Legendary Bulgarian boxer Boris Georgiev a.k.a. Mokata has died at the age of 87. Georgiev was the first Bulgarian athlete to have won an Olympic medal for Bulgaria – a bronze in the 75 kilogram weight class (boxing) at the Olympics in Helsinki in 1952.
Mokata started boxing in 1945 and took part in three European championships – in Warsaw in 1953, in West Berlin in 1955 and in Prague in 1957. He took part in Olympic Games twice – in Helsinki in 1952 and in Melbourne in 1956. He was among the torch bearers for the 2004 Olympics in Athens.
July 4, Bulgartransgaz, Bulgaria's gas transmission and gas storage operator, is raising a loan of 100 million euros for the Vertical Gas Corridor. Through the expanded pipeline, Bulgaria will be able to transport natural gas from the USA, Azerbaijan,..
The association "Descendants of refugees and migrants from the territory of North Macedonia" have sent a statement on the case of Ljubco Georgievski, chairman of the defunct association "Ivan Mihaylov Cultural Club" in Bitola. Protest in front..
The forum “Diplomacy of Wonders - the most ancient wonders of Bulgaria and Turkey” was held in Sofia, organized by the Embassy of Turkey and Europa Nostra – Bulgaria An exhibition was presented in Sofia as part of the forum with..
The Waterfall Folklore Fest Niagara 2025 brought together fans of Bulgarian folk dance from the United States and Canada. The event took place in Niagara..
Science and physics are the driving forces behind human progress, and events such as this one are a source of pride for Bulgaria. The Minister of..
On Wednesday, the lowest temperatures will be between 13 and 18°C; In Sofia – about 15°C. It will be sunny before noon. In the afternoon there will be..
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