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Nessebar retains its status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site

The ancient town of Nessebar will retain its current status as a World Heritage Site for at least the next two years. However, Bulgaria's authorities will need to fulfill a number of recommendations, Angel Mitkov, Attaché at the Permanent Delegation..

published on 7/11/25 10:45 AM
Zdravka Evtimova

Writer Zdravka Evtimova: For Bulgarians abroad, Bulgaria continues to be a good remedy

"In the distant countries where they teach, Bulgarian teachers create Bulgaria." Writer Zdravka Evtimova, author of these words, will be a special guest at the annual conference of the Association of Bulgarian Schools Abroad , which..

published on 7/10/25 8:05 PM

Sofia and Plovdiv will feature in Bettany Hughes's new series about the greatest cities

“Bulgarian history is intertwined with so many cultures, and that is part of its beauty,” said Prof. Bettany Hughes, the English historian and broadcaster. She presented the episode of her series Treasures of the World dedicated to Bulgaria at the UNESCO..

published on 7/9/25 10:14 AM

‘The Spirit of Watercolour’ exhibition, featuring artists from 51 countries, opens in Varna

An exhibition featuring the work of over 350 artists from 51 countries has opened in the port city of Varna. It is part of the fourth edition of the international triennial ‘The Spirit of Watercolour’ and is on display at the Boris Georgiev City Art..

published on 7/5/25 2:30 PM

‘Gundi: A Legend of Love’ hits cinemas in the UK

Following its outstanding success in Bulgaria, the film Gundi: A Legend of Love continues its journey abroad. On Sunday 20 July, it will be shown for the first time in selected Odeon cinemas. Following the premiere, the film will remain in cinemas,..

published on 7/3/25 4:25 PM

Exhibition of artist Georgi Baev opens in Prague

An exhibition dedicated to the art of the Bulgarian artist Georgi Baev will open at the Bulgarian Cultural Institute in Prague on 3 July at 6 p.m. The organisers note that 9 November 2024 marked the 100th anniversary of the birth of the world-renowned..

published on 7/1/25 7:06 PM

Opera and ballet gala for the 100th anniversary of the Stara Zagora State Opera

On July 1, 1925, at 4:00 pm, the curtain rose at the Old Theatre in Stara Zagora for the first performance of Bulgaria's first opera company outside the capital. The choice of the local enthusiasts was "Gergana" by Maestro Georgi Atanasov. Among the..

published on 7/1/25 7:00 AM

The 'Kosovo Corner' is the latest addition to the National Library in Sofia

The 'Corner of Kosovo' has been opened at the Sts. Cyril and Methodius National Library . It brings the total number of corners dedicated to different national literatures in the 'History of the Book' hall to 36. According to the Bulgarian..

published on 6/30/25 3:52 PM

Interactive performance about the mystery of water revives ancient Thracian epic

The ancient Thracian epic comes to life on June 28 to the sounds of captivating music and spectacular choreography in the amphitheatre of Cultural and Tourist Center Aquae Calidae in Burgas , the Academia Orphica informs. In the..

published on 6/28/25 7:35 AM

Bulgaria to be represented by two short films at the EU Film Days 2025 in Japan

Bulgaria will be represented by two short films at the EU Film Days 2025, which will take place in the Japanese cities of Tokyo, Nagoya, Fukuoka and Kyoto. According to the Facebook page of the Bulgarian Embassy in Japan, this year's..

published on 6/27/25 12:23 PM