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Flowers of the Botanical Garden in Sofia

Until February 5, the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences’ Botanical Garden in Sofia is presenting the Heath Family (Ericaceae).  More than 40 species of rhododendrons and azaleas are now in bloom in the garden, some of which were once used as decoration..

published on 2/1/22 12:16 PM

High winter season

January delights fans of winter sports and snow games with a lot of snow. Photos: BGNES

published on 1/25/22 2:32 PM

Kukeri in Drugan

Surva is a winter tradition typical of Central Western Bulgaria – Pernik, Breznik, Zemen, Radomir and the surrounding area. The ritual is on theUNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list. Photos: EPA/BGNES/VASSIL DONEV

published on 1/14/22 12:31 PM

Winter in Balchik

Winter landscapes from the town of Balchik on Bulgaria's northern Black Sea coast Photos: BGNES

published on 1/7/22 11:48 AM

On Epiphany in Bulgaria

Traditional water blessing of the battle flags and sacred banners of the Bulgarian Army Men’s Horo Chain Dance in the town of Kalofer Throwing the cross Photos: BGNES, BNR

published on 1/6/22 12:53 PM

Bulgaria in pictures

Happy holidays! Photos: BGNES

published on 12/24/21 9:07 AM

Sofia in Chrismas decorations

Christmas decorations in the Bulgarian capital city Sofia Photos: BGNES

published on 12/10/21 8:22 PM

Bulgaria in pictures

Nikulden is one of the best-loved feast days in this country. It is celebrated on 6 December, the day of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker.   St. Nicholas is the saint who wields power over the seas, the lakes and the entire underwater world. He is..

published on 12/3/21 5:39 PM

In the spirit of Christmas

Bulgaria's mediaeval capital Veliko Tarnovo is already pulsating with the spirit of Christmas. 33 Christmas houses in the town's Marno Pole Park offer visitors meat delicacies, hot drinks, folk crafts, handmade gifts and decoupage...

published on 11/29/21 4:53 PM

Bulgaria in picture

A new diagnostic unit for patients with infectious diseases opened at the Military Medical Academy in Sofia.   It has a scanner, an X-ray an ultrasound machine, plus diagnostic and virology consultancies.  Photos: BGNES

published on 11/26/21 2:37 PM