Companies from 15 countries promote their latest products at the specialized exposition for medicine, dentistry and pharmaceuticals “Medicus, Dento, Galenia”. The expo opened earlier today at the Plovdiv International Fair complex. Photo: BTA

Bulgaria’s Customs Agency and DEA of the USA launch once again this year the Red Ribbon initiative at Sofia Airport, targeted against the use and traffic of narcotic substances. Within the frame of the event, which includes kids from eleven schools, the organizers made presentations on the harm drugs cause, demonstrations on how to detect narcotics and actions for intercepting drug-traffickers. The series of events also included an attractive flash-mob.  Photo: BTA

New wall paintings adorn the St. Dimitar Church in Blagoevgrad, southwestern Bulgaria. In latter years the temple went through a detailed renovation and expansion, thanks to the generous donations of the local community. Photos: BTA

The traditional exposition “Career Days in IT sectors, communications and outsourcing” was unveiled in the Black Sea city of Varna. This year’s edition features 32 Bulgarian and foreign companies. Photo: BTA

Dozens of students from Plovdiv-based schools got acquainted with the armament of 68^th Brigade: Special Forces” – Plovdiv. The military formation organized an Open Doors Day on the occasion of October 18 – the day of military parachutes.  Photos: BTA

The exposition entitled “Stoyo Krushkin – the story of a guard musician” was opened at the Regional Museum of History – Sofia. The exposition is displayed on the occasion of the forthcoming 140^th anniversary since the inauguration of the Bulgarian Guard of Honour Military Orchestra. The opening of the exhibition was preceded by a performance of the Bulgarian Guards Brass Band. Photos: BTA and archive