On July 31, 2022, the United States conducted a precision counterterrorism strike in Afghanistan that killed Ayman al-Zawahiri, Osama bin Laden’s deputy and successor as leader of al-Qa’ida. Al- Zawahiri was one of the masterminds of the attacks against the United States on September 11, 2001, and had continued to urge his followers to attack ...
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By U.S. Embassy Sofia | 3 August, 2022 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Al-Zawahiri, alert, Message for U.S. Citizens, News, Security Messages, Worldwide Caution
Location: Sofia Event: As reported in the news and media, numerous political protests are expected to occur in Sofia during the coming days in relation to the developing political situation in Bulgaria. These protests have the potential to block major routes and intersections in the center of the city, particularly near the government buildings near ...
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By U.S. Embassy Sofia | 21 June, 2022 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Exclude, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: alert, Consular Affairs, Message for U.S. Citizens, Security Messages
Protest: A protest is expected to occur across the street from the U.S. Embassy on Saturday, June 18th, starting at approximately 1300. Twenty to thirty people are expected to protest Bulgaria’s involvement with NATO. Event: All U. S. citizens and their families are recommended to avoid the areas impacted by demonstration activities for the duration of ...
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By U.S. Embassy Sofia | 17 June, 2022 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Exclude, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: alert, Consular Affairs, Message for U.S. Citizens, Security Messages
Location: Sofia, Bulgaria Event: Various groups from the transportation sector are planning peaceful demonstrations in and around the city of Sofia on Wednesday, 18 May 2022, which are expected to lead to significant traffic congestion and delays throughout the city tomorrow morning and afternoon. Taxi drivers are expected to gather in the morning in Boyana ...
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By U.S. Embassy Sofia | 18 May, 2022 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: alert, Consular Affairs, Message for U.S. Citizens, Security Messages
Location: Sofia, Bulgaria Event: Nationwide strikes by truck drivers and transport companies are expected to cause disruptions to traffic in major cities across Bulgaria (Sofia, Burgas, Varna, and Plovdiv) in the coming week. While not expected to be violent, these protests have the potential to block major routes and highways inside, and approaching, the major ...
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By U.S. Embassy Sofia | 11 May, 2022 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: alert, Consular Affairs, Message for U.S. Citizens, Security Messages
Security Alert: September 28, 2021 Protest Activity in Bulgaria Location: Between 0930 and 1230 on Tuesday, September 28, 2021, various groups will demonstrate against COVID restrictions imposed by the government on businesses and transportation. The demonstration activity will be concentrated in downtown Sofia on “Oborishte” Street, “Vasil Levski” Boulevard, and “Tsar Osvoboditel” Boulevard and will ...
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By U.S. Embassy Sofia | 27 September, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: American Citizens, Demonstration, Message for U.S. Citizens, News, Security Messages
Security Alert: January 27, 2021 Demonstration Activity in Downtown Sofia Location: Various political groups are expected to demonstrate in the vicinity of government offices in downtown Sofia on Wednesday, 27 January 2021. The demonstration activity is expected to occur in the area located around the Council of Ministers building and Eagle Bridge in downtown Sofia. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Sofia | 26 January, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: American Citizens, Demonstration, Message for U.S. Citizens, News, Security Messages
Security Alert: Demonstration Activity in Progress in Downtown Sofia, January 24, 2021 Various political groups are demonstrating in the vicinity of government offices in downtown Sofia, currently around the Council of Ministers building. U.S. citizens are recommended to avoid the areas impacted by demonstration activities for the duration of the events. According to media reports, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Sofia | 24 January, 2021 | Topics: Alert, News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: American Citizens, News, Security Messages
Location: Bulgaria, Sofia Security Alert: Ongoing Protest Activity in Downtown Sofia, July 11-16, 2020 Various political groups are currently protesting and counter-protesting in and around the Council of Ministers. It is anticipated that recurring protests and counter-protests in the area will continue until at least July 16, 2020. U.S. citizens are recommended to avoid ...
