Plovdiv or Philippopolis, as it was called in antiquity, is one of the oldest permanently inhabited cities in Europe. Founded by Philip II (father of Alexander the Great), the city quickly became one of the most beautiful settlements in all of Thrace,..
On May 22 and 22, the main festival program of the 6Fest Street Arts Festival will take place in Plovdiv. The jubilee tenth edition is part of the official program of Plovdiv - European Capital of Culture. On Saturday, May 21, residents..
A chamber concert entitled "Bulgarian Rhapsody" featuring works by popular Bulgarian composers only, will be presented by three musicians in Plovdiv on May 16 . The concert venue is Saedinenie Hall. The occasion is the Day of Bulgarian..
This weekend, 14 and 15 May, visitors to Plovdiv will be given an opportunity to taste the produce of more than 40 wineries from all over the country, as well as of over 20 food manufacturers. A total of 67 food and beverage manufacturers are..
President Rumen Radev met with representatives of the academic community at the Agricultural University in Plovdiv . " During my visit to Spain, I learned that Bulgaria's role in the agricultural sector is growing ," Radev said, noting that..
Enormous eggs with wonderful Easter pictures painted on them are once again part of the decoration in front of Plovdiv's town council building in the city centre. The 70 cm to 1.20 m. sized-eggs were painted by the students from the National..
Four months after coming to power, "We continue the change" will become an official political party . The establishment will take place on April 15 in Plovdiv. Prime Minister Kiril Petkov and Deputy Prime Minister Assen Vassilev are expected to be..
During an operation of the General Directorate Combating Organized Crime in Plovdiv, 1,500 master boxes of cigarettes without excise labels were found in two trucks and in a warehouse near the glass factory in Plovdiv. The two trucks were stopped..
A peace march in support of Ukraine has started ion Plovdiv. It will pass along the city’s main street from “Levski” house, to Central Sq., where a rally will be held. The event is taking place under the motto: We are not neutral! The..
The Bulgarian rock band Gabana has a history going back more than 20 years. It was set up in Plovdiv in 2000. The band’s lineup is: Viktor Stambolov – vocals, Angel Dyulgerov – guitar, Stoyko Milev – bass guitar, Nikola Dzhokov – percussion...
