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Bulgarians and Americans Honor Januarius MacGahan at the 48th Annual MacGahan Festival in New Lexington, Ohio

On June 13, 2026, the 48th Annual MacGahan Festival was held in New Lexington, Ohio, honoring the life and legacy of American journalist Januarius MacGahan, whose reports on the suppression of the April Uprising of 1876 helped bring international attention to the suffering of the Bulgarian people under Ottoman rule. Organized annually by the...

17 June 2026

The Fifth Parade of Bulgaria in Chicago Once Again United the Bulgarian Community for May 24

The Fifth Parade of Bulgaria in Chicago Once Again United the Community for May 24. The Bulgarian community in Chicago once again filled the streets of Elk Grove Village with Bulgarian flags, traditional folk costumes, and festive spirit during the Fifth Parade of Bulgaria. Dedicated to Bulgarian culture, language, and traditions, the event has established...

20 May 2026

The 83rd Anniversary of the Rescue of Bulgarian Jews Commemorated in Chicago

The Consulate General of the Republic of Bulgaria in Chicago organized a public lecture dedicated to the 83rd anniversary of the rescue of Bulgarian Jews during the Second World War. The event was organized in partnership with the Consulate General of Israel in Chicago and the American Jewish Committee (AJC Chicago). The guest speaker was Professor Joseph...

17 March 2026

Bulgarian Community in Chicago Marks the National Day of the Republic of Bulgaria

The Consulate General of the Republic of Bulgaria in Chicago organized a flag raising ceremony at Daley Plaza in downtown Chicago on the occasion of the National Day of the Republic of Bulgaria – March 3. The event brought together members of the Bulgarian community, representatives of local authorities, and friends of Bulgaria. The Bulgarian tricolor...

05 March 2026

Indiana State Senate Adopts Resolution Recognizing Strategic Partnership with the Republic of Bulgaria

Indiana State Senate unanimously adopted a resolution formally recognizing the strategic partnership between the Republic of Bulgaria and the State of Indiana. The resolution was introduced by Senator Rodric Bray, President Pro Tempore of the Senate. The document underscores that Bulgaria and the United States are strategic allies within NATO, united by...

23 February 2026

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Minister Petrova Met with Representatives of the Foundation of the Bulgarian Orthodox Churches in Istanbul and Edirne

Minister of Foreign Affairs Velislava Petrova met with a delegation of the Board of Trustees of the Foundation of Bulgarian Orthodox Churches in Istanbul and Edirne, led by its Chairman Dimitri Yotef. During the meeting, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed her appreciation for the activities of the Foundation and its contribution to the preservation...

25 June 2026

Minister Petrova Participates in the Opening of the Third Regional Economic Conference of the American Chambers of Commerce

Minister of Foreign Affairs Velislava Petrova took part in the opening of the Third Regional Economic Conference of the American Chambers of Commerce of Bulgaria, Greece and Türkiye, which is being held in Sofia this year. The forum is organized under the auspices of the Ministry of Economy, Investments and Industry in partnership with the Ministry of...

25 June 2026

Deputy Minister Ivanka Tasheva Participated in the Tenth Annual Meeting of the Bulgarian Business Leaders Forum

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ivanka Tasheva participated in the tenth annual meeting of the Bulgarian Business Leaders Forum (BBLF), titled "Bulgaria and the opportunities for rapid economic transformation." The initiative brought together representatives of business, state institutions and the diplomatic corps to discuss the main factors for the...

25 June 2026

Deputy Minister Polendakov Announced the new Bulgarian Youth Delegates to the UN

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Hristo Polendakov participated in the ceremony for announcing the results of the competition "Bulgarian Youth Delegates to the UN" for the 2026-2027 mandate. The new representatives of Bulgaria in the program are Niya Kozleva and Veselina Denchovska, and the deputy delegates are Nikol Tsvetanova and Tsvetan Krastev. In his...

24 June 2026

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Генерално консулство на Република България в Чикаго

Ръководител: Светослав Станков – генерален консул

Часови разлики (спрямо България): Лятно: „-8 часа“, Зимно: „-8 часа“

За контакт:

Адрес: 737 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 2105, Chicago, IL 60611, USA

Вход за сградата: 151 E Chicago Ave. , Chicago, IL 60611, USA

Посетителите на консулството могат да получат намаление за паркинг Олимпия, адрес: Centre Garage at 161 E Chicago Ave

E-mail: consulate.chicago@mfa.bg

Телефон:+13128671904 и +13128671905

Факс: +13128671906

Дежурен телефон в извънработно време: + 1 312 515 8774

E-mail: consulate.chicago@mfa.bg

Работно време:

от Понеделник до Петък: 09:00-17:30

Приемно време с граждани:

от Понеделник до Петък: 09:30-12:00

14:00-15:00

Консулски услуги се получават само срещу предварително записан час.

За записване на час натиснете ТУК.

Consulate General of the Republic of Bulgaria in Chicago

Address: 737 North Michigan Ave., suite 2105, Chicago, IL 60611, USA

Тhe street address of the Consulate of Bulgaria is 151 E Chicago Ave. The visitors of the Consulate of Bulgaria receive а discount if they park at Olympia Centre Garage at 161 E Chicago Ave.

E-mail: Consulate.Chicago@mfa.bg

Tel.: +1 312 867 1904 and +1 312 867 1905

Fax: +1 312 867 1906

Оut-of-hours emergency hotline: + 1 312 515 8774

Business Hours of the Consulate:

Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Reception hours:

Monday to Friday: 09:30 AM – 12:00 PM.

02:00 PM – 03:00 PM

(Appointments Only)

To make appointment press HERE.