Bulgarian Congress of the United States of America

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Representatives of the Bulgarian community in the United States gathered at the historic The Library of Congress in Wash...
03/07/2026

Representatives of the Bulgarian community in the United States gathered at the historic The Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. to celebrate Bulgaria’s National Day - Liberation Day of Bulgaria, marked on March 3 together with Посолство на България в САЩ / Embassy of Bulgaria in the USA

The event brought together diplomats, community leaders, the U.S. Army representatives, and friends of Bulgaria to honor the anniversary of the restoration of Bulgarian statehood following the Treaty of San Stefano in 1878. The celebration highlighted the historical significance of the day and the enduring spirit of the Bulgarian people.

It was a true honor to celebrate this very special day for Bulgaria together with:
- H.E. Congressman Joe Wilson, US House of Representatives, Co-Chair of the Bulgaria Caucus;
- Mr. Kevin Covert, Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary at the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs at the U.S. Department of State;
- Dr. Nora Dimitrova-Clinton, Ph.D., Founder and Chairwoman of the American Research Center in Sofia - ARCS;
- H.E. Gergana Karadjova, the Permanent Representative of Bulgaria to the United Nations and Head of the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Bulgaria to the United Nations,
- and H.E. Angel Angelov, Ph.D., Consul-General of the Republic of Bulgaria in New York, NY.

The Founder and President of the Bulgarian Congress of the United States, Mr. Pete Kristofferson, who is of Bulgarian origin, joined members of the diplomatic community and guests in commemorating this important national holiday, reaffirming their commitment to preserving Bulgarian heritage, culture, and historical memory among the Bulgarian diaspora in the United States. 🇧🇬✨

The Bulgarian Congress of the United States took part in the memorial ceremony marking the 153rd Anniversary of the hang...
03/07/2026

The Bulgarian Congress of the United States took part in the memorial ceremony marking the 153rd Anniversary of the hanging of the Apostle of Bulgarian Freedom, Vasil Levski, in Washington, D.C.

Together with the Chargé d’Affaires of the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in Washington, D.C., Mrs. Stefka Yovcheva, members of the Bulgarian diplomatic mission, and the Honorary Consul of the Republic of Bulgaria in the Commonwealth of Maryland, Mr. Neil Goldstein, the President and Vice President of the Bulgarian Congress honored the memory of Vasil Levski by laying flowers and observing a minute of silence in front of his monument at the Embassy.

The ceremony paid tribute to the enduring legacy of Vasil Levski - one of the most revered figures in Bulgarian history and a symbol of the nation’s struggle for freedom, dignity, and independence. 🇧🇬🌹

🍀 Let's support our Ukrainian friends during the Ukrainian Days in Washington, D.C. February 21st till February 25th📌Joi...
02/12/2026

🍀 Let's support our Ukrainian friends during the Ukrainian Days in Washington, D.C.
February 21st till February 25th

📌Join us on Sunday, February 22nd for a casual 'Meet & Greet' reception at Ukraine House starting at 4:30pm for informal discussions with policy experts and get to know your fellow advocates.

📌Our advocacy begins on Monday, February 23rd at 9:30am at the Hudson Institute with an in-person briefing session and a "fireside" chat. Later that evening, a congressional commemoration will be held with presentations of the "Friend of UNIS" award.

📌Congressional meetings will be held on Monday afternoon, February 23rd and all day on Tuesday, February 24th.

🇧🇬 ПРЕССЪОБЩЕНИЕ / PRESS RELEASEИнициираме провеждане на изнесени консулски дни на остров Нантъкет, МасачузетсУважаеми с...
12/08/2025

🇧🇬 ПРЕССЪОБЩЕНИЕ / PRESS RELEASE

Инициираме провеждане на изнесени консулски дни на остров Нантъкет, Масачузетс

Уважаеми сънародници,

Българският Конгрес на САЩ официално изпрати писмо до Генералното консулство на Република България в Ню Йорк, с което предложихме организиране на Изнесени консулски дни на остров Нантъкет през 2026 г.

📍 На острова живеят над 500 български граждани, а значителната отдалеченост от консулската служба в Ню Йорк затруднява достъпа им до важни административни и консулски услуги.

В писмото изразихме пълната готовност на Българския Конгрес и местната общност в лицето на Български образователен център с Българско училище "Нантъкет" да осигурят логистична и организационна подкрепа, включително:
* предоставяне на подходящо помещение;
* съдействие от българската общност и Българското училище;
* предварително записване и информационна кампания;
* подкрепа и координация на място по време на консулските дни.
Към писмото е приложен и първоначален списък на желаещи, който се увеличава ежедневно.

