An inscription from the times of Emperor Trajanus was discovered by the team of archeologists working on the site of the Bishop’s Basilica in Plovdiv. It dates back to the early 2nd century and is part of an honorary text. Experts are of the opinion that it is dedicated to a prominent citizen of Philippopolis in charge of organizing official occasions related to the gods. Photo: BTA
The European Marine Safety Agency (EMSA) is to carry through a training course in Varna Bay. For the first time in the activity of the agency the training for the liquidation of petrol leaks will include two vessels especially equipped by EMSA for the purpose. These ate the Bulgarian ship Galaxy Eco (on the photo) and the Romanian Amalthia. Photo: BTA
A ceremony for handing over the keys of a series of new vehicles for the district departments of the Ministry of the Interior and the gendarmerie units in the country took place at the Gendarmerie Directorate. Photo: BTA
For the eighth year in a row, the King Simeon’s Garden in Plovdiv is the venue of the summer outdoors reading space. In the course of three days children can visit the outdoors library, to play games or just sit and read a book they choose. 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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