This spring some 64 griffon vultures have hatched in the Eastern Rhodope Mountain, south Bulgaria, which is 13 birds more than last year. This is the result from the observation of the unique natural population of this bird specie in this country. The observation is carried out by the Bulgarian Association for Protection of Birds. Photo: BGNES
Iskra the horse is one of a special and very rare breed of horses – the Przewalski horse. She is the latest acquisition of the Center for Protection of Nature and Animals in Dobrich, northern Bulgaria. Iskra and her mother – Kuna feel very well and live in an environment close to their original habitat. Photo: BTA
Boris Vassilev from Haskovo’s quarter Bolyarovo has planted and is looking after a banana tree in his yard. This year he is to collect for the first time the yield of his banana palm, so exotic for this country. Photo: BTA
The national gallery of Macedonia in Skopje opened an exhibition entitled “The Afternoon of an Ideology”. Curators to the exhibition are Bulgarian intellectuals Georgi Lozanov and Georgi Gospodinov. Photo: BGNES
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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