120 Years of Diplomatic Relations Between the United States and Bulgaria

September 19, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 120 Years of Diplomatic Relations Between the United States and Bulgaria Matthew Miller, Department Spokesperson On September 19, 1903, John B. Jackson, Minister to Greece, Romania, and Serbia, presented his credentials to serve as the first U.S. Diplomatic Agent to Bulgaria – six years prior to Bulgaria’s proclamation of full independence from the Ottoman Empire. Today, we celebrate the one ... Read More»

Countering Systemic Corruption in Defense of Bulgarian Democratic Institutions

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY SECRETARY ANTONY J. BLINKEN February 10, 2023 The United States, in coordination with the United Kingdom, is taking action to counter systemic corruption in Bulgaria by designating five former Bulgarian government officials as well as five entities for corrupt acts that resulted ... Read More»

State Department Releases International Religious Freedom Report 2020

The U.S. Embassy is proud to announce the 23rd annual International Religious Freedom Report. This important annual report highlights the United States’ commitment to promoting and protecting universal respect for freedom of religion or belief for all. Protecting the rights of people of every faith – or of no faith – to freely exercise their ... Read More»
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