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author: Vessela Krasteva

Rila Monastery safeguards the relics of Bulgaria’s heavenly protector St. Ivan of Rila

“He who wants to be first amongst you, let him be the servant of all.” According to legend, that was the advice St. Ivan of Rila gave Tsar Peter while politely declining the royal gifts he had brought. The hermit monk set a personal example – tearing..

23.07.22 09:30 |

A picture of the Bulgarian Black Sea coast from times before concrete invasion

"...We walked naked, hungry, salty and happy,” says journalist and writer Ivo Berov describing his memories of the Bulgarian seaside from the past. "Today it is hard to understand the unique thrill of having a chance to buy a bottle of..

21.07.22 17:20 |
Victoria Angelova-Vinarova. Sofia, art gallery, St. Alexander Nevsky Sq., 1932-1933 and Ministry of Public Buildings, Roads and Urban Development

An exhibition traces the work of female architects in Bulgaria and Germany

Did you know that the building of the Sofia City Library in Slaveykov square was designed by one of Bulgaria’s top female architects – Victoria Angelova, in 1926? And if you are asking yourselves why this fact is so important, let us say that it is part..

04.07.22 12:50 |

We welcome the month of June with children's laughter, fun games and a look to the future

Fun games, children's smiles and colorful candies – this is how we can describe in words June 1 – the International Children's Day. A celebration of innocence, pure joy and a bright view of the future. Things that live in each of us, even when..

01.06.22 09:35 |

Kite Festival in Burgas rings in summer

“Strandzha is a mountain like no other. There are other places where you might find yourself at risk, but when you go to Strandzha it is to learn and to contemplate nature. In Strandzha , nature gives genuine pleasure and respite.” That is how..

14.05.22 08:25 |

Sofia and the stories-in-light it has to tell under the open skies

May 6 is among the most popular days in Bulgaria – the Day of St. George and the Day of Valour and of the Bulgarian Armed Forces. 9 May is Europe Day, a day of unity for the continent. In the days in-between, Sofia will play host to the first..

05.05.22 09:55 |

Vladislav Dimitrov on the path from war to gratitude to Bulgarians

It is the 63 rd day of the war in Ukraine. According to the UN, more than 5 million Ukrainians have left their homeland since the start of hostilities, 94,300 of them are on the territory of Bulgaria, of which more than 84,000 already have the..

27.04.22 11:37 |

Young people from Bulgaria and Europe to take part in a simulation of the EU legislative process

Exactly one year ago, Radio Bulgaria presented the Bulgarian claimant for the European Charlemagne Youth Prize, Sofia 2021 . Today, the team of young people working on it have reached its final phase. The many months of work on the project will..

19.04.22 11:49 |

More and more young Bulgarians opt for a life outside the big cities

The last two years of living in a global pandemic have radically changed our way of life and worldview, and thus our dreams and aspirations for the future. If before that, young and active people in Bulgaria perceived having a well-paid job and..

11.04.22 13:31 |

„Fire magic“ festival presents some of the best magicians in Bulgaria

oday's Day of Humor is a professional holiday for everyone involved in the art of illusion. 2022 marks the 47th anniversary of the founding of the Club of Illusionists in Bulgaria, which later grew into a trade union. On this occasion, the Fire..

01.04.22 09:45 |