The town of Razgrad, northeastern Bulgaria, hosts the traditional Yogurt Fair. The 15^th edition of the fair, which is to continue three days, started with a ritual inoculation of the famous yogurt from the Ludogorie region.   Photo: BTA

The city of Veliko Tarnovo plays host for the 19^th time to the festival of world folklore heritage. The streets of the Old Bulgarian capital enjoy the colorful parade of folk groups from Mexico, Brazil, Columbia, Chile, Chinese Taipei and the USA. A group from Belgium is also expected to join the festival. The event is entitled “A tale with no end”.  Photo: BULFOTO

The Bulgarian students who won medals from the International Mathematics Competition Po Leung Kuk in Hong Kong were heartily welcomed home at Sofia Airport. They are 6 graders from Professor Boyan Penev School, as well as from the Sofia Mathematics School and the Science and Mathematics school in the city of Burgas.

The smart Bulgarian kids won a total of 10 medals: 1 gold, 4 silver and 3 bronze in the individual ranking. The team also snatched the silver in the group ranking. The gold medal holder – Angel, achieved the maximum of 15 points. The history of the competition has one more Bulgarian with the maximum number of points back in 2010.

Sea battles with “pirate” boats are the preferred attraction for tourists in the Black Sea city of Varna. Tourists fight the “enemy” ship with water guns. In the hot summer days this is a very refreshing pass time.  Photo: BULFOTO

Today the monuments of Vassil Levski trout Bulgaria bathe in flowers on the occasion of the 179^th anniversary since the birth of the Apostle of freedom.   Photo: BTA