Podcast in English
Text size
Bulgarian National Radio © 2025 All Rights Reserved

Day of Sofia 17 Sept: Orthodox Church commemorates holy martyrs Sophia, her daughters Faith, Hope and Love

Photo: Facebook 5 minutes Sofia

On the occasion of the Say of Sofia, 17 Sept., a solemn session will be held of the Sofia Municipal Council and a water blessing ceremony outside St. Sophia Church in the capital city. By tradition, the city’s flag will be flown. Tonight at the Sofia Opera House, the Sofia Municipality Awards will be given for outstanding achievement in culture, Sofia Mayor Yordanka Fandakova said. “This city was not built for a day, but for thousands of years. It can be proud as a place that that has given rise to ideas  having changed this country and Europe. It is our responsibility to make the city comfortable for its people, open to the young and a place with for development and prosperity. Congratulations on the Day of Sofi! I wish you all the best of health, and let God protect the city of Sofia”, Mayor Fandakova said.




Последвайте ни и в Google News Showcase, за да научите най-важното от деня!
Listen to the daily news from Bulgaria presented in "Bulgaria Today" podcast, available in Spotify.

More from category

The new week starts with warm weather

On Monday morning, there will be scattered high clouds, more significant over the central and eastern parts of Bulgaria. Rain showers are expected in some mountainous areas, the Upper Thracian Plain and the Pre-Balkans, and later in the northeastern..

published on 5/4/25 6:35 PM

Oil slicks surface on the beach in Pomorie

For the third day, the beach in Pomorie has been covered with oil slicks that continue to surface. Although Pomorie Mayor Ivan Alexiev is aware of the problem, the municipality has not taken action to clean it up, according to the Regional..

published on 5/4/25 4:42 PM

There will be no military equipment at the May 6 parade

There will be no military equipment at the festive parade on May 6— The Day of Valor and the Bulgarian Armed Forces. However, about 700 servicemen will march on the Knyaz Alexander I Square, Brigadier General Bozhidar Boykov said. In his words, people..

published on 5/4/25 3:39 PM