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| updated on 7/15/19 2:54 PM


The Kenana Zoo in the town of Haskovo, southern Bulgaria, received today its official license. The document is issued by the Ministry of the Environment and Waters and is valid until 2014.  Photos: BTA


A large exhibition covering over 250 works by prominent Bulgarian painters opened today to mark the debut of Plovdiv’s newest art gallery. It is called “Kapana”, named after the main pedestrian street in the city, which is the venue of numerous art events. The art gallery has two floors and an area of 1000 square meters, which makes her the largest gallery in Plovdiv so far.  Photo: BTA


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