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
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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