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The building of Sofia's Central Baths

Taking a stroll in a neighbourhood of the capital city dubbed the Sofia Montmartre

The architecture of the capital of Bulgaria Sofia has undergone multiple changes since the city was declared the administrative and cultural hub, and the centre of public life in Bulgaria in 1879. Despite the relentless passage of time and..

published on 9/17/21 9:00 AM

Plovdiv - the city of Bulgaria’s Unification Day

An impressive monument stands on Saedinenie (Unificartion) Square in Plovdiv, reminiscent of the historical events of 1885 , when Bulgaria managed to reunite its two halves - Eastern Rumelia and the Principality of Bulgaria. The Monument to..

published on 9/5/21 2:10 PM

Ancient rituals for health and warding off calamity

As August temperatures soar to 40 C and over, wildfires rage, not to mention the Covid-19 pandemic, we at Radio Bulgaria decided to take a look at how our ancestors viewed calamity in their lives. There are two ancient rituals for warding..

published on 8/21/21 10:45 AM

On the feast of the Assumption of Virgin Mary in the village of Saparevo

The Assumption of the Theotokos   (August 15) is the largest of all church holidays dedicated to the Mother of God. It is associated with the so-called dormition of the Holy Theotokos. Before leaving the earthly world, the 64-year-old Virgin..

published on 8/15/21 7:00 AM

40 years since the first Bulgarian artificial satellite was launched into space

On August 7, 1981at 13:35, the first Bulgarian artificial satellite "Intercosmos Bulgaria - 1300" was launched into outer space from the spaceport "Plasetsk" in Russia. It is also known as "Intercosmos 22", and its launch into orbit was..

published on 8/7/21 6:50 AM

Recalling the Olympic achievements of Bulgarian track-and-field athletes

The world's highest sports forum - the Olympic Games, does not leave indifferent even people who do not closely follow world championships and other sporting events. The successes of Bulgarian athletes are written in golden letters in the..

published on 8/2/21 3:52 PM

How to survive the sinking of Titanic and leave lasting legacy in your hometown

The village of Beli Osam near Troyan attracts tourists with its beautiful nature, preserved crafts and delicious local dishes. However, few know that the village situated in the Balkan Mountains is linked to a tragedy that shook the..

published on 7/25/21 9:05 AM

The names bringing glory to Bulgaria on international theater stages

This week, the first Bulgarian actress nominated for an Oscar - Maria Bakalova, received the honorary badge "Ambassador of Destination Bulgaria" from the Minister of Tourism Stella Baltova. The event took place just days after Bakalova..

published on 7/24/21 6:35 AM

184 years since the birth of the Apostle of Freedom

“A sacred and pure republic” – such was the dream for Bulgaria of the man who travelled the country far and wide to set up revolutionary committees and prepare the country for its freedom. Today, 18 July, 2021 marks 184 years since the..

published on 7/18/21 8:00 AM

Historical features of election process in Bulgaria

The election roulette is spinning once again. Bulgarian citizens are electing MPs for the 46th National Assembly. The democratic election process in this country has its own lasting traditions. As early as 1879, shortly after its Liberation,..

published on 7/11/21 6:00 AM