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18th Concert Season of the Bulgarian Music Society

The 18th Concert Season of the Bulgarian Music Society Concert Series in Washington, D.C., was opened with an impressive concert at the Bulgarian Embassy. Organized in partnership with the Washington International Young Artists Music Series, the event featured eleven talented, prize-winning musicians who performed a diverse program of piano, violin, voice,...

21 October 2026

A gift from Congressman Joe Wilson, founder and co-chair of the Congressional Bulgaria Caucus, and his team

Shortly before the U.S. Congress adjourned for its summer recess, Chargé d’Affaires Stefka Yovcheva received a special gift from Congressman Joe Wilson, founder and co-chair of the Bulgaria Caucus, and his team — an American flag that flew over the U.S. Capitol on July 4, 2026, in commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the United...

13 August 2026

Music festival in Columbia, South Carolina, with the participation of the "Detska Kitka" Children’s Choir from Plovdiv

Chargé d’Affaires of the Embassy of Bulgaria Stefka Yovcheva was honored to attend the “Muzika!” Festival at the Koger Center for the Arts in Columbia, South Carolina, presented by Kalin and Sharon Tchonev, founders of the Varna International Music Academy. The talented singers of the acclaimed youth choir “Detska Kitka”...

17 June 2026

A gala concert organized by the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in the United States on the occasion of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the US Declaration of Independence

With a special gala jazz concert held at the prestigious Katzen Arts Center at the American University on June 4, the Embassy of Bulgaria in Washington, D.C. paid tribute to the American people on the occasion of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the United States Declaration of Independence. The festive evening brought together a large audience, who...

09 June 2026

Bulgaria's participation in a joint initiative of the EU Member States and the EU Delegation in Washington "Words that Unite, Stories that Connect", in connection with the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the USA

The Embassy of Bulgaria in the United States was pleased to join the EU Member States and the EU Delegation in Washington D.C. joint initiative “EU Ambassadors Book Collection: Words That Unite, Stories That Connect” commemorating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. As a symbol of Europe’s rich literary...

08 June 2026

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Political Consultations Between Bulgaria and Moldova

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ivanka Tasheva and State Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Moldova Carolina Perebinos held bilateral political consultations. The discussions covered Moldova’s European integration, support for the Bulgarian community in the country, regional security and opportunities to deepen...

15 October 2026

Deputy Minister Ivanka Tasheva Meets with the New Greek Ambassador to Bulgaria

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ms Ivanka Tasheva received copies of the Letters of Credence of the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Hellenic Republic to the Republic of Bulgaria, H.E. Despina Koukoulopoulou. During the meeting, the traditionally friendly atmosphere and the excellent state of bilateral relations between...

14 October 2026

Velislava Petrova in Berlin: Bulgaria and Germany Have the Potential to Expand Their Partnership in Innovation, Research, Defence and Energy

Black Sea Security, the European Agenda and Regional Connectivity Were Among the Key Topics Discussed During the Bulgarian Foreign Minister’s Meeting with Her German Counterpart, Johann Wadephul Minister of Foreign Affairs Velislava Petrova met with Germany’s Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs, Johann Wadephul, in Berlin. The two ministers...

14 October 2026

Deputy Minister Ivanka Tasheva: Black Sea Security Must Be a Strategic Priority for the EU

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ivanka Tasheva attended the regular meeting of the European Union’s General Affairs Council, held today in Luxembourg. The main item on the agenda was preparations for the European Council meeting on 15–16 October 2026. The ministers also discussed a revised proposal for the EU’s Multiannual Financial...

13 October 2026

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Посолство на Република България в САЩ

Адрес: 1621 22nd Street, NW, Dimitar Peshev Plaza, Washington, DC 20008, USA

Тел.: +1 202 387 0174; +1 202 387 5770; +1 202 483 1386; +1 202 299 0273

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Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in Washington DC

Address: 1621 22nd Street, NW, Dimitar Peshev Plaza, Washington, DC 20008, USA

Telephone:

+1 202 387 0174

+1 202 299 0273

+1 202 483 1386

+1 202 387 5770

Fax: +1 202 234 7973

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+1 202 387 0174

+1 202 387 5770

Office hours /Mon-Fri/: 9.00 am - 5.30 pm

Consular Section (R Street Entrance)

The Consular District includes Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, Washington DC

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and 2 pm - 3 pm (by appointment)

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