Bulgaria in pictures

Unique church in Dobarsko attracts tourists and pilgrims all year round

published on 2/16/25 6:10 AM

Surva, a festival that is a triumph of strength and youth

updated on 1/27/25 5:56 PM

Pernik is ready for the noisiest and most colorful winter festival in Europe - ‎‎Surva

published on 1/23/25 3:05 PM

Amidst the magical beauty of Bulgaria's snow-covered Kraishte region

published on 1/16/25 11:18 AM

High winter season

January delights fans of winter sports and snow games with a lot of snow. Photos: BGNES

published on 1/25/22 2:32 PM

Surva is a winter tradition typical of Central Western Bulgaria – Pernik, Breznik, Zemen, Radomir and the surrounding area. The ritual is on theUNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list. Photos: EPA/BGNES/VASSIL DONEV

published on 1/14/22 12:31 PM

Winter in Balchik

Winter landscapes from the town of Balchik on Bulgaria's northern Black Sea coast Photos: BGNES

published on 1/7/22 11:48 AM

On Epiphany in Bulgaria

Traditional water blessing of the battle flags and sacred banners of the Bulgarian Army Men’s Horo Chain Dance in the town of Kalofer Throwing the cross Photos: BGNES, BNR

published on 1/6/22 12:53 PM

Bulgaria in pictures

Happy holidays! Photos: BGNES

published on 12/24/21 9:07 AM

Sofia in Chrismas decorations

Christmas decorations in the Bulgarian capital city Sofia Photos: BGNES

published on 12/10/21 8:22 PM

Bulgaria in pictures

Nikulden is one of the best-loved feast days in this country. It is celebrated on 6 December, the day of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker. St. Nicholas is the saint who wields power over the seas, the lakes and the entire underwater world. He is..

published on 12/3/21 5:39 PM

In the spirit of Christmas

Bulgaria's mediaeval capital Veliko Tarnovo is already pulsating with the spirit of Christmas. 33 Christmas houses in the town's Marno Pole Park offer visitors meat delicacies, hot drinks, folk crafts, handmade gifts and decoupage...

published on 11/29/21 4:53 PM

Bulgaria in picture

A new diagnostic unit for patients with infectious diseases opened at the Military Medical Academy in Sofia. It has a scanner, an X-ray an ultrasound machine, plus diagnostic and virology consultancies. Photos: BGNES

published on 11/26/21 2:37 PM

Sofia in preparation for Christmas

The construction of the traditional Weihnachtsmarkt (German Christmas market) is already underway in the Bulgarian capital. Similar to previous years, it will be located in the city garden in front of the Ivan Vazov National Theatre downtown Sofia...

published on 11/17/21 2:09 PM