A team of archeologists headed by Maya Martinova started new excavations and research on the Eastern Gate of Philipopolis in Plovdiv. In August the site was handed over for management to Plovdiv Municipality. The goal of the excavations is to fully unearth and restore the gate at its best, and prepare it for display for tourists. Photo: BTA
The National Military University in Veliko Tarnovo launched a ceremony for the 180 fist-year cadets, who took their military oath. Photo: BTA
Some 135 000 citizens and guests in Varna have visited the local zoo from the start of the year through end-September. The number of visitors is by 6 000 more on the same period of last year. Photo: BGNES
The Haskovo Multiprofile Hospital for Active Treatment received, under a project of the Healthcare Ministry, a set of life-saving equipment for the childbirth ward for premature babies. The most important apparatus is a transport incubator with integrated respirator and a monitor for intensive therapy of newborn babies. The hospital ahs also received cuffeys for special care for newborns, infusion pumps; monitors for observation of vital functions and lamps for photo-therapy. Photo: BTA
In western Bulgaria, about a hundred kilometres south-west of Sofia, lies the town of Zemen and its environs on the banks of the Struma River. Although not one of the country's best-known tourist destinations, interest in the region has grown..
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..
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