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author: Gergana Mancheva

Bulgaria on the way of migration flow from Africa and Asia

“April turned out to be the hardest month for those trying to cross the Mediterranean Sea from Africa to Europe with regard to the huge death toll and Bulgaria stands on the way of this refugee flow,” said Bruce Burton, Deputy Chief of Mission at..

29.04.15 12:18 |

Village of Mezek keeps ancient wine traditions typical of the Thracian period

Bulgarians are currently proud with the tangible heritage left by the ancient Thracians who once lived on these lands. Part of the culture of these ancient people is connected with vine growing and wine production. Thracians believed that wine was..

23.04.15 09:05 |

Refugees help refugees in Sofia

They have unwillingly become settlers, for whom life should go on far away from their countries. They have neither a home, nor hope in the future. Every one of the refugees who have been looking for safety and protection for the lives of their..

20.04.15 13:56 |
Sofia at the start of the 20th century

Beautiful Sofia in photos, old and new

"European Projects for Beautiful Bulgaria" is the motto of a photo competition organized by the regional information centre in Sofia. Residents and visitors will be able to show the beautiful and good things they see around them in a easy and..

09.04.15 12:51 |

Innovations helping development of Bulgarian economy

For the second time Bulgarian companies received awards for their successful use and commercialization of innovative products. Prizes were given by a jury of the Council on Innovation and Technology Development at the Bulgarian Chamber of..

07.04.15 12:24 |

Museum of Mining in Pernik turns coal mining into tourist attraction

The town of Pernik is also known as the Miners' Town, or the town of Black Gold, because it grew and turned into a significant industrial center in Southwestern Bulgaria due to the endeavor of the local miners. The only in Bulgaria and the..

05.04.15 11:20 |

Parents arrange photo exhibition of children with Down Syndrome

Beautiful, colourful, radiant – that is what the faces in the photo exhibition, devoted to children with Down Syndrome look like. These art photographs are up in one of the best-loved spots in Sofia – Lovers’ Bridge near the National Palace of..

03.04.15 12:34 |

Moratorium on export of wood with impact on business and ecology too

As many as18,000 ha of forests have been destroyed over the past month only in the regions of Montana, Vratsa and Vidin due to hurricane winds, ice-breaking and blizzards, the forestry services in charge report. Intense logging activities will try..

28.03.15 10:25 |

Bulgaria participates in European Year for Development Initiative

At a conference in Sofia Bulgarian Foreign Minister Daniel Mitov has launched a series of European initiatives, which will be held in Bulgaria by the end of 2015, declared by the EU Council and the European Parliament as year of..

28.03.15 09:05 |

Tourism contributes to economy of Sofia region

The first landmarks in Sofia that the hosts get him acquainted with are the St. George Church and the St. Sofia Basilica – the most visited sites by both foreign and Bulgarian tourists. Christian sanctuaries thrill anyone, interested in history..

25.03.15 14:42 |