ˮNonviolence is the greatest force at the disposal of mankind.ˮ These words belong to Mahatma Gandhi, the great son of India, who reminded the world of the principle of āhimsa (non-violence) as the path to independence in all its forms. His ideas have..
In recent seasons, the Pleven Philharmonic Orchestra has increasingly included in its repertoire collaborative projects with various musical institutions, famous soloists and conductors. Among them are “Let’s listen to some movies” – a programme based..
Unexhibited artworks from the collection of acad. Svetlin Rusev, donated to his hometown Pleven, are displayed at the Art Galery Collection Svetlin Rusev. The show marks 38 years since the official opening of the permanent exhibition...
More than 300 students from 31 countries will be studying at the Medical University in the town of Pleven during the 2021/22 academic year, the university’s press centre has announced. The highest number come from Italy, India, the UK, Japan,..
The national 27th commemorative march "In the footsteps of Levski" from Pleven to Karlovo this year will have a record number of participants from all over the country - 236 . From 13 to 18 July they will cross the Balkan Mountain in seven rays. During..
The International Festival of Marimba and Percussion is among the most anticipated events in the cultural calendar of Pleven (Central Bulgaria). It is held every year and is the only one of its kind in Bulgaria and in the Balkans,..
If you are curious and want to know more about Bulgaria in addition to the usual tourist clichés, we recommend visiting a few museums that will surprise you and will enrich your knowledge about Bulgarian traditions and cultural heritage...
Until March 18, the house-museum "Tsar Liberator Alexander II" in Pleven will have on display an exhibition dedicated to the 143 rd anniversary of Bulgaria’s Liberation from Ottoman Rule. It presents 14 exhibits from the fund of the Regional Museum of..
The lack of transport connectivity and the ageing population are slowing down Northern Bulgaria’s economic growth, reads the latest analysis of the Institute for Market Economics (IME) named “The Regional Economies of Northern Bulgaria:..
Awards and distinctions of pop singer Emil Dimitrov, loved by several generations of Bulgarians, will be displayed in his hometown of Pleven on December 23 on occassion of his 80th birth anniversary. In 1960, Dimitrov made his debut with his..
