Bulgarian Congress of the United States of America

We are very happy to welcome Assoc. Prof. Dr. Georgi Nikolov, Ph.D., and Dr. Ekaterina Bogomilova, Ph.D., our first guests from the Bulgarian delegation have arrived safely. They participated in a highly productive meeting at the White House today and gave an interview to Teodora Trifonova from the Bulgarian television network bTV. The video is scheduled for tomorrow's central news broadcast on bTV at 7 pm Eastern European time, Saturday, January 18th, 2025. Don't miss it! Assoc. Prof. Dr. Georgi Nikolov, Ph.D. is a Director of the Institute for Postgraduate Education, Vice-Dean in Academic Affairs of the Management and Administration Faculty, and Head of the Regional Development Department at the University of. ational and World Economy in Bulgaria. Chief Assistant Prof. Dr. Ekaterina Bogomilova, Ph.D. is Director of “Nuclear Security” International master’s program, Lecturer at the National and Regional Security Department, Economics of Infrastructure Faculty at the University of National and World Economy in Bulgaria. They both represent the academic society from Bulgaria and aims to establish new educational and research links between two countries and nations within the Inaugural events.

Regarding the Inauguration (Swearing-In) Ceremony of the 45th and 47th President-elect of the United States, Donald D. Trump, which will take place on January 20th, 2025, in Washington, D.C., the Bulgarian Congress of the United States is pleased to announce that we received a limited number of invitations from the House of Representatives to attend the main event and accompanying activities. This gesture is a significant honor for the Bulgarian Congress and confirms the established successful cooperation between our nations and organizations. To mark this historic occasion, the Bulgarian Congress has extended invitations to various institutions and individuals from Bulgaria, Turkey, the U.S., and the Kingdom of Spain to attend the Swearing-In Ceremony. Among those who have confirmed their attendance are representatives from academia, business, the legislature, and investment consultants from the four countries. Members of the Bulgarian Congress Delegation will witness this historic event in front of the Capitol where Donald J. Trump will be sworn in before His Honor John G. Roberts, Jr., Chief Justice of the United States and Member of the U.S. Supreme Court. They will also hear the traditional inaugural address, where the newly elected President will outline his priorities and vision for governance over the next four years. Participation in several accompanying events is planned to facilitate academic and business contacts and to strengthen economic, political, cultural, and educational ties between Bulgaria and the U.S. Visits of the White House and Congress are also scheduled, along with attendance to some of the traditional Inaugural Balls during the weekend leading up to the Swearing-in Ceremony. The Bulgarian Congress of the United States is a non-governmental, not-for-profit organization established in 2023 in the U.S. and registered under the 501(c)(4) rule. Its mission is to create and strengthen robust political, economic, cultural, and educational connections and to foster successful business relationships between Bulgaria, the Balkan region, and the U.S. The Congress was initiated by President Pete Kristofferson/Plamen Krastev, a former employee of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the National Assembly of Bulgaria, an entrepreneur and consultant who has been living in the U.S. since 2000. He was approved by the Publication Board of the prestigious ranking “The Marquis Who’s Who in America” for 2023/2024 as a subject of the biographical record and an individual who possesses professional integrity, demonstrates outstanding achievement in his respected fields and has made innumerable contributions to society. Up-to-date information about the delegation's program from the Bulgarian Congress of the United States will be shared promptly on the Facebook platform. For additional information and contact with the Bulgarian Congress of the United States, including interview arrangements, please do not hesitate to contact us.

📌 The Bulgarian Congress of the United States is pleased to announce its attendance at the 60th Inaugural Ceremony of President-elect Donald J. Trump, who will be sworn in as the 47th President of the United States on January 20, 2025. 🇺🇸 🍀 It is an honor and privilege to be part of this historic occasion, and we are deeply grateful for the chance to witness this significant moment.🇧🇬 We’ll keep you updated.👌

On this special day, the Bulgarian Congress of the United States extends its warmest wishes to you and your loved ones for a day filled with gratitude, connection, and warmth. Happy Thanksgiving!

The Bulgarian Congress of the United States cordially invites you to attend the Diplomatic Day of Kindness in Washington, D.C. This special event aims to promote and celebrate kindness among nations. Date: November 22nd, 2024; Time: 11 am; Venue: International Student House, 1825 R Street, NW, Washington D.C. Notably, our Vice President, Prof. Yordanova, will present a traditional Bulgarian gesture of kindness and hospitality, offering homemade banitsa and ayran. For any questions, please message us!

27th Annual Veterans Day Ceremony November 11th, 2024 Military Women`s Memorial First started as a celebration of the end of WWI, Veterans Days has since become a time set aside to honor all American veterans. It was originally called Armistice Day and was celebrated for the first time on November 11, 1919, exactly one year to the day after the shooting stopped in Europe. To mark the moment, churches held special services and soldiers paraded. People across the country observed two minutes of silence in remembrance of soldiers who had lost their lives. Armistice Day was officially named by Congress in 1926, and it became a national holiday 12 years later. But the "armistice" didn't live up to the hope that there would never be another world war. To honor veterans of every conflict, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed a bill in 1954 to change the name from Armistice Day to Veterans Day. In 1968, a law passed allowing a Veterans Day to be celebrated each year on the fourth Monday in October. In response to strong feelings about the original date, Congress, in 1978, changed Veterans Day back to the original date of November 11. From that day at the end of wWl, on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, came a day of observance of all the women and men, living and dead, who took up arms in defense of America. The Military Women's Memorial, has become a traditional site for observing this day for all of America's veterans. The Bulgarian Congress of the United States is proud of being part of all the celebrations dedicated to the Military Women’s Service. Looking ahead- preserving our past, forging our future! From this very special place - the Military Women’s Memorial at the Arlington National Cemetery- we express our deep gratitude and appreciation to all these women patriots and heroes who have preserved our freedoms. 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

VETERANS DAY Today the United States celebrate the bravery of the 18 million living veterans in the United States who swore to protect and defend the nation and the country. We all say you “Thank you! We admire you! Your sacrifice and service will not be forgotten, and we recognize how essential you are to the freedoms we enjoy every day!” https://lnkd.in/dvfgZCaF

Vice President Yordanova granted an exclusive interview to Today Bulgaria, a regional online media platform in the Burgas area. She shared her perspectives on the anticipated global geoeconomic and geopolitical shifts following the election of Donald John Trump as the President-elect of the United States. During the interview, Professor Yordanova examined the principal challenges and prospects that may emerge with the incoming Trump administration. The discussion reveals her views on his potential diplomatic, economic, and security strategies and approaches, along with Bulgaria's potential role in the emerging global landscape. https://lnkd.in/dPumdY5k

In a special broadcast focusing on the US elections, Vice President Yordanova of the Bulgarian Congress provided a brief interview on bTV, Bulgaria's inaugural private national television channel. She concentrated on the ambiance of the election day, sharing her personal observations. https://lnkd.in/dF6P_WA4

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