Kenneth Merten
Bulgarian Patriarch Highlights Religious Discrimination in Ukraine to US Ambassador
Bulgarian Patriarch Daniil raised concerns about religious discrimination in Ukraine during a meeting with American Ambassador Kenneth Merten. The Patriarch highlighted the significant factual and legal constraints imposed on the Ukrainian Orthodox Church, attributing these issues to discriminatory policies by certain elements within Ukraine.
Ruja Ignatova's Associate Surrenders to US Authorities
William Morro, a key associate of Ruja Ignatova, has surrendered to authorities in the United States.
US Ambassador and FBI Prompt Bulgaria's In Absentia Charges Against Ruja Ignatova
The Bulgarian Prosecutor's Office, together with the US government, has announced plans to indict Ruja Ignatova in absentia, offering a reward of up to 5 million US dollars for information leading to her arrest or conviction. This development underscores ongoing efforts to tackle international financial fraud involving Ignatova and her role in the OneCoin pyramid scheme.
US Offers $5 Million Bounty for Arrest of Bulgarian Ruja Ignatova in Massive Fraud Case
The US government has announced a reward of up to 5 million USD for information leading to the arrest of Ruja Ignatova, in connection with a major investigation involving Bulgarian and American authorities. Ignatova is implicated in a large-scale financial fraud and money laundering scheme, according to statements from Bulgarian officials and the US Ambassador to Bulgaria, Kenneth Merten.
NATO Marks 75th Anniversary with Brussels Ceremony
This Thursday, NATO foreign ministers convene in Brussels to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the alliance's establishment, marked by the signing of the North Atlantic Treaty in Washington on April 4, 1949. Central to NATO's mission is the principle of collective defense, wherein an attack on any member nation is considered an attack on all.
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US Ambassador Expresses Disappointment Over Bulgarian Government Formation Stalemate
In a statement that underscores the United States' keen interest in Bulgaria's political landscape, US Ambassador Kenneth Merten expressed disappointment at the failure of negotiations to form a government in the country. Ambassador Merten's remarks come amid ongoing discussions among Bulgarian political factions aimed at resolving the deadlock and establishing a functioning administration.
US Ambassador Discusses Magnitsky Sanctions and Energy in Bulgaria
In an interview on the bTV program "120 Minutes," US Ambassador to Bulgaria Kenneth Merten addressed various issues concerning Bulgaria's relationship with the United States and ongoing developments in the region.
US and Bulgaria Ambassadors Unite in Shared Vision for 2024 in Joint New Year's Message (VIDEO)
The US Embassy in Bulgaria and the Bulgarian Embassy in the United States marked the New Year with a harmonious gesture—a joint video greeting sent by Ambassadors Kenneth Merten and Georgi Panayotov.
Bulgaria Beckons: Denkov Showcases Investment Potential to US Business Leaders
Prime Minister Nikolai Denkov has extended a warm invitation to representatives of 15 of the largest American companies, emphasizing Bulgaria's strategic importance as a gateway to Europe.
The US Plans to Deepen its Cooperation with Bulgaria and 4 other Black Sea Countries
The US plans to deepen its cooperation with Bulgaria, Moldova, Georgia, Ukraine and Romania. This is clear from the "Black Sea Security Act" introduced in the US Congress.