03/21/2023 Remarks by Richard Nephew, U.S. State Department Coordinator on Global Anti-Corruption, at Bulgaria’s Summit for Democracy Cohort about Anti-Corruption and National Security Thank you for the invitation, and I’m sorry I’m not able to join you today for what promises to be an impressive gathering on a critical topic. Let me first congratulate the …
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Charge d’Affaires Justin Friedman delivered opening remarks at the event commemorating the 10th anniversary of the Nuclear Smuggling Detection and Deterrence (NSDD) Program, a.k.a. the Second Line of Defense. The U.S. Government has invested in Bulgaria more than USD 40.6 million under this program. The program was launched in 2008 when DOE began working together with …
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U.S. Embassy Sofia Chargé d’Affaires Justin Friedman joined Prime Minister Boyko Borissov and other government leaders Monday morning at a breakfast to celebrate the strong business ties between the United States and Bulgaria. The breakfast was hosted by the American Chamber of Commerce and is an annual event that highlights the many American companies that …
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“I am pleased that Forbes, which has a long and successful tradition of business journalism in the United States, has relaunched in Bulgaria. It is my hope that Forbes Bulgaria will be a positive example of independent and professional media in Bulgaria. Freedom of speech and freedom of the press are critical components of vibrant, …
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Built tessera by tessera, hand in hand, the restored Bishop’s Basilica of Philippopolis reveals stories from the past to inspire future generations. This incredible project restored 2,000 square meters of 4th-6th century mosaics. Chargé d’Affaires Justin Friedman joined the America for Bulgaria Foundation and Plovdiv Municipality yesterday for a preview opening of The Bishop’s Basilica …
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Chargé d’Affaires Friedman visited Haskovo’s Bell Kindergarten and observed the great work school faculty and staff are doing to educate children. In 2015 the U.S. government funded a $200,000 USD renovation of the school bathrooms, kitchens, windows, wood doors, façade restoration, and constructed a canopy over the entrance and installed outside lights. This U.S. Embassy Sofia …
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U.S. Embassy Chargé d’Affaires Justin Friedman met with Regional Mufti Beyhan Mehmedov and other minority community leaders for a roundtable discussion in Kardzhali. Chargé Friedman also toured Perperikon, and spoke with Kardzhali Municipal Radio.
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Do you know: All bourbon is whiskey, but not all whiskey is bourbon. Like jazz and creole, bourbon is a truly American product. In 1964 Congress declared bourbon to be a distinctive product of the U.S. and recognized bourbon as America’s ‘native spirit.’ Last night U.S. Embassy Charge d’Affaires Justin Friedman sampled American whiskey at …
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Coca Cola is an impressive example of the important role U.S. companies play in Bulgaria’s growth. U.S. investment in Bulgaria drives economic expansion, raises Bulgarian worker productivity and wages, and transforms entire communities. An American Chamber of Commerce in Bulgaria 2018 report estimates that American companies currently employ approx. 30k Bulgarians in Bulgaria, and U.S …
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The U.S. Embassy Sofia Charge d’Affaires Justin Friedman joined Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borissov and Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras in attending the groundbreaking ceremony for the gas Interconnector Greece – Bulgaria. We welcome this ceremony as a sign of broad commitment to the gas Interconnector Greece – Bulgaria by the Bulgarian and Greek sides. …
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Starting her visit to the city of Kardzhali, Chargé D’Affaires Martina Strong visited the regional museum in town to learn more about the history of the region. Mrs. Strong is in Kardzhali on the occasion of the traditional “Month of America,” organized by the local Friends of America Society. Charge d’Affaires Martina Strong launched the …
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Chargé d’Affaires Martina Strong joined the students and administration of the American College of Sofia (ACS) at a ceremony renaming the Science Building after ACS alumnus Carl Djerassi. In addition to expressing her gratitude for Djerassi’s many contributions in science and education, Chargé d’Affaires Strong praised ACS and its students for representing American values and …
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Chargé d’Affaires Martina Strong held a reception Wednesday night at the Ambassador’s residence for members and friends of the Elizabeth Kostova Foundation (EKF). This year marks the 10th anniversary of the foundation for Creative Writing, which since its inception has been supported by the U.S. Embassy in Sofia and by the America for Bulgaria Foundation. …
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