Until February 5, the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences’ Botanical Garden in Sofia is presenting the Heath Family (Ericaceae). More than 40 species of rhododendrons and azaleas are now in bloom in the garden, some of which were once used as decoration..
January delights fans of winter sports and snow games with a lot of snow. Photos: BGNES
Surva is a winter tradition typical of Central Western Bulgaria – Pernik, Breznik, Zemen, Radomir and the surrounding area. The ritual is on theUNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list. Photos: EPA/BGNES/VASSIL DONEV
Winter landscapes from the town of Balchik on Bulgaria's northern Black Sea coast Photos: BGNES
Traditional water blessing of the battle flags and sacred banners of the Bulgarian Army Men’s Horo Chain Dance in the town of Kalofer Throwing the cross Photos: BGNES, BNR
Christmas decorations in the Bulgarian capital city Sofia Photos: BGNES
Nikulden is one of the best-loved feast days in this country. It is celebrated on 6 December, the day of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker. St. Nicholas is the saint who wields power over the seas, the lakes and the entire underwater world. He is..
Bulgaria's mediaeval capital Veliko Tarnovo is already pulsating with the spirit of Christmas. 33 Christmas houses in the town's Marno Pole Park offer visitors meat delicacies, hot drinks, folk crafts, handmade gifts and decoupage...
A new diagnostic unit for patients with infectious diseases opened at the Military Medical Academy in Sofia. It has a scanner, an X-ray an ultrasound machine, plus diagnostic and virology consultancies. Photos: BGNES
A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 6.2 shook Istanbul at 12.49 local time and was felt to varying degrees across Bulgaria, BTA reported, citing the..
In “Bulgaria Today” on Wednesday, April 23, we bring you, first, the latest news from this country. Next on the show: Catholics in Bulgaria..
The full accession of Bulgaria and Romania to the Schengen area is strengthening the European Union's economy significantly. This is stated in a report..
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