The National Library Sts. Cyril and Methodius in Sofia is opening an exhibition today “The birth of the modern city” to mark the 145th anniversary since Sofia was chosen capital of Bulgaria. In 16 boards, the exposition traces the transformation of the capital city through the ages in archive documents, photographs, text and pictures.
Sofia was declared capital of Bulgaria on 22 March, 1879 (3 April, 1879, new style) by the First Constituent National Assembly held in Veliko Tarnovo after the liberation of the country.
Around 50,000 medical tourists from abroad visit Bulgaria each year. Most of them come for dental care, which is of a high standard and 60–70% cheaper than in other European countries. Arkadi Sharkov of the Bulgarian Hospital Association announced..
Bulgaria will not be forced to shut down its coal-fired power stations or coal-powered district heating systems during the winter. Energy Minister Zhecho Stankov made this statement ahead of the opening of the RE-Source Southeast 2025 forum, held at..
The Confederation of Labor "Podkrepa" has strongly opposed the proposed measures for a more favorable regime for hiring staff from non-EU countries. "The government is proposing a measure to ease labor migration quotas, suggesting that up to..
Banking services in Bulgaria are among the most accessible in the EU, according to an analysis by the Association of Banks in Bulgaria . According to it,..
The Trade Union of Bulgarian Medical Specialists has declared readiness for protest actions and an effective strike, according to a statement published..
55% of Bulgarians do not feel informed about the introduction of the euro in Bulgaria, while 41% express the opposite opinion, according to a..
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