Combat and auxiliary equipment of the military formation of the Land Forces of the United States, was transported to the Bulgarian training ground of Novo Selo. Photo: BGNES

Bulgare Ensemble staged in the hall of the drama theater in the town of Lovech the show entitled “The last night of the Apostle”. The performance is dedicated to the last night in the life of Bulgarian revolutionary Vassil Levski, also known as the Apostle of Freedom. He was hanged by the Turkish authorities for his activities in service of the liberation of Bulgaria from Ottoman rule. Photo: BTA

The requirement for each dog to be identified with a microchip came into force. The measure was adopted with the amendment to the Law on Veterinary Activity with the aim to prevent the large scale abandoning of pets on the part of their owners.   Photo: BGNES

The city of Russe on the Danube River marks the 139^th anniversary since the Liberation of the place from Ottoman rule. The celebrations included a ceremony and the presenting of flowers and wreaths at the Pantheon of National Revival period figures.   Photo: BGNES

A new portion of snowfall covered many regions of Bulgaria. In the capital Sofia the fresh cover is the thickest – 14 centimeters! Courtyards and streets turned white again and the early blooming snowdrops hid under the thick cover.   Photo: BGNES