News and features about significant past events commemorated today or holding historical importance.
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On June 15, folk tradition celebrates Vidovden – a day of retribution and justice, associated with the sun cult, protection against hail, and ancient love customs.
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Svetlana Mitosheva from "Progressive Bulgaria" called for the preservation of the historical memory regarding Thracian refugees and highlighted the…
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Discover the history of May 24 – the day of Bulgarian alphabet, education, and culture. Learn about the work of Cyril and Methodius, the Glagolitic…
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Patriarch Daniel will lead a liturgy at the "St. Nedelya" Church and flowers will be laid at monuments on the occasion of the 148th anniversary of…
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On December 10th, we mark International Human Rights Day. Bulgaria reaffirms its commitment to the protection of the rights enshrined in the…
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Major General Nikolay Rusev marked the Aviation and Air Force Day, paying tribute to the veterans. The first combat flight in Europe, on October 16,…
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On September 22, 1908, Bulgaria declared its independence, ending Ottoman rule. Celebrations marking the 117th anniversary will be held in Pomorie,…
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On September 9, 1944, Bulgaria experienced a military coup that reshaped its political path for decades, changing the state system and society.
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Bulgaria celebrates the Unification of the Principality of Bulgaria with Eastern Rumelia. A tribute to the feat and strength of the Bulgarian spirit…
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On August 19, 2004, Google Inc. began trading stocks, becoming a global leader in search and online services.
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On August 19, the international community pays tribute to humanitarian workers, with a focus on the dangers faced by medics in conflict areas.
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On August 18, Orthodox Christians honor St. John of Rila with a Patriarchal Holy Liturgy and worship at the Rila Monastery.
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On August 15, 1914, the first ship passed through the Panama Canal, connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans and marking the beginning of a new era…
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On August 15, 1769, Napoleon Bonaparte was born – a personality who changed the destiny of the continent. What are the roots of his rise and what…
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On August 14, we commemorate one of the most heroic pages in Bulgarian history — the defense of Shipka in 1877, where Bulgarian volunteers and…
