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
More than 200 survakari , master mask-makers and folk dancers descended on Borisova Gradina Park in Sofia to present the festival Surva which is to be held in Pernik at the end of January, a festival going back to 1966...
On January 6 we celebrate one of the holiest Christian holidays – The Feast ofEpiphany, alsoknown as Yordanovden or the Baptism of the Lord. Epiphany and the symbols of baptism A festive divine liturgy and a water blessing service..
The festive mood is now everywhere. In many cities the Christmas trees have already been lit, while festive bazaars attract visitors with beautiful souvenirs, appetizing dishes and aromatic mulled wine. These days in the capital city of Sofia one..
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