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 the embrace of the Western Balkan Mountains, amid the picturesque Iskar Gorge, lies the village of Bov – a starting point for several hiking routes. The captivating natural scenery and the majestic limestone cliffs make this area extremely popular..
"Only those who do not understand the cost of the devastation caused by ignorance can fear the cost of education. Bulgaria's enlightenment, faith and culture have built it as a country of the spirit and preserved our nation," said President Rumen Radev..
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..
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