Rayna Mandzhukova, director of the Executive Agency for Bulgarians Abroad awarded the Bulgarian newspaper in the UK BG BEN an honorary plaque on the occasion of the 20^th anniversary of the media outlet, for their active involvement in the life of the Bulgarian community, the Agency’s website writes.

Initially, BG BEN was targeted at Bulgaria’s potential as a tourist and business destination. In June, 2005, the paper changed format from a standard tabloid to a 32-page fortnightly edition.  In November 2007, 8 Bulgarian pages were added and the circulation was increased.

Today, BG BEN is available in 100 locations in London, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Kent, Watford, Southampton and Stockport, free of charge.