🤝 Вярваме, че с общи усилия съвместо с българската общност в Нантъкет и Генералното консулство ще осигурим достъп до услуги, от които българите на Острова имат нужда — лесно, навременно и без допълнително пътуване.

Български Конгрес на САЩ
Заедно в подкрепа на българските общности в Америка 🇧🇬🇺🇸

We Initiate the Organization of Mobile Consular Services on Nantucket Island, MA

Dear Bulgarian community members,

The Bulgarian Congress of the USA has officially submitted a request to the Consulate General of the Republic of Bulgaria in New York, proposing the organization of Mobile Consular Days on Nantucket Island in2026.

📍 More than 500 Bulgarian citizens reside on Nantucket, where the considerable distance to the nearest Consulate General in New York makes access to essential administrative and notary services difficult.

The Bulgarian Congress and the local community have expressed full readiness to support the initiative by:
* providing an appropriate venue;
* offering logistical support through the Bulgarian community and the Bulgarian Educational Center and the Bulgarian Sunday School;
* conducting pre-registration and outreach;
* coordinating and assisting on-site during the consular mission.
An initial list of interested applicants has been submitted together with the letter, with more names added daily.

🤝 We believe that, through cooperation with the Consulate General, Bulgarians on the Island will receive timely and convenient access to the consular services they need.

Bulgarian Congress of the USA
Together in service of Bulgarian communities across America 🇧🇬🇺🇸

We had the great honor and genuine pleasure of spending a memorable evening at the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria i...
11/13/2025

We had the great honor and genuine pleasure of spending a memorable evening at the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in Washington, D.C., in the company of distinguished Bulgarian scholar and educator Prof. Evelina Kelbetcheva, Ph.D. 🇧🇬, her colleague and former student Prof. Nora Dimitrova-Clinton 🇧🇬🇺🇸, and Prof. Kevin Clinton, Ph.D. 🇺🇸

During the event, we screened Prof. Kelbetcheva’s powerful documentary "Debris of one Afternoon”, which transported us back to the dramatic days following one of the most fateful dates in Bulgarian history — April 16th, 1925, when the "Saint Nedelya" Cathedral in Sofia was bombed. The attack claimed the lives of dozens of innocent people. The documentary is based entirely on archival materials and was produced with the support of the American Research Center in Sofia - ARCS Foundation and its partner organization in the United States, the American Research Center in Bulgaria Inc.

Prof. Evelina Kelbetcheva is Professor Emerita at the American University in Bulgaria - AUBG 🇺🇸 🇧🇬, where she taught European, Balkan, and Bulgarian History. Her academic path includes specializations at the Woodrow Wilson Center in Washington, D.C. 🇺🇸 and Yad Vashem: World Holocaust Center, Jerusalem in Israel 🇮🇱. She is the screenwriter and producer of “The Second Liberation /Occupation of Bulgaria by the Red Army”. She is widely recognized for her exceptional contributions to the study of historical myths, falsifications, cultural identity, and the challenges of historical memory.

A truly inspiring evening — filled with history, reflection, and meaningful conversation. 🇧🇬🇺🇸

The Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave! 🍀We extend our sincerest gratitude for your service to our community and...
11/11/2025

The Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave! 🍀

We extend our sincerest gratitude for your service to our community and country. Your dedication will never be forgotten! ❤️

Happy Veterans Day! 🇺🇸

🇧🇬 The Bulgarian Congress of the USA proudly honors His Excellency Stephan Panaretoff – Bulgaria’s first Ambassador to t...
11/08/2025

🇧🇬 The Bulgarian Congress of the USA proudly honors His Excellency Stephan Panaretoff – Bulgaria’s first Ambassador to the United States (1914–1925) – celebrating his remarkable achievements, inspiring leadership, and enduring legacy.

Today, we visited the Rock Creek Cemetery, where we paid our respects at the graves of Mr. and Mrs. Panaretoff.

Mrs. Lydia Gail Panaretoff (1869 - 1931) and H.E. Ambassador Stephan Panaretoff (1853 - 1931) bequeathed their entire fortune, amounting to approximately 5 million leva, to support Bulgarian educational and cultural development. They donated all their funds and securities held in Bulgarian banking institutions to the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences. They also provided funds for scholarships for students of Bulgarian philology at the Sofia University, for scholarships for pupils from high schools in Sofia, for sending poor students to summer school colonies, for assisting impoverished teachers, for enriching the collections of the National Library in Sofia, and for other similar purposes.

