The Dormition of the Mother of God is the most beloved and revered Christian summer feast. It is dedicated to the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary into the Kingdom of Heaven and is celebrated by both Orthodox and Catholics and other..
Today, a mountain running competition Rila Run 2023 will be held in Rila Mountain from Samokov to the highest peak in Bulgaria, Musala - 21 km, and a shortened distance Samokov-Yastrebets - 14 km . The start is at 09.00 a.m. Over 100 mountain athletes..
For the tenth year in a row, the town of Samokov, Southwestern Bulgaria, will host the “Chakar Festivities”, organized by the "Chakar Voivoda" Club of Historical Weapons Enthusiasts. The participants will be welcomed on Friday and..
Various dishes that are characteristic of the region of Samokov, such as potato pancake with filling of beans, peppers, onions and spices, as well as many other local meals prepared according to old recipes were among the many culinary..
The new combat equipment of the Bulgarian Joint Special Operations Command was consecrated today by Plovdiv Metropolitan Nikolay. "We already have 92 machines - armored personnel carriers, out of a total of 98 under contract,"..
This holy place was founded in 1772 as a convent of the Hilendar Monastery on Mount Athos. Over the decades, the convent of the Protection of the Mother of God (Pokrov Bogorodichen) was expanded as new buildings donated by locals were added to..
In “Bulgaria Today” on Tuesday, July 27 th we bring you first the latest news stories from this country. Next on the show, we tell you more about an interesting exhibition in the town of Samokov. At the end, we bring you some new..
In the middle of summer, the mountain resort of Borovets welcomes its guests with its well-marked paths that lead to the secrets of the Rila Mountains. But if you want to combine your mountain vacation with cultural tourism, we recommend visiting..
Bulgaria has already entered the Covid-19 red color-code zone. The tourism industry is once again facing serious difficulties. However, the Bulgarian mountain resorts are ready to attract tourists under strict compliance with the..
Three events dedicated to the metal-ball game – pétanque – are once again bringing together fans and players. The first two are in Sofia – a friendly tournament on 3 October and qualifiers for the European veterans championship on 4 October...
