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Anita Ekenova

Anita Ekenova: Bulgaria is the homeland of my soul, France – the one in which I live

Anita Ekenova, from Lyon, received the “Bulgarian Woman of the Year – St. Zlata of Meglen” award for 2024 at a ceremony organised by the Executive Agency for Bulgarians Abroad (EABA) in Sofia. Ten years ago, Anita and her folk group Ot..

published on 10/16/25 2:04 PM
Photo: Facebook /Anton-Konstantin  Anastassov

A journey into the surreal world of Bulgarian painter Anton-Constantin Anastassov

Anton-Constantin Anastassov is presenting his exhibition "Corridor" at the Sofia gallery Jenifer Artemis Art Gallery , which was opened on October 4. Unburdened by the mental clichés of older generations, he gives free rein to insights born in dreams or..

published on 10/6/25 11:50 AM

Neli Itskova from Brussels: Being a teacher today is a challenge and a test

For the past four years, Neli Itskova has been teaching history and geography at the Bulgarian Sunday School “Peyo Yavorov” in Brussels. She says it took a long journey to fulfil her dream of working with children. Itskova graduated in pedagogy..

published on 10/5/25 9:25 AM

Ina Sotirova talks about her trip to Jamaica, smelly mangoes and cinema

There are no accurate statistics on the number of Bulgarians living on Jamaica. However, to prove that it's impossible to find a place in the world without at least one Bulgarian, we talk to film director Ina Sotirova, who has lived on the island for ten..

published on 9/28/25 3:25 PM
Denitsa Petrova

University lecturer Denitsa Petrova and her life in Edinburgh, devoted to knowledge

The University of Edinburgh is the fourth largest in the UK, having opened its doors in 1583. For 57 years, His Highness Prince Philip was its rector, and since 2011, his daughter Princess Anne has held this role. For a decade now, Bulgaria's Denitsa..

published on 9/27/25 2:15 PM

European musical theatre star Alexandra-Yoana Alexandrova makes her debut home

Alexandra-Yoana Alexandrova, an actress, singer and model with impressive looks, musical talent and a vibrant stage presence, was in Sofia at the end of July and beginning of August, performing the role of Cosette in the popular musical Les Misérables..

published on 9/27/25 10:15 AM

Louisa Wanbal: The German civil servant who fell in love with Bulgarian

Louisa Wanbal is employed at the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy . What connects this young German woman to Bulgaria is her love of the Bulgarian language. Although she studied French language and culture at university , she..

published on 9/23/25 6:58 PM
Photo: Eva Popnedeleva's private archive

Architect Eva Popnedeleva and her successful projects in the United Kingdom and Bulgaria

"I never had the desire to emigrate, but shortly after our wedding I accompanied my husband to Manchester, where he was sent for specialization,"   says  architect Eva Popnedeleva , recalling the beginning of her extremely interesting life story...

published on 9/21/25 9:35 AM

Albanian Ervis Taluri in Bulgaria: Growing up between two cultures is a treasure

The story of Ervis Taluri is a journey between Albania and Bulgaria, between two cultures that he now feels are an inseparable part of himself. His journey began in a turbulent period for Albania. After 1997, when the country was experiencing major..

published on 9/14/25 8:05 AM

Pianist Rossitza Banova: I believe in the wonderful future of Bulgaria

A talented pianist and renowned piano teacher, Rossitza Banova has been teaching in the USA and Asia for almost three decades . She has performed in Austria, Hungary, Poland, the Czech Republic, Spain, France, Greece, Russia, China, Vietnam and..

published on 9/7/25 9:25 AM