Newly admitted students from 28 countries made today their academic vow at the Medical University of Pleven. This is the first Bulgarian university with a medical programme taught entirely in English. Photo: BTA
The Eco-park Vaya – center for preserving biodiversity and developing alternative tourism, spreading near the Black Sea city of Burgas, several pink pelicans and 40 other kinds of water birds were released to live in their natural environment. Among them there are Greater white-fronted geese and Mallard ducks – all of which often fall pray to illegal hunting. Photos: BTA
Military honors and water sanctifying ritual saw off the Tsibar mine hunter ship for a military exercise in the Black Sea. The ship is part of the Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group 2. Photo: BTA
The oldest mosque on the Balkans – Eski Mosque built in the 14th century in Haskovo, was thoroughly repaired and refurbished. It is now open for crevice, after a period of a year and a half of repair works. Photo: BTA
Spring is beautiful in Sofia. The Bulgarian capital is filled with the scent of linden trees, lilacs and tulips, and birds in the parks create real spring concerts. A delight to the senses! The central city area is adorned with..
Lent begins today. Traditionally, in the days before this period of austerity and spiritual reflection begins, Kukeri carnivals are held in many parts of the country . The village of Dedevo in the Rhodopes celebrated Zadushnitsa, or All..
March Day in Bulgaria is one of the most popular holidays for young and old. Martenitsas or Rhodope baynitsas – a symbol of hope for the good things to come By donning the red and white martenitsas, we, the Bulgarians, symbolically..
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