News - Canada, Ottawa, Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria

On March 1, 2026 after the Bulgarian flag-raising ceremony in Ottawa on the occasion of the National Day of Bulgaria, a presentation was made at the Italian Cultural Center in Ottawa related to the long-term work of the Italian archaeologist Dr. Valeria Ceglia, concerning a medieval archaeological discovery in Molise, Italy. The presentation was done by Maria Saracino, an acclaimed local artist and sculptor, as well by as Anna Romano, President of the “Associazione Molisani di Ottawa”, and by Cristina del Castello, President of the “Centro Giovanile Formativo Italo-Canadese”, who co-hosted the event.

On March 1, 2026, the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in Ottawa held a Flag Raising Ceremony in front of Ottawa City Hall to commemorate the National Day of Bulgaria – March 3rd. Representatives of the Bulgarian community, local citizens, officials from Canada’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, representatives of the federal Parliament of Canada attended the event. The ceremony was held with the kind hospitality of the City of Ottawa.

On December 9, 2025 the Annual General Meeting with members of both chambers of the federal parliament was held in the Wellington Building of the Canadian Parliament to elect members of the Canada-Bulgaria Interparliamentary Friendship Group after the federal elections held in the country in April 2025.

On November 30, 2025 the performance "Antarctic Tales in Poetry and Music" was presented at the Geneva Hall of the Knox Presbyterian Church in Ottawa, featuring Theodosii Spasov - kaval and vocals, Hristian Tsvyatkov - guitar, and the actors Boyka Velkova and Lyubomir Kovachev.

On December 6, 2025 the Bulgarian Ambassador to Canada H.E. Plamen Georgiev met with the Board of Directors of the Bulgarian Community of the National Capital Region (Ottawa-Gatineau). The meeting was attended by the Board members Mr. Anton Minkov (Chairman), Mrs. Stella Kostova (former Chairman), Mrs. Vanina Zaharieva (Deputy Chairman), Mrs. Daniela Yoveva, Ms. Elena Aminkova, Mr. Radomir Todorov and Ms. Romina Chencheva (Board members). On behalf of the Embassy the meeting was attended by Ms. Lyubomira Georgieva, Counsellor and Deputy Head of Mission, and Ms. Elka Doncheva, Head of Consular Office.

On November 22, 2025 the premiere screening of the Bulgarian film “Wedlock” took place at the Art Gallery in Ottawa. The film was selected among many others to represent Bulgaria during the 2025 EU Film Festival in Canada. It was created by the Bulgarian director and producer Mrs. Magdalena Ralcheva and has already received several awards as Best Feature Film (Critics Guild Award) and Golden Rose Bulgarian Feature Film Festival 2024. The film is based on the book of the very acclaimed and famous Bulgarian writer, historian and anthropologist Nikolay Haitov and features both prominent and well-known Bulgarian actors as well as young and promising ones.

On November 1, 2025 a festive performance was held in the Canadian city of Montreal on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the Folk Dance Club "Viti Gaitani" from Montreal. Over the years, the Club has turned into recognizable folk dance formation of the Bulgarian community from Quebec province. Its performances have enjoyed the attention of the public in various cities of both Canada and USA. The artistic director of "Viti Gaitani" Mrs. Bilyana Hristova was even been nominated earlier this year in the relevant international competition for a Bulgarian Lady of the Year.

The continuous efforts of the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in Ottawa to join the Canadian project, aiming to preserve the memory of the soldiers and officers who lost their lives during the First World War (WWI) were successfully accomplished.

On October 18, 2025 a Bulgarian Folklore Festival was held in Ottawa. The event was organized by the National Capital Region Bulgarian Community to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the Community’s Foundation.