Traces of the Roman legionary camp Novae are scattered very close to the Danube port city of Svishtov. It was founded in 45 AD by order of Emperor Claudius and like many other settlements in Bulgaria, it was built on the ruins of an earlier..
The architecture of the capital of Bulgaria Sofia has undergone multiple changes since the city was declared the administrative and cultural hub, and the centre of public life in Bulgaria in 1879. Despite the relentless passage of time and..
An impressive monument stands on Saedinenie (Unificartion) Square in Plovdiv, reminiscent of the historical events of 1885 , when Bulgaria managed to reunite its two halves - Eastern Rumelia and the Principality of Bulgaria. The Monument to..
As August temperatures soar to 40 C and over, wildfires rage, not to mention the Covid-19 pandemic, we at Radio Bulgaria decided to take a look at how our ancestors viewed calamity in their lives. There are two ancient rituals for warding..
The Assumption of the Theotokos (August 15) is the largest of all church holidays dedicated to the Mother of God. It is associated with the so-called dormition of the Holy Theotokos. Before leaving the earthly world, the 64-year-old Virgin..
On August 7, 1981at 13:35, the first Bulgarian artificial satellite "Intercosmos Bulgaria - 1300" was launched into outer space from the spaceport "Plasetsk" in Russia. It is also known as "Intercosmos 22", and its launch into orbit was..
The world's highest sports forum - the Olympic Games, does not leave indifferent even people who do not closely follow world championships and other sporting events. The successes of Bulgarian athletes are written in golden letters in the..
The village of Beli Osam near Troyan attracts tourists with its beautiful nature, preserved crafts and delicious local dishes. However, few know that the village situated in the Balkan Mountains is linked to a tragedy that shook the..
This week, the first Bulgarian actress nominated for an Oscar - Maria Bakalova, received the honorary badge "Ambassador of Destination Bulgaria" from the Minister of Tourism Stella Baltova. The event took place just days after Bakalova..
“A sacred and pure republic” – such was the dream for Bulgaria of the man who travelled the country far and wide to set up revolutionary committees and prepare the country for its freedom. Today, 18 July, 2021 marks 184 years since the..
Just days ago, archaeologists uncovered part of the complex underground infrastructure that once served the Roman baths of Ratiaria - one of the most..
For 15 years, Stela Nedkova has been living in Brussels . After completing her education in Bulgaria, she decided to test herself in a different reality..
The panoramic platform “The Peak,” a beloved spot among tourists in the Rhodope Mountains, has been renovated. On the initiative of the “Krepostta –..
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