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By U.S. Embassy Sofia | 11 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News | Tags: Security Messages
Location: Bulgaria Event: Voting 2020 – Ballot Collection All U.S. citizens can receive their blank ballots electronically. Depending on the state in which you are eligible to vote, you may get your ballot by email, fax, or internet download. Returning Your Completed, Signed Ballot: Some states allow you to return your completed ballot electronically and others do not. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Sofia | 5 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Security Messages
Location: Bulgaria Event: Corrected Health Alert: Ministry of Health Order revises entry restrictions starting June 1, 2020. Entry ban: The Bulgarian government ordered a prohibition on all persons, regardless of their citizenship, through all border crossings, by air, sea, rail and road transport, which went into effect on June 1 and is available at the
Bulgarian Ministry of Health website . Exceptions: Those excepted ...
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By U.S. Embassy Sofia | 1 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Security Messages
Location: Bulgaria Event: Bulgarian Ministry of Health Order issued May 14, 2020 continues restricted entry to Bulgaria through June 14, 2020. Bulgaria continues to temporarily bar admission to third-country nationals, including U.S. citizens. This includes all border crossing points with any means of transport, including aviation, maritime, rail, and road. The ban does not apply ...
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By U.S. Embassy Sofia | 18 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Security Messages
Location: Bulgaria Event: Air Travel: Direct U.S. Government flights to Alexandria, Louisiana International commercial flight options currently exist in Bulgaria. There will be two U.S. Government flights that will fly directly from Sofia, Bulgaria to Alexandria, Louisiana. They will have capacity for private U.S. citizens to fly on a reimbursable basis, leaving Sofia Airport on or ...
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By U.S. Embassy Sofia | 18 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Security Messages
Location: Bulgaria Event: Air Travel: Sofia flights information for May 14-15, 2020 International commercial flight options currently exist in Bulgaria. U.S. citizens who wish to return to the United States should make commercial arrangements as soon as possible unless they are prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period. The U.S. government does not anticipate ...
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By U.S. Embassy Sofia | 14 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Security Messages
Location: Bulgaria Event: Air Travel: Sofia flights information for May 13-4, 2020 International commercial flight options currently exist in Bulgaria. U.S. citizens who wish to return to the United States should make commercial arrangements as soon as possible unless they are prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period. The U.S. government does not anticipate ...
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By U.S. Embassy Sofia | 13 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Security Messages
Location: Bulgaria Event: Air Travel: Sofia flights information for May 12-13, 2020 International commercial flight options currently exist in Bulgaria. U.S. citizens who wish to return to the United States should make commercial arrangements as soon as possible unless they are prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period. The U.S. government does not anticipate ...
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By U.S. Embassy Sofia | 12 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Security Messages
Location: Bulgaria Event: Air Travel: Sofia flights information for May 11-12, 2020 International commercial flight options currently exist in Bulgaria. U.S. citizens who wish to return to the United States should make commercial arrangements as soon as possible unless they are prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period. The U.S. government does not anticipate ...
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By U.S. Embassy Sofia | 11 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Security Messages
Location: Bulgaria Event: Air Travel: Sofia flights information for May 9-10, 2020 International commercial flight options currently exist in Bulgaria. U.S. citizens who wish to return to the United States should make commercial arrangements as soon as possible unless they are prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period. The U.S. government does not anticipate ...
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By U.S. Embassy Sofia | 9 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Security Messages
Location: Bulgaria Event: Air Travel: Sofia flights information for May 8-9, 2020 International commercial flight options currently exist in Bulgaria. U.S. citizens who wish to return to the United States should make commercial arrangements as soon as possible unless they are prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period. The U.S. government does not anticipate ...
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By U.S. Embassy Sofia | 8 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Security Messages
Location: Bulgaria Event: Air Travel: Sofia flights information for May 7-8, 2020 International commercial flight options currently exist in Bulgaria. U.S. citizens who wish to return to the United States should make commercial arrangements as soon as possible unless they are prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period. The U.S. government does not anticipate ...
