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Poll: The majority of Bulgarians celebrate 8 March

The majority of Bulgarians (63%) celebrate International Women's Day on 8 March . The holiday is more respected by women, with almost 8 out of 10 responding positively. Almost two-thirds of women (65%) say they feel more special on this day. This is the..

published on 3/8/25 10:34 AM

Iva Yordanova - the extraordinary path of a Bulgarian woman

On International Women's Day, we meet a Bulgarian woman with an impressive education, public and political activity, who has been building her life between Europe and the USA for the past 20 years, and just a month ago in New York she..

published on 3/8/25 8:45 AM

Kids and dads recite Bulgarian poetry for International Women's Day in Paris

On 8 March, the pupils of the Bulgarian Sunday School "Ivan Vazov" in Paris and their fathers have prepared a special programme to celebrate International Women's Day. Thousands of kilometres away from their homeland, mothers will be recognised for..

published on 3/8/25 7:40 AM

The magic of the Carnival of Venice comes to Sofia

For the first time in Bulgaria a real Venetian Carnival will be held today at 7:00 p.m.. Guests of the Military Club in Sofia will have the opportunity to enjoy the Venetian elegance and tradition. They will receive a Venetian mask -..

published on 3/8/25 4:55 AM

Breast cancer affects one in eight Bulgarian women 

In many cultures, the whole month of March is a time to focus on women. Bulgarians refer to it as "Women's Month" because they associate the changing weather of March, Granny Martha as they call it, with the proverbial ever-changing moods of women. But..

published on 3/7/25 2:39 PM

Documentary photo exhibition sheds light on the personality and work of Exarch Stefan I of Bulgaria

An exhibition in the National Assembly in Sofia traces the life and work of Exarch Stefan I of Bulgaria – a cosmopolitan figure who went down in history as a champion of the distance of priests from political life, as well as for his..

published on 3/6/25 8:27 PM
Darko Anachkov

Darko Anachkov: We are working to overcome prejudices against Bulgarians in Serbia

One step forward, two steps back. This has been of the dance of Bulgarian-Serbian relations, according to Darko Anachkov, chairman of the only Bulgarian organization in the city of Vranje. In an interview with Radio Bulgaria, he..

published on 3/6/25 8:54 AM

Bulgaria lags behind in the Women's Equality Index for 2024

Women's working conditions in Bulgaria are among the worst in the EU, with the country ranking 17th with a score of 7.25 out of 10 possible. The result is due to the small number of women in management positions, according to an analysis by the..

published on 3/4/25 11:39 AM

Bulgarian children in Las Vegas immerse themselves in native traditions and history for March 3

Our compatriots in Las Vegas organized a number of events related to the Bulgarian holidays in March , with the main focus being the National Day of Bulgaria (March 3) and the Bulgarian tradition of wearing twisted white and red..

published on 3/3/25 2:33 PM

Kukeri festival in Shiroka Luka to banish evil and bring health and prosperity

The Kukeri Festival in Shiroka Laka, traditionally held on the first Sunday of March, marks the end of winter and the beginning of spring. Accompanied by the sound of bells and cowbells, a ritual is performed to ward off evil. On this day local..

published on 3/2/25 7:30 AM