Podcast in English
Text size
Bulgarian National Radio © 2024 All Rights Reserved

Commemoration ceremony in Plovdiv for British soldiers who died in First World War

Photo: BTA

In the presence of Emma Hopkins, the British Ambassador to Bulgaria, a ceremony was held in the Central Cemetery in memory of 56 British soldiers buried there during the First World War. In front of their memorial plaques poppies were placed. This is related to an English belief that where bombs have fallen during the war, poppies later grow.

We appreciate Bulgarians who study and work in the UK and contribute to our economy. The aim is to give them the status of permanent residents after Brexit in March 2019. This is what the ambassador said after the ceremony and added that the agreement of the European Union over the issue was expected.

Hopkins added that after this act, a visa regime for the 27 EU countries, including Bulgaria, would probably not be introduced.




Последвайте ни и в Google News Showcase, за да научите най-важното от деня!
Listen to the daily news from Bulgaria presented in "Bulgaria Today" podcast, available in Spotify.

More from category

Classic car fest and jazz in Pomorie

Pomorie on the Black Sea is, once again, inviting jazz and classic cars fans to the festival Anhialo Classic Cars & Jazz Fest , organized by Classic Car Pomorie, in partnership with the Motor Club Anhialo and Prosveta 1888 chitalishte..

published on 7/13/24 9:10 AM
Veliko Tarnovo

British and Australian musicians perform on the "Art Summer" stage in Veliko Tarnovo

Musicians from Australia and Great Britain will perform on July 13 in Veliko Tarnovo, on the "Art Summer" open stage next to the Boris Denev Art Gallery. The music of the band David Dower Trio combines jazz, rock and Bulgarian musical influences...

published on 7/13/24 8:05 AM

Orange weather alert for dangerously hot weather remains in place nationwide

Saturday will be sunny and hot. Clouds will form in the afternoon, and there may be brief showers in isolated places in the Eastern part of the country. Minimum temperatures 18-23° C., for Sofia 18° C. Maximum temperatures 35-40° C., for Sofia 35°..

published on 7/12/24 6:30 PM