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By U.S. Embassy Sofia | 7 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Security Messages
Location: Bulgaria Event: Air Travel: Sofia flights information for May 6-7, 2020 International commercial flight options currently exist in Bulgaria. U.S. citizens who wish to return to the United States should make commercial arrangements as soon as possible unless they are prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period. The U.S. government does not anticipate ...
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By U.S. Embassy Sofia | 6 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Security Messages
Location: Bulgaria Event: Air Travel: Sofia flights information for May 5-6, 2020 International commercial flight options currently exist in Bulgaria. U.S. citizens who wish to return to the United States should make commercial arrangements as soon as possible unless they are prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period. The U.S. government does not anticipate ...
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By U.S. Embassy Sofia | 5 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Security Messages
Location: Bulgaria Event: Air Travel: Sofia flights information for May 4-5, 2020 International commercial flight options currently exist in Bulgaria. U.S. citizens who wish to return to the United States should make commercial arrangements as soon as possible unless they are prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period. The U.S. government does not anticipate ...
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By U.S. Embassy Sofia | 4 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Security Messages
Location: Bulgaria Event: Air Travel: Sofia flights information for May 3-4, 2020 International commercial flight options currently exist in Bulgaria. U.S. citizens who wish to return to the United States should make commercial arrangements as soon as possible unless they are prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period. The U.S. government does not anticipate ...
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By U.S. Embassy Sofia | 3 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Security Messages
Location: Bulgaria Event: Air Travel: Sofia flights information for May 2-3, 2020 International commercial flight options currently exist in Bulgaria. U.S. citizens who wish to return to the United States should make commercial arrangements as soon as possible unless they are prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period. The U.S. government does not anticipate ...
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By U.S. Embassy Sofia | 2 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Security Messages
Location:Bulgaria Event: Air Travel: Sofia flights information for May 1-2, 2020 International commercial flight options currently exist in Bulgaria. U.S. citizens who wish to return to the United States should make commercial arrangements as soon as possible unless they are prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period. The U.S. government does not anticipate arranging ...
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By U.S. Embassy Sofia | 1 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: Security Messages
Location: Bulgaria Event: Air Travel: Sofia flights information for April 30-May 1, 2020 International commercial flight options currently exist in Bulgaria. U.S. citizens who wish to return to the United States should make commercial arrangements as soon as possible unless they are prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period. The U.S. government does not ...
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By U.S. Embassy Sofia | 30 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Security Messages
Location: Bulgaria Event: Air Travel: Sofia flights information for April 29-30, 2020 International commercial flight options currently exist in Bulgaria. U.S. citizens who wish to return to the United States should make commercial arrangements as soon as possible unless they are prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period. The U.S. government does not anticipate ...
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By U.S. Embassy Sofia | 29 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Security Messages
Location: Bulgaria Event: Air Travel: Sofia flights information for April 28-29, 2020 International commercial flight options currently exist in Bulgaria. U.S. citizens who wish to return to the United States should make commercial arrangements as soon as possible unless they are prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period. The U.S. government does not anticipate ...
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By U.S. Embassy Sofia | 28 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: Security Messages
Location: Bulgaria Event: Air Travel: Sofia flights information for April 27-28, 2020 International commercial flight options currently exist in Bulgaria. U.S. citizens who wish to return to the United States should make commercial arrangements as soon as possible unless they are prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period. The U.S. government does not anticipate ...
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By U.S. Embassy Sofia | 27 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Security Messages
Location: Bulgaria Event: Air Travel: Sofia flights information for April 26-27, 2020 International commercial flight options currently exist in Bulgaria. U.S. citizens who wish to return to the United States should make commercial arrangements as soon as possible unless they are prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period. The U.S. government does not anticipate ...
