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The 83rd Anniversary of the Rescue of Bulgarian Jews Commemorated in Chicago

The Consulate General of the Republic of Bulgaria in Chicago organized a public lecture dedicated to the 83rd anniversary of the rescue of Bulgarian Jews during the Second World War. The event was organized in partnership with the Consulate General of Israel in Chicago and the American Jewish Committee (AJC Chicago). The guest speaker was Professor Joseph...

17 March 2026

Bulgarian Community in Chicago Marks the National Day of the Republic of Bulgaria

The Consulate General of the Republic of Bulgaria in Chicago organized a flag raising ceremony at Daley Plaza in downtown Chicago on the occasion of the National Day of the Republic of Bulgaria – March 3. The event brought together members of the Bulgarian community, representatives of local authorities, and friends of Bulgaria. The Bulgarian tricolor...

05 March 2026

Indiana State Senate Adopts Resolution Recognizing Strategic Partnership with the Republic of Bulgaria

Indiana State Senate unanimously adopted a resolution formally recognizing the strategic partnership between the Republic of Bulgaria and the State of Indiana. The resolution was introduced by Senator Rodric Bray, President Pro Tempore of the Senate. The document underscores that Bulgaria and the United States are strategic allies within NATO, united by...

23 February 2026

A Double Celebration for the Bulgarian Community in Chicago

On October 19, the day of St. John (Ivan) of Rila the Wonderworker, the Bulgarian community in Chicago had a double reason for celebration. After a long hiatus, the activity of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church “St. Ivan Rilski,” which is now under the jurisdiction of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church, was officially resumed. This historic event was...

21 October 2025

The 104th Convention of the Macedonian Patriotic Organization (MPO) Held in Chicago

From August 29 to September 1, 2025, the 104th Convention of the Macedonian Patriotic Organization (MPO) in the United States and Canada took place in Chicago. For more than a century, the MPO has been a guardian of the cultural heritage of Macedonian Bulgarians in America. A number of important decisions were adopted during the convention. Two MPO chapters...

04 September 2025

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Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Radi Naydenov Meets the Ambassador of Georgia to Bulgaria

On 9 April 2026, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Deputy Minister Radi Naydenov held a meeting with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Georgia to the Republic of Bulgaria, H.E. Zurab Khamashuridze. The meeting focused on issues related to the activities of the Organization of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation (BSEC) and Georgia’s...

09 April 2026

Meeting of Minister Neynsky with the Ambassador of Japan to Bulgaria

On 9 April 2026, Minister Nadezhda Neynsky held a meeting with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Bulgaria, H.E. Mr Chikahisa Sumi, on the occasion of his assumption of office. The parties expressed high appreciation for the active bilateral dialogue and cooperation, elevated to the level of a “strategic partnership” in...

09 April 2026

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Radi Naydenov Receives the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People’s Republic of China to Bulgaria

On 8 April 2026, Deputy Minister Radi Naydenov held a meeting with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People’s Republic of China, H.E. Ms Dai Qingli. During the discussion, the development of the traditionally strong bilateral relations, elevated to the level of a strategic partnership in 2019, was reviewed. High appreciation was...

08 April 2026

Meeting of the Director General for Bilateral Relations with the Ambassador of Iran

Today, 6 April, the Director General for Bilateral Relations at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mr Petko Doykov, held talks with the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Bulgaria, H.E. Ali Reza Irvash, within the framework of the regular bilateral dialogue. During the meeting, the Iranian Ambassador once again raised the issue of the purpose of...

06 April 2026

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Генерално консулство на Република България в Чикаго

Ръководител: Светослав Станков – генерален консул

Часови разлики (спрямо България): Лятно: „-8 часа“, Зимно: „-8 часа“

За контакт:

Адрес: 737 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 2105, Chicago, IL 60611, USA

Вход за сградата: 151 E Chicago Ave. , Chicago, IL 60611, USA

Посетителите на консулството могат да получат намаление за паркинг Олимпия, адрес: Centre Garage at 161 E Chicago Ave

E-mail: consulate.chicago@mfa.bg

Телефон:+13128671904 и +13128671905

Факс: +13128671906

Дежурен телефон в извънработно време: +18722806093

E-mail: consulate.chicago@mfa.bg

Работно време:

от Понеделник до Петък: 09:00-17:30

Приемно време с граждани:

от Понеделник до Петък: 09:30-12:00

14:00-15:00

Консулски услуги се получават само срещу предварително записан час.

За записване на час натиснете ТУК.

Consulate General of the Republic of Bulgaria in Chicago

Address: 737 North Michigan Ave., suite 2105, Chicago, IL 60611, USA

Тhe street address of the Consulate of Bulgaria is 151 E Chicago Ave. The visitors of the Consulate of Bulgaria receive а discount if they park at Olympia Centre Garage at 161 E Chicago Ave.

E-mail: Consulate.Chicago@mfa.bg

Tel.: +1 312 867 1904 and +1 312 867 1905

Fax: +1 312 867 1906

Оut-of-hours emergency hotline: +1 872-280-6093

Business Hours of the Consulate:

Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Reception hours:

Monday to Friday: 09:30 AM – 12:00 PM.

02:00 PM – 03:00 PM

(Appointments Only)

To make appointment press HERE.