author: Gergana Mancheva

Veronika Koleva from the Czech Republic: I have many dreams for Bulgaria

It is a wonderful experience coming to Bulgaria, I am proud to be in this marvellous place. Your country is my second home, my heart is in Bulgaria - this is the level of enthusiasm that a girl from the Czech Republic has for our country...

22.08.20 12:07 |

Paintings of Vladimir Dimitrov-The Master come to life in a digital project

The paintings of Vladimir Dimitrov-Maystora (the Master) go through the lives of Bulgarians as a childhood memory or an unforgettable school lesson in patriotism. He is perhaps the most well-known Bulgarian painter who leaves a strong impression..

02.08.20 07:00 |
Portrait of Ivan Vazov by painter Georgi Evstatiev

Celebrating Ivan Vazov, Patriarch of Bulgarian literature

The whole of 2020 is passing under the sign of a notable jubilee – 170 years since the birth of Bulgaria poet, writer and prominent public figure Ivan Vazov, titled, in his own lifetime “patriarch of Bulgarian literature”. His novel “Under..

09.07.20 12:27 |

Writer Kiril Hristov – lyrical master and collector of memories

At the end of the 19th and the beginning of the 20th century, Bulgarian fiction marked an unprecedented progress. Kiril Hristov occupies his worthy place among the galaxy of talented poets and writers, such as Pencho Slaveykov, Ivan Vazov, Peyo..

07.07.20 12:58 |

July Morning – the day bringing the free-spirited together

There are many unofficial rituals and celebrations on the calendar, each with their own symbols, but as 1 July approaches generations of Bulgarians turn their minds to a classic rock song – July Morning. Seeing the sun come up on the..

30.06.20 14:48 |

Craftsman Stoyan Marinov creates folk costumes for the world stages

On the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul (June 29), called by Bulgarians Petrovden , we also celebrate the Day of Craftsmen. In Bulgarian lands ancient traditions related to handmade jewelry, national costumes, household items and other items..

29.06.20 07:00 |

Doychin Vladimitrov and the Black Princess of his water lily farm

An ex-army man with the hobby of growing exotic plants set up the first water lily farm in the country. He grows 38 varieties of the flower in ponds created specifically for the purpose on an area of 1.9 hectares near Pleven...

23.06.20 14:09 |

Mother-donors live with the joy of donating from their hearts

“Mothers for Donation”- this is how a group of Bulgarian women, who have been working to encourage birth, named their volunteer foundation. The donation of genetic material by young and healthy people, usually by people who already became parents, is a..

12.06.20 13:34 |

Bulgarian with nomination for Global Business Hall of Fame 2020

Social entrepreneur Boris Kolev is the only European who placed among the eight finalists for the Global Business Hall of Fame 2020. The contest is organized by one of the largest foundations for entrepreneurship education Junior Achievement. The..

08.06.20 12:56 |

From the family gardens to world markets

The producers of rose oil from their own gardens near the town of Panagyurishte – the Ralchevs – lift the curtain on what exactly goes on at an organic farm and how the plants are grown. When the family’s heir, Vasil, developed his marketing..

04.06.20 14:25 |