The bronze statue before the temple of the Holy Virgin is the latest attraction for the citizens and visitors of the city of Plovdiv. The sculpture is entitled “Embrace” and is the work of prominent sculptor Mihaela Danovska aka Oda Jaune. The installing of the piece of art is part of the programme “Plovdiv – European Capital of Culture 2019”. Photo: BTA
23 talents from seven countries take part in the third edition of the National Young Opera Singers contest, named after dive Gena Dimitrova. The contest is organized by the Ministry of Culture, Pleven Philharmonic Orchestra and Pleven Municipality. The music event is to continue until May 23. It was opened with a performance of the laureate of the previous edition of the contest Alexander Nosikov. The opening concert took place at the Music Hall of Fame of the Regional History Museum in the city of Pleven. Photo: BTA
The Christmas bazaars in Sofia create an atmosphere of festivity and good mood. Photos: Krasimir Martinov
Heavy snowfall and hurricane-force winds on November 25 and 26 created a complicated situation throughout Bulgaria. Half a million households were left without electricity, in some places there was also a break in the water supply. Due..
Located in the western part of the Rhodope Mountains in Chepelare municipality, the picturesque village of Orehovo is among the most preferred Rhodope villages to visit. It is located 60 km southwest of Plovdiv and about 200 km from the Bulgarian capital..
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