2022 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Bulgaria EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Bulgaria is a constitutional republic governed by a freely elected unicameral National Assembly. A coalition government headed by a prime minister led the country for seven months; a caretaker government, appointed by the president, led the country for the rest of the year. National Assembly …
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By U.S. Embassy Sofia | 21 March, 2023 | Topics: Human Rights, News, Official Reports, Press Releases, U.S. & Bulgaria | Tags: Bulgaria, Human Rights Report 2022, US Department of State
BULGARIA 2020 HUMAN RIGHTS REPORT EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Bulgaria is a constitutional republic governed by a freely elected unicameral National Assembly. A coalition government headed by a prime minister leads the country. National Assembly elections were held in 2017, and the Central Election Commission did not report any major election irregularities. International and local observers considered …
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By U.S. Embassy Sofia | 30 March, 2021 | Topics: Human Rights, News, Official Reports, Press Releases, U.S. & Bulgaria
This report documents the magnitude of the Islamic Republic’s destructive activities at home and abroad. Many of the activities highlighted have occurred recently, while others date back to the early days of the revolution. As this report makes clear, the one constant is that the Iranian regime will do whatever it takes to maintain its …
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By U.S. Embassy Sofia | 19 October, 2018 | Topics: Fundamental Freedoms, Human Rights, News, Official Reports, Reports | Tags: freedom, News
“Human trafficking is one of the most tragic human rights issues of our time. It splinters families, distorts global markets, undermines the rule of law, and spurs other transnational criminal activity. It threatens public safety and national security. But worst of all, the crime robs human beings of their freedom and their dignity. That’s why …
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By U.S. Embassy Sofia | 28 June, 2017 | Topics: Human Rights, Policy | Tags: Rex Tillerson, TIP, Trafficking in Persons
On January 13th, Amb. Eric Rubin welcomed Roma students from the Hristo Botev school in the Bulgarian city of Stamboliyski to celebrate the coming Roma New Year, also known as Vassilitsa, with them. The students performed for the Embassy community, sharing their Roma traditions and wishes for a happy life and a better world. The …
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By U.S. Embassy Sofia | 13 January, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Education, Events, Human Rights, News | Tags: Ambassador, Education, Events, News, Roma