After a several days’ snow storm, today’s nice clear day allows to continue carrying through the research projects of the National Programme for Polar Studies. For the first time in Antarctica a device was installed for monitoring the fluctuations of the ocean level, which is a qualitative indicator when studying climatic changes. The device is a Mareograph station for round the year monitoring. Photo: BGNES
The young ethnographers from the Youth Center in the town of Haskovo launched a charity bazaar downtown. They sell decorated cornel twigs Bulgarians use in the Survakari good-wishing rituals. The Bulgarian word for these decorated cornel twigs is “Survachka”. The decorations are made of natural materials, wool, dried fruits, pop corn, after an authentic technique. The funds raised will be given for the treatment of four children in the town with severe health problems. Photo: BTA
The ice skating rink in Plovdiv is a preferred place for entertainment during the festive days. The skating area is of 1 700 square meters and the rink disposes of 700 pairs of skates to be rent for those who have none of their own. Photo: BTA
After six years of repair works, the completion of the full restoration of the Bulgarian Church in Istanbul, named after St. Stefan, will finally be a fact by the end of this year. The temple is also known as the Iron Church. Some 40 construction workers and restoration experts from Turkey have made everything possible to return to the temple its initial splendour. The St. Stefan Church will officially open doors on January 7, 2018 (St. Joan’s Day). Next year (2018) the temple will celebrate its 120th anniversary. Photo: BTA
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..
Koprivshtitsa, a small town in Sredna Gora Mount on Topolnitsa Rover, is a remarkable unique historical reserve. Koprivshtitsa for beginners, or how to spend a weekend in the past With its cobblestone streets, its brightly coloured houses..
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