The outrage and public discontent caused by the shocking revelations of brutal animal abuse and killings in Pernik continue . On this occasion, protests were organized today in over 20 Bulgarian cities demanding the strictest and most adequate..
A protest was held in the city of Pernik against animal abuse and for maximum sentences for two residents of the city, Gabriela Sashova and Krasimir Georgiev, who killed animals in a particularly cruel way. They filmed their actions..
The Federation of European Carnival Cities has declared Pernik a global center of masquerade traditions. 16 years ago, Prenik was named the European Capital of Sourvakar and Mummer Traditions, and nearly 10 years ago, the Surva festival was..
Bulgaria's town of Pernik is situated only 35 km southwest of Sofia and everyone knows it as the "town of black gold" or "the town of miners". In recent years, however, the appearance of Pernik has been changing and we increasingly associate the town..
A mural dedicated to the 20th anniversary of Bulgaria's NATO accession will be unveiled today in Pernik. The event will be attended by the ambassadors of Great Britain, Turkey and Montenegro, Deputy Foreign Minister Nevyana Miteva, Pernik Regional..
From 8 June to 9 October, the Italian city of Rovereto is hosting the international exhibition "Human Rights and Dignity" . This year's 18th edition of the exposition features thematic works by artists from 32 countries, including Bulgaria...
Two MPs from the region of Pernik submitted a question to the National Assembly regarding the discovery of about 200 kg of mercury and other toxic substances in a warehouse in the city. The MPs demand a written answer from acting..
Bulgaria's Pernik will host the 44th annual meeting of the Federation of European Carnival Cities , which is opening today , the municipal administration announced. More than 100 delegates from 20 countries are expected to elect a new president and new..
Tsvetana Germanova, the last surviving woman who was repressed as a prisoner in the camps of Belene and Bosna, has passed away at the age of 95. Tsvetana Germanova was born on March 20, 1928 in the village of Leskovets, Pernik region...
The countdown is on, in the town of Pernik near Sofia, to the most colourful, noisiest and biggest masquerade festival in Bulgaria. They call it Surva , as this old tradition in the towns and villages of Western Bulgaria is called. It is a men-only..
