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Bulgaria in pictures

Captivating views in Vrachanski Balkan

published on 7/3/25 1:15 PM

Summer walk in sunny Pazardzhik

published on 6/25/25 1:05 PM

A walk to the beautiful Cherni Vrah

published on 5/7/25 7:50 AM

Happy Baba Marta Day!

Today, all Bulgarians greet each other for the holiday of spring and give martenitsa to others with wishes for health and prosperity. Baba Marta (Granny Marta) already has fans in many countries, as our quiz last year..

published on 3/1/23 8:24 AM

Bulgaria sympathizes and helps

Bulgaria mourns and prays with the tens of thousands of people left homeless on the streets and who lost their loved ones after the devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria. And is trying to help - in whatever way possible...

published on 2/10/23 4:46 PM

The immortal beauty of Bulgarian embroidery

National embroideries are an important element of Bulgaria’s traditional culture. They are very sophisticated, consisting of symbols and shades of meaning reaching back to the recesses of time. Bulgarian women used to make embroideries on..

published on 1/20/23 3:25 PM

Kukeri from Pernik banish forces of evil in Sofia

More than 200 survakari , master mask-makers and folk dancers descended on  Borisova Gradina Park in Sofia to present the festival Surva which is to be held in Pernik at the end of January, a festival going back to 1966...

published on 1/9/23 9:57 AM

On Epiphany

On January 6 we celebrate one of the holiest Christian holidays – The Feast ofEpiphany, alsoknown as Yordanovden or the Baptism of the Lord.  Epiphany and the symbols of baptism A festive divine liturgy and a water blessing service..

published on 1/6/23 12:29 PM

Awaiting Christmas

The festive mood is now everywhere. In many cities the Christmas trees have already been lit, while festive bazaars attract visitors with beautiful souvenirs, appetizing dishes and aromatic mulled wine. These days in the capital city of Sofia one..

published on 12/2/22 6:40 PM

Autumn landscapes from Koprivshtitsa

Koprivshtitsa, a small town in Sredna Gora Mount on Topolnitsa Rover, is a remarkable unique historical reserve. Koprivshtitsa for beginners, or how to spend a weekend in the past With its cobblestone streets, its brightly coloured houses..

published on 11/4/22 2:00 PM

Mount Vitosha in autumn

One of the biggest advantages people living in Sofia have is that they have a mountain so close by – Vitosha - a favourite spot for tourism and recreation that can be reached by public transport. A great place to ramble, it is particularly beautiful..

published on 10/21/22 1:16 PM

Attending the Boza Festival in Radomir

Several days ago, the town of Radomir hosted the traditional Boza Festival. The small Bulgarian town, located some 50 kilometers away from Bulgaria’s capital Sofia, is famous mainly for its masterfully prepared drink, which is popular in almost all Balkan..

published on 10/14/22 4:33 PM

95 years have passed since the construction of one of Sofia’s architectural gems

2022 marks 110 years since the international architectural design contest and 95 years since the actual construction of one of Sofia's architectural masterpieces - the building that today houses the Ministry of Agriculture. The building in..

published on 10/7/22 2:02 PM