Podcast in English
Text size
Bulgarian National Radio © 2025 All Rights Reserved

Petrova Niva marks 122 years since the Ilinden-Preobrazhenie Uprising

Photo: BTA-library

The 122nd anniversary of the Ilinden-Preobrazhenie Uprising will be marked today in the historical area of Petrova Niva in Strandzha. The celebration is being held under the auspices of President Rumen Radev, who will also participate in the event, the presidency announced.

At 8:00 p.m., a prayer will be served in memory of the participants in the uprising in the "St. Petka" ossuary. At 8:30 p.m. the memorial ceremony will begin in front of the memorial in the area. The President and Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces will greet the formation of the representative companies of the National Guard unit and will deliver a speech. Rumen Radev will pay tribute to those who died in the uprising, it was reported.

Editor: Miglena Ivanova

Publication in English: Al. Markov

Photo: BTA-library




Последвайте ни и в Google News Showcase, за да научите най-важното от деня!
Listen to the daily news from Bulgaria presented in "Bulgaria Today" podcast, available in Spotify.

More from category

Bulgaria marks 140 years since victory in the Battle of Slivnitsa

Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov will take part in the solemn celebrations on the occasion of the 140th anniversary of the Serbo-Bulgarian War, which will be held on November 7 - Victory Day in the Battle of Slivnitsa. The ceremony..

published on 11/7/25 4:28 PM

Research ship "Sts. Cyril and Methodius" departs for Antarctica

Research ship "Sts. Cyril and Methodius" has departed from Varna after a solemn ceremony. In its fourth voyage to Antarctica the ship is expected to reach the Bulgarian Antarctic base on Livingston Island by the end of December and..

published on 11/7/25 3:21 PM

Strong security measures for Levski - CSKA derby on Saturday

The Sofia Police announced that they will use drones to monitor fans before and during the football match between Levski and CSKA, which will be held on Saturday at 3:00 p.m. at the Vasil Levski National Stadium. There will be..

published on 11/7/25 2:34 PM