The guests at the traditional Cherry Festival in Kyustendil , which is in full swing today, were able to choose from all kinds of exotic cherry delicacies – “cherry relish”, banitsa, quail or fish with cherries, BNR’s Radio Blagoevgrad reports...
The organizers of the traditional cherry festival, which is held in the town of Kyustendil (Western Bulgaria) known for the abundance of cherry orchards, hope for a cheerful and uplifted mood and many guests . More than 100 local cherry producers,..
The season of cherries in the region of Kyustendil has already started. This Bulgarian region has gained reputation as the cherry orchard of this country. The harvest campaign is expected to continue until mid-July. There are hundreds of people..
The prominent Israeli writer with Bulgarian roots, Prof. Michael Bar-Zohar, is a candidate for president of Israel, bTV reports. Prof. Bar-Zohar is the author of one of the most exciting books about the rescue of Bulgarian Jews during the Second..
Famous for its healing mineral springs and the richness of historical and natural landmarks, Kyustendil is also a center of scientific activity related to fruit growing. It is known that in this region the best Bulgarian cherries, apples, as well..
The full quarantine for the 12,000-strong Roma neighbourhood "Iztok" in the town of Kyustendil is extended until July 8, the Regional Crisis Headquarters announced after a meeting with the Chief State Health Inspector Assoc. Prof. Angel Kunchev. When..
A total of 200 people from the Romani neighborhood of Iztok in Kyustendil, which has been closed since June 19th due to the large number of infected people there, will be allowed to take part in cherry picking. The names of the workers have been..
The enhanced anti-epidemic measures in the Roma neighbourhood of Iztok in the town of Kyustendil, southwestern Bulgaria, with a population of 12,000, are being replaced by full quarantine. The quarantine will be imposed at 10 PM on Friday and..
Iliya Markov Popgeorgiev is one of the few participants in all stages of liberation processes in Bulgaria – from being a prominent “hajduk” (commander of armed bands) during the years of the Ottoman yoke, to participant in the military..
The history of Kyustendil dates back to the Neolithic period. Part of its glory over the centuries is due to the hot thermal mineral springs. According to some researchers, even the ancient name of this Bulgarian town situated in Southwest..
