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Gen Panteley Kisselov, born 163 years ago, took Tutrakan
The general from Svishtov led the 4th Preslav Division, which captured the Romanian fortress of Tutrakan in September 1916.
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News and features about significant past events commemorated today or holding historical importance.
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107 years since the birth of Peter Petrov, the engineer behind the Pulsar watch
The engineer from Brestovitsa worked for NASA and helped create one of the world's first digital watches and one of the first wireless heart monitors.
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Asen Yordanov, builder of Bulgaria's first plane, died 59 years ago
Asen Yordanov flew the first Bulgarian plane at 18. In the US he later wrote flying textbooks that sold more than 750,000 copies.
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Church marks 1,150 years since birth of St John of Rila
The Church honours St John of Rila, the heavenly patron of Bulgarians, on 19 October. The day is also Bulgarian Doctors' Day.
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Name day on 18 October: 12 names celebrate St Zlata of Meglen and St Luke
The Orthodox Church honours St Zlata of Meglen and St Luke today. Luke is the patron saint of artists.
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1,012 years since the death of Tsar Samuil: his remains now rest at St Sophia church
Tsar Samuil's remains were placed in St Sophia church on October 3 and are accessible for veneration in Bulgaria for the first time.
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Tsar Samuil's bones are kept in Thessaloniki, and the question of their return keeps coming up
The grave of the ruler, who reigned from 997 to 1014, was found in 1969 in the Saint Achilles basilica in Prespa. Samuil is the only medieval…
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1916 minutes book: 1,330 children in Burgas taught by 25 teachers
Classrooms in Burgas primary schools ran short, and residents raised 1,015 levs to buy shoes for the poorest pupils.
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Yordan Ivanov: September 9th marks the beginning of a national catastrophe
The Democratic Bulgaria MP criticized attempts to manipulate historical memory and condemned the political violence of the communist regime.
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Governor Diko Dikov: Unification is a symbol of duty and national strength
The Burgas regional governor called for unity around common goals, recalling the deeds of our ancestors in 1885 and the significance of September 6.
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Ivo Mihaylov from PP: The Unification is a protected national interest
MP Ivo Mihaylov recalled the historical events of 1885 and emphasized Bulgaria's struggle to defend its independent national interests.
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Elisaveta Belobradova: The Unification proved Bulgarian political will
The MP from "Democratic Bulgaria" recalled the historical significance of September 6 and the military defense of the act by our young army at…
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Iliana Iotova at Petrova Niva: Remembering the Ilinden-Preobrazhenie Uprising is a duty
Vice President Iliana Iotova commemorated the 123rd anniversary of the Ilinden-Preobrazhenie Uprising. She called for unity and the protection of the…
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1109 years since the Battle of Achelous: Commemoration in honor of Tsar Simeon I
On August 20, Achelous marks 1109 years since the great victory of Tsar Simeon I. Expect a festive procession and a concert by Trio "Belcanto" and…
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146 Years of Bulgarian Diplomacy: History and Traditions in Dates
From the first decree of Prince Alexander I of Battenberg to the present day – discover how the Bulgarian diplomatic service has evolved and explore…