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You can find audio versions of selected publications below.​


Stefan Krastanov – the Harvard quantum physicist from Bulgaria

He discovered science thanks to two enlightened teachers at primary school. And now that he is working at the pinnacle of academic knowledge he never forgets to give what he has learnt back tothe world. Because knowledge can..

updated on 1/28/20 3:11 PM

Frenchman from Bordeaux promoting Bulgaria as wine tourism destination

Wine tourism is a chance for Bulgaria to attract wealthy tourists, as well as an opportunity to show the country should not be perceived as a cheap alcohol destination. This is what Frenchman Guy Labeyrie, who has the goal of promoting Bulgaria..

published on 1/17/20 1:48 PM

From the world of fashion modelling to organic farming in Bulgarian village of Akandzhievo

One could find everything in the lives of Valentina Dimitrova and Christian Vassilev – from the glamour of the catwalk and camera flashes, to the love that sparked after a meeting on the other side of the world and the enthusiasm of..

updated on 1/14/20 4:32 PM

Teacher from Hisarya will be Bulgaria’s representative image during Tokyo Olympics

A beautiful woman with a wreath of roses will be the image of Bulgaria during the Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo. A photo of her will be used for printing an anniversary stamp in Japan. Inspired by a painting by Vladimir Dimitrov -..

updated on 1/14/20 3:02 PM

Scientists are working on new methods for using and storing clean energy

How can we reduce carbon dioxide emissions into the atmosphere, causing greenhouse effects? Scientists from all over the world have been looking for answers to this question of great importance. In this country, representatives of nearly..

published on 1/2/20 2:32 PM

Time has come to prepare the good-luck wishes for the traditional New Year’s Banitsa

The Surva Eve meal is the second thurified dinner after Christmas Eve and to a great extent mirrors its ritual elements. The decoration on the ritual loaves is the same, as is the symbolic meaning it conveys. But the main difference..

published on 12/31/19 7:00 AM

Christmas Eve blends Christian and pagan rituals in the expectation of Christ’s Nativity

English Daniela Konstantinova Photo fuse: Mihail Dimitrov; photos: BGNES and Shutterstock

published on 12/24/19 8:00 AM

It is Ignazhden - the transition to the new year commences

English version: Rossitsa Petkova Photos: archive

published on 12/20/19 9:00 AM

Strelcha – resort with healing mineral waters, heroic history and scent of roses

Beautiful nature, cultural and historical sites, hardworking people, mineral water springs – all this makes the small Bulgarian mountain town of Strelcha an attractive place for people of all ages. The active economic activities a..

updated on 12/5/19 10:31 AM

Bulgaria on focus in global fight for protection of rights of people with disabilities

After visiting different child care facilities in Bulgaria where children with different degree of disabilities are raised, the Founder and Executive Director of the Disability Rights International Eric Rosenthal came to the conclusion that..

published on 11/29/19 1:16 PM