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Georgi Gospodinov

Bulgarian writer Georgi Gospodinov to be awarded the French Order of Art and Literature

Bulgarian writer Georgi Gospodinov will receive the Order of Art and Letters - Knight degree, at a ceremony this evening at the residence of the French ambassador in Sofia. In this way, the country pays tribute to an outstanding author and European..

published on 10/23/24 2:03 PM
Rumen Statkov's Samodivi

Bulgarian artist Rumen Statkov in a new "Dance" with his audience

He is an artist as well as a philosopher. He likes to tell stories in colours, but also listen to them in melodies. He is Rumen Statkov and just a few days ago, on October 17, he presented his latest exhibition entitled "Dance" at the Nirvana gallery in..

published on 10/22/24 12:40 PM
Romain Gary (1914-1980)

Writer, diplomat and humanist - Romain Gary and the echo of his stay in post-war Bulgaria

A writer, a hero from the Second World War, an aviator, a journalist, a film director and a diplomat - the personality of Romain Gary (1914-1980) is multi-layered and enigmatic. And Bulgaria occupies a special place in the life and work of one of the..

published on 10/21/24 12:35 PM

Exhibition reveals rarely noticed places in Sofia

The "Invisible Sofia" cycle this year will end with the "Artisans of Sofia" exhibition, dedicated to movable cultural heritage. The exhibition will be opened today in the renovated Central Sofia Market Hall. "In 2025, we will..

published on 10/21/24 8:45 AM

The Trakia ensemble celebrates its 50th anniversary with a gala performance at the National Palace of Culture

The famous folklore ensemble Trakia celebrates its 50th anniversary with a gala concert tonight in Hall 1 of the National Palace of Culture (NDK). The instrumentalists, choir singers and dancers will perform excerpts from their repertoire in a show..

published on 10/20/24 8:35 AM

Ballet Arabesque takes us deep into The Dante Secret

The long-awaited premiere of Ballet Arabesque's The Dante Secret has captivated Bulgarian cultural circles and become the focus of discussion since the end of the last theatre season. The production is created by an extremely strong artistic team,..

published on 10/17/24 2:58 PM
The National Archaeological Museum in Sofia is one of the largest contributors to the exhibition at the J. Paul Getty, Los Angeles.

Bulgaria, Romania and Greece present the riches of the Thracians in  the Getty museum in LA

14 Bulgarian museums are presenting more than 150 exhibits in the exhibition "Ancient Thrace and the Classical World: Treasures from Bulgaria, Romania and Greece" at the J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles. The exhibition will run from November 3 2024..

published on 10/17/24 1:33 PM
Alexander Morfov

Court overturns dismissal of National Theatre director Alexander Morfov

The Sofia City Court has overturned the dismissal of director Alexander Morfov by the general director of the Ivan Vazov National Theatre. The renowned Bulgarian theatre and cinema director was reinstated as "chief director" and the National Theatre..

published on 10/16/24 2:45 PM

Film director Nikolay Volev passed away in an accident

Great Bulgarian director Nikolay Volev, author of some of the most beloved Bulgarian films such as " Dvoynikat ", " Gospodin za edin den ", “ Da obichash na inat” , " Margarit i Margarita ” and many others, passed away in a..

published on 10/16/24 9:33 AM

A French cultural wave will sweep across Sofia in the coming weeks

Until the end of the year, the Bulgarian public will meet French culture in the form of a series of film screenings, literary readings, conferences, exhibitions, etc. The occasion is 145 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations between..

published on 10/14/24 3:05 PM