A total of 325 centenarians are currently living in Bulgaria, including 242 women and 83 men, the BTA reported referring to data of the National Statistical Institute as of December 31, 2021. 222 centenarians live in the towns and 103 live in the villages. 4,958 people are aged between 95 and 99.
Physical activity and good food are the secrets to long life, a female centenarian from the village of Voynitsa, Vidin district, contends. Maria Kostova likes to eat everything she can grow in her garden, as well as meat and fish. On feast days she also drinks a glass of red wine mixed with lemonade. According to the inhabitants of the Rhodope Mountains, yoghurt consumption is the secret to longevity.
The National Assembly adopted a declaration condemning the ongoing war against Ukraine and the political repression of Vladimir Putin's regime with 112 votes in favour. The draft document was submitted by We Continue the Change – Democratic Bulgaria..
The Association of Bulgarian Schools Abroad (ABSA) is holding its XVIII annual conference in Veliko Tarnovo , bringing together members from around the world. The motto of this year's conference is "Learning by Playing! Playing by Learning!", the..
Parliament has adopted the first reading of amendments to the Law on the Introduction of the Euro. According to the draft amendments, which were originally passed in August 2024, the period from 8 August 2025 to 31 December 2026 will require all prices..
Bulgaria and six other EU member states have not signed a joint statement condemning Israel over the situation in Gaza. The statement was signed..
The U.S Department of State has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Bulgaria of Naval Strike..
According to forecasts by industry representatives, the introduction of the euro is expected to impact property prices in Bulgaria . Some predict price..
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