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
This winter has started with unusually warm weather, but while there is no snow in the lower parts of the country, the ski season is now officially open in the mountains, much to the delight of winter sports enthusiasts. Many people..
The Christmas bazaars in Sofia create an atmosphere of festivity and good mood. Photos: Krasimir Martinov
Heavy snowfall and hurricane-force winds on November 25 and 26 created a complicated situation throughout Bulgaria. Half a million households were left without electricity, in some places there was also a break in the water supply. Due..
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