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Ambassador McEldowney Discusses Future Global Challenges and Highlights Successes with Atlantic Club  

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Ambassador McEldowney Discusses Future Global Challenges and Highlights Successes with Atlantic Club

On October 8, Ambassador McEldowney gave her inaugural speech in Bulgaria at a meeting of the Atlantic Club.  She discussed many of the challenges she saw ahead in the world, but expressed optimism that Bulgaria and the United States can help confront those problems as strong allies and partners – especially in light of the many successes the two countries have already achieved.  Following the speech, the Ambassador answered questions from the overflow crowd in attendance, including questions from other members of the Atlantic Club, journalists, and from students from some of Sofia’s English-language high schools.
 Full-text of Ambassador McEldowney’s remarks, as delivered

 

2010 Diversity Visa Lottery Registration Begins

The DV-2010 Lottery online entry begins on October 2, 2008, and ends on December 1, 2008.  You can register for the 2010 DV Lottery at http://www.dvlottery.state.gov.  The DV-2010 Lottery Instructions are available in PDF format in English  http://www.travel.state.gov/pdf/T1026V-DV-2010bulletin(3).pdf  (more)
  Instructions for DV-2010 Lottery in Bulgarian

 Ambassador at Plovdiv fair  

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Ambassador McEldowney Meets Plovdiv Mayor Atanasov, Attends Plovdiv Fair Official Opening

Ambassador Nancy McEldowney visited the city of Plovdiv on Monday, September 29.  She met with Mayor Slavcho Atanasov, attended the official opening of the International Trade Fair, and explored some of the historical sites of the city.  In her remarks at the joint press availability with Mayor Atanasov, Ambassador McEldowney said she came to Plovdiv both to meet with the Mayor to talk about issues and to “try to do everything possible to advance commercial relations and the economic presence of the American companies here.” 

 Remarks at Eltrak/Caterpillar Exhibition at Plovdiv International Trade Fair 
 Remarks at the Joint Press Availability with the Mayor of Plovdiv 

 

 U.S. Pledges $1 Billion for Georgian Reconstruction

 

A U.S. Army employee helps load wool blankets onto a truck. The blankets, provided by the U.S. Agency for International Development and part of an ongoing U.S. humanitarian assistance relief effort, are destined for the Republic of Georgia.

 

U.S. Pledges $1 Billion for Georgian Reconstruction

On September 3, President Bush announced that the United States would support the recovery in Georgia with a $1 billion pledge for reconstruction and meeting humanitarian needs.  Since the conflict began, the U.S. government has delivered more than 2.4 million pounds of food, water, bedding, and medical supplies – more than $30 million worth – to the Georgian people in need. (more) 
 Statement by the President Bush on Georgia 
 Remarks by Secretary Rice on U.S. Economic Support Package for Georgia 
 Briefing on U.S. Economic Support Package for Georgia
 Uniited States Aids Displaced People in Georgia
 

 

News From The Embassy

U.S. Army Awards $61 Million Project for Construction at Joint Training Facility in Novo Selo 

Bulgarian firms win 11 of 13 contracts in project

September 18, 2008 - The U.S. Army has awarded a two-year, $61.15 million project for construction at the Joint Training Facility in Novo Selo, Bulgaria.  Eleven of the thirteen companies winning contracts for the project are Bulgarian.  The other two companies are American and Italian. (more) 

U.S. Army Awards Three More Contracts in Support of this Summer’s Joint Training at  Novo Selo Training Area

The U.S. Army awarded three more contracts worth over $300,000 for this summer’s joint exercise, Bulgarian Panther 08. The contracts will provide goods and services for soldiers training at Novo Selo Training Area, including procurement of morale, welfare and recreation services and equipment as well as temporary motor pool vehicle services. (more)


Important Information for Prospective Applicants for Jobs in the Joint Military Facilities 

U.S. Army Europe and the U.S. Embassy do not hire directly to fill vacancies in the joint U.S.-Bulgarian military facilities.  The Bulgarian and/or international companies that are awarded contracts for goods and services will be responsible for hiring personnel for work in the joint military facilities, based on the type of jobs needed in the awarded contracts. Prospective applicants for vacancies in the joint military facilitiies can apply for jobs with the companies that have won the contracts for goods and services.  Prospective applicants for vacancies in the joint military facilities can apply for jobs with the companies that have won the contracts for goods and services. 
 
For more information about upcoming information sessions for companies and the contracts being offered, please register at www.fbo.gov or visit http://bulgaria.usembassy.gov/odc_jtf.html 

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Bulgarian Students in the U.S.          VISAS AND CONSULAR SERVICES
  
New Regulation for Passport Applications for Minors
  
New Procedures for Americans Marrying Bulgarians
  
Summer Work and Travel Program
  
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 STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP
 HOW WILL SHARED U.S.-BULGARIAN MILITARY BASES AFFECT THEIR NEIGHBORING TOWNS
  
U.S. Office of Defense Cooperation (ODC)
  
FAQ about U.S. - Bulgarian Shared Military Facilities 
  
U.S. and Bulgaria Sign Implementing Arrangements for Defense Cooperation Agreement - List of Signed Implementing Arrangements (February 28, 2008)
  
Joint Military Exercise "Rhodope Javelin'07", Graf Ignatievo AB (October, 2007) 
  
Brochure on Missile Defense for Europe (pdf)
  
More about the U.S. Bulgarian Security Partnership

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 Bulgaria and U.S. Sign Amended Bilateral Investment Treaty
  
Text of Bilateral Investment Treaty
   Convention for the Avoidance of Double Taxation
   U.S. Foreign Commercial Service
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 U.S. ASSISTANCE TO BULGARIA
Since 1991, The United States has provided over $600 million in assistance to Bulgaria, in humanitarian and technical assistance and training.
  
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  Democracy Commission Small Grants Program of the U.S. Embassy in Bulgaria - 1994-2006  (Compendium)
  
Current Democracy Commission Grants

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