The university botanical garden in Balchik turns 61 today. The garden has the status of a rescue centre for plant species confiscated at the border under the Washington Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Flora and Fauna (CITES) and is the second biggest botanical garden in Europe, after the one in Monaco.
It is the only botanical garden in the country with special pathways adapted for people with mobility and visual impairments where they are able to get to know different plant species with the help of special signs in Braille lettering. The collection features more than 2,500 plant species from all corners of the planet, including giant cactuses growing outdoors from April until October. Another highlight is the unique specimen of Metasequoia or dawn redwood, until recently considered to be extinct, but later discovered in China by academician Nikolay Stoyanov during a science expedition.
For the first time Bulgaria was represented at the World Paella Day in Valencia . Nikolay Todorov-Nik, together with Rostislav Nenov, presented Nik's original recipe for Black Sea Paella, prepared entirely with Black Sea products. The first prizes went..
The cultural festival "Mysteries of Huhla 2024" is being held for the 26th consecutive time in the village of Huhla near the town of Ivaylovgrad. Until September 23, three ethnic groups—Bulgarians, Greeks and Turks—gather in the central square of..
Veliko Tarnovo hosts the 17 th International Festival of Military Brass Bands, the organizers from the Municipality of Veliko Tarnovo announced. This year, the festival will feature the Romanian Navy Military Band, the Guards Representative Brass..
Master confectioners will today create the longest bar of chocolate at the Choco Art festival in Plovdiv. All visitors are invited to munch on the giant,..
On the occasion of today's Stara Zagora Day, residents and guests of the city are invited to a free tour. During the "Parks tell their stories" tour,..
Sister Mary Grace is one of seven nuns at the Benedictine convent in Tsarev Brod village in Northeastern Bulgaria. She is 27 and is from Tanzania. The..
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