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The Embassy is aware of potential demonstrations planned for 16:00 today, January 6, 2026, in the vicinity of the U.S. Embassy in Sofia. Traffic disruptions due to protests are likely.

A large protest (expecting approximately 15,000 people) is scheduled for tonight, December 18, starting at 18:00 in the vicinity of the “Triangle of Power,” located near Independence Square (Ploshtad Nezavisimost), the N...

A large protest is planned for tonight, December 1, beginning at 18:00, in the area of the “Triangle of Power,” near Nezavisimost Square, the National Assembly, and the Bulgarian National Bank in Sofia, Bulgaria. Demonst...

On Saturday, June 22, 2024, authorities expect thousands of Hells Angels Motorcycle Club members to participate in a procession from Sveti Vlas through Sunny Beach to Nessebar, along the Black Sea coast.

On Saturday, June 22, 2024, two marches are planned across downtown Sofia

Event: Vazrazhdane Protest at U.S. Embassy: Vazrazhdane is planning to hold a protest across from the U.S. Embassy on Thursday March 14, at 14:00.  Authorities anticipate around 30-40 participants and for the protest to...

Throughout the weekend of February 17 - 18, downtown Sofia will host multiple events that will significantly impede traffic and present elevated risks to safety and well-being. The embassy advises U.S. citizens to avoid...

Event: A rehearsal for the annual Lukov March is planned for Saturday, February 10, 2024. Each year, the Lukov March is held by ultra-nationalistic ideologues who celebrate Nazi traditions.

Today February 5, 2024, livestock breeders have organized a protest in front of the Ministry of Agriculture.

Event: Saturday, January 27 at approximately 1400-1700 (2:00 - 5:00 PM), between 50 - 100 participants are expected to gather in front of the U.S. Embassy. 

Event 1: Wednesday, January 10 at approximately 11:00 AM. Around 20 participants are expected to gather in front of the U.S. Embassy in protest of allied forces activity during World War II.   Event 2: Saturday, Janua...

Throughout the upcoming weekend December 9 – 10, 2023, there are several planned events and protests scheduled for the downtown area. The embassy advises U.S. citizens to avoid the areas of the protests. If you plan to a...

Please be advised that the Mountain Rescue Service has issued a warning about the increased chance of avalanche on Mt. Vitosha. The announcement follows recent heavy snowfall and strong winds which has caused snow to acc...

Event:  On Thursday, September 21, 2023, there is a planned demonstration in downtown Sofia at 11:00 beginning at Aleksander Nevski Cathedral.  The demonstration is planned to evolve into a march beginning at 12:00 to th...

On Tuesday, September 19, 2023, there will be a labor union demonstration and procession beginning between Oborishte street and the Council of Ministers in downtown Sofia by 12:00.  This is an unfolding event; all times...

Event: The following events will occur today in downtown Sofia:  16:00 - Gathering in the city garden for Ukraine's Independence Day. There is a procession planned for 19:00 to 20:30, starting from “Vazrazhdane” garden,...

On Wednesday, July 19, 2023, there will be a demonstration at the office of the Presidency in downtown Sofia beginning at or around 1830 (6:30 p.m.).  The demonstration is scheduled to conclude at 2030 (8:30 p.m.).  The...

Event: On Saturday, July 15, 2023, there will be a demonstration beginning at the Ministry of Finance in downtown Sofia at or around 12:00.  Demonstrators will march from the Ministry of Finance to the National Assembly....

On Saturday, June 10, 2023, a protest characterized in the local press as anti-American, will take place at the National Assembly in downtown Sofia beginning at 12:00 p.m.

On Tuesday, June 06, 2023, there will be a demonstration at the National Assembly in downtown Sofia at or around 12:00 p.m. Bulgarian authorities expect 700-1,000 participants but note that number may swell later in the...