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80th Anniversary of St. Sophia Bulgarian Orthodox Church in Chicago Recognized by the State of Illinois and Cook County

The Bulgarian community in the Chicago area marked the 80th anniversary of St. Sophia Bulgarian Orthodox Church in Des Plaines, Illinois, with a series of events held from September 17–24, 2026. Formally incorporated on March 1, 1946, St. Sophia has served for eight decades as a spiritual, cultural, and educational center for generations of Bulgarians...

01 October 2026

105th Convention of the Macedonian Patriotic Organization Held in Cleveland, Ohio

The 105th Convention of the Macedonian Patriotic Organization (MPO), one of the oldest organizations representing immigrants from the geographic region of Macedonia in North America, was held in Cleveland, Ohio. Founded in 1922 by Macedonian-Bulgarians, today the MPO brings together immigrants, their descendants, and members connected to the geographic...

11 September 2026

Bulgarians and Americans Honor Januarius MacGahan at the 48th Annual MacGahan Festival in New Lexington, Ohio

On June 13, 2026, the 48th Annual MacGahan Festival was held in New Lexington, Ohio, honoring the life and legacy of American journalist Januarius MacGahan, whose reports on the suppression of the April Uprising of 1876 helped bring international attention to the suffering of the Bulgarian people under Ottoman rule. Organized annually by the...

17 June 2026

The Fifth Parade of Bulgaria in Chicago Once Again United the Bulgarian Community for May 24

The Fifth Parade of Bulgaria in Chicago Once Again United the Community for May 24. The Bulgarian community in Chicago once again filled the streets of Elk Grove Village with Bulgarian flags, traditional folk costumes, and festive spirit during the Fifth Parade of Bulgaria. Dedicated to Bulgarian culture, language, and traditions, the event has established...

20 May 2026

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

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Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr. Hristo Dikanski held an introductory meeting with the Ambassador of the State of Israel to Sofia, Mr. Yosef Levy Sfari

On 5 October 2026, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr. Hristo Dikanski held an introductory meeting with the Ambassador of the State of Israel to Sofia, Mr. Yosef Levy Sfari. During the meeting, the interlocutors reaffirmed the strategic nature of cooperation between the Republic of Bulgaria and the State of Israel, as well as the two countries’...

06 October 2026

Minister of Foreign Affairs Velislava Petrova participates in welcoming the mortal remains of Tsar Samuil

Minister of Foreign Affairs Velislava Petrova participated in the state ceremony to welcome the mortal remains of Tsar Samuil in Sofia. The solemn event took place in Knyaz Aleksandar I Square. Minister Petrova also took part in the procession to the St. Sofia Church, where the mortal remains of the Bulgarian ruler were placed in a special...

03 October 2026

Bulgaria and India discussed the deepening of bilateral relations

On October 1, 2026, the 7th round of political consultations between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bulgaria and India was held in Delhi, co-chaired by Mr. Chrristo Polendakov, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bulgaria, and Mr. Sibi George, Secretary West (Deputy Minister) at the Ministry of External Affairs of India. The two countries expressed...

02 October 2026

Deputy Minister Ivanka Tasheva participated in the Meeting of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Berlin Process

On 1 October 2026, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria Ivanka Tasheva took part in the Ministerial Meeting of the Berlin Process, hosted by Montenegro in Przno. In her statement, Deputy Minister Tasheva said that the European integration of the Western Balkans remains a strategic foreign policy priority and a key factor for...

01 October 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: + 1 312 515 8774

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: + 1 312 515 8774

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.