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The Embassy of Bulgaria in Washington in joint initiative by diplomatic representations of EU Member States in the USA

On the eve of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, the Heads of the Missions of the EU member states and the EU Delegation in Washington donated a collection of 28 books to the Library of Congress, one from each EU member state and one from the EU Delegation. The books are in English, each accompanied by a message from the Head of Mission. At the ceremony at the Library of Congress on 4 June, the Bulgarian Embassy was represented by Ms. Stefka Yovcheva, Chargé...

The State Institute for Culture is a partner of the International Forum "Cultural Routes - Bulgaria 2026" in Plovdiv

On 11 and 12 June, the Boris Hristov House of Culture in Plovdiv will host a the international forum “Cultural Routes – Bulgaria 2026.” The initiative is organized by the Center for Excellence “Heritage BG” and aims to showcase Bulgaria’s potential for full participation in the Council of Europe’s Cultural Routes program. The two-day program includes panel discussions focusing on opportunities for Bulgaria’s participation in the Council of...

STATE INSTITUTE FOR CULTURE TURNS 20: 2025 IN REVIEW

As we bid farewell to an anniversary year marking 20 years since the establishment of the State Institute for Culture, we look back at 2025 as a period rich in events, achievements, new partnerships, and horizons. On 29th May, the State Institute for Culture at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs celebrated twenty years since its establishment. At an event held at the Regional Center for Contemporary Art "Toplocentrala", the Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr. Georg Georgiev presented our team, headed...