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author: Gergana Mancheva

Bulgaria’s population melts down, ethnical structure changes, too

The census of the Bulgarian population in 2011 confirmed the sociological forecasts which point to a constant process of depopulation in this country. All indicators are negative, Bulgarian sociologists say and make grim forecasts about 2050, when, if..

15.09.14 13:07 |

New European rules for calculating Bulgaria’s GDP

Following recommendations by the European Commission, in September the National Statistical Institute of Bulgaria will start including revenues from underground activities when calculating GDP. Since 2010, a number of underground activities have..

04.09.14 14:17 |
The replica of the first bicycle ever ridden in Bulgaria made by Geno Arabadjiata

Bicycle and barbells among the oldest exhibits at Museum of Sports in Sofia

The history of Bulgarian sports goes back a long way – suffice it to take a look at the sports equipment and the dozens of trophies won by renowned Bulgarian competitors on show at the Museum of Sports in Sofia. Katya..

11.08.14 15:17 |

Kaleto fortress near Mezdra: one of Bulgaria’s 100 national tourist sites

The past millennia have left their imprint on the Kaleto archaeological complex, perched on a rocky hill overlooking the River Iskar. The remains of the ancient fortress rise close to the town of Mezdra; the hill on which it was built is..

20.07.14 09:00 |

Balkan Developments

Turkey lowers base interest rate The Turkish National Bank has lowered its base interest rate from 8.75% to 8.25% against the backdrop of improved liquidity in the country’s banking sector over the past months. In January the Turkish Central Bank..

18.07.14 13:28 |

Zemen invites you on a journey into the past

The town of Zemen is among the smallest and most beautiful towns in Bulgaria. It is situated about 70 km to the Southwest of Sofia and spreads on the two banks of the Struma River, in a small hollow that leads to the picturesque..

10.07.14 11:47 |

Eniovden o Día de San Juan, festividad del sol y la salud

Según viejas creencias búlgaras, el 24 de junio es el día más místico del año en el que la naturaleza adquiere poderes milagrosos, las hierbas curativas logran su máximo potencial terapéutico y de los manantiales brota agua viva. En la mente de la gente..

24.06.14 14:21 |

Enyovden (Midsummer), a celebration of the sun and sound health

In traditional beliefs, 24 June is the most mystical day of the year. On this day nature acquires wonder-working powers, the healing properties of herbs peak and life-giving water gushes forth in springs. This special day is associated with the..

24.06.14 13:13 |

Calidoscopio balcánico

Los primeros ministros de Serbia y Eslovenia: South Streames una importante inversión El primer ministro serbio, Aleksandar Vucic, y su homóloga eslovena dimisionaria, Alenka Bratusek, discutieron el futuro del proyecto South Stream. Serbia no..

20.06.14 12:50 |

This summer season Ledenika Cave with cinema and renovated eco-trails

As of the beginning of June Ledenika Cave is a must-go, offering a number of attractions and entertainment for young and old. It is one of the oldest caves used by people on the territory of the country. There is evidence of local..

07.06.14 09:20 |