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By U.S. Embassy Sofia | 26 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Security Messages
Location: Bulgaria Event: Air Travel: Sofia flights information for April 25-26, 2020 International commercial flight options currently exist in Bulgaria. U.S. citizens who wish to return to the United States should make commercial arrangements as soon as possible unless they are prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period. The U.S. government does not anticipate ...
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By U.S. Embassy Sofia | 25 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Security Messages
Location: Bulgaria Event: Air Travel: Sofia flights information for April 24-25, 2020 International commercial flight options currently exist in Bulgaria. U.S. citizens who wish to return to the United States should make commercial arrangements as soon as possible unless they are prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period. The U.S. government does not anticipate ...
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By U.S. Embassy Sofia | 24 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Security Messages
Location: Bulgaria Event: Air Travel: Sofia flights information for April 23-24, 2020 International commercial flight options currently exist in Bulgaria. U.S. citizens who wish to return to the United States should make commercial arrangements as soon as possible unless they are prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period. The U.S. government does not anticipate ...
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By U.S. Embassy Sofia | 23 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Security Messages
Location: Bulgaria Event: Air Travel: Sofia flights information for April 22-23, 2020 International commercial flight options currently exist in Bulgaria. U.S. citizens who wish to return to the United States should make commercial arrangements as soon as possible unless they are prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period. The U.S. government does not anticipate ...
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By U.S. Embassy Sofia | 22 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: Security Messages
Location: Bulgaria Event: Air Travel: Sofia flights information for April 21-22, 2020 International commercial flight options currently exist in Bulgaria. U.S. citizens who wish to return to the United States should make commercial arrangements as soon as possible unless they are prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period. The U.S. government does not anticipate ...
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By U.S. Embassy Sofia | 21 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Security Messages
Location: Bulgaria Event: Air Travel: Sofia flights information for April 19-20, 2020 International commercial flight options currently exist in Bulgaria. U.S. citizens who wish to return to the United States should make commercial arrangements as soon as possible unless they are prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period. The U.S. government does not anticipate ...
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By U.S. Embassy Sofia | 19 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Security Messages
Location: Bulgaria Event: Travel to Sofia Airport after Bulgarian Ministry of Health Order issued April 17, 2020 restricts vehicle entry into Sofia The Bulgarian Minister of Health announced on April 17, 2020 that entry and exit of vehicular traffic into Sofia is forbidden, except for: (1) trucks providing transport services; (2) special traffic vehicles, including ...
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By U.S. Embassy Sofia | 19 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Security Messages
Location: Bulgaria Event: Air Travel: Sofia flights information for April 18-19, 2020 International commercial flight options currently exist in Bulgaria. U.S. citizens who wish to return to the United States should make commercial arrangements as soon as possible unless they are prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period. The U.S. government does not anticipate arranging ...
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By U.S. Embassy Sofia | 18 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Security Messages
Location: Bulgaria Event: Air Travel: Sofia flights information for April 17-18, 2020 To assist U.S. citizens considering departure from Bulgaria, the U.S. Embassy in Sofia will share information we receive from airlines regarding flights currently operating from Sofia airport. Please be advised that this information is subject to change at short notice. Flights on Friday, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Sofia | 17 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Security Messages
Location: Bulgaria Event: Air Travel: Sofia flights information for April 16-17, 2020 International commercial flight options currently exist in Bulgaria. U.S. citizens who wish to return to the United States should make commercial arrangements as soon as possible unless they are prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period. The U.S. government does not anticipate arranging ...
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By U.S. Embassy Sofia | 16 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Security Messages
Location: Bulgaria Event: Air Travel: Sofia flights information for April 15-16, 2020 International commercial flight options currently exist in Bulgaria. U.S. citizens who wish to return to the United States should make commercial arrangements as soon as possible unless they are prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period. The U.S. government does not anticipate arranging ...
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By U.S. Embassy Sofia | 15 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Security Messages
Location: Bulgaria Event: Air Travel: Sofia flights information for April 14-15, 2020 International commercial flight options currently exist in Bulgaria. U.S. citizens who wish to return to the United States should make commercial arrangements as soon as possible unless they are prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period. The U.S. government does not anticipate arranging ...
