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August 12 marks International Youth Day

Today is the International Youth Day. It has been marked in Bulgaria since 2007. Its idea is to draw public attention to various youth issues.

The city hosting this year’s events in Bulgaria is Varna, 2017 European Youth Capital.

A marathon run has started there and later a youth exhibition and a concert will be held at the Sea Garden main entrance. Leading Bulgarian athletes are taking part in the event.

Other cities that will mark International Youth Day with dedicated events include Blagoevgrad, Plovdiv and Targovishte.




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