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Remembering basso Nicolai Ghiaurov

On this day five years ago (in 2020), a memorial plaque dedicated to the world-renowned Bulgarian bass Nicolai Ghiaurov (1929–2004) was unveiled in Modena. It was in this Italian city that the celebrated opera singer lived and worked from 1981 until his..

published on 11/11/25 8:05 AM

A documentary about the composer and intellectual Dimitar Nenov is to be screened in New York

To celebrate the 120th anniversary of the birth of Bulgarian intellectual Dimitar Nenov, a screening of the music documentary Dimitar Nenov and the Dimensions of Elegance will take place on 11 November at the Consulate General of Bulgaria in New York,..

published on 11/10/25 3:21 PM

An exhibition in Riga marks the 140th anniversary of the Unification of the Principality of Bulgaria and Eastern Rumelia

A special exhibition dedicated to the 140th anniversary of the Unification of the Principality of Bulgaria and Eastern Rumelia has been presented in the Latvian capital, Riga. “In a most noble way” is the motto of Bulgaria’s Unification of 1885,..

published on 11/10/25 11:05 AM

Sofia marks 2,500 years since the foundation of Naples with a concert by Ars Nova Napoli

On 10 November, the European Music Festival will be offering music lovers a thrilling event. 2,500 years after the legendary Italian city of Naples was founded, Sofia will be celebrating the anniversary with a special event – a concert by Ars Nova..

published on 11/9/25 10:10 AM
Deultum Debelt archeological reserve

Celebrating 1160th anniversary of adoption of Christianity in Bulgaria continues at Deultum Debelt archeological reserve

On the day the Orthodox Church celebrates the Feast of St. Archangel Michael, the National Archaeological Reserve "Deultum-Debelt" will mark 1,160 years since the Christianization of the Bulgarian people. The event will be attended by Vice..

published on 11/8/25 9:25 AM

In Calligraphic Nikolay Buzov equates paintings with the art of beautiful lettering

In his latest exhibition, Nikolay Buzov follows the principles of calligraphic art, offering a polyphony of abstract symbols and signs. His canvases emanate the sense of ease and freedom with which he creates his geometric structures. “The title..

published on 11/7/25 11:23 AM

Film about Bulgarian composer Dimitar Nenov will be screened in New York

On November 11 at 6:30 p.m., the Consulate General of Bulgaria in New York will host a special screening of a short film (18 min.) dedicated to the 120th anniversary of the prominent Bulgarian intellectual, composer and pianist Dimitar Nenov . During..

published on 11/6/25 9:40 AM

Exhibition "Memories of Antiquity" will be unveiled at the Burgas History Museum

On November 6 at 4 p.m., an exhibition will open at the Archaeological Exhibition of the Regional History Museum in Burgas on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the rescue archaeological research by specialists from the Burgas Museum of a rich grave..

published on 11/6/25 6:15 AM
Australian author Joanna Murray-Smith

Australian author Joanna Murray-Smith visits Sofia

Australian author Joanna Murray-Smith is coming to Sofia at the invitation of the Nikolay Binev Youth Theater. She is visiting Bulgaria for the first time between November 5 and 9, 2025 for a specially organized "Panorama of Joanna Murray-Smith", which..

published on 11/4/25 2:26 PM

BNR brings together three contemporary Bulgarian artists in London

On the eve of one of the brightest Bulgarian holidays – the Day of the National Awakeners, the Bulgarian Cultural Institute in London welcomed the guests of the Bulgarian National Radio in a meeting-conversation with Bulgarian poet Mirela Ivanova,..

published on 11/1/25 1:59 PM