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By U.S. Embassy Sofia | 14 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Security Messages
Location: Bulgaria Event: Air Travel: Sofia flights information for April 13-14, 2020 International commercial flight options currently exist in Bulgaria. U.S. citizens who wish to return to the United States should make commercial arrangements as soon as possible unless they are prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period. The U.S. government does not anticipate ...
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By U.S. Embassy Sofia | 13 April, 2020 | Topics: Events, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Security Messages
Location: Bulgaria Event: Air Travel: Sofia flights information for April 12-13, 2020 International commercial flight options currently exist in Bulgaria. U.S. citizens who wish to return to the United States should make commercial arrangements as soon as possible unless they are prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period. The U.S. government does not anticipate arranging ...
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By U.S. Embassy Sofia | 12 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Security Messages
Location: Bulgaria Event: Protective face masks compulsory April 12 – 26, 2020 On April 11, 2020, the Bulgarian Minister of Health ordered that all persons, when in indoor or outdoor public places (including public transport, shopping facilities, parks, churches, monasteries, temples, halls, streets, bus stops, etc.) are required to wear a face mask or other nose ...
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By U.S. Embassy Sofia | 11 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Security Messages
Location: Bulgaria Event: Air Travel: Sofia flights information for April 11-12, 2020 International commercial flight options currently exist in Bulgaria. U.S. citizens who wish to return to the United States should make commercial arrangements as soon as possible unless they are prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period. The U.S. government does not anticipate arranging ...
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By U.S. Embassy Sofia | 11 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: Security Messages
Location: Bulgaria Event: Air Travel: Sofia flights information for April 10-11, 2020 International commercial flight options currently exist in Bulgaria. U.S. citizens who wish to return to the United States should make commercial arrangements as soon as possible unless they are prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period. The U.S. government does not anticipate arranging ...
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By U.S. Embassy Sofia | 10 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: Security Messages
Location: Bulgaria Event: Air Travel: Sofia flights information for April 9-10, 2020 International commercial flight options currently exist in Bulgaria. U.S. citizens who wish to return to the United States should make commercial arrangements as soon as possible unless they are prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period. The U.S. government does not anticipate arranging ...
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By U.S. Embassy Sofia | 9 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Security Messages
Location: Bulgaria Event: Air Travel: Sofia flights information for April 8-9, 2020 International commercial flight options currently exist in Bulgaria. U.S. citizens who wish to return to the United States should make commercial arrangements as soon as possible unless they are prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period. The U.S. government does not anticipate arranging ...
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By U.S. Embassy Sofia | 8 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Security Messages
Location: Bulgaria Event: Bulgarian Ministry of Health Order issued April 6, 2020 continues restricted entry to Bulgaria. Bulgaria has temporarily barred admission to third-country nationals, including U.S. citizens. It has also barred admission to all travelers arriving from following EU Member States and Schengen countries: Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Iceland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Sofia | 8 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Security Messages
Location: Bulgaria Event: Air Travel: Sofia flights information for April 7-8, 2020 International commercial flight options currently exist in Bulgaria. U.S. citizens who wish to return to the United States should make commercial arrangements as soon as possible unless they are prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period. The U.S. government does not anticipate arranging ...
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By U.S. Embassy Sofia | 7 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: Security Messages
Location: Bulgaria Event: Air Travel: Sofia flights information for April 6-7, 2020 International commercial flight options currently exist in Bulgaria. U.S. citizens who wish to return to the United States should make commercial arrangements as soon as possible unless they are prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period. The U.S. government does not anticipate arranging repatriation ...
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By U.S. Embassy Sofia | 6 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Security Messages
Location: Bulgaria Event: Air Travel: Sofia flights information for April 5-6, 2020 International commercial flight options currently exist in Bulgaria. U.S. citizens who wish to return to the United States should make commercial arrangements as soon as possible unless they are prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period. The U.S. government does not anticipate arranging ...
