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| updated on 8/9/19 3:53 PM


The Guided-missile destroyer USS Porter arrived today to Port Varna for a three-day visit. The vessel is to take part in the events marking the 140th anniversary since the inauguration of the of the Bulgarian Naval Forces.  Photo: BTA


The inhabitants of the zoo in the city of Stara Zagora will receive in the near future new homes. The city received the authorities’ approval for financing the project for the reconstruction of the zoo. The contract is for nearly BGN 4.2 million, more than half of which will be co-financed by the European Fund for Regional Development under Operational Programme Regions in Growth.  Photos:  BGNES


Archeologists have made new discoveries on the cultural and historical heritage in the capital city. The excavations are carried out on the territory of a private property on “Exarch Yosif” Street, on which the building of a hotel was planned. Experts from Sofia Municipality have informed that the discovery concerns parts of the northern fortress wall of ancient Serdika, which the owner of the estate is obliged to preserve and expose for public visiting.  Photos: BTA


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