State of the Union Address 2013
Feb. 12 - President Obama delivers State of the Union Speech.
Ambassador Hands Out Season’s First SWT Visas
Ambassador Ries met with five Bulgarian university students on February 8, 2013, in order to give them their J-1 visas for participation in the Department of State’s Summer Work Travel Program (SWT). The SWT program is the largest exchange program between the United States and Bulgaria.
John Kerry Sworn In
On February 1, 2013, at 4:04 p.m. EST, John Forbes Kerry was sworn in as the 68th Secretary of State of the United States. Remarks | Biography
Alumni Association Holds Roundtable in Pleven
On January 23, 2013, U.S. Embassy Press Attaché Nicole Gallagher gave remarks in Pleven on the role of media in today’s society at the second of five roundtable seminars which are being organized by the newly launched U.S.-Bulgarian Alumni Association. Remarks
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Statements on Bulgaria’s Announcement of Hizballah’s Role in Burgas Attack
The United States commends the Government of Bulgaria for its professional and comprehensive investigation into the barbaric July 18, 2012 terrorist attack in Burgas. Today, following a thorough review of the evidence collected to date, Bulgarian authorities announced their judgment that Lebanese Hizballah was responsible for carrying out this act of terrorism, which killed six innocent civilians and injured many others.
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NASA Launches Second International Space Apps Challenge
NASA and government agencies worldwide will host the second International Space Apps Challenge April 20-21, with events across all seven continents and in space. Participants are encouraged to develop mobile applications, software, hardware, data visualization and platform solutions that could contribute to space exploration missions and help improve life on Earth.
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BioFach 2013
Are you interested in innovative products and services from the organic sector? Then BioFach is exactly the right exhibition for you! And there are more reasons why you should come to Nuremberg from 13-16 February 2013.
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Ambassador Ries Gives Speech About Bilateral Partnership
In her remarks about the U.S.-Bulgaria relationship at an event sponsored by the Atlantic Club at the Sheraton Hotel in Sofia on January 30, 2013, Ambassador Ries said, “Ultimately, the future of the U.S.-Bulgaria partnership will depend on our citizens. Our official programs and partnerships can lay the framework for cooperation, but it is the action of individuals that makes these things a reality."
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Ambassador Ries Meets with Religious Leaders
Ambassador Ries met with representatives from the Holy Synod of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church - Kiril, acting Patriarch and Metropolitan of Varna and Veliki Preslav, and Dometian, Metropolitan of Vidin – and also with Chief Mufti Mustafa Hadzhi during the week of January 21, 2013.
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The Benjamin Franklin Transatlantic Fellows 2013 Summer Institute
The Embassy is pleased to announce the call for applications for the 2013 Benjamin Franklin Transatlantic Fellows Summer Institute for young Americans and Europeans.
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U.S. Embassy Cultural Attaché Visits Barakovo
U.S. Embassy Cultural Attaché Richard Damstra met with the residents of Barakovo and the director of the chitalishte, Lalka Ivanova, on January 18, 2013, to present them with a life-size cardboard cut-out of President Barack Obama and the Bulgarian-language edition of President Obama’s book for children "Of Thee I Sing: Letters to my Daughter".
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2014 - 2015 Fulbright Grants Competition
The Bulgarian-American Commission for Educational Exchange is pleased to announce the 2014-2015 Fulbright Grants Competition.
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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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