At the end of June, cherries ripen in Bulgaria and everyone knows that the sweetest ones are the cherries from the region of Kyustendil, known as the Orchard of Bulgaria. The Cherry Festival is also held there every year. In fact, it..
Farmers in Kyustendil have organised the so called cherry tourism based on the idea of Prof. Dimitar Domozetov, former director of the Institute of Agriculture in Kyustendil and now a private producer. This way for 5.11 EUR per adult..
On the Saturday before Pentecost, 3 June, the Bulgarian Orthodox church marks Cherry All Souls’ Day, on which Christians honour their dead. On this day church bells toll mournfully, and believers take flowers to the graves of their loved ones..
Fresh cherries can be picked in May and by early July the cherry-picking campaign is almost over. The fruit is rich in vitamins and other nutrients that boost the immune system. Cherries help inhibit oxidative stress and decrease inflammation by..
Walking in the streets of Kyustendil in June is like taking a walk in a cherry orchard, surrounded by trees heavy with fruit. This is the town in Bulgaria, located in the foothills of Mount Osogovo and on the bank of Banshitsa River,..
The organizers of the traditional cherry festival, which is held in the town of Kyustendil (Western Bulgaria) known for the abundance of cherry orchards, hope for a cheerful and uplifted mood and many guests . More than 100 local cherry producers,..
In the first quarter of this year alone, Bulgaria imported 88,000 tonnes of fresh vegetables and nearly 95,000 tonnes of fresh fruits, according to data from the National Statistical Institute. On the other hand, the areas planted with fruits..
The season of cherries in the region of Kyustendil has already started. This Bulgarian region has gained reputation as the cherry orchard of this country. The harvest campaign is expected to continue until mid-July. There are hundreds of people..
The State Fund "Agriculture" allocates BGN 1 million (511 thousand euros) under the de minimis scheme as an incentive for the realization of the harvest of Bulgarian cherries during the upcoming purchase campaign. Processing companies will receive..
