There was a 19% increase in tourists visiting Sofia in the first eight months of 2023 as compared to the same period of the pre-pandemic 2019, BTA reported referring to data of the Sofia Municipality. More than 1.6 million overnight stays were recorded in the first eight months of the year. The foreign tourists came primarily from Israel, Italy, Germany, Romania and Turkey. The flow of tourists from Great Britain and Greece is also going back to previous levels.
Bulgarian tourists from other parts of the country have also shown greater interest in the capital. Ancient Serdika Archaeological Complex, "St. Sofia" Basilica Archaeological Level, Sofia History Museum and the Triangular Tower of Serdica, built after the mid-5th century, were among the most interesting archaeological sites. The guests of the capital city have also shown interest in cultural events such as Sofia Music Weeks, Opera in the Park, classical concerts at Alexander Nevski Square, the International A to Jaz Festival, etc.
During a discussion with US President Joe Biden at the 75 th anniversary NATO summit in Washington DC, Bulgaria’s caretaker Prime Minister Dimitar Glavchev stated that Bulgaria is a loyal and reliable ally. On his part, President Biden expressed..
The travelling exhibition "Traces of Extinction" features casts of the footprints of endangered species in the Rhodope Mountains. The casts are made of biomaterials that replicate the animals' actual forms and habitats, reports BTA. The exhibition will..
Major repairs to the Danube bridge at Ruse begin on 10 July, the Road Infrastructure Agency has announced. The work will be carried out daily during daylight hours for 10-12 hours a day, depending on the specific work to be carried out, and there..
Reactor No. 6 of the Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant was reconnected to the national electricity system at 9 AM on 8 July. The reactor was disconnected..
The Movement for Rights and Freedoms (DPS) will first circulate a letter to other parliamentary groups asking whether they are open to supporting a second..
The National Museum of Literature celebrates 174 years since the birth of Ivan Vazov. The celebration also marks the round anniversary of the first..
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