A contest is being launched to find a name for a new Bulgarian research vessel, to be used by the Varna Naval Academy and the St Kliment Ohridski University, Sofia, Admiral Prof. Boyan Mednikarov said for BNR’s Radio Varna.
The name must not go against Christian Orthodox tradition, it must be easy to pronounce and spell in English, and must include Bulgarian symbols.
The ship was built in Norway and will start sailing under a Bulgarian flag as of 29 June. The new ship must have a number and a name to be registered with the navy. Suggested names can be emailed to: name-421@naval-acad.bg, until 30 June.
For the ninth year in a row, the Bulgarian Society for the Protection of Birds is organising the Let’s Count the Sparrows campaign . It takes place this Saturday, May 3, and anyone can take part by recording the number and types of sparrows they..
Nearly 100 spit-roasted lambs (chevermeta) will be prepared for the festival in Zlatograd. The town’s vibrant festival is dedicated to the iconic Rhodope delicacy. The event, rich in music and traditional costumes, is expected to draw thousands of..
This evening, at 6pm, a prayer service will be held in the courtyard of the Great Basilica, followed by a festive concert dedicated to the 1160th anniversary of the baptism of the Bulgarian people and the 1170th anniversary of the creation of the..
Only on the Day of Bravery and Holiday of the Bulgarian Army (May 6), we will provide our visitors with the opportunity to enter three..
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