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By U.S. Embassy Sofia | 5 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Science & Tech | Tags: Security Messages
Location: Bulgaria Event: Air Travel: Sofia flights information for April 4-5, 2020 To assist U.S. citizens considering departure from Bulgaria, the U.S. Embassy in Sofia will share information we receive from airlines regarding flights currently operating from Sofia airport. Please be advised that this information is subject to change at short notice. Flights on April 4, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Sofia | 4 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Security Messages
Location: Bulgaria Event: Air Travel: Sofia flights information for April 2-3, 2020 To assist U.S. citizens considering departure from Bulgaria, the U.S. Embassy in Sofia will share information we receive from airlines regarding flights currently operating from Sofia airport. Please be advised that this information is subject to change at short notice. Flights on Thursday, April ...
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By U.S. Embassy Sofia | 2 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Security Messages
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Sofia, Bulgaria (March 29, 2020) Location: Bulgaria Event: Join Ambassador Mustafa on Facebook live Monday, March 30, for a Town Hall Meeting Ambassador Mustafa will hold a virtual town hall meeting for American citizens in Bulgaria on Monday at 3 pm on Facebook. She will discuss the current situation regarding COVID-19 ...
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By U.S. Embassy Sofia | 29 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Ambassador, Events, News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: alert, Ambassador, Security Messages
Location: Bulgaria Event: Air Travel: Sofia flights information for March 29-30, 2020 To assist U.S. citizens considering departure from Bulgaria, the U.S. Embassy in Sofia will share information we receive from airlines regarding flights currently operating from Sofia airport. Please be advised that this information is subject to change at short notice. Flights on March ...
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By U.S. Embassy Sofia | 29 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Security Messages
Location: Bulgaria Event: Air Travel: Sofia flights information for March 28-29, 2020 To assist U.S. citizens considering departure from Bulgaria, the U.S. Embassy in Sofia will share information we receive from airlines regarding flights currently operating from Sofia airport. Please be advised that this information is subject to change at short notice. Flights on Saturday, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Sofia | 28 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Security Messages
Voting—avoiding postal issues during COVID-19 pandemic The Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP) is tracking the impact of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) on active duty military, their eligible family members, and U.S. citizens abroad and recommending ways to avoid any postal issues that may result from changes made by international postal operators. In its role under ...
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By U.S. Embassy Sofia | 28 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Security Messages
Last updated: June 5, 2020 International commercial flight options currently exist in Bulgaria. U.S. citizens who wish to return to the United States should make commercial arrangements as soon as possible unless they are prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period. The U.S. government does not anticipate arranging repatriation flights in Bulgaria at this ...
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By U.S. Embassy Sofia | 27 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Emergency Services, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Security Messages
Location: (Bulgaria) Event: Air travel options decreasing Due to the ongoing coronavirus situation and its accompanying travel restrictions, air travel options between Bulgaria and the United States have been decreasing over the past week. Many travelers in Bulgaria have reported unexpected flight cancellations and limited flight availability. The Department of State has issued a
Global Level 4 Health Advisory for Covid-19 . ...
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By U.S. Embassy Sofia | 24 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Security Messages
On March 19, the U.S. Department of State advised U.S. citizens to avoid all international travel due to the global impact of COVID-19. In countries where commercial departure options remain available, U.S. citizens who live in the United States should arrange for immediate return to the United States, unless they are prepared to remain abroad ...
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By U.S. Embassy Sofia | 20 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens | Tags: Message for U.S. Citizens, Security Messages
Location: BULGARIA, countrywide Event: Heightened Middle East Tensions There is heightened tension in the Middle East that may result in security risks to U.S. citizens abroad. The Embassy will continue to review the security situation and will provide additional information as needed. Actions to Take: Keep a low profile. Be aware of your surroundings. Stay ...
