Bulgarian writer Georgi Gospodinov won the most prestigious literary award in Italy "Premio Strega Europeo". Gospodinov won the award with his novel "Time Shelter" which was among the five finalists in the category translated books. The award was presented at a ceremony at the Turin International Book Fair.
Georgi Gosodinov competed with famous authors such as Romanian writer Anna Blandiana, "Goncourt" winner Hervé Le Tellier and Anne Weber who won the German Book Prize 2020. Gospodinov's book was selected by a jury consisting of 20 Italian writers - winners or contenders for the Strega Prize.
The bagpipe is one of the most characteristic folk instruments in Bulgarian folklore. Its sound is well known in the Balkans, but can be found in melodies and contemporary interpretations by musicians from a number of countries across..
The ninth edition of the "Opera of the Peaks" festiva l will be held from today until August 18, against the majestic backdrop of the Belogradchik cliffs. The festival is organised by the Sofia Opera. The festival will begin with the opera Tosca on the..
A programme featuring events by far overstepping the bounds of the orthodox – that is what the organizers of the festival RADAR are promising audiences. The festival is taking place in Varna 2-4 August. In 8 concerts and 2 creative workshops with the..
The bagpipe is one of the most characteristic folk instruments in Bulgarian folklore. Its sound is well known in the Balkans, but can..
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