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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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The documentary series "This is Bulgaria" (BNT, 2026) in 12 films aims to create a national catalog – a visual business card of the country for…
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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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On May 24, we honor the holy brothers Cyril and Methodius. Aylin Pehlivanova emphasized in parliament that the strength of Bulgaria lies in its…
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The Chernobyl disaster: 40 years after the catastrophe, the ghost town of Pripyat and the Exclusion Zone
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Bulgaria marks 83 years since the rescue of Bulgarian Jews with ceremonies and tributes to the memory of the victims of the Holocaust. President…
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The construction of the seaport in 1903 and the Burgas-Plovdiv railway turned Burgas into the "sea gates" of Southern Bulgaria and permanently…
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Banking and finance lecturer Dr. Stefan Prodanov tells the story of the development of Bulgarian money in LIK magazine, from ancient coins to the…
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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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The Ancient Bulgarian calendar is recognized as the most accurate in the world, preceding the Gregorian calendar. It has a unique structure and…
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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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Today marks the International Day Against Fascism and Antisemitism, aimed at combating these evils. The focus is on the fight, according to BTA,…
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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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The Gregorian calendar, introduced in 1582, corrects the Julian calendar for accuracy. Bulgaria adopted it in 1916. Read about its history and…
