Podcast in English

author: Gergana Mancheva

State archives are becoming more accessible to people from Bulgaria and abroad

October 10 is the day when Bulgarian archivists celebrate their professional holiday. On this date in 1951, the Presidium of the National Assembly adopted a decree on the creation of the State Archives Fund, which brought the country's archival and..

10.10.22 14:30 |

Melting point or 6.519 million, according to NSI

The results of the national population census conducted in September last year, which were officially presented yesterday (October 3), confirmed the alarming demographic trend that analysts have been warning about for years. The population of Bulgaria..

04.10.22 16:45 |

Bulgarians work overtime, but remain the poorest because of low wages in Europe

The largest trade union in Bulgaria (CITUB), whose members number about 300,000 people, mobilized forces and started a protest campaign demanding that the state update the budget with 70 million euros. The aim is to protect people's incomes so..

23.09.22 13:07 |

Independence Day and the Unification - the two feats with which Bulgaria regained won its place on the European map

The day Bulgaria declared its independence, September 22, with the manifesto of the Bulgarian Prince Ferdinand, put an end to the last vassal ties with the Ottoman Empire. The Principality of Bulgaria became an independent kingdom, headed by the already..

22.09.22 08:05 |
The memorial plaque commemorating the events on 2 September in Panagyurishte

The town of Panagyurishte was the first to fly the flag of Unification

"The Bulgarian issue" - so the activists for the unification of Bulgaria after 1878 used to refer to their most important task. After its liberation from Ottoman rule, the country reappeared on world maps, but in a fragmented form. This happened with the..

02.09.22 09:29 |

The world may marvel at the Panagyurishte gold treasure but it is appreciated most “at home”

The Panagyurishte gold treasure, found by accident buried in the ground more than 70 years ago, vividly showcases Panagyurishte itself but also the whole of Bulgaria. The treasure was crafted in the 4 th or the beginning of the 3 rd century..

31.08.22 08:15 |

A small but significant step in Bulgaria-North Macedonia relations in the heat of summer

Without any designated meetings of any members of the joint historical Bulgaria-North Macedonia commission, without resuming the discussion, all of a sudden it transpired that some kind of accord had once more been reached on the sensitive..

24.08.22 11:22 |

Follow the gold: the town of Panagyurishte from Antiquity to the Present Day

The scenic mountain town of Panagyurishte is famous for its rich history and remarkable cultural and historical heritage. Besides the great Renaissance enlighteners and the heroic fighters of the 1876 April Uprising for the liberation of Bulgaria..

16.08.22 17:36 |

Gatherings and festivals transform life in small Bulgarian towns

Summer is in full swing and that is the time when many people travel and rediscover life in smaller Bulgarian towns and villages. Gatherings dedicated to traditions, customs, local dishes or simply family gatherings attract guests from the country..

11.08.22 13:40 |

Truffles – treasure not well-known but often found in Bulgaria

Hardly anyone doubts that among the diverse and rich nature of Bulgaria one can find these aromatic mushrooms that are worth a fortune on world markets. Truffles have long been known in Europe as a sophisticated and special addition to dishes with..

09.08.22 15:04 |