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The Old Town of Nessebar offers its visitors the possibility to plunge into history. The old stone and wood houses and the archeological sites – from antiquity and still studies to this day, attract numerous tourists from Bulgaria and abroad.     Photo: AA/BTA


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The space before the building of the National Assembly in Sofia is the venue of yet another protest action of parents whose children suffer various kinds of disabilities. They demand better care and more accessible environment.     Photo: BGNES


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National Library St. Ct. Cyril and Methodius plays host to the first press conference of the new director of this cultural institution, Associate Professor Krassimira Alexandrova (right). The event was also used to make a demonstration of the newest method for rescuing endangered or contaminated books.      Photo: BTA


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On the eve of the first school day (In Bulgaria – September 15), road workers are mounting the figure of a walking girl at the pedestrian passage by the Kliment Ohridski school in Varna. The idea is to sharpen the attention of drivers to the enhanced presence of children in the vicinity of the school due to the starting new school year.        Photo: BTA


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A couple of kangaroos are the newest inhabitants of Varna’s Zoo. The newcomers Kenny and Penny are of the Red-necked kangaroo species also known as the Bennett wallaby. It originates from Australia and the island of Tasmania.       Photo: BTA


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An expo entitled “Support the Bulgarian-made” opened in the city of Russe, on the Danube River.       Photo: BTA


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Despite the time being mid-September, high temperatures and warm sea water continue to attract the citizens of Varna and its guests to the beaches along the coast.      Photo: BGNES


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