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Working dinner with members of the Board of the American Jewish Committee

The Chargé d'Affaires of the Embassy of Bulgaria Ms. Stefka Yovcheva had the pleasure of hosting Board members of the American Jewish Committee (AJC) for an engaging dinner discussion at the Embassy. The evening featured a thoughtful exchange of views on the current developments in the Middle East, the global fight against antisemitism, the...

02 June 2026

Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in Washington, D.C. participation at EU Open House 2026

On May 9, 2026, for another consecutive year, the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in Washington, D.C. opened its doors to thousands of visitors as part of the traditional EU Open House, organized under the auspices of the Delegation of the European Union to the United States. The event is among the most prominent public diplomacy initiatives in...

14 May 2026

Solemn celebration of the 25th anniversary of the creation of the vocal ensemble "Wild Women", with artistic director Ms. Tatyana Sarbinska, Boston, USA

The vocal ensemble “Divi Zheni,” led by Artistic Director Tatyana Sarbinska, celebrated its 25th anniversary with a remarkable performance in Boston. Among the distinguished guests were Ms. Stefka Yovcheva, Chargé d’Affaires at the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in Washington, D.C., and Ms. Daniela Sirakova, Consul of Bulgaria...

31 March 2026

Held in the context of commemorating the 250th anniversary of the declaration of American independence, an event at the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in the United States featured a lecture titled “Rubin H. Markham – A Friend of Humanity”

On March 19, the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in Washington hosted a joint lecture by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ivan Hristov, Fulbright Visiting Scholar at George Washington University, and Dr. Stuart Van Dyke, grandson of Reuben H. Markham. The event was held under the motto “Rubin Markham – A Friend of Humanity.” In her welcoming remarks,...

24 March 2026

The National Day of the Republic of Bulgaria was celebrated in Washington, D.C., with a reception held at the historic Library of Congress

The official program commenced with a vocal performance of the national anthems of the Republic Bulgaria and the United States of America by Mr. Jason Guerrero, a Junior Bachelor of Music at the Catholic University of America. In her address to the audience, Ms. Stefka Yovcheva, Chargé d’Affaires, outlined Bulgaria’s remarkable...

09 March 2026

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Minister Velislava Petrova: Strengthening NATO's Deterrence and Defense Potential on the Eastern Flank and in the Black Sea Region is of Essential Importance for Bulgaria

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Velislava Petrova, took part in the conference " The Defense and Democracy Dialogue: Why We Fight ", organized by the Center for the Study of Democracy in Sofia. Within the framework of the first panel on "Strengthening Security on NATO's Eastern Flank", she emphasized the importance of security in the Black Sea region and...

29 May 2026

Minister Petrova Was Part of the Official Delegation within the Framework of the Prime Minister's Visit to the Kingdom of Belgium

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Velislava Petrova, is part of the official delegation within the framework of the visit of Prime Minister Rumen Radev to Brussels, Kingdom of Belgium. The visit is at the invitation of Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever. The Bulgarian delegation also includes Vice Premiers Aleksandar Pulev, Ivo Hristov, and Atanas Pekanov,...

28 May 2026

Deputy Minister Ivanka Tasheva Participated in the Informal Meeting of Foreign Ministers "Gymnich"

The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ivanka Tasheva, took part in the informal meeting of foreign ministers of the EU member states in the "Gymnich" format, which took place in Limassol, Cyprus on May 27-28. The meeting began with an informal working dinner on May 27, with the participation of the foreign ministers of Ukraine, Saudi Arabia, and India,...

28 May 2026

Minister Velislava Petrova Was Part of the Official Delegation within the Framework of the Prime Minister's Visit to Paris

Minister Velislava Petrova was part of the official delegation within the framework of the visit of Prime Minister Rumen Radev to Paris, French Republic.The Bulgarian delegation also includes Vice Premiers Aleksandar Pulev, Ivo Hristov, and Atanas Pekanov, as well as the Minister of Defense, Dimitar Stoyanov. The Minister of Foreign Affairs participated in...

27 May 2026

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Посолство на Република България в САЩ

Адрес: 1621 22nd Street, NW, Dimitar Peshev Plaza, Washington, DC 20008, USA

Тел.: +1 202 387 0174; +1 202 387 5770; +1 202 483 1386; +1 202 299 0273

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Консулски окръг: Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, Washington DC

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Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in Washington DC

Address: 1621 22nd Street, NW, Dimitar Peshev Plaza, Washington, DC 20008, USA

Telephone:

+1 202 387 0174

+1 202 299 0273

+1 202 483 1386

+1 202 387 5770

Fax: +1 202 234 7973

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+1 202 387 0174

+1 202 387 5770

Office hours /Mon-Fri/: 9.00 am - 5.30 pm

Consular Section (R Street Entrance)

The Consular District includes Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, Washington DC

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and 2 pm - 3 pm (by appointment)

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