Plovdiv is one of CNN Travel's 19 places to visit in 2019.
“Plovdiv, the second-largest city in Bulgaria, is getting ready to cement its status on the European city break circuit as one of two European capitals of culture for 2019. (The other is the rocky city of Matera, Italy),” CNN writes.
Pointing out that Plovdiv offers a “mix of cultural influences”, CNN adds that the Roman ruins in the city are not to be missed.
“The highlight of the Roman relics is the city's ancient theater, which was restored in the mid-20th century and is the perfect spot to watch a performance or two,“ CNN adds
Bulgaria's president has not refused to appoint a new ambassador to Ukraine, Rumen Radev's press service said. There was a proposal from the Denkov-Gabriel cabinet for an ambassador to Ukraine in October 2023, which the president had approved,..
Bulgarians drive more than their Balkan neighbours, averaging more than 21 000 km per year, according to a survey by CarVertical , reported by BGNES. They are closely followed by the Serbs, who drive an average of 20,028 kilometres per year, and the..
Wednesday will be sunny until noon, when clouds will move in from the northwest, bringing short, intense showers and thunderstorms. The risk of hail remains high. Lows will be between 17 and 22°C, 17°C in Sofia. Highs will be in the 30-35°C range, 30°C..
There are no active wildfires on the territory of Bulgaria, said caretaker Prime Minister Dimitar Glavchev at the start of the government meeting...
Bulgarians drive more than their Balkan neighbours, averaging more than 21 000 km per year, according to a survey by CarVertical , reported by BGNES...
No nuclear weapons will be stored at the Graf Ignatievo airbase near Plovdiv . This was confirmed in a written reply by interim Defence Minister Atanas..
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