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Bagpipes and authentic Rhodope folk music to kick off the local Ilinden Fair in the village of Gela

A fifteen-hour programme of authentic Rhodope music will resound in the Ilinden meadows from today until Sunday on the occasion of the traditional local Ilinden Fair in the village of Gela. Thousands of visitors are expected to come to see the bagpipes,..

published on 8/2/24 7:05 AM

Pilgrimage to St. John of Rila begins in Sofia

For the 15th consecutive year, the "Miracle Worker of Rila" pilgrimage gathers Orthodox Christians from near and far to walk from Sofia to the Rila Monastery. The Holy Metropolis of Sofia announces on its website that the pilgrimage is organised with the..

published on 8/1/24 7:25 AM

A former British navy officer sings Bulgaria in rhyme

After dedicating 23 years of his life to the Royal Navy, British man Darren Carter decided to retire in 2013. He admits that for years he had been drifting aimlessly through the "rough waters of life", moving from job to job, country to country - until..

published on 7/31/24 2:26 PM

"A Matter of Taste" – a happy return to the past without political twist

Maria Valkova's documentary "A Matter of Taste" tells about "life once upon a time" with love, respect and without a political flavour. The idea for its creation was born during a lunch, when Maria once again saw the simple food with..

published on 7/31/24 9:07 AM

New Bulgarian Sunday school will open doors in Chicago in September

"Our school will open its doors to children who wish to maintain and develop their language, culture and traditions," says the Bulgarica Cultural Center , which will operate the educational center.   For the new 2024/2025 school year, children..

published on 7/30/24 12:41 PM

Observe the lifeguard signalling on the Bulgarian beaches

The summer and the heatwaves that have engulfed the concrete jungles we inhabit drive most people to seek more frequent and longer-lasting coolness by various waterbodies and, of course, at the Black Sea coast. However, upon arriving at the beach,..

published on 7/29/24 12:21 PM

A 60-meter-long table brings neighbors and residents of Sofia together

Oborishte District organized an event called "The Big Table". It is held under the motto "Bring Food. Meet Your Neighbor". On Saturday, the communal table closed Exarch Joseph Street in central Sofia. A 60-meter-long table brought neighbours, guests..

published on 7/28/24 4:36 PM

NGO initiates campaign against unregulated dumps in Bulgaria

"BG Be Active"Association invites NGOs, sports clubs and educational institutions to encourage the organization of clean-up events and educational talks in connection with the campaign "NO to illegal dumping", with a focus on water..

published on 7/28/24 8:35 AM

Melon festival in Balgarevo

On 27 and 28 July, the village of Balgarevo, the largest village in the municipality of Kavarna, will host the 17th Melon Festival . The event, which takes place in the school park, is already a tradition for Balgarevo. The festive programme on both..

published on 7/27/24 11:45 AM

Bulgarian success at the International Young Physicists' Tournament in Budapest

The Bulgarian team performed at an extremely high level during the International Young Physicists' Tournament (IYPT) in the city of Budapest, where 38 countries from all over the world participated. The Bulgarian team deservedly won..

published on 7/27/24 9:25 AM