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Начало | News & Events | Ambassador Mustafa Attends Coca Cola System Bulgaria Event in Honor of International Women’s Day Ambassador Mustafa spoke about diversity and inclusion at an event for Coca-Cola System’s employees in Bulgaria in honor of International Women’s Day on March 8. She was joined by the diverse team of company leaders, all of whom stressed the importance of diversity for a successful business. Coca-Cola employs nearly 3,000 people in Bulgaria. “Embrace diversity, it gives you the competitive advantage as a leader, as an organization and as a society,” ...

The Impact of COVID-19 on Poverty in Bulgaria February 1, 2021COVID-19 COLUMBUS, Ohio — Bulgaria, a country in the Balkans known for its sundry terrain, has made many strides over the past few decades in the area of economic growth. That said, poverty in Bulgaria is on the rise as the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has pulled the country’s economy back into a recession. For Bulgarians already affected by poverty, the COVID-19 pandemic has worsened their financial situations as job loss is increasing throughout the country. In the process of this widespread job loss, new Bulgarian households ...

Demonstration Alert: Sofia (Bulgaria), Protests Expected on January 27 Security Alert: January 27, 2021 Demonstration Activity in Downtown Sofia   Location: Various political groups are expected to demonstrate in the vicinity of government offices in downtown Sofia on Wednesday, 27 January 2021. The demonstration activity is expected to occur in the area located around the Council of Ministers building and Eagle Bridge in downtown Sofia.   Event: U.S. Citizens are recommended to avoid the areas impacted by demonstration activities for the duration of the events. Road closures and a sign...

Statement from Ambassador Mustafa: I have always been proud of the strength of American democracy, and the peaceful transfer of power through fair elections is at the heart of that democracy. January 6 was a dark day for the United States. The horrific scenes we witnessed in Washington, DC were a violent attempt to subvert our democratic process. This was wrong, and it is not who we are. I join leaders across the U.S. political spectrum and around the world in condemning it. Freedom of speech and the right of assembly are essential, and I continue to support peaceful protests as a key princip...

Начало | News & Events | Statement by the Embassy of the United States in Bulgaria The United States of America supports Bulgaria’s efforts to protect its sovereignty and security, including the announcement today to expel a Russian embassy official for conducting espionage.  We have in recent weeks and months seen too many examples of Russian officials carrying out aggressive actions, from espionage in Bulgaria to poisoning opponents both at home and abroad.  Bulgaria is a strong NATO ally and partner and has an unalienable right to defend its sovereignty. Suggested for You