Remarks of Ambassador Mustafa “Rule of Law and the Business Environment in Bulgaria” Conference January 20, 2023 Sofia Good morning, ladies and gentlemen, Minister Zarkov, my friends, Ambassadors from Italy, France, Chargé from Germany, Ambassadors Meyer and Zarra, Deputy Head of Mission Röken, Mr. Matthew Murray, and Olivier Marquette. I am honored to have you ... Read More»
The United States and Bulgaria Celebrate 120 Years of Diplomatic Relations
Join us in celebrating the 120th anniversary of U.S. – Bulgarian diplomatic relations this year! Relations between Bulgaria and the United States were first formally established in 1903, and on January 12, 1912, the United States opened our first U.S. Consular Agency in Bulgaria. To mark the occasion Ambassador Mustafa met with Foreign Minister Milkov ... Read More»
Message for U.S. Citizens: Demonstration Activity at U.S. Embassy – Tuesday, January 10, 2023
Event: From 1100 to 1800 hours on Tuesday, January 10, Ataka, a Bulgarian nationalist political party, plans to protest the anniversary of allied forces bombings in Sofia during World War II. Demonstration organizers notified the embassy of a demonstration in front of the U.S. embassy in Sofia, consisting of approximately 60-70 demonstrators. The Embassy does not anticipate disruptions to ... Read More»
Opening Statement of Kenneth Merten Nominee for U.S. Ambassador to Bulgaria Senate Foreign Relations Committee, November 29, 2022
Opening Statement of Kenneth Merten Nominee for U.S. Ambassador to Bulgaria Senate Foreign Relations Committee November 29, 2022 Thank you, Chairwoman Shaheen, Ranking Member Portman, and distinguished members of the Committee. I am honored and humbled to appear before you today as President Biden’s nominee for U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Bulgaria. Thank ... Read More»
Foreign National Student Intern Program # PAS1 – 2022
December 6, 2022 The Public Affairs Section at the U.S. Embassy in Sofia is looking to recruit a student intern to support office day-to-day activities. We are looking for a university student with enthusiasm, initiative, excellent communication and English-language skills, an interest in marketing and public relations, and an understanding of both traditional media and ... Read More»