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70-year-old Bulgarian sailing captain Svetlozar Tenev

Bulgarian long-sailing captain Svetlozar Tanev sets off on solo around-the-world voyage

published on 10/23/25 9:44 AM

‘Mission Water’ brings EU researchers together in Burgas

published on 10/23/25 7:35 AM

Trust in public media - the key to their existence

published on 10/22/25 1:58 PM

Flamenco, Beethoven and art light up Vidin for its patron saint’s day.

published on 10/22/25 9:05 AM

The U.L.I.C.A. street festival in Stara Zagora celebrates youth

Stara Zagora is hosting the first U.L.I.C.A. – Street Fest, the organisers from the municipal enterprise Art Stage announced. The event will take place this weekend along the pedestrianised section of Tsar Simeon Veliki Boulevard. 'We are..

published on 9/13/25 6:25 AM

Balkan developments

AI will fight corruption in public procurement in Albania Albania has become the first country in the world to have an AI minister, reports the website politico.eu. The virtual government member is named Diela meaning sunshine in..

published on 9/12/25 11:25 AM

Silistra Hosts Sixth Festival of Bread, Song and Dance

The sixth edition of the Festival of Bread, Song and Dance will be held on 12 September at 6:00 p.m. on Svoboda Square in Silistra . The event will feature an exhibition of bread and baked goods prepared by community centres across the..

published on 9/12/25 8:15 AM

Climate change or mismanagement? Bulgaria faces another year of water shortages

Bulgarians are well acquainted with the wry refrain, “Winter surprised us again” — a phrase trotted out with equal parts amusement and irritation each year, as the first snowfall throws the country into disarray. But this year, perhaps it should be:..

published on 9/11/25 7:58 PM

Bulgarian immigrant to Paris Elena Voleva-Ravol dies aged 103

At the age of 103, Elena Voleva-Ravol has passed away . She was a loyal partner in the Yavorov literary readings held at the grave of Mina Todorova, a role announced on Facebook by the team of the Bulgarian School “Cyril and Methodius” in Paris ...

published on 9/10/25 2:12 PM

Photo: Bulgarian school Chuchuliga, London

Bulgarian school Chuchuliga in London creates a bond between the children and Bulgaria

The Bulgarian community in the UK has grown considerably in past decades, and hence – the need to preserve the Bulgarian language and cultural identity. A significant role in this process is played by the Bulgarian schools which have been helping..

published on 9/9/25 12:16 PM

NEET in Bulgaria – why more and more young people choose to neither work not study

They call them NEET - young people aged 16 to 29 who are Not in Education, Employment or Training . This is a group that has been growing across Europe, something that has been registered in Eurostat reports. In Bulgaria, the picture is a..

published on 9/9/25 7:35 AM

Bulgaria's Embassy in the US has provided a list of Bulgarian schools in the country

Bulgarian Sunday schools in the US are opening their doors for the new school year. On this occasion, the Embassy of Bulgaria in Washington wishes all students a successful year, filled with lots of knowledge and pleasant experiences. "We..

published on 9/8/25 2:35 PM

Back in class and back to the Bulgarian Sunday schools abroad

To preserve Bulgarian roots among the younger generation of compatriots abroad, and also to preserve the Bulgarian language, memory and culture among the heirs of Bulgarian emigration – this is the huge mission of Bulgarian schools around the world. Most..

published on 9/7/25 12:15 PM

Rare "Blood Moon" to light up Bulgaria’s night sky on 7 September

A rare lunar spectacle is expected to be visible over Bulgaria on Sunday, 7 September, when a total lunar eclipse – often referred to as a Blood Moon – will colour the Moon shades of orange and red. The eclipse occurs just days before the Moon reaches..

published on 9/7/25 12:05 PM