A helicopter continues to bring parts for the construction of the new tourist shelter “Koncheto” (The Horse) in the Pirin Mountain. The shelter is part of a very popular mountain hiking itinerary for advanced hikers. The shelter will be built entirely by volunteer labor and funding. Photos: BTA
The Cameraman Club in Sofia put on display a collection of photographs of late “Saint from Bailovo” – Dobre Dobrev, taken by different photographers. The collection is entitled “Granpa Dobri. Photo: BGNES
Bulgarian Central Bank presented a new silver commemorative coin with partial gold plating entitled Tsar Ivan Assen II. It is one of the series Medieval Bulgarian Rulers. The coin will be released in circulation on September 17. Photo: BGNES
An exposition of bread and pastry was arranged at the central town square in Silistra, northern Bulgaria, on the occasion of the patron day of the place, marked on the Day of the Holy Cross (Krastovden), September 14. Community centers and various bakery firms from across the region presented their produce on the fest. Photos: BTA
An official ceremony for marking the professional day of Bulgarian firemen took place at the Sofia memorial monument of firemen who lost their lives in duty. Photo: BTA
In December 2000, in the mound "Roshavata Chuka" near the village of Aleksandrovo close to Bulgaria’s Haskovo, a team of archaeologists led by Dr. Georgi Kitov (1943-2008) came across one of the most impressive historical finds in Bulgaria –..
A special exhibition in the building of the Sofia Municipality with 160 works by Ivan Shishiev shows his point of view on architectural landmarks of Sofia, a chronicle of moments of life in the open spaces of the capital city and the specifics of..
Today, all Bulgarians greet each other for the holiday of spring and give martenitsa to others with wishes for health and prosperity. Baba Marta (Granny Marta) already has fans in many countries, as our quiz last year..
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