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By U.S. Embassy Sofia | 7 January, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Security Messages
Location: Bulgaria, countrywide Event: During the holiday season, there are ongoing threats posed by transnational terrorist organizations and individuals inspired by extremist ideology throughout Europe, including potentially in Bulgaria. Extremists continue to focus on tourist locations such as Christmas holiday markets, shopping malls, airports, clubs, restaurants, places of worship, transportation hubs, and other soft targets ...
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By U.S. Embassy Sofia | 6 December, 2019 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Message for U.S. Citizens, Security Messages
Your Vote Counts! Did you know that many U.S. elections for House and Senate seats have been decided by a margin smaller than the number of ballots cast by absentee voters? All states are required to count every absentee ballot as long as it is valid and reaches local election officials by the absentee ballot receipt deadline. Follow ...
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By U.S. Embassy Sofia | 17 August, 2018 | Topics: News | Tags: News, Security Messages
Location: Opposite the main entrance of U.S. Embassy Sofia, Bulgaria, on Kozyak Street. Event: The demonstration is expected to take place on August 2, 2018 beginning at 5 p.m. Local police will keep protestors across the street from the Embassy. The Embassy remains open for normal business, closing at 5 p.m., and re-opening at 8:30 a.m. on August 3, 2018. Actions ...
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By U.S. Embassy Sofia | 2 August, 2018 | Topics: Alert | Tags: Security Messages
Event 1: A counter protest on Saturday, February 17, 2018 at 12:00 pm, to counter the Lukov March in the evening. Location 1: Meeting at “Tsentralna Banya” Park and proceeding to Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, downtown Sofia. Event 2: A protest on Saturday, February 17, 2018 between 5:30 pm and 8:30 pm. This will be the annual Lukov March. Location 2: Meeting ...
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By U.S. Embassy Sofia | 16 February, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: News, Security Messages
Location: Sofia University, downtown Sofia Main entrance of Sofia University at the junction of boulevards “Tsar Osvoboditel” and “Vasil Levski.” Event: A protest on Thursday, February 15, 2018 between 4:30 pm and 6:30 pm. The protest is organized by the Lukov March organizers to take place during a human rights forum that will be held at the university. U.S. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Sofia | 15 February, 2018 | Topics: Alert, News | Tags: Messages for U.S. Citizen, Security Messages
United States Embassy Sofia, Bulgaria On Wednesday, January 10, 2018, the Department of State will make changes to its safety and security information to make it easier to find, understand, and use. Travel Advisories will replace Travel Warnings and Travel Alerts. Every country will have a Travel Advisory that will provide one of four standard ...
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By U.S. Embassy Sofia | 8 January, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Security Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
United States Embassy Sofia, Bulgaria The recent announcement that the United States recognizes Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and plans to relocate the U.S. Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem may spark protests, some of which have the potential to become violent. U.S. Embassy Sofia reminds U.S. citizens of the need for caution and awareness ...
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By U.S. Embassy Sofia | 12 December, 2017 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Security Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
As part of the Department of State’s continuous efforts to provide U.S. citizens traveling abroad with information about safety and security events, we are updating the Worldwide Caution with information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions, political violence, and criminal activity against U.S. citizens and interests abroad. This replaces the Worldwide Caution dated September ...
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By U.S. Embassy Sofia | 7 December, 2017 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Security Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
The Embassy has been informed of a planned protest directly across Kozyak Street from the Embassy’s main entrance the afternoon of Wednesday, September 20, 2017. The Friends of Russia and the Orthodox World plans to stage a protest between the hours of 4 pm and 8 pm. The embassy will be open for normal services but advises U.S. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Sofia | 20 September, 2017 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Consular Section, Security Messages
U.S. Embassy, Sofia, Bulgaria European Travel Alert August 31, 2017 The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the continued threat of terrorist attacks throughout Europe. This travel alert expires on November 30, 2017. Recent, widely reported incidents in France, Russia, Sweden, the United Kingdom, Spain, and Finland demonstrate that the Islamic State of Iraq ...
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By U.S. Embassy Sofia | 1 September, 2017 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe, Security Messages