As of October 2025, White House tours are temporarily suspended indefinitely due to extensive renovations. In the interi...
10/20/2025

As of October 2025, White House tours are temporarily suspended indefinitely due to extensive renovations. In the interim, visitors can explore the free White House Visitor Center, which features exhibits on the history of the White House and its occupants, as well as a copy of the true Oval Office of the President of the United States.

A major renovation of the Oval Office at the Visitor Center was completed in July 2025. Visitors now have the opportunity to see the original decor of the Oval Office during President Donald Trump's first term.

We cannot provide tickets for visitors as we do not have information on when the building will be open to guests again.

We`ll keep you informed!

10/11/2025

🎯 Министерството на труда и социалната политика на Република България започна нова инициатива в рамките на проекта BG05SFPR002-1.026-0001 „Избирам България-Компонент 1“ 🇧🇬 финансиран от Програма „Развитие на човешките ресурси“ 2021 - 2027, съфинансирана от Европейския съюз чрез Европейския социален фонд+ 🇪🇺

🍀 Програмата "Избирам България" има за цел да стимулира трайното установяване в България на българи, живеещи в чужбина, хора с български произход и кандидати от трети страни, за които не се изисква разрешение за достъп до пазара на труда, според българското законодателство.

💵 Финансова помощ до 5 000 лева (за държави от ЕС) и 10 000 лева (за държави извън ЕС) ще се предоставя безвъзмездно на хора, които желаят да се завърнат, за да живеят и работят в България.

👏 Щастливи сме да обявим, че вече имаме няколко клиенти, които избраха да ни се доверят в процеса на подготовка на превода и легализацията на пакета от документи за кандидатстване по програмата.

📌 Ако желаете да участвате в програмата "Избирам България" 🇧🇬, но не сте наясно какви документи трябва да заявите пред федералните и щатски институции, за да удостоверите престоя си в САЩ 🇺🇸, моля не се колебайте да ни потърсите за безплатна консултация!

📌 В случай че ни изберете за превод и легализация на Вашите документи, ще получите индивидуална оферта, с отстъпка от редовните ни цени, с оглед спецификата на програмата и големия обем удостоверителни документи, които следва да представите.

👍 Ще се радваме да Ви асистираме в процеса на кандидатстването Ви!

📩 E-mail: [email protected]
(571) 459-9617 или 202-257-2100

⚠️ Краен срок за кандидатстване по програмата "Избирам България"🇧🇬: 10. ноември 2025 г., 17:00 ч. (бълг. време).

🕹️ Пълна информация относно условията за кандидатстване и критериите за допустимост на участници е налична на страницата на Агенцията по заетостта в Интернет.

🇺🇸 🇧🇬 The Magic of Bulgarian Folklore in Pittsburgh!We had the joy and pleasure of experiencing the magnificent performa...
10/11/2025

🇺🇸 🇧🇬 The Magic of Bulgarian Folklore in Pittsburgh!

We had the joy and pleasure of experiencing the magnificent performances of “Sredets” Folklore Dance Ensemble Танцов ансамбъл Средец — the oldest ensemble in Bulgaria, founded back in 1937. The group is currently on a creative tour in the United States, sharing the beauty of Bulgarian traditions across the ocean.

📍 The Bulgarian Congress of the United States attended their concert at the Bulgarian-Macedonian Cultural Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania - the oldest and still active Bulgarian Culture Centre in the United States . The stage came alive with rhythm, color, and authentic Bulgarian folklore.

💃🕺 Joining the children from “Sredets” on stage were the dancers from “Otets Paisii” Folklore Ensemble, part of the Otets Paisii Bulgarian School in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

🤝 Our Founder and First President, Mr. Pete Kristofferson, is also proud co-founder of the Otets Paisii Bulgarian School in Pittsburgh — a true testament to the strong connection between the community and our cultural heritage.

🌟 We look forward to the next beautiful performances of “Sredets” Ensemble in America!

The Bulgarian Congress of the United States paid tribute to the life and legacy of James Monroe, the Fifth President of ...
10/05/2025

The Bulgarian Congress of the United States paid tribute to the life and legacy of James Monroe, the Fifth President of the United States, during the 267th Birthday Celebration Ceremony, held at his Birthplace House in Colonial Beach, Westmoreland County, Virginia.

May his life and legacy continue to inspire generations with his example of true leadership, courage, and bravery.

Rest in peace, Brother James!

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