author: Gergana Mancheva
“Caps for the future”: The tale goes on
One of the most successful campaigns has been working miracles for four years in Bulgaria. It is called “Caps for the future” because with the help of the plastic rubbish we all throw away – plastic bottle caps – the campaign is trying to make up..
The future of a small Bulgarian hospital-between private enterprise and fair state policy
Providing adequate treatment to Bulgarians living outside the big cities has been a challenge in recent years. Although people increasingly need healthcare, especially in the industrial areas in Stara Zagora district, where a large part of the..
Bulgaria’s oldest public institution – Chitalishte, has not closed doors for yet another year of pandemic
Even before gaining their freedom and establishing state institutions, Bulgarians realized the need for cultural centers where they could develop literary activity and preserve written monuments of culture. That is how in the middle of the 18th..
Physical disabilities are not impediment to people with enterprising spirit and bold ideas
The maturity and prosperity of a given society are measured by its attitude towards disadvantaged people who face the challenges in their lives with dignity and hope for tomorrow. In most European countries, almost 60% of persons with..
Patron saint’s day of bankers: The most important skill is to know how to manage our personal finances
According to legend, besides patron saint of fishermen and seafarers, St Nicholas also protects bankers. In 1992, the Association of Commercial Banks and the Bulgarian National Bank reinstated the tradition, broken for 45 years, of celebrating..
Five Elements – a powerful message for change in our attitude towards nature
Is it possible that music performed by eight violins, three violas, three violoncellos and one double bass, which form a chamber string orchestra, can oppose the perilous attitude of man towards nature? Yes, it is! The musicians..
Bulgarian homes – often overcrowded, energy inefficient and too expensive
Even during a crisis, when Bulgarians have limited their spending to basic things like food, fuel and heating, interest in new housing has not dropped. However, most of the newly built homes remain uninhabited for a long time. The reason is that..
Bulgarians in London expect better coordination on Election Day
A two-in-one election is likely to make more people interested in the race and cast their ballots today. This interest can also be seen in faraway London, where thousands of emails with applications for voting have been submitted. Even in..
The village school in Bulgaria’s Stoletovo – from ruins to grandeur
When we compare the past and present of Bulgarian villages, we inevitably tend to think of the village schools. They were usually housed in a building with spacious rooms and tall windows, which let in a lot of light for the little ones who had..
Who was the generous and committed Benefactor of Koprivshitsa?
The turn of the 20 th century was a difficult time, a time of uncertainty. A time when many Bulgarians sought a livelihood outside the bounds of the country, while those who were more enterprising invested time and effort to start a..
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