The new archeological season is given a start. The diggings at the Grand Basilica in Plovdiv are resumed. This summer archeologists are to in the northern part of the terrain in anticipation to unearth new portions of the antique mosaics. Photo: BTA
On the occasion of May 24 – Day of Bulgarian Education and Culture and of the Slavonic script, the pedestrian passage on Sofia’s Boulevard Vassil Levski near the building of Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski was decorated with the letters of alphabet created by St. St. Cyril and Methodius. Photo: BTA
An international research team from Germany, Bulgaria, Greece, Canada, France and Australia, headed by Prof. Madlene Böhme (Senckenberg Center for Human Evolution with the University of Tubingen)and Prof. Nikolai Spassov (National Museum of Natural History with the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, formilate the thesis, that the evolution line if man originates from the Balkans about 7.2 million years ago. The information came form the Natural History with the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences. Photo: BTA
Spring is beautiful in Sofia. The Bulgarian capital is filled with the scent of linden trees, lilacs and tulips, and birds in the parks create real spring concerts. A delight to the senses! The central city area is adorned with..
Lent begins today. Traditionally, in the days before this period of austerity and spiritual reflection begins, Kukeri carnivals are held in many parts of the country . The village of Dedevo in the Rhodopes celebrated Zadushnitsa, or All..
March Day in Bulgaria is one of the most popular holidays for young and old. Martenitsas or Rhodope baynitsas – a symbol of hope for the good things to come By donning the red and white martenitsas, we, the Bulgarians, symbolically..
Partly cloudy, chance of rain
Rain
Mostly Cloudy
Overcast, rain
Cloudy
Occasional showers