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A fragment from a clay vessel decorated with pictograms - characters that precede the writing of Sumeria and Egypt, was unearthed this summer at the archaeological site "Gradishteto" the village of Riben near Pleven (northern Bulgaria)      Photo: BTA


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The exhibition "Sofia – through sport’s lens" was put on display on the bridge to the NPC. It is part of the "Sofia - European Capital of Sports" and displays images that promote the magic of sport.        Photo: BTA 

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16th Transport Aviation Group observes its 68th anniversary with an aircraft show. Today the public can explore the L 410 aircraft, AN 30b, Spartan C-27J and 26 AH. Tomorrow there will be a special ceremony to celebrate the holiday.     Photo: BULPHOTO 


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A new kindergarten was opened in the village of Kabile, Tundja municipality, near the city of Yambol. The prep school was entirely refurbished and equipped by Bulgarian and Americam military. The work is financed by the US Embassy to Bulgaria and costs BGN 50 thousand.      Photo: BTA


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A colorfully painted piano and designer chess table decorated the entrance to the central beach of Varna, on the Black Sea.  Photo: BTA


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Active work is on for the demolition of the former hotel Serdika (and famous Berlin Restaurant) on Vassil Levski Square in downtown Sofia. The site will be cleared for the construction of a new, luxury hotel from a wolrd chain.     Photo: BTA


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The low yield of sunflower because of drought this year will raise its price, which will lead to increased prices of sunflower oil produced in Bulgaria. The prognosis is of Angel Vukodinov from the National Association of grain producers.       Photo: BULFOTO


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