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Sofia’s Central Post Office validated an edition entitled “100 years since the flight of the Yambol Zeppelin (L59) – the longest non-stop flight in military history”. The edition contains one first-day postal stamp of nominal price of BGN 0.65 and is issued in a series of 3 600. Photo: BTA


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Handmade souvenirs inspired by the theme of the sea are on display to be viewed and bought by tourists and guests close to the Bulgarian Navy Headquarters in Varna. Photo: BGNES


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With lots of fun and joy the kids from the Jewish 134 School in Sofia marked the start of the fest of light – Hanukkah. It marks the victory of a small number of warriors, who liberated temple in Jerusalem overtaken by the Greeks. The fest also celebrates the small oil pot, which burned in the course of eight days, which is the duration of the feast to this day.  Photo: BTA






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