The Russo-Turkish War of 1877-1878 was different from other military clashes of the two empires. Regardless of Russia's strategic goals, the war was declared as a war in protection of Christianity. „All of our loyal citizens are aware of the..
2016 marks 143 years since the death of Vasil Levski (1837-1873), Bulgaria’s foremost national hero, ideologist and organizer of the national struggles for liberation from Ottoman domination. On the occasion of the anniversary an exhibition has..
We found out about the “temple-well” near Gurlo village near Pernik from mountain guide Stanoy Arabadjiev who has been endeavouring to spark interest in Bulgarian antiquities. To enter, we had to clear the thicket that was hiding it..
On 11 February, the exhibition Bulgarian Archeology 2015 opens at the National Archaeological Institute cum Museum (NAIM), part of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences in Sofia. It is held for the ninth time and features the most interesting finds..
Some 279,000 people have visited the National Museum of History and its subsidiaries over the past year, the press center of the Ministry of Culture reports. The medieval Boyana Church was the most visited site, as it is included on UNESCO’s..
“One of the few preserved medieval Bulgarian cities where no latter-day buildings have been constructed,” that is how archaeologist Prof. Valentin Pletnyov, director of the Regional Museum of History in Varna describes Kastritsi fortress...
We reach the small church of St. Nikolay Mirlikiiski near the Rila Hotel downtown Sofia looking for priest Nikolay Neshkov. The priest used to serve in the other church of St. Nikolay Mirlikiiski downtown Sofia, known as the Russian church...
Among the cultural monuments of national importance in the Bulgarian town of Bansko is the Velyanova Kashta (Velyan’s House). Its story is related to two prominent Bulgarians - Ivan Hadzhiradonov and Velyan Ognev. The first was one of the richest..
It is Christmas Eve. The members of each Christian family gather together at home around the festive table in anticipation of the holy feast Christmas. Today we meet with Bishop Antonii - Metropolitan of Western and Central Europe. We talk with..
Though comparatively small, the town of Bansko has an appreciable contribution to the country’s cultural development. To this day its cobblestone streets and well-preserved old-age homes bespeak the enterprising spirit and patriotism of the people..
The Bulgarian Parliament has finally postponed the liberalisation of the energy market for one year, starting from 1 July. The decision was taken with..
Nearly 400 cases of pertussis (whooping cough) have been registered in the country. We are at the beginning of a nationwide epidemic, Chief State Health..
The National Assembly removed its chairman Rosen Zhelyazkov from office. His dismissal was proposed by We Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria,..
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