author: Gergana Mancheva

Reminiscences of the regal town of Veliki Preslav

Veliki Preslav is the second capital of the First Bulgarian Kingdom, Pliska being the first. After the year 893, when it was proclaimed capital of Bulgaria, it became the seat of the first Bulgarian literary school. The town remained a leading..

24.05.15 08:05 |
Nadezhda Neynsky: Is Bulgaria in a capacity to uphold its interests in a free, democratic but competitive environment, the environment of the European and Euro-Atlantic community?

The world hangs between diplomacy and guns

After close to 10 years as a member of NATO, is the Alliance still a strategic priority for Bulgaria and is the country in a capacity to uphold its interests and to avail itself of the advantages this membership offers? These were questions..

20.05.15 12:46 |

2014: More worthy Bulgarians

On the eve of the best-loved day in Bulgaria - 24 May, Day of the Slavonic Alphabet, Bulgarian Enlightenment and Culture, it has become something of a tradition to single out the worthy Bulgarians. This is a category in which fall people who have..

15.05.15 09:00 |

From Lazarovden until Gergiovden people in Banya dance and sing

In springtime the countryside around the town of Banya near Karlovo is colourful, fresh and fragrant. The trees have shed their winter slumbers and are blossoming out in all shades and colours, the spring waters of Stryama River..

06.05.15 08:00 |

Bulgaria está en el camino de nueva ola migratoria de África y Asia

“Abril ha resultado el mes más trágico para los refugiados quienes tratan de atravesar el Mediterráneo desde África hacia Europa y a consecuencia de esto han muerto centenares de personas. Bulgaria también forma parte del camino de esta ola de..

29.04.15 13:46 |

Bulgaria on the way of migration flow from Africa and Asia

“April turned out to be the hardest month for those trying to cross the Mediterranean Sea from Africa to Europe with regard to the huge death toll and Bulgaria stands on the way of this refugee flow,” said Bruce Burton, Deputy Chief of Mission at..

29.04.15 12:18 |

Village of Mezek keeps ancient wine traditions typical of the Thracian period

Bulgarians are currently proud with the tangible heritage left by the ancient Thracians who once lived on these lands. Part of the culture of these ancient people is connected with vine growing and wine production. Thracians believed that wine was..

23.04.15 09:05 |

Refugees help refugees in Sofia

They have unwillingly become settlers, for whom life should go on far away from their countries. They have neither a home, nor hope in the future. Every one of the refugees who have been looking for safety and protection for the lives of their..

20.04.15 13:56 |
Sofia at the start of the 20th century

Beautiful Sofia in photos, old and new

"European Projects for Beautiful Bulgaria" is the motto of a photo competition organized by the regional information centre in Sofia. Residents and visitors will be able to show the beautiful and good things they see around them in a easy and..

09.04.15 12:51 |

Innovations helping development of Bulgarian economy

For the second time Bulgarian companies received awards for their successful use and commercialization of innovative products. Prizes were given by a jury of the Council on Innovation and Technology Development at the Bulgarian Chamber of..

07.04.15 12:24 |