On his 73rd birthday, His Holiness Patriarch Neophite sanctified the renewed Antim Wing of the Troyan Monastery. It is the oldest preserved wing of the monastery. Photo: BTA
More than 4000 people from 48 countries joined the 35th edition of the traditional Sofia marathon race on Sunday. This year’s winner in the race is Steven Kiplagat from Kenya. Photo: BTA
The Day of Aviation and of the Bulgarian Air Forces was marked today with a military ceremony at the monument of Bulgarian pilots in the green area by the National Assembly building. Photo: BGNES
The first 20 electric busses for the public transport in Sofia arrived at Port Burgas. By the middle of the week they will be prepared to join the transport grid of the capital city. Photo: BGNES
The National Museum “Earth and Man” in Sofia plays host to the 28th Sofia Expo of Minerals – an event within the frame of the traditional “Days of Minerals”. The collection also displays fossils and precious stones. Among the most interesting items, viewers can see the collection of Georgi Penev, consisting of meteorites found in different sports round the world. Photo: BGNES
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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