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Mariya Hüseynova: No one in Azerbaijan asks me why I speak Bulgarian

"I love Bulgaria, this is the country of my historical roots," says Mariya Hüseynova, chairwoman of the public association "Support for the Development of Azerbaijani-Bulgarian Friendship", her voice full of excitement. Once a year she comes to Bulgaria..

published on 10/15/24 3:39 PM

11-year-old girl will move her arm through a 3D printed individual prosthesis

For the first time in Bulgaria, an 11-year-old girl will be able to move her shoulder and arm again - thanks to a unique operation in which a tumor was removed and an individual 3D prosthesis was placed , reports the UMBAL Eurohospital Plovdiv . The..

published on 10/15/24 10:36 AM

The bonito season attracts Bulgarians to Edirne with low prices

Fish has become the most purchased item by Bulgarian tourists, who flock to Edirne’s markets for the affordable deals. Bonitos weighing between 300-400 grams are sold for 125 Turkish lira, which, according to the exchange rate, is roughly BGN 6 (EUR..

published on 10/14/24 12:09 PM
The 550 year old oak tree in the centre of the village

Residents of Velichka village are proud of their two centenary oaks

There is no inhabitant of the village of Velichka (north-eastern Bulgaria) who does not know about the two centuries-old oaks that have become part of the natural heritage of their settlement. The trees belong to the species Quercus spp. In 1990 they were..

published on 10/13/24 9:00 AM

The hunting season in the Rhodopes began with an albino wild boar

A unique specimen - an albino wild boar - was shot near the village of Lyubcha in the Rhodope municipality of Dospat. The remarkable catch was made on the very first day of the new hunting season, the local hunting club reported. It is a three-year-old..

published on 10/13/24 7:35 AM

The Bulgarian Academy of Sciences celebrates its 155th anniversary

The Bulgarian Academy of Sciences celebrates its 155th anniversary today with a solemn assembly and a concert at the Sofia Opera and Ballet. President Rumen Radev will be among the official guests. The Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS) is the..

published on 10/12/24 8:40 AM

6Fest lights up Burgas

Circus, theatre, fire art, dance and youth workshops - all these arts are present at 6Fest. This is the first edition of the Street Arts Festival in Burgas, informs BTA. The festival kicked off on Friday 11 October with a "Together" flash mob..

published on 10/12/24 8:05 AM

Farmers and breeders will exhibit their products at a fair in Sapareva Banya

Today, 12 October, Sapareva Banya will host the first meeting of breeders and farmers from the Kyustendil region. There will be a ceremonial opening at 11.30 a.m. with a blessing of water in the chapel of St Mary and a blessing of the sacrificial meal..

published on 10/12/24 7:45 AM

Pumpkin fantasies in Sevlievo as a week of festivities comes to a climax

The town of Sevlievo is famous for its pumpkins. The delicious fruit is grown in abundance in this part of northern Bulgaria.  It is no coincidence that the locals have dedicated a special festival to pumpkins, which takes place as part of the..

published on 10/12/24 7:30 AM

Three anglers catch giant catfish near Dupnitsa

Three anglers caught a giant catfish in Dyakovo dam near Dupnitsa. The fish could well enter the Guinness book of records, bTV reports. The men who caught the fish – all three named Mario – Mario Hristov, Mario Spasov and Mario Danailov – say..

published on 10/11/24 11:17 AM