Brewers in Bulgaria mark their professional day. Their produce – beer, is the most consumed alcoholic beverage across the world and the third most popular drink after water and tea.. The beginning of the industrial production of beer in Bulgaria is considered to be the opening of the first breweries after the Liberation in 1878. Beer is one of the oldest beverages in the history of mankind. Its making and use date back to six thousand years ago. Photo: BGNES

The municipality of the village of Riltsi and the Church Board of the local temple named after Prophet St. Elijah organized a traditional gathering feast marking Ilinden (the Day of St. Elijah). The church yard became once again the place where the traditional “kurban” – meat dish offering is cooked to be given out to believers coming for the festive mass. It is given out at noon, with blessings and good-health wishes for the inhabitants and all guests to the village. Photo: BTA

Two new connections of the highway link of Plodovitovo save 40 kilometers and at least 30 minutes necessary until now for covering the distance between the Maritsa and the Trakia highways. They ensure easier left turns which are very important for road safety. Besides the two highway lines, the road connection links more than six municipalities. Photo: BGNES

Today an official ceremony closed the military drills having taken place in the last few days under the title Saber Guardian 2017. The training was based at the Novo Selo polygon. The drill covered nearly 40 000 officers from 22 countries. Photo: BGNES

The popular Art Market in the central part of the city of Plovdiv is a favorite spot for tourists and all guests to the place. Photo: BTA