For the third year in a row the Dalmatian pelicans, nesting on the wooden platforms in the swamp of Peschina in Persina Natural Park, are expecting their offspring. For the time being there are nine pairs of pelicans nesting in the locality. This colony of Dalmatian pelicans is the latest nesting one in Europe. Photo: bspb.org
Fans of train modeling from six countries – Bulgaria, Germany, Serbia, Romania, Hungary and the Czech Republic arranged two railway sites with miniature model trains in Kanev Center, Russe. The event is within the frame of the Ninth International Meeting of Railway Modeling, bringing together over 50 masters. Photo: BGNES
On the occasion of May 24 – the Day of Bulgarian Spirituality, Education and Culture and of the Slavonic Script, the Academy Askeer Foundation gave its annual awards for the 28th time in a row. The Askeer awards are national awards given for achievements in theater during the outgoing season. The ceremony by tradition takes place in the Army Theater, downtown Sofia. This year the Grand annual award for overall achievements went to actor Vassil Mihaylov. Photo: BTA
Spring is beautiful in Sofia. The Bulgarian capital is filled with the scent of linden trees, lilacs and tulips, and birds in the parks create real spring concerts. A delight to the senses! The central city area is adorned with..
Lent begins today. Traditionally, in the days before this period of austerity and spiritual reflection begins, Kukeri carnivals are held in many parts of the country . The village of Dedevo in the Rhodopes celebrated Zadushnitsa, or All..
March Day in Bulgaria is one of the most popular holidays for young and old. Martenitsas or Rhodope baynitsas – a symbol of hope for the good things to come By donning the red and white martenitsas, we, the Bulgarians, symbolically..
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