform”.
Thousands Enjoy Live American Music at Bansko Festival
August 13, 2009 An estimated crowd of 3,000 gathered in the main square in Bansko on Thursday, August 13th for the final concerts of the 2009 Bansko Jazz Festival. The renowned baritone, Jamie Davis wowed the crowd with his versions of classics such as “Pennies from Heaven” and “Besame Mucho”.
U.S. Embassy Supported Concert Highlights Bansko Jazz Festival
August 12, 2009 In front of an appreciative crowd of more than 1,000 jazz fans, the “Irving Louis Lattin Blues Band” headlined the Wednesday night line-up at the Bansko Jazz Festival event. The U.S.-based blues band was introduced to jazz fans young and old by the embassy’s Cultural Affairs Officer Sherry Kenneson-Hall.
CAO Takes to the Airwaves to Promote Embassy’s Summer of Jazz
August 10, 2009 U.S. Cultural Attaché Sherry Keneson-Hall addressed Jazz FM Radio audiences in Bulgarian during a live interview on Monday, August 10th in order to highlight U.S. Embassy’s support for its “Summer of Jazz”.