A special edition of the traditional Japanese doll Daruma arrived to Varna and expects the winner in the Olympic qualifications in volleyball for men. The Black Sea city plays host to the qualification matches due August 9 through 11. Daruma, which Japanese believe to bring good luck, is the award for the teams that will win in the six groups of the qualifications for Tokyo 2020. It will become their talisman for the Olympic Games in Japan next year. Photo: volleyball.bg
In hot days like today, Boyana Waterfall in Vitosha Mountain rising above Sofia, is among the preferred places for the citizens of the capital. Photo: BTA
In the embrace of the Western Balkan Mountains, amid the picturesque Iskar Gorge, lies the village of Bov – a starting point for several hiking routes. The captivating natural scenery and the majestic limestone cliffs make this area extremely popular..
"Only those who do not understand the cost of the devastation caused by ignorance can fear the cost of education. Bulgaria's enlightenment, faith and culture have built it as a country of the spirit and preserved our nation," said President Rumen Radev..
In western Bulgaria, about a hundred kilometres south-west of Sofia, lies the town of Zemen and its environs on the banks of the Struma River. Although not one of the country's best-known tourist destinations, interest in the